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.
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!!
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 will be led by Kris English and by two who experienced CI in later life. They invite you to join them in this safe space to discuss these issues whether you are a CI user, HA user or a clinician delivering services to this group.
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!
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!
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: 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: 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: 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.
