---
title: "AuDtonomy 2026"
description: "ADA offers programming and support to audiologists and students who are or who desire to be autonomous practitioners in the field of Audiology."
url: "https://www.audiologist.org/events/audtonomy/audtonomy-2026"
date: "2026-06-18T06:02:45+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

#  AuDtonomy 2026 - Agenda

 ![AuDtonomy 2026](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/images/events/audtonomy/2026/banner.webp)

##  Thank you AuDtonomy 2026 Sponsors!

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We have an outstanding program put together featuring private practice owners and experts representing different practice types, specialties, sizes, and locations around the country. The [AuDTONOMY program](https://audiologist.site-ym.com/event/audtonomy_2026) will begin with an engaging panel discussion on business planning and interpersonal dynamics in any practice setting. From there we will split into two tracks (Building a Business Plan and Interpersonal Dynamics).

**UNIVERSITY FACULTY**—if you wish to add this program to your curriculum/planning agenda or to register an entire class or cohort for this event, [please contact me](mailto:sczuhajewski@audiologist.org) and I can assist with offering a complimentary registration for you and all of your students, when done as a group/team. Faculty members are welcome to attend. We do plan to apply for CEUs to support early career audiologists, faculty, and all audiologists who are private practice curious, so please share with your colleagues.

| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026 (ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN) |
|---|
| **11:00 AM - 11:05 AM** | **Welcome & Opening Remarks**  Speaker: Stephanie Czuhajewski, MPH, CAE  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/welcome-opening-remarks) |
| **11:05 AM - 11:50 AM** | **General Session: Setting the Table**  Speakers: Brian Urban, Au.D.; Jill Davis, Au.D.; Nikki Kopetzky, Au.D.  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/general-session-setting-the-table) |
| **11:50 AM - 12:00 PM** | Break/Game/Drawing with Musical Entertainment by Reggie Watkins |
| **12:00 PM - 12:45 PM** | **Building a Business Plan:** Business/Service Description & Market Research  Speaker: Jamie Marotto, Au.D.  ---  **Interpersonal Dynamics:** Interviewing & Negotiating  Speaker: Jason Leyendecker, Au.D. |
| **12:45 PM - 12:50 PM** | Break/Game/Drawing with Musical Entertainment by Reggie Watkins  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/break-game-drawing-with-musical-entertainment-by-reggie-watkins-1) |
| **12:50 PM - 01:35 PM** | **Building a Business Plan:** Marketing and Public Relations  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/building-a-business-plan-marketing-and-public-relations)  Speaker: Erica Person, Au.D.; Oli Luke  ---  **Interpersonal Dynamics:** Difficult Conversations  Speaker: Judy Huch, Au.D.; Laurel Gregory, MA |
| **01:35 PM - 01:40 PM** | Break/Game/Drawing with Musical Entertainment by Reggie Watkins  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/break-game-drawing-with-musical-entertainment-by-reggie-watkins-2) |
| **01:40 PM - 02:25 PM** | **Building a Business Plan:** Developing Financial Projections for Business Plans  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/building-a-business-plan-developing-financial-projections-for-business-plans)  Speaker: Jordan Coates, MBA  ---  **Interpersonal Dynamics:** Dynamics of a Team  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/interpersonal-dynamics-dynamics-of-a-team)  Speaker: Amy Badstubner, Au.D. |
| **02:25 PM - 02:30 PM** | Break/Game/Drawing with Musical Entertainment by Reggie Watkins  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/break-game-drawing-with-musical-entertainment-by-reggie-watkins-3) |
| **02:30 PM - 03:15 PM** | **Building a Business Plan:** Management and Metrics  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/building-a-business-plan-management-and-metrics)  Speaker: Chelsea Treseder, MBA  ---  **Interpersonal Dynamics:** Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and Self-care  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/interpersonal-dynamics-compassion-fatigue-burnout-and-self-care)  Speaker: Michael Page, Au.D. |
| **03:15 PM - 03:20 PM** | Break/Game/Drawing with Musical Entertainment by Reggie Watkins  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/break-game-drawing-with-musical-entertainment-by-reggie-watkins-4) |
| **03:20 PM - 04:05 PM** | **General Session:** Legal and Ethical Issues  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/general-session-legal-and-ethical-issues)  Speaker: Brandon Pauley, Esq.; Michael Page, Au.D.; Tom Ethen; Amyn Amlani, Ph.D. |
| **04:05 PM - 04:10 PM** | Break/Game/Drawing with Musical Entertainment by Reggie Watkins |
| **04:10 PM - 04:45 PM** | Town Hall Open Q&A  [  Watch Presentation](https://www.audiologist.org/resources/educate/audtonomy-archive/item/town-hall-open-qa) |
| **04:45 PM - 05:00 PM** | Closing Remarks / Grand Prize Drawing **($1,000 Cash Scholarship, Must be Present to Win)** |

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