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 Conference
CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION 2025: 16TH & 17TH OCTOBER 2025

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!!
CIICA Conversation
Summaries of our CONVERSATIONS

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!
CIICA Conversation
CI FOR INFANTS & CHILDREN IN LOW & MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES: LISTENING TO PARENTS: ADVANCING AWARENESS

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. For this third conversation we would like to plan some practical steps we can do to raise awareness of parents' stories and experiences. Do join us to plan the next step!
CIICA Conversation
YOUNG ADULTS WITH CI: CI REMOTE CARE: DESIGNING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

YOUNG ADULTS WITH CI: CI REMOTE CARE: DESIGNING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

This CIICA Conversation will focus on mapping the future of remote care for young adult cochlear implant users.
CIICA Conversation
CIICA CONVERSATION: CI FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES

CIICA CONVERSATION: CI FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES

Our first Conversation on this topic was inspiring, led by Paige Stringer and Carolina Der, who said these conversations must keep going so this is the second! Your chance to share your issues and challenges in countries where resources are low and where CI services face real challenges. SUMMARY NOW AVAILABLE.
CIICA Live
CIICA LIVE: CI IN OLDER PEOPLE: WHAT DO WE KNOW?

CIICA LIVE: CI IN OLDER PEOPLE: WHAT DO WE KNOW?

This CIICA explored what CI can offer the growing older generation. More and more are receiving CI and this CIICA LIVE event, chaired by Prof Cathy Birman, Sydney, shared the evidence of the benefit in the older population, including some personal experiences. PDFs & VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE.
CIICA Conversation
CIICA CONVERSATION: INFLUENCING GOVERNMENT & DECISION MAKERS TO IMPROVE CI PROVISION

CIICA CONVERSATION: INFLUENCING GOVERNMENT & DECISION MAKERS TO IMPROVE CI PROVISION

A major part of advocacy work is working with governments to influence policy. Hear from some of those who have had their successes and failures in trying influence CI service provision. SUMMARY AVAILABLE NOW.
CIICA Conversation
YOUNG ADULTS WITH CI: ONLINE CI SERVICES: WHAT’S WORKING, WHAT’S MISSING, AND WHAT’S NEXT?

YOUNG ADULTS WITH CI: ONLINE CI SERVICES: WHAT’S WORKING, WHAT’S MISSING, AND WHAT’S NEXT?

This CIICA Conversation focused on the realities of remote care and online appointments from young adults about the support they had. SUMMARY AVAILABLE.
CIICA Conversation
CIICA CONVERSATION: ADULTS WITH CI: NOBODY TOLD ME WHAT TO ASK….

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. This Conversation began to develop such a guide - with the help and input of users and professionals. SUMMARY AVAILABLE