Oticon Hearing Aids to Hold "2nd Mimito Professional Seminar" in Hybrid Format

Oticon Hearing Aids (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Toru Saito), the flagship hearing aid brand of Demant, a global hearing healthcare group with over 120 years of history, will hold the "Oticon Hearing Aids 2nd Mimito Professional Seminar." This seminar is primarily aimed at hearing aid sales professionals, speech-language pathologists, and ENT physicians involved in hearing aid consultations. It will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in a hybrid format, combining an in-person venue in Fukuoka City with an online option. For information accessibility, subtitles will be provided via the speech recognition app UD Talk, and the next-generation wireless communication system "AuracastTM" will be installed at the venue.

Applications for this event will be accepted on a dedicated website starting today, July 7 (Tue), until September 6 (Sun).

Main Objectives and Features of the "Oticon Hearing Aids 2nd Mimito Professional Seminar"

 Provide opportunities for knowledge and skill enhancement for professionals involved in multidisciplinary collaboration in hearing care.

 Practical lectures by experienced professionals active in hearing aid fitting.

 Introduction of fitting knowledge and techniques that can be immediately applied in the field.

 Real-time viewing from across the country is possible due to the hybrid format.

 Networking opportunities between speakers and participants for those attending in person.

Background of the Event

Oticon Hearing Aids is a leader in the industry, developing hearing aid technology that contributes to improving the quality of life for individuals with hearing difficulties, under its corporate philosophy of "Life-Changing Technology."

In Japan, the hearing aid adoption rate is low compared to other countries, and one of the contributing factors is the shortage of specialized personnel and the need for further improvement of the knowledge and skills required of these professionals.

To address these challenges, we held this seminar for the first time last year, and it was well-received by many participants. According to a post-seminar survey, 98% of participants responded that it was "very good" or "good," confirming a high level of satisfaction. Furthermore, in response to the question "Would you like to participate again?", 100% of participants expressed their desire to attend.

In response to this feedback, we have further enhanced the content and will hold the 2nd seminar this year.

Supervisors & Speakers

This seminar will feature speakers who were well-received last year. They will lecture on the types of audiograms for Japanese speakers, which are important for hearing aid fitting, and fitting techniques that consider brain energy consumption, sharing insights from their daily clinical practice supporting hearing aid users. A mock case study session and Q&A session with the speakers will also be held.

【Supervisors】

• Kunio Shiraishi, PhD (Speech-Language Pathologist, Professor Emeritus at Kyushu University, Visiting Professor at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fukuoka University School of Medicine)

【Speakers】 (Order of lectures)

• Hajime Tachiai, PhD (Director, Ehime Hearing Aid Consultation Office; Professor Emeritus at Ehime University)

• Kunio Shiraishi, PhD (Speech-Language Pathologist, Professor Emeritus at Kyushu University, Visiting Professor at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fukuoka University School of Medicine)

• Hiromitsu Maeyama, PhD (Speech-Language Pathologist, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Otemae Hospital)

Main Lectures (Titles & Speakers)

Lecture Title

Speaker (Lecturer/Chairperson)

Approaches to Hearing Aid Adjustment for Japanese Speakers

(Lunch Seminar Format)

Hajime Tachiai (Chairperson: Kunio Shiraishi)

Hearing Aid Fitting Based on Audiogram Types

– Introduction to My Practical Methods –

Kunio Shiraishi (Chairperson: Hajime Tachiai)

Mastering the Listening Battery

– Optimizing Hearing Aid Fitting from Brain Energy Consumption –

Hiromitsu Maeyama (Chairperson: Hajime Tachiai)

Hearing Aid "Self-Talking" Committee

(Mock Case Study Session & Q&A)

Kunio Shiraishi, Hajime Tachiai, Hiromitsu Maeyama

Comment from Toru Saito, President of Oticon Hearing Aids

We are sincerely delighted to be able to hold the "Mimito Professional Seminar" again this year, following its great success last year. We are constantly working on developing hearing aids equipped with advanced technology. However, to fully utilize these functions and improve the hearing of our users, appropriate support from professionals involved in counseling and fitting is essential. The true value of hearing aids is only realized through proper adjustment and support by experts. We aim to continue contributing to the improvement of hearing aid adoption rates and user satisfaction in Japan together with professionals.

