From April 4 to 6, two significant events took place in Istanbul, Türkiye: the International Pediatric Audiology Congress titled “Bridging Gaps in Pediatric Audiology”, and the 15th EURO-CIU International Symposium under the theme “Past, Present, and Future: The Journey of Hearing with Cochlear Implants.”
The conferences featured inspiring talks on topics such as medicine, audiology, and rehabilitation — even familiar subjects like architecture were explored from a fresh perspective in an inclusive setting. The Lehnhardt Foundation was proud to present its GIZ project — a professional training course for therapists working with children with cochlear implants.
A special highlight was the opportunity to exchange insights with EURO-CIU members, CIICA Coordinator Sue Archbold (UK), therapist and AB representative Nicole da Rocha (UK), and AVT therapist Eulalia Pastor (Spain).
On April 4, the EURO-CIU Annual General Assembly was also held, during which the new President and First Vice President were elected. Tobias Fischer from Austria was elected President, and Aylin Özgür from Türkiye was elected First Vice President.
We extend our sincere thanks to the organizers for creating a space for dialogue, collaboration, and growth!
Liubov Wolowik, Marina Gureva (members of the Lehnhardt Foundation)
Обе конференции были очень интересными и насыщенными информацией! Спасибо за возможность участия!