It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we invite you to join us for the 5th edition of the International Otology Disorders Academy (IODA), which will take place in Rome, Italy, on November 11–14, 2026.

Following the success of our previous meetings in Cape Town (2022), Lisbon (2023), Barcelona (2024) and Warsaw (2025), IODA continues to grow as an essential international event dedicated to excellence in otology. Over the years, the Academy has become a unique platform where high-level scientific content, world-renowned expertise, and friendly, dynamic interactions come together in an exceptional environment.

For this new edition, we are honored to welcome you to Rome, one of the world’s most inspiring and historic cities — a perfect setting to foster meaningful discussions, innovative thinking, and lasting professional connections.

A Scientific Program of the Highest Standard

IODA Rome 2026 will offer a comprehensive scientific program, designed to address both current standards of care and the latest advances in otology and neurotology. The meeting will bring together international experts recognized for their clinical experience, research contributions, and commitment to education.

Participants will benefit from a rich variety of educational formats, including: Keynote lectures, Topic sessions, Free paper sessions, Video sessions, Round tables and interactive discussions

These sessions will encourage open exchanges, critical debates, and practical take-home messages, in an atmosphere where participants are invited not only to listen, but also to engage, challenge, and share.

A Unique Spirit: Interaction and Conviviality

IODA Rome 2026 will offer a comprehensive scientific program, designed to address both current standards of care and the latest advances in otology and neurotology. The meeting will bring together international experts recognized for their clinical experience, research contributions, and commitment to education.

Participants will benefit from a rich variety of educational formats, including: Keynote lectures, Topic sessions, Free paper sessions, Video sessions, Round tables and interactive discussions

These sessions will encourage open exchanges, critical debates, and practical take-home messages, in an atmosphere where participants are invited not only to listen, but also to engage, challenge, and share.

Welcome to Rome

We are delighted to host you in Roma for three days of outstanding science, inspiring discussions, and unforgettable moments. We look forward to welcoming you to IODA 2026 and to building together another milestone in the Academy’s journey.

See you in Rome in November 2026!

The IODA 2026 Co-Presidents:

Join us for the RACS Founders Centenary: Evolution Through Necessity Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 February 2027 to celebrate 100 years of RACS in Dunedin; the city where the first Council meeting was held.

Register your interest to be the first to hear when registrations open.

Thursday: Cultural competency workshop, Louis Barnett Prize and Welcome Function

Friday: AoNZ ASM - Day 1 and Centenary dinner and cèilidh at Larnach Castle

Saturday: AoNZ ASM - Day 2

On behalf of the Organising  Committee, I would like to extend a warm invitation to you to attend the 6th South Pacific ORL Forum to be held from 14-18th  August 2027 in beautiful Denarau, Fiji.

We are planning 10-hours of educational programming each day focusing on all facets of ENT surgery with the core objective being to provide the best possible outcomes for patients. 

The Forum will once again incorporate the Annual Scientific Meetings of the New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (NZSOHNS), and the Australian New Zealand Society of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology (ANZSPO).

As with previous meetings, the venue and destination remain an important consideration and Fiji offers a wonderful tropical setting that seamlessly blends work opportunities with networking experiences.

We look forward to seeing you in 2027 at the 6th South Pacific ORL Forum - promoting scientific knowledge, medical advancement, and the delivery of effective healthcare.