12 - 14 June 2026

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

SG • MY • KR • JP • CN

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12 - 14 June 2026

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

SG • MY • KR • JP • CN

VIEW PROGRAMME

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

A New Chapter For
Hearing Care

A New Chapter For Hearing Care

The inaugural Asia Hearing Healthcare Conference (AHHC) marks a significant milestone in advancing hearing healthcare across the region. Held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this first-of-its-kind platform brings together industry leaders and hearing care professionals from Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, and China to shape the future of hearing care in Asia.

5

Asian
Markets

2

Days of
Learning

8

Demo
Booths

10

+

Expert Speakers

5

Asian
Markets

2

Days of
Learning

8

Demo
Booths

10

+

Expert Speakers

0

Asian
Markets

0

Days of
Learning

0

Demo
Booths

0

+

Expert Speakers

Participating Countries

China

Japan

Korea

Malaysia

Singapore

China

Japan

Korea

Malaysia

Singapore

Conference Theme

Designed as a strategic convergence of leadership, innovation, and collaboration, AHHC goes beyond a traditional conference. It serves as a regional platform to exchange market insights, explore emerging technologies, and align on the evolving needs of patients in an increasingly dynamic healthcare landscape.

WELCOME MESSAGE

Dear Delegates of Asia,

It is our distinct honour to extend this invitation to you to attend the Asia Hearing Healthcare Conference (AHHC), a distinguished forum dedicated to advancing collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of hearing healthcare across Asia.

The conference will be held from June 12 to 14 in Malaysia, under the theme “Tune In To Asia: Revolutionizing Hearing Care.” This gathering will provide an important platform to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of hearing healthcare in Asia and to engage in meaningful dialogue on the future of the field.

AHHC 2026 will feature a comprehensive program addressing the latest technological advancements and innovations in hearing healthcare, including developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging industry trends that are shaping the future of hearing care.

The Asian delegations will have the opportunity to exchange perspectives with leading experts, gain valuable insights, and contribute to discussions that will help shape the future of the hearing healthcare industry.

Søren Nielsen

President & CEO
Demant A/S

Henrik Brandborg

Senior Vice President
International Sales,
Demant A/S

Søren Colding

Vice President
International Sales,
Demant A/S

ASIA HEARING HEALTHCARE LEADERS

ASIA HEARING HEALTHCARE LEADERS
Amid rapid population aging, Asia has moved beyond being a mere consumer market for the hearing industry; it has become a key testing ground for ‘Life Solutions’ that integrate innovative technologies with artificial intelligence (AI). Through AHHC 2026, we aim to share the specific needs of the Asian market in greater depth. This is not just a place to showcase technical prowess, but a vital stepping stone for us to sincerely consider and care for our Asian customers, ensuring that future products are optimized for their unique lives and cultures.

Jin Gyun Park

President of
Demant Korea

Tohru Saitoh

President of
Demant Japan

Sam Fung

President of
Demant China

Tony Chee
Khiang Lee

President of Demant Southeast Asia

FULL PROGRAMME

Conference Schedule

19:00 - 22:00

Welcome Dinner

Poolside Residence

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Venue: Grand Ballroom

09:00 – 09:05

Opening Plenary

09:05 – 09:35

Welcome Keynote

Søren Nielsen, President and CEO, Demant A/S

09:35 – 10:30

Panel Discussion on Hearing Health in Asian Markets

Henrik Brandborg, Senior Vice President, International Sales, Demant A/S
Søren Colding, Vice President, International Sales, Demant A/S
Jin Gyun Park, President of Demant Korea
Sam Fung, President of Demant China
Tohru Saitoh, President of Demant Japan
Tony Lee, President of Demant Southeast Asia

10:30 – 11:00

Tea Break

Foyer

11:00 – 11:45

New BrainHearing™ Insights
Strengthening Hearing Aid Innovation

Thomas Behrens, Vice President, Hearing Aids Audiology, Demant A/S

11:45 – 12:45

Shaping the Future of Hearing Healthcare: Intelligent, Personalised, and Real-World Adaptive Solutions

James Michael Harte, Senior Director,
Eriksholm Research Center, Demant A/S

12:45 – 14:00

Lunch

JP Teres

14:00 – 14:30

Hearing Aid AI Explained – How It Works and Provides Always-on, Individualized Support

Thomas Behrens, Vice President, Hearing Aids Audiology, Demant A/S

14:30 – 15:15

Listening to Our Customers

15:15 – 15:45

Tea Break

Foyer

15:45 – 16:00

The Role of Diagnostics in the Future of Hearing Care

Casper Jensen, VP Sales, Diagnostics, Demant A/S

16:00 – 16:30

Fit for Purpose: How Audiological Best-Practice Unlocks the Full Potential of Hearing Aids Fittings

