16-18 September 2026
Abstract Submission & Registration Update
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the scientific programme of TRI 2026.
The submission of symposia, oral presentations, and posters is now closed, and we are grateful for the strong interest and high-quality submissions received.
The Early Bird registration period has ended. Regular registration fees now apply and are available until 31 August 2026.
We warmly invite all participants to secure their place and join the international tinnitus research community in Berlin.
We look forward to welcoming you to TRI 2026.
Campus Charité Mitte, ©Wiebke Peitz
The Tinnitus Center at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the German Foundation Tinnitus & Hearing Charité are jointly organising the 20th Tinnitus Research Initiative (TRI) Conference 2026. From 16–18 September 2026, hundreds of world-leading tinnitus experts will gather at Campus Charité Mitte to share the latest advances in research, diagnosis, and treatment of tinnitus.
Berlin Medical History Museum, lecture hall „Hörsaalruine", ©Sven Geißler
Experience the vibrant spirit of TRI 2026 with four distinctive evenings that fuse science, culture, and the unmistakable energy of Berlin. Each night is designed to spark ideas, forge collaborations, and create memories with the international TRI community in the heart of Berlin.
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Our workshop programme brings together leading specialists to share cutting-edge insights and practical approaches across key areas of tinnitus research and therapy. Whether you’re seeking to refine your clinical skills or broaden your research perspective, these workshops offer unparalleled opportunities to learn, connect, and advance your practice.
Charité CrossOver Building
The 20th TRI Conference will be hosted at Campus Charité Mitte, located in the heart of Berlin. This historic and vibrant medical campus is home to world-renowned research institutes and hospitals, providing an inspiring environment for scientific exchange. Participants will benefit from excellent facilities, modern lecture halls, and convenient access to Berlin’s rich cultural and social attractions.
Prof. Dr. Heyo K. Kroemer, CEO of Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin; © Charité | Wiebke Peitz
Opening Ceremony – TRI Conference 2026
The Opening Ceremony of the Tinnitus Research Initiative (TRI) Conference 2026 will take place on 16 September 2026 at 9:00 am in the Lecture Hall of Internal Medicine, CCM.
The ceremony will begin with a musical welcome by harpist Anna Paulina Teichmann, whose performance will create a calm and reflective atmosphere, offering an artistic opening to the conference. This musical introduction will lead into the official opening address by Prof. Dr. Kroemer, CEO of Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, formally inaugurating TRI 2026 and setting the scientific and intellectual tone for the days ahead.
Welcome remarks will follow from Prof. Dr. med. Birgit Mazurek and Prof. Dr. med. Berthold Langguth, the Scientific Directors of the Congress. Prof. Dr. med. Birgit Mazurek also serves as Chairwoman of the Executive Board of the Foundation Tinnitus and Hearing Charité. Further greetings will be delivered by Gunhild Flöter, who is the Managing Director of the Foundation Tinnitus and Hearing Charité since October 2021.
We warmly invite all attendees to join us for this thoughtful and atmospheric opening ceremony, where science, music, and international collaboration come together to set the stage for an inspiring TRI 2026 Conference.
