Hearing loss: Communication, Confidence and Social Connection
A free live roundtable on hearing loss, everyday communication, relationships, accessibility and the importance of staying socially connected.
A practical conversation for people living with hearing loss, families, caregivers and anyone interested in healthier communication and connection.
Educational event only. No medical advice, no miracle claims, no hype — just a serious conversation about hearing loss, communication and social connection.
Why This Conversation Matters
Hearing loss is often discussed as a medical or technical issue. But it also belongs in a broader conversation about communication, confidence, relationships, accessibility and social connection.
What helps today
Understand practical strategies, tools and support options that can make conversations easier and less exhausting.
Communication and confidence
Explore how hearing loss can affect participation, identity, relationships and the confidence to stay socially engaged.
Connection and daily life
Learn about accessibility, assistive listening technology and everyday habits that support better connection.
Meet the Speakers
Perspectives on hearing loss, communication, accessibility, relationships and healthy social connection.
Celia Belline
Celia has over 15 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She worked as the global head of clinical trial logistics and supply chains in Sanofi R&D, was a permanent member of clinical strategic committees, and the Director of projects dealing with major chronic diseases associated with aging, where she developed her interest and expertise in hearing disorders.
Adam Satir
Founder and CEO of DynaSpan, a media and events company focused on healthy aging through technology.
To be announced later
Additional speaker details will be announced soon.
To be announced later
Additional speaker details will be announced soon.
What We’ll Cover
Opening: why hearing loss is also a communication and connection issue
Hearing loss, listening fatigue and everyday communication barriers
How communication changes relationships, confidence and social participation
Assistive listening tools, accessibility and practical support
Live Q&A with audience questions
Who Should Attend?
People with hearing loss and families
Anyone living with hearing loss, supporting a loved one, or trying to improve daily communication.
Clinicians, researchers and care professionals
Professionals interested in hearing health, communication, aging, accessibility and patient education.
Healthy aging communities
People interested in social connection, accessibility, assistive technology and the future of healthy aging.
Questions We May Ask
Is hearing loss only a hearing problem, or also a communication and social connection problem?
The discussion will explore hearing loss through everyday, relational and accessibility lenses, without overstating what any single tool or strategy can do.
What should people and families understand about communication support?
The goal is to discuss practical ways to reduce communication barriers and help people ask better questions of hearing care professionals.
Can technology help people communicate and connect better?
We will discuss assistive listening tools, captions, accessibility practices and practical support for daily life.
Is this event medical advice?
No. This is an educational discussion. People should always speak with their own qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions.
Will there be a replay?
Registered attendees will receive event updates. Live attendance is recommended for the Q&A.
Reserve Your Free Spot
Join a serious, accessible conversation on hearing loss, communication, accessibility and social connection.
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