The first TRI (Tinnitus Research Initiative) Conference was held in 2006. Since then, tinnitus experts have met regularly to discuss the latest research findings, as well as advances in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. For the 20th conference, the German Foundation Tinnitus & Hearing Charité and the Tinnitus Center at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin are inviting scientists to Berlin from 16–18 September 2026.

The President of TRI 2026 is Prof. Dr. med. Birgit Mazurek. In addition to her work as head of the Tinnitus Center at Charité, which she founded, she serves as chair of the Executive Board of the German Tinnitus Foundation Charité, established in 2011. The foundation is particularly committed to raising public awareness of tinnitus and promoting prevention, especially among children and young people as well as older adults. Further core aims of the foundation include supporting tinnitus research and strengthening science communication.