The first hearing aids were developed over 100 years ago to allow for the electronic amplification of sound. But it wasn't until the invention of the transistor and later the integrated circuit, that wearable technology devices became a real option for hearing loss. The ongoing miniaturization of technology today offers smaller and more portable solutions that can seamlessly connect with our personal devices, enabling people to participate more fully in everyday activities.

New technology advances, such as new artificial intelligence (AI) models and real-time speech recognition systems, are introducing creative solutions for specialized assistive technologies to act as multifunctional devices for everyone.

Join us to hear from two technology innovators, Dr. Achin Bhowmik, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering at Starkey Hearing and an adjunct professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute; and Tom Pritsky, current student in Biomedical Data Science training program and the CEO and founder of Transcribe Glass, to explore unique wearable solutions being designed now for individuals with hearing loss.