CIICA Events
We have two types of CIICA EVENTS: CIICA LIVE and CIICA CONVERSATIONS.
CIICA LIVE events have presentations from our global Community Members on a specific topic that has been suggested, and discussion is encouraged in the chat room. They last 90 minutes, are captioned and the presentations are available afterward for those who missed them or would like to share them.
CIICA CONVERSATIONS are for small groups to discuss a suggested topic for a short time: one hour. The conversations are facilitated by some of our Community Members, captioned and the summary of the issues which emerged are published on the website afterward.
SPECIAL EVENT: CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION 2025: 16TH & 17TH OCTOBER 2025
Below you can see the forthcoming Events and those which have already taken place. Do have a look at previous topics that interest you – and share the presentations and the summaries.
CIICA CONVERSATION: ADULTS WITH CI: THE IMPACT ON THE FAMILY
Deafness in the family affects everyone, and having a CI also affects members of the family. Nikki Philpott will be sharing her research with family members showing this, and CI users and their families will lead the conversation sharing their experiences. Do join us!
CIICA CONVERSATION: YOUNG ADULTS: READY, SET….WHAT? NAVIGATING SPORTS WITH A COCHLEAR IMPLANT
If you are a CI user and your hobbies are sports - this is the conversation for you! Join our young adult CI users to share your experiences and challenges.
CIICA LIVE: CI ADVOCACY: WHAT DO WE NEED?
This CIICA LIVE event will develop some of the presentations from our highly successful CIICA Conference CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION. Prof Sara Rubinelli will develop her thoughts on the essentials for CI Advocacy, Brian Lamb will develop the arguments for investing in Adult CI, including the older population, with other contributions from global advocates.
CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION 2025: THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's conference, which brought together 120 delegates from 32 countries, for an inspiring, impactful and inclusive event in Brussels, Belgium on the 16th & 17th October 2025. Read more here!
CIICA CONVERSATION: LMIC, PARENTS’ VOICES
Following previous conversations about CI for children in LMIC, the group decided we need to address the lack of awareness. It was decided that we will collect parents' stories of the challenges they have faced in LMIC and how they have addressed them, to share their stories with others. These will be then collated on CIICA website - join us for this discussion about the plan!
Summaries of our CONVERSATIONS
All our CIICA CONVERSATIONS produce an agreed summary of the issues raised. Discover a range of Summaries, from Tinnitus to Rehabilitation, Young Adults to Person-Centered Care, and The Living Guidelines available here! Useful for your advocacy work!
ADULTS WITH CI: OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES IN LATER LIFE
Those in later life are now the growing group of those having cochlear implants, and this discussion was led by Kris English and by three adults who experienced CI in later life. SUMMARY AVAILABLE NOW.
CI FOR INFANTS & CHILDREN IN LOW & MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES: LISTENING TO PARENTS: ADVANCING AWARENESS
We have already had 2 CIICA Conversations on raising awareness of the challenges of CI for infants and children in LMIC. This third conversation was about planning some practical steps to raise awareness of parents' stories and experiences. The SUMMARY CAN NOW BE DOWNLOADED.