For the first time in its history, the Bárány Society Meeting will be held in China. This year also marks the 150th anniversary of Robert Bárány's birth and the 90th anniversary of his death. This highly anticipated premier event presents an unprecedented opportunity for the global scientific community to strengthen East–West collaboration and share groundbreaking achievements in the field.

An unparalleled platform for in-depth academic dialogue will be established by the organizing committee.The meeting will bring together leading international scientists to lead discussions on 41 cutting-edge topics. The program will feature A dozen or so keynote lectures and more than 400 oral presentations,in addition to an extensive lineup of poster sessions, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and innovative vertigo control surgical technological demonstrations. More than one thousand otoneurologists, audiologists, vestibular specialists, and early-career researchers from around the world will gather in Shanghai. Through rich cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exchange, participants will explore fundamental vestibular research, innovative clinical diagnostics, and novel treatment and rehabilitation strategies.

As one of China’s foremost hubs of reform, innovation, and openness, Shanghai offers a dynamic and inspiring setting for this landmark event. Within this vibrant context, the conference will be hosted at the Radisson Collection Lingang Shanghai and Shanghai International Convention Center. Renowned for their international-standard facilities and professional services, both venues will provide an outstanding environment for academic and cultural exchange.

Attending this international conference in Shanghai offers a unique blend of cutting-edge dialogue and rich cultural access. From the city’s Bund, you can easily explore the poetic West Lake in Hangzhou, the classical gardens of Suzhou, and the historic Qinhuai River area in Nanjing. Extend your trip to experience Huangshan’s majestic scenery and the ancient villages of Anhui. Should time allow, further iconic sites like the Great Wall in Beijing or the Terracotta Army in Xi’an await. This is a journey designed to inspire both your professional vision and cultural perspective.

(1) Membership Benefits

International Prestigious Recognition
Join the world's most influential academic community in vestibular and balance medicine.

High-End Academic Networking
Engage in in-depth exchanges with top researchers worldwide, expand your collaborative network, and enhance your academic impact.

Exclusive Honor
Upon approval, your membership certificate will be personally presented by the President of the Bárány Society.

(2) Membership Eligibility Criteria

• Active researchers working in vestibular-related fields, including basic science, anatomy, physiology, and all medical specialties concerned with dizziness and balance disorders.
• A minimum of 10 papers published in internationally peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Submission of a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) in English, including a complete list of publications.
• Two letters of recommendation from current members of the Bárány Society.

(3) Contact Information

Feng Yanmei
Email: info@barany2026.com
Domestic applicants may also contact Feng Yanmei via phone or WeChat: +86 18930173985

Scientific Advisors: Mikael Karlberg, Måns Magnusson, Niklas Danckwardt-Lillieström, Göran Laurell, Matti Anniko

Special Advisors: Zhengmin Wang, Demin Han, Dongyi Han, Zhiqiang Gao, Hao Wu, Zhigang Huang, Shiming Yang, Maoli Duan

Chairpersons: Shankai Yin, Xingquan Zhao

Vice-Chairs: Weijia Kong, Haibo Wang, Qiuju Wang, Lisheng Yu, Li’an Huang

Standing Committee Members: Xiulan Ma, Weining Huang, Shusheng Gong, Huawei Li, Huijun Yuan, Haibo Shi, Xia Gao, Yong Fu, Sulin Zhang, Yuxin Fang, Suijun Chen, Xiaowei Chen, Yansheng Li, Chunxue Wang, Haiwei Huang, Yi Ju, Li Cao, Tae-Kyeong Lee, Alessandro Martini, Jose Juan Barajas de Prat, Nadia Kamal, Chrysa Spyridakou, Annarita Fetoni, Sebastian Hendricks, Michael Strupp, Joseph M. Furman

Committee Members: (listed alphabetically by surname)
Seo-Young Choi, Jing Bi, Dan Bing, Xianbao Cao, Dingjun Zha, Liying Chang, Ganggang Chen, Taisheng Chen, Zhengnong Chen, Xiaobo Cui, Qingqing Dai, Anchun Deng, Yuanzhi Di, Jiangang Fan, Liqun Fang, Juan Feng, Ningyu Feng, Yanmei Feng, Jin Fu, Rong Fu, Guofang Guan, Yufen Guo, Junliang Han, Peng Han, Yanbing Han, Lijuan Hao, Wenzhen He, Haixia He, Hongqun Jiang, Xin Jin, Houyong Kang, Chunyan Li, Fei Li, Shujuan Li, Wenyan Li, Xinyi Li, Yanling Liang, Hua Lin, Jing Liu, Kaiming Liu, Peng Liu, Yehai Liu, Ling Lu, Furong Ma, Ruixia Ma, Xin Ma, Lingyun Mei, Yonghui Pan, Xiaokun Qi, Di Qian, Xiaoyun Qian, Feng Qiu, Wensheng Qu, Limin Suo, Jingwu Sun, Li Sun, Xinyu Sun, Yanan Sun, Yu Sun, Liang Tang, Li Tian, Busheng Tong, Qin Wang, Hui Wang, Jing Wang, Ningyu Wang, Pengjun Wang, Wei Wang, Dayong Wang, Hui Xie, Yazhi Xing, Yuanping Xiong, Baicheng Xu, Lei Xu, Binbin Yang, Jun Yang, Shengnan Ye, Shihua Yin, Dongzhen Yu, Xinjun Yu, Wei Yuan, Xiangli Zeng, Daopei Zhang, Jianning Zhang, Qing Zhang, Tianhong Zhang, Yang Zhang, Houyu Zhao, Lei Zhao, Min Zhao, Renliang Zhao, Yu Zhao, Liqun Zhong, Shixun Zhong, Meichan Zhu

Secretary-General: Hui Wang, Dayong Wang, Yi Ju
IAPA Liaison Secretary: Dan Bing
Korean Balance Society Liaison Secretary: Hui Wang
Chinese Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Liaison Secretary: Yang Zhang
Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Branch of China Association for the Promotion of