Midwest Voice 2026
Join us for a celebration of all things Voice at the 3rd Midwest Voice Symposium.
Hosted by the University of Iowa, this year's event will take place on November 7, 2026, in the beautiful and dynamic Voxman Music Building, with both in-person and online attendance options available.
2026 Keynote presentations will be from Mary Cohen, Melissa Cross, Rita Patel, and Ron Scherer.
This daylong conference is dedicated to exploring the science, health, and art of voice production. While the symposium highlights the vibrant Midwest voice community, participants from across the country and beyond are warmly welcomed.
All registrations (in-person and zoom) will include a full day of presentations from leading experts in voice science, pedagogy, and medicine. In-person registration will include refreshments during coffee breaks, and a catered evening meal with entertainment.
Midwest Voice is co-hosted by Dr. David Meyer and Dr. Eric Hunter, uniting the pioneering Iowa School of Music and the historic Iowa Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Faculty from Bioengineering, Education, Otolaryngology, and related fields will also contribute to this unique interdisciplinary event.
Let us know you're interested
If you're thinking about attending Midwest Voice 2026, please complete our brief Interest Form.
The form takes less than one minute to complete and helps us estimate attendance, understand interest in the symposium, and keep you informed as planning progresses.
This is not registration and does not commit you to attending.
Midwest Voice 2026 Interest Form
(https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yvVDBFKwiS)
Interested in Presenting?
We're now developing the scientific and professional program for Midwest Voice 2026.
If you are considering presenting, please complete our Presentation Planning Form with a working title and draft abstract by evening of September 21.
This preliminary information helps us build the symposium program.
Accepted presenters will later be invited to submit a publication-ready abstract using the official Midwest Voice abstract template.
2026 Midwest Voice Symposium – Presentation Planning Form
(https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dsGjcWPScg)
Registration
All registrations (in-person and zoom) include a full day of presentations from leading experts in voice science, pedagogy, and medicine.
In-person registration includes refreshments during coffee breaks, and a catered evening meal.
To register, click her: https://uiowaforms.wufoo.com/forms/2026-midwest-voice-symposium-registration/
- Professional, in person — $100 ($130 after October 10)
- Professional, virtual — $70 ($100 after October 10)
- Student, in person — $35 ($40 after October 10)
- Student, virtual — $25 ($30 after October 10)
Note: virtual will be a live stream during the event and does not include in-person attendance or access to he stream after conclusion of the event.
Agenda
Symposium Snapshot (based on last year's meeting, so this could change)
- 7:30 am: Doors Open for Registration & Coffee
- 8am: Welcome and Introduction
- Morning Sessions 1 and 2
- Noon-1:30: Lunch on your own, Networking
- Afternoon Sessions 3 and 4
- 5:30 pm: Evening Social, Musical Entertainment, Dinner provided
Accommodations
For those looking for accommodations, the University of Iowa has a special rate with the several local hotels which are very close to the venue. Tell them that you are coming for meetings at the University of Iowa.
Element Hotel: https://ap-purchasing.fo.uiowa.edu/element-hotels
Graduate Iowa City: https://ap-purchasing.fo.uiowa.edu/graduate-iowa-city
Hilton Garden Inn: https://ap-purchasing.fo.uiowa.edu/hilton-garden-inn
Hotel Vetro: https://ap-purchasing.fo.uiowa.edu/hotel-vetro
Hampton Inn Iowa City: https://ap-purchasing.fo.uiowa.edu/hampton-inn-iowa-city
Heartland Inn: https://ap-purchasing.fo.uiowa.edu/heartland-inn
Comfort Suites Coralville: https://ap-purchasing.fo.uiowa.edu/comfort-suites-coralville