For 75 years, the International Hearing Society (IHS) has been at the forefront of advancing hearing care and empowering hearing healthcare professionals worldwide. As we celebrate this milestone throughout 2026, we honor the generations who have shaped our legacy and look forward to a future of service, connections, innovation, and advocacy. Under the theme “Uniting Generations. Advancing Hearing Care.”, we invite you to join us in a year-long journey of reflection, engagement, and progress. Together, we will amplify our impact through four pillars: Advocacy, Relationships, Communication, and Education.
Be part of the celebration—share your story or historical artifacts, participate in events, and help us shape the next chapter of hearing care.
Share Your Story & Voice Your Impact
We’re celebrating the people who have shaped our journeys—mentors who guided us, peers who inspired us, and mentees who challenged us to grow. We’d love for IHS Members to recognize those meaningful connections by sharing their story on our Interactive Story Board! Sign in using the button below to access the story board.
Celebrating 75 Years Together
As part of our 75th Anniversary celebration, we are honored to share messages from our valued partners and supporters.
On April 23, 2026, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI), joined by Reps. Tom Barrett (R-MI), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Haley Stevens (D-MI), introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society (IHS). Read the full story and view the resolution!
HIA Letter of Congratulations
The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) congratulates the International Hearing Society on 75 years of advancing hearing healthcare through leadership, education, and collaboration. Read the letter.
Senator Elissa Slotkin Record Statement
Senator Elissa Slotkin honors IHS’
75-year Anniversary in an official statement entered into the Congressional Record. Access Senator Slotkin’s statement.
Senator Gary Peters Record Statement
Senator Gary Peters recognizes IHS’s 75-year Anniversary in an official statement entered into the Congressional Record. View Senator Peters’s statement.
Amplifying Our Impact Under Four Pillars
Advocacy
IHS has fought for representation of Hearing Aid Specialists throughout history and continues to champion policies that safeguard the hearing care profession and guarantee individuals have access to high-quality services through their provider of choice. Through advocacy and action, we strive to protect professional standards, expand care availability, and ensure hearing health remains a priority for all.
Relationships
IHS celebrates the connections that unite generations of hearing healthcare professionals and the patients they serve. Through shared experiences, mentorship, and collaborations, we connect people, organizations, and partners to inspire service, innovation, and growth, and ensure the continued advancement of hearing care for communities worldwide.
Communication
IHS has connected thousands of professionals, organizations, and partners through its history, and promotes and facilitates dialogue and connection within our community by sharing insights, updates, and opportunities that matter most. Through clear, consistent communication, we strengthen trust, foster collaboration, and ensure every member feels informed, connected, and empowered to advance hearing care.
Education
IHS honors the evolving role of education in developing new professionals through the development and introduction of new training programs throughout the years, driving personal growth and excellence in hearing care. By fostering continuous learning and sharing knowledge, we empower hearing care providers to innovate, adapt, and deliver the highest standard of care for every patient.
Celebrate with Us
The fabric of IHS and this anniversary year will be woven throughout the IHS 2026 Conference & Expo, where we will honor those who have led the profession, engage in lifelong learning, grow in our friendships and peer relationships, and advocate for the profession through the hosting of a historic Capitol Hill Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.