Hong Kong Auditory Science Meeting 2025

Yuan Chen, Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education and Counselling, The Education University of Hong Kong.
Organised by the Clinical Hearing Sciences (CHearS) Laboratory and supported by the University Grants Committee and the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Auditory Science Meeting 2025 (HKASM2025) was held at Meng Wah Complex T5-6. The event drew over 150 researchers, students and experts from overseas, Hong Kong and neighboring regions, creating a dynamic platform for advancing auditory science through collaboration and innovation.

The conference opened with an address by Dr Shangqiguo Wang, conference chair from the University of Hong Kong, who outlined the event’s goals of fostering regional partnerships and advancing auditory research. Professor Rui Yang, Dean of the Faculty of Education, delivered a warm welcome, emphasising the university’s commitment to pioneering auditory science. The program featured 28 oral presentations, including keynote speeches and parallel sessions, complemented by 12 poster presentations, covering audiology, hearing sciences, language and speech science.


Keynote lectures were a highlight. Professor Jan Schnupp (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) presented on ‘Microsecond Timing in the Mammalian Auditory Pathway,’ highlighting its critical role in developing advanced auditory prosthetics for individuals with deafness. Dr Volker Kühnel (Sonova AG, Switzerland) explored ‘DNN-Based Algorithms in Hearing Aids’, discussing AI’s transformative potential and practical challenges in hearing care. Professor Anthony Kong and Professor Lena Wong (The University of Hong Kong) shared insights on innovative aphasia management strategies and the clinical applications of hearing research, respectively.

Parallel sessions, split into ‘Auditory & Audiology’ and ‘Speech & Language’ tracks, showcased cutting-edge research. Notable presentations included Professor Jenny Loo (National University of Singapore) on non-traditional hearing care settings, Dr Vicky Zhang (National Acoustic Laboratories) on outcomes for children with unilateral hearing loss, Dr Lei Song (Shanghai 9th People’s Hospital) on age-dependent cochlear frequency rescaling, and Professor Jingjing Zhao (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) on neural oscillation and transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) interventions for reading difficulties in Chinese adults.

As a participant, I, Dr Yuan Chen, was deeply inspired by the high-quality presentations and vibrant discussions, which sparked new ideas for my research. HKASM2025 reinforced Hong Kong’s pivotal role in auditory science, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and laying the foundation for transformative advancements in hearing healthcare.