Assistive listening in higher ed

Hearing accessibility is quickly becoming a must‑have in learning environments. As new expectations, emerging regulations and student needs converge, AV/IT leaders are being called on to address assistive listening gaps on their campuses.

In this 45‑minute session, experts from the Bluetooth SIG, Kenyon College and Nureva break down what’s changing, why it matters and how you can prepare your campus.

What you’ll learn

• The current state of assistive listening in higher ed — including the scale of unmet needs and the impact on students.
• Why urgency is rising now — from growing accessibility expectations to momentum around technologies like Auracast™ broadcast audio.
• A practical path forward — how these emerging technologies can help you build inclusive, future‑ready classrooms without added complexity. A demo of Auracast broadcast audio will be included.

Speakers

• Henry Wong – Director, market development | Bluetooth SIG
• Tim Neviska – Senior audiovisual solutions manager | Kenyon College
• Adam Corkett – Senior product manager | Nureva
• Adrian Doughty – Director, North American sales | Nureva