We hope this seminar will be a beneficial opportunity for many to confirm useful knowledge and skills for their practice.

Event Overview

Event Name:

Oticon Hearing Aids 2nd Mimito Professional Seminar

~Practical Fitting Techniques from Fukuoka~

Date and Time:

Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Seminar)

11:00 AM Doors Open *Venue and online access available

Venue:

In-person Venue: TKP Eragala Hall 7F, Medium Hall (Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)

https://www.elgalahall.jp/access/

Online Venue: Details to be provided separately (URL will be sent after registration)

Networking Reception (In-person):

To be held after the seminar from 3:45 PM to 5:45 PM in the Multi-purpose Hall, TKP Eragala Hall 7F.

Participation Fee:

In-person participation (includes lunch bento and standing reception): ¥2,000 (tax included)

Online participation: ¥1,000 (tax included)

Target Audience:

Hearing aid sales professionals, speech-language pathologists, educators, and ENT physicians involved in hearing aid consultations.

Capacity:

In-person: 50 participants (first-come, first-served) / Online (Zoom): 200 participants (first-come, first-served)

*Registration will close once capacity is reached.

Application Period:

July 7, 2026 (Tue) - September 6, 2026 (Sun)

How to Apply:

Apply through the dedicated event page on Peatix, the event management site.

Access the following URL (to the application page):

https://oticonmimipro2026.peatix.com

*Payment of participation fee and Peatix membership registration are required at the time of application.

Payment Methods:

Credit Card, Convenience Store/ATM, PayPal, Bank Transfer

*Payment will be processed through the Peatix event dedicated page.

Information Accessibility:

Subtitles provided via the speech recognition app "UD Talk" at both in-person and online venues.

"AuracastTM" will be implemented as a hearing assistance system within the in-person venue.

Secretariat:

Mimito Professional Seminar Secretariat (within Japan Gray Line Co., Ltd.)

Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

E-mail: [email protected]

*Emails can be received outside of business hours, but replies will be made during business hours.

*Photography, recording, and audio recording (including screen capture) within the venue and on the online streaming screen are prohibited. If you wish to cover the event, please contact our public relations representative in advance.

About AuracastTM

AuracastTM is a new audio broadcasting method compatible with Bluetooth® LE Audio, capable of broadcasting audio to multiple compatible devices simultaneously in a one-to-many configuration. It is expected to realize an environment where lectures and announcement audio can be shared with more people through compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, and audio devices. It is a technology defined and introduced by the Bluetooth SIG in collaboration with the hearing aid industry, taking into account the challenges of previous Assistive Listening Systems (ALS) such as sound quality, cost, and privacy.

*Bluetooth® and AuracastTM are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

About Oticon Hearing Aids

Oticon is a hearing aid manufacturer founded in Denmark in 1904 and is the flagship hearing aid brand of Demant. With the corporate philosophy of "Life-changing technology," Oticon aims to create a world without the limitations of hearing loss by providing innovative hearing aids and hearing care solutions. Leveraging the knowledge from the Eriksholm Research Centre, which conducts basic research on hearing and the brain, Oticon promotes product development based on research in multiple fields, including audiology, neuroscience, and electronics. All Oticon products are designed based on "BrainHearingTM," a unique development philosophy that considers hearing from the brain's perspective. Oticon supports better hearing and communication for people worldwide and has been manufacturing and selling hearing aids in Japan since 1973.

▼ Oticon Hearing Aids Homepage https://www.oticon.co.jp/

About the Demant Group

Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare group that began as an importer of hearing aids in Odense, Denmark, in 1904. Today, Demant provides innovative technology, solutions, and expertise in various fields, including hearing care, hearing aids, diagnostic instruments, and services, aiming to transform people's lives through hearing healthcare. Headquartered in Denmark, the group has over 26,000 employees worldwide and operates in 130 countries. More than half of the shares of Demant A/S are held by the William Demant Foundation, a charitable foundation, and Demant A/S is listed on the NASDAQ Copenhagen stock exchange, ranking among the top 25 most traded stocks.