Presidential panel
Dr Hashir Aazh
Audiologist
Dr Veronica Kennedy
Audiovestibular Physician
Professor Pawel J. Jastreboff
Neuroscientist
Professor Shakeel R. Saeed
Consultant ENT and Skullbase Surgeon
Welcome to the 4th World Tinnitus Congress and XV International Tinnitus Seminar
Theme: From Mechanism to Meaning — The ABC of Tinnitus
You’re warmly invited to join us in London from 30 June to 2 July 2027, proudly hosted by the Hashir International Institute. This year’s theme, From Mechanism to Meaning, is inspired by T. S. Eliot’s timeless question: “Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?” aiming to balance scientific advances in understanding the mechanisms of tinnitus with exploration of its lived experience and personal meaning.
The ABC of Tinnitus stands for Auditory science, Behavioural understanding, and Clinical innovation. These three pillars underpin the programme’s focus on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, while also drawing attention to current knowledge gaps and future directions.
With 11 scientific tracks, distinguished lectures, clinical guidelines and health policy round tables, WTC 2027 will help shape the future of tinnitus care.
Join us in London to connect with international leaders, explore new approaches, and contribute to a future in which tinnitus care is guided not only by knowledge, but also by wisdom.
Scientific Tracks at the 4th World Tinnitus Congress
Bridging Disciplines, Advancing Care
The 4th World Tinnitus Congress features eleven interdisciplinary scientific tracks, each led by subject experts and reflecting the complexity of tinnitus research and care. Tracks include neurophysiology, cognitive and emotional mechanisms, CBT, genetics, neuromodulation, audiology, somatosensory factors, pharmacology, clinical subtyping, medical causes, and auditory consciousness. This structure ensures both depth and cross-disciplinary dialogue, promoting scientific rigour and integration. From neuroimaging to personalised therapies, the programme supports innovation and translational insight. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, or stakeholder, the WTC tracks offer a comprehensive framework to advance stratified, multimodal, and personalised approaches to tinnitus science and clinical practice.
Leaders of Scientific Tracks
Dr Will Sedley
Consultant neurologist, Newcastle University, UK
Professor Birgit Mazurek
Otolaryngologist, Charité, Berlin University Hospital, Germany
Dr. Rilana Cima
Psychologist, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
Dr. Wei Sun
Audiologist, The University at Buffalo, USA
Professor Tobias Kleinjung
Otolaryngologist, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
Professor Jim Henry
Audiologist, Portland State University, USA
Dr Susanne Nemholt
Audiologopæd, Kommunikationscentret, University of Southern Denmark
Professor Christopher Spankovich
Audiologist, University of Mississippi Medical Center, USA
Dr Derek Hoare
Hearing scientist, University of Nottingham, UK
Professor Nishchay Mehta
Consultant ENT Surgeon, UCL Ear Institute, UK
Dr Alain Londero
Otolaryngologist, Hôpital Européen, France
Professor Sarah Michiels
Physiotherapist, Hasselt University, Belgium
Dr Freya Bailes
Music Psychology, University of Leeds, UKThe History of WTC & ITS
The ITS was established by Abraham Shulman and Barbara Goldstein, with the first meeting held in New York in 1979. Over nearly five decades, ITS has travelled across five continents, with meetings held in the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Sweden, Brazil, Poland and Kyrgyzstan, bringing together researchers and clinicians from around the world.
In 2017, the WTC was established alongside ITS, creating a broader international congress while continuing the scientific tradition of the ITS. In 2027, WTC & ITS return to the United Kingdom, where the ITS was previously hosted in London in 1999 by Jonathan W. P. Hazell.
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