The World's Largest Gathering of Audiologists
Heads to Washington, DC!

(Reston, VA - January 28, 2005) -- Washington, DC will play host to the American Academy of Audiology's 17th Annual Convention & Expo from March 30 - April 2, 2005. This year's event promises to be the most successful to date with thousands of audiologists, exhibitors and students expected to be in attendance.

Convention 2005 is the premier event for audiologists and the hearing health industry. Attendees can expect to preview the latest technologies, gather information on ground-breaking discoveries, and learn about state-of-the-art procedures for diagnosing and treating hearing loss and balance disorders. With a full slate of Instructional Courses, Featured Sessions, numerous Research Poster and Podium Sessions, Pre-Convention Workshops and special events planned, attendees can count on an exceptional educational experience.

“Washington, DC is such an exciting place for us to be,” explains Catherine Palmer, Ph.D., Convention 2005 Program Chair. “The quality of this year’s educational sessions is exceptional and the new learning style we’re introducing will make for an unforgettable learning experience.”

This year’s Expo 2005 at the DC Convention Center boasts an expected 187 exhibitors and an impressive 86,500 square feet of exhibits.

In addition, a special Consumer Workshop covering a variety of hearing and balance topics will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am. The general public is invited to come and learn about tinnitus, hearing aid technology, newborn hearing screening and much more.

For more information on registration, housing and program highlights for the American Academy of Audiology’s 17th Annual Convention & Expo in Washington, DC, please visit <http://www.audiology.org/convention>.

The American Academy of Audiology is the world's largest professional organization of, by and for audiologists. With an active membership of more than 9,600 audiologists, the Academy promotes quality hearing and balance care by advancing the profession of audiology through leadership, advocacy, education, public awareness and support of research. To learn more about the audiology profession and how audiologists are helping the 28 million Americans who have hearing loss, please visit the Academy's web site at www.audiology.org