The International Hearing Society (IHS) is proud to share its
2026–2028 Strategic Plan
A forward-looking roadmap developed by the IHS Board of Governors with support from staff leadership. This plan reflects a collaborative process that began in May 2025 and is designed to guide our organization and community toward meaningful growth, innovation, and impact.
Mission
To protect, represent, and promote the interests of hearing healthcare and hearing healthcare professionals.
Vision
Empowering hearing healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality accessible hearing care.
Rooted in our mission to advance hearing healthcare worldwide, the Strategic Plan centers around four key goal areas: Membership, Engagement, Advocacy, and Education.
Membership
IHS seeks to cultivate a thriving, diverse hearing healthcare community by delivering tailored member value through innovative engagement and flexible pathways.
Outcomes
Members actively engage with programs, benefits, and pathways that align with their professional needs and preferences.
Members report high satisfaction and perceive strong value in their membership experience.
IHS offers a dynamic and inclusive membership experience that reflects the evolving needs of hearing healthcare professionals across career stages, practice types, and demographics.
Advocacy
IHS will amplify its policy influence while empowering members as advocates for the profession.
Outcomes
Members are empowered to be effective advocates for the profession.
IHS has a connected network of state and provincial leaders supporting grassroots efforts.
IHS has amplified its collective impact and the profession is well-represented at every level.
Education
IHS will be the definitive professional development authority that empowers hearing healthcare professionals to achieve meaningful career advancement.
Outcomes
Members have access to dynamic learning pathways that support every stage of their career — from entry-level to advanced leadership.
Education programs are shaped by member input, ensuring offerings are relevant, practical, and aligned with real-world needs.
IHS is recognized as the go-to source for professional development in hearing healthcare, with programs that drive measurable career advancement.
Engagement
IHS seeks to provide clear and connected membership experiences that make every step – from joining to renewing – simple, meaningful, and rewarding.
Outcomes
Members are renewing and engaging more than ever, showing that our membership experience is easy, rewarding, and worth continuing.
Getting involved is easier than ever, with flexible options that let members contribute in ways that work for them.
With smarter engagement tools, new giving pathways, and a Headquarters as a hub for meaningful events, we’re building a more agile and impactful association experience.