Meetings + Events

Annual meeting, updates, and other events

AOS provides educational meetings and webinars with global impact that are open to all otolaryngologists, subspecialty otologists and neurotologists, audiologists and related clinicians, trainees, students, and scientists.

American Otological Society Annual Meeting

The annual Spring Meeting is recognized as one of the most important otological educational forums world-wide with a significant international attendance. At the meeting, attendees participate in scientific sessions including panels, expert presentations, keynote speakers, didactic talks, poster presentations and interactions with industry and social events that stimulate new ideas, collaboration and collegiality that advance AOS’ mission.

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Date: April 9-11, 2027

Location: Seattle Convention Center/Sheraton Grand Seattle, Seattle, WA

Award of Merit

The AOS Award of Merit is the highest, most prestigious honor one can receive from the American Otological Society. Recipients are selected by the past, past President of the AOS Council and a group of 4 advisors. It’s certainly the highlight of the annual AOS President’s reception & banquet when the Award of Merit presentation begins and the winner is announced. 

Meetings and Events

Explore upcoming AOS meetings, webinars, and educational opportunities. 

Missed a webinar or want to revisit a favorite AOS presentation?
Visit the American Otological Society YouTube channel to watch past webinars, Annual Meeting presentations, expert discussions, and other educational content in otology and neurotology.

Past Webinars

Explore past AOS webinars featuring expert discussions on emerging research, clinical advances, and important topics in otology and neurotology.

This webinar will discuss the science behind Intraoperative facial nerve monitoring in otology and neurotology, troubleshooting in the moment to maximize patient safety, and nuances in FNM in adults and children.
This AOS webinar video highlights new technologies advancing otologic surgery with expert otology specialists discussing cutting‑edge surgical techniques and innovations.

The AOS webinar “Sound Mind: Hearing Loss and Cognitive Health”, explores the link between hearing and brain function. Hosted by Nancy M. Young, MD, and Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD, with panelists from Columbia University, University of Utah, and Johns Hopkins University, this interactive session will include a live Q&A with experts.

Music is one of the most naturally robust stimulants for the brain! Watch the recording of this webinar featuring the esteemed Dr Francis Collins (former Director, NIH), musician Huey Lewis, and neurotologist Dr. Charles Limb. This unique panel of participants will cover a range of topics centered around music, hearing loss and medicine.

Otology Calendar

Events and meetings with AOS partner organizations and groups.

OCT
16
2026
OCTOBER 16, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
“FAB FRIDAY” will be held at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles, CA

The ANS Fall meeting aims to enhance knowledge in diagnosing and managing ear and skull base conditions. Study Groups facilitate shared learning through presentations and discussions of complex cases. Register here! 

NOV
4-7
2026
NOVEMBER 4-7, 2026
Dragon City, Seoul, Korea

International otology society meeting dedicated to earhealth research and surgical advances.

FEB
25-28
2027
FEBRUARY 25-28, 2027
Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN

The American Neurotology Society is pleased to partner with the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) to present a full day of educational programming dedicated to Vestibular Schwannoma and NF2 on Thursday, February 25, 2027 during the 2027 NASBS Annual Meeting. Join us February 25–28, 2027, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.

APR
8-11
2027
APRIL 8-11, 2027
Seattle Convention Center/Sheraton Grand Seattle, Seattle, WA

The Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) is the premier educational and technology forum for providing the subspecialties in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery with an opportunity to improve and expand their knowledge and skills thereby enhancing the quality of patient care. COSM 2027 begins Apr 8-11; AOS/ANS sessions are Friday-Sunday, Apr 9-11.

MAY
3-7
2028
MAY 3-7, 2028

Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM 2028)

Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
APR
19-22
2029
APRIL 19-22, 2029

Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM 2029)

Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
APR
24-25
2030
APRIL 24-25, 2030

Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM 2030)

Hyatt Regency Orlando, Orlando, Florida

(ANS / AOS has a Wednesday/Thursday footprint)
Bring your family and go to Disney for the weekend!