Leigh Martin, Director of Interacoustics Academy, Diagnostics, Demant A/S

16:30 – 16:45

Closing

18:00 – 19:00

Welcome Reception

Foyer

19:00 – 22:00

Gala Dinner

INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION

Venue: Grand Ballroom

09:00 – 09:05

AHHC Opening

09:05 – 10:20

Demo Village Part 1 (4 Booths)

10:20 – 10:40

Break

10:40 – 11:55

Demo Village Part 2 (4 Booths)

11:55 – 12:00

Logistics Briefing and Closing

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch

JP Teres

13:00 – 14:00

Japan Break-out Session

Poolside Residence 304

13:00 – 14:00

China Break-out Session

Poolside Residence 302

13:00 – 14:30

South Korea Break-out Session

Poolside Residence 301

15:00 – 19:00

Half-day Tour

EXPERT SPEAKERS

Meet the Speakers

Industry leaders and innovators sharing actionable insights across clinical excellence, technology, and market strategy.

Søren Nielsen

President &
CEO Demant A/S

Thomas Behrens

Vice President, Hearing Aids Audiology, Demant A/S

James Michael Harte

Senior Director,
Eriksholm Research Center,
Demant A/S

Leigh Martin

Director of Interacoustics Academy, Diagnostics, Demant A/S

Casper Jensen

VP Sales, Diagnostics, Demant A/S

INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE

Demo Village

8 immersive booths showcasing the latest in hearing technology, clinical tools, and product innovation.

01

Reaching for the Lead
in App & Connectivity

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02

The Streaming Experience
with Oticon Zeal

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03

Oticon Zeal Innovation
Experience

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04

Mould Solutions:
Present and Future Innovation

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05

Elevating Hearing Care with
Oticon Counselling Tool

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06

BrainHearing™ –
Unlocking New Insights

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07

Interacoustics

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08

Diatec
(Maico/MedRx/Amplivox)

Find out more

CONFERENCE VENUE

Where We Meet

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

12 Jalan Pinang, City Centre, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

12–14 June 2026

Poolside Residence (Welcome Dinner) · Grand Ballroom (Main Sessions & Gala Dinner) · JP Teres (Lunch) · Foyer (Breaks) · Poolside Residences 301, 302, 304 (Breakouts)

~45 min from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

Adjacent to Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park

Asia Hearing Healthcare Conference 2026 hosted by Demant

12 – 14 June 2026 · Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Tune In To Asia · Revolutionizing Hearing Care

© 2026 Asia Hearing Healthcare Conference. A Demant Group Initiative. All rights reserved.

Søren Nielsen

Søren Nielsen is the President & CEO of Demant. He joined the Company in 1995 and has worked within multiple areas of the Group. He used Oticon as a case in his thesis work, and right after his graduation, he was employed with the company, which he has since then got to know from all angles imaginable. Søren Nielsen has a wide network in the global hearing healthcare community. One of the most important things that drives him is experiencing how proper hearing healthcare can positively change the lives of people with hearing loss and add immense value to society. Søren holds a M.Sc. in Industrial Management and Product Development from the Technical University of Denmark.

Thomas Behrens

Thomas Behrens is Vice President for Audiology and Research in Hearing Aids at Demant and directs research at the Centre for Applied Audiology Research at Oticon. Thomas serves in leadership positions within audiology and research at Oticon and Demant, the parent company of Oticon. He is accountable for research, professional communication and defining audiology in new solutions from Oticon. Prior to this, he spent 10 years at the Oticon Research Centre, Eriksholm. His research interests include among other clinical efficiency, signal processing, outcome measures and cognitive hearing science. Thomas regularly publishes research in scientific journals. Thomas has a Master Degree in applied signal processing from Aalborg University (1998), and a Bachelor Degree in business administration (HD) from Copenhagen Business School (2004).

James Michael Harte

James Michael Harte, Ph.D., Senior Director, leads the Eriksholm Research Centre and is the senior scientific advisor to the William Demant Foundation. He leads the strategic direction of long-term research and external partnerships, ensuring that advances in auditory science and artificial intelligence are translated into clinically relevant innovations and product solutions.
 
With over 20 years’ experience in hearing science, he began his career in academia in the UK and Denmark, including roles as Associate Professor in technical audiology and biomedical engineering, before moving to industry in 2013. He has since played a key role in bridging academic research and commercial application.
 
James is widely engaged with the international research community, fostering collaborations with universities and hospitals and serving on multiple advisory boards across leading research centres and academic institutions.

