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: CIICA'S GLOBAL CONFERENCE, CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION. Brussels, May 9/10 2024 - see below.
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.
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!
RAISING AWARENESS OF CI FOR INFANTS & CHILDREN IN LOW & MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES: WHY & HOW?
If you are interested in advocating for equity of access to CI and service for infants and children in Low and Middle Income Countries do join us for this CIICA Conversation. We will be looking at why and how we can raise awareness in LMIC.
ADULTS WITH CI: WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH TWO CI THAT YOU CAN’T DO WITH ONE?
At the end of our first Conversation on Bilateral CI for adults, the question was asked of attendees by Manohar Bance: What can you do with two CI that you couldn't do with one? This is the topic of this Conversation, led by Manohar with bilateral CI users.
CIICA CONVERSATION: ADULTS WITH CI: NOBODY TOLD ME WHAT TO ASK….
Our Conversations for about Person Centred CI Services for Adults have explored the issues people wish they had known when thinking about a CI. One request was to develop a short guide for those going for their first assessment - what to ask, because you don't know what you don't know! This Conversation will begin to develop such a guide - with your help and input! Bring your own 3 questions - whether you are a user or a professional!
CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION 2025: 16TH & 17TH OCTOBER 2025
Following the inspiring conference in 2024, CI Advocacy in Action, we look forward to welcoming you to CI Advocacy in Action 2025, in our legal home, Brussels. Join the advocacy action - for lifelong, sustainable CI services globally. Registration now open!!
MAINSTREAM EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH CI: OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
The education of deaf children has been changed by the advent of CI - with new opportunities and challenges. This CIICA Conversation will be the first in a series exploring these issues with those working in education. THE SUMMARY IS NOW AVAILABLE.
YOUNG ADULTS WITH CI: HOW CAN WE HELP THE NEXT GENERATION?
This CIICA Conversation will focus on empowering and supporting the next generation of CI users.
CIICA CONVERSATION: ADULTS WITH CI: ACCESSIBLE BI-LATERAL IMPLANTATION
Accessibility to bi-lateral implantation, in both financial reimbursement and access to services, varies widely across countries. This popular one hour conversation share thoughts and lived experiences with other CI users and professionals. SUMMARY AVAILABLE.
