When and where is the conference?

11–13 December 2026 at the Crowne Plaza RDC in Riyadh; 11 December is the pre-conference day and 12–13 December are the main conference days.

Speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language and hearing scientists, plus related healthcare professionals.

Are continuing education credits offered?

Yes. The organisers list SCFHS CME hours and ASHA continuing education credit.

5th SSSPA Conference 2026 – Saudi Society for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

Name: 5th SSSPA Conference 2026 – Saudi Society for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
Start: 2026-12-11T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-13T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention

About this event

The SSSPA Conference is the biennial professional development and networking event of the Saudi Society for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, which describes it as the most comprehensive regular education event in the Gulf for speech, language and hearing professionals. The 5th edition, themed "Evidence Reimagined: Innovating Practice, Transforming Care", opens with a pre-conference day on 11 December followed by two main conference days on 12–13 December 2026 in Riyadh.

Programme

Sessions focus on updated evidence-based practice in clinical assessment and management, multidisciplinary teamwork and hands-on training that can include technology and device-specific skills. Attendees earn SCFHS CME hours and ASHA continuing education credit.

Speakers

More than 70 speakers are listed, including Prof. Harvey Dillon, Prof. Kevin J Munro, Dr. Siobhán Brennan and Dr. Derek Stiles alongside Saudi and Gulf clinicians and academics.

Exhibit hall and networking

The organisers describe the exhibit hall as the largest showcase in the country for audiology, speech-language pathology and speech and hearing science. An opening general session and gala dinner add networking time with international and national colleagues.

5th SSSPA Conference 2026 – Saudi Society for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology is a Healthcare event taking place 11-13 Dec 2026 at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.