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7–8 October 2026

Scientific Program

Two days of keynote lectures, panel discussions, corporate presentations and free papers, plus four hands-on workshops.

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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

07:30 – 16:004 SessionsAl Jawhara Ballroom
  1. Registration07:30–08:00

  2. Session 1

    08:00–10:00

    Chairs: Dr FahadDr Isra

    1. 08:00–08:20Keynote Lecture

      Implant Recipients: A Paired-Ear Datalogging Analysis.

      Presenter: Dr. Mohamed Alshehabi

    2. 08:20–08:40Keynote Lecture

      Trans-muscular Pocket: A Modified Technique to Overcome Thick Musculocutaneous Flap in Cochlear Implant Surgery.

      Presenter: Dr. Firas Alzoubi

    3. 08:40–09:40Panel Discussion

      Intraoperative Cochlear Implants Challenges.

      Moderator: Dr. Ibrahim Shami

      Panelists:

      • Prof. Farid Alzhrani
      • Dr. Roa Halawani
      • Dr. Firas Alzoubi
      • Dr. Mohamed Alshehabi
      • Prof. Elsaeid Alieldin
      • Dr. Redha Alrumaih
    4. 09:40–10:00Corporate Presentation

      Cochlear company update.

      Presenter: Eng. Hassan Yalcouye

  3. Coffee Break10:00–10:15

  4. Session 2

    10:15–11:35

    Chairs: Dr FaresDr Nawaf

    1. 10:15–10:35Corporate Presentation

      MED-EL Symposium

      Presenter: MED-EL Team

    2. 10:35–10:55Keynote Lecture

      Otologic Screening Yield and Gaps

      Presenter: Dr. Mohamed Alshehabi

    3. 10:55–11:15Keynote Lecture

      When Cochlear Implantation is Not Enough: What Makes Rehabilitation Truly Successful?

      Presenter: Prof. Elsaeid Alieldin

    4. 11:15–11:35Keynote Lecture

      From Pioneers to Innovation: The Saudi Journey in Cochlear Implantation.

      Presenter: Prof. Farid Alzhrani

  5. Opening Ceremony

    11:35–12:00
  6. Prayer and Lunch Break12:00–13:00

  7. Session 3

    13:00–14:45

    Chairs: Dr FaresMrs. Omnia

    1. 13:00–13:20Keynote Lecture

      Saudi 2030 Vision in the Field of Cochlear Implantation.

      Presenter: Dr. Isra Aljazeeri

    2. 13:20–13:40Keynote Lecture

      Robotic assisted electrode insertion in Saudi Ministry of Health Cochlear Implant centers.

      Presenter: Dr. Roa Halawani

    3. 13:40–14:45Panel Discussion

      CI Team in Dilemma

      Moderator: Dr. Tawfiq Khurayzi

      Panelists:

      • Dr. Fahad Altamimi
      • Dr. Rabea Al Sabilah
      • Dr. Samira Ashour
      • Mrs. Muna Bafadhl
      • Dr. Ibrahim Bo Saad
  8. Coffee Break14:45–15:00

  9. Session 4

    15:00–16:00

    Chairs: Prof. ElsaeidDr Redha

    1. 15:00–15:15

      Beyond Hearing: Integrated Patient Care.

      Presenter: Dr. Faisal Al-Dosari (Almadina Hearing)

    2. 15:15–15:30Free Paper

      The Impact of Proximity of Facial Nerve to Cochlea on Facial Nerve Stimulation.

      Presenter: Dr. Alhasan Qathlan

    3. 15:30–15:45Free Paper

      Beyond Bimodal Hearing: The Added Value of Binaural Voice Streaming in CI–HA Users.

      Presenter: Dr. Manal Alfakhri

    4. 15:45–16:00Free Paper

      Cochlear Implant Failure: Does Pre-Failure Audiological Performance Predict Post Re-Implantation Outcomes?

      Presenter: Mrs. Arwa Aljohani

  10. Closing Remarks

All times are Arabia Standard Time (AST). The program is subject to change.