Leigh Martin

Leigh Martin is a British Audiologist and adjunct lecturer at the University of Cork, Ireland. Clinically, he has worked in the National Health Service specializing in paediatric audiology as well as vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation. Leigh has also sat on the board of directors for the British Academy of Audiology. Since 2013, Leigh has supported the growth and development of the Interacoustics Academy and holds the position of Director of the Academy. Leigh has presented at numerous scientific conferences and meetings across a diverse range of audiological topics as well as having published papers in both video head impulse testing (vHIT) and wideband tympanometry.

Casper Jensen

Casper Jensen, MBA, is Vice President of International Sales for Diagnostics at Demant, where he leads global commercial strategy within hearing diagnostics and audiology solutions. He brings more than a decade of leadership experience from Interacoustics, a Demant company, where he played a key role in expanding global markets and advancing diagnostic technologies used by hearing care professionals worldwide.

With a strong international background and an MBA from INSEAD, Casper combines commercial leadership with deep industry insight, making him a trusted partner to clinicians and experts across the field of hearing healthcare.

01

Reaching for the Lead in App & Connectivity

As a leader in the adoption of Google Fast pair technology, our connectivity and Companion App has far surpassed the industry standards.

This booth demonstrates Oticon’s leadership in connectivity innovation through Google Fast Pair technology and the Oticon Companion App. Attendees will experience seamless pairing across multiple devices while exploring personalisation, remote adjustments, and real-time hearing control features designed to enhance convenience, independence, and everyday user confidence.

02

The Streaming Experience with Oticon Zeal

Demonstrating streaming with the latest Auracast technology and comparing the quality of ASHA & LE Audio streaming.

An immersive demonstration of Oticon Zeal’s latest streaming and connectivity capabilities, featuring Auracast™, LE Audio, and ASHA comparisons. Visitors will experience the clarity, stability, and low-latency performance of next-generation wireless streaming while exploring how the Easy LE Adapter expands compatibility across a wider range of devices and lifestyles.

03

Oticon Zeal Innovation Experience

Showcasing Zeal's innovative manufacturing technology never seen in hearing aid industry. A design that won the prestigious 2026 Red Dot Award.

This booth highlights the groundbreaking manufacturing innovation behind Oticon Zeal, including the advanced production technologies that earned the device the prestigious 2026 Red Dot Award. Attendees will explore how precision engineering, craftsmanship, and design innovation combine to create a superior wearing experience that redefines hearing aid aesthetics and quality.

04

Mould Solutions: Present and Future Innovation

Understanding the fundamental role and key benefits of custom ear moulds and the latest updates to our mould offering.

Focusing on the importance of custom ear moulds in hearing aid performance, this booth explores how mould quality influences acoustic seal, comfort, wearability, and fitting success. Visitors will discover the latest updates in Oticon’s mould solutions and gain practical insights into selecting the right moulds to improve patient outcomes and long-term satisfaction.

05

Elevating Hearing Care with Oticon Counselling Tool

Oticon as a partner with Hearing Care Professional to provide clinical value n person centred care and counselling.

This booth showcases how Oticon supports Hearing Care Professionals with intuitive, evidence-based counselling tools designed to strengthen patientcentred care. Through hands-on demonstrations of visual aids, trifold guides, and counselling resources, attendees will learn how structured communication can improve patient understanding, support treatment acceptance, and build long-term trust throughout the hearing journey.

06

BrainHearing™ – Unlocking New Insights

The new BrainHearing insights that drives the development of our hearing aid technology to provide less effortful listening experience.

This booth explores the latest scientific insights behind Oticon’s BrainHearing™ philosophy and how research continues to shape hearing aid innovation. Through engaging visuals and demonstrations, visitors will learn how balanced AI and full access to surrounding sound help reduce listening effort, support cognitive well-being, and deliver a more natural listening experience.

07

Interacoustics

Experience Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT) on the Equinox Evo. A key step beyond audiograms to optimise hearing aid fitting through real-world hearing-in-noise assessment.

Featuring the Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT™) test on the Equinox Evo, this booth demonstrates how next-generation diagnostics go beyond traditional audiograms to assess real-world hearing-in-noise ability. Attendees will discover how ACT supports more personalised fittings, improves clinical decision-making, and enhances real-world hearing outcomes.

08

Diatec (Maico / MedRx / Amplivox)

Showcases the breadth and clinical depth of Diatec's diagnostic portfolio to highlight the full range of solutions available to hearing care professionals.

This booth presents the breadth of Diatec’s diagnostic portfolio, showcasing leading brands including Maico, MedRx, and Amplivox. Visitors can explore audiometric and screening equipment designed to support efficient, highquality hearing assessments, while gaining insight into how advanced diagnostics contribute to better clinical workflows and patient outcomes.