Keynote Speakers
Dr. Elshan Aghayev
ENT–Head & Neck–Allergy SpecialistGermany
Dr. Elshan Aghayev
ENT–Head & Neck–Allergy SpecialistGermanyBiography
Dr. Elshan Aghayev is a board-certified Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) and Allergologist with additional European (UEMS) certification. He completed his residency and doctoral training at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of Heidelberg University in Mannheim, under the guidance of leading experts in the field. Over the years, he has gained extensive clinical and academic experience across Germany, including his current association with an ENT practice in Hamburg. Dr. Aghayev is recognized for his contributions to clinical research, medical innovation, and advanced ENT–Head & Neck care, integrating both surgical expertise and allergy management into his practice.
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Dr. Arda Sepetçi
AudiologistTurkey
Dr. Arda Sepetçi
AudiologistTurkeyBiography
Arda Sepetçi is a dedicated Audiologist with a strong background in hearing health and communication sciences. With professional training and clinical expertise in audiology, he focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of hearing and balance disorders. Passionate about improving patients’ quality of life, he works with a multidisciplinary approach to provide personalized hearing solutions. Arda aims to continue advancing his skills and contributing to the development of innovative audiological practices in both clinical and research settings.
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Dr. Ayed Al-anazi
Speech Therapist and AudiologistSaudi Arabia
Dr. Ayed Al-anazi
Speech Therapist and AudiologistSaudi ArabiaBiography
Ayed Al-Anazi is a General Supervisor, Speech Therapist & Audiologist based in Saudi Arabia. He has substantial clinical and supervisory experience in speech and hearing healthcare, overseeing diagnostic assessment, therapeutic intervention, and staff management in speech-language pathology and audiology services. Ayed has been involved in developing and leading programs for early identification of communication disorders, implementing hearing screening protocols, and supporting rehabilitation efforts including hearing aids and auditory training. He is committed to advancing service quality through evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous professional development in the fields of speech therapy and audiology.
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Dr. Sônia Melo
Clinical AudiologistUnited Kingdom
Dr. Sônia Melo
Clinical AudiologistUnited KingdomBiography
Sônia Melo is a Brazilian-trained Clinical Audiologist currently based in Corby, United Kingdom, and practising with iForce Limited. She completed her degree in Speech-Language Pathology / Audiology at Universidade Católica de Pernambuco (UNICAP) and later undertook specialist training in clinical audiology in Brazil. Sônia has worked in clinical audiology roles in both Brazil and the UK (including roles reported with retail/clinical employers), and has recently shared that she is pursuing additional hearing-aid training to expand her practice in the UK.
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Dr. Omar Bani Mustafa
Lecturer in Speech & Communication Sciences Zarqa UniversityJordan
Dr. Omar Bani Mustafa
Lecturer in Speech & Communication Sciences Zarqa UniversityJordanBiography
Omar Bani Mustafa, M.Sc. SLP, is a Lecturer in Speech & Communication Sciences at Zarqa University and a Senior Speech-Language Pathologist based in Amman, Jordan. He holds an M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology (University of Jordan) and brings over 16 years of clinical and academic experience supporting people with communication disorders. Omar is an active community advocate and content creator who uses AI tools to assist in content development and public outreach. He regularly posts professional updates and educational material on LinkedIn and participates in regional conferences and training activities in speech, hearing and related rehabilitation fields.
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Dr. Ananth Chintapalli
Consultant ENT & Skull Base SurgeonIndia
Dr. Ananth Chintapalli
Consultant ENT & Skull Base SurgeonIndiaBiography
Dr. Ananth Chintapalli is a highly skilled ENT, Head and Neck, and Skull Base Surgeon with extensive clinical and surgical experience in managing complex otologic, rhinologic, and skull base disorders. He has over eight years of professional experience across leading hospitals in India, including Star Hospitals (Hyderabad), Ankura Hospitals (Khammam), Bangalore ENT Institute & Research Institute, Manipal Hospitals, and Apollo Spectra Hospital.
Dr. Chintapalli completed his MS in ENT & Head and Neck Surgery from GSL Medical College, where he achieved top academic distinctions and multiple gold medals, particularly recognized for his excellence in temporal bone dissection. He later pursued advanced fellowship training in lateral skull base surgery and advanced otology at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, accredited by the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology (EAONO).
He is proficient in a wide range of skull base, otologic, rhinologic, pediatric ENT, and implant surgeries, including cochlear implantation and bone conduction hearing implants. Dr. Chintapalli has authored chapters in renowned neurosurgical and otology textbooks and published research in peer-reviewed medical journals. With a passion for clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and academic advancement, he continues to contribute to skull base research and surgical education in the field of otorhinolaryngology.
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Miss Shilpa Ojha
Consultant in Paediatric ENTUnited Kingdom
Miss Shilpa Ojha
Consultant in Paediatric ENTUnited KingdomBiography
Miss Shilpa Ojha (She/Her) is a highly experienced Consultant in Paediatric ENT at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, working primarily at St Mary’s Hospital. With over 14 years of clinical experience, she specialises in the management of complex paediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions, with advanced expertise in paediatric airway and head-and-neck surgery. She holds an MBChB, DOHNS, FRCS (ORL-HNS), and an MSc in Medical Education. Her international training includes prestigious fellowships at Starship Children’s Hospital, New Zealand, and at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University, USA, which have strengthened her global perspective in managing rare and challenging paediatric ENT cases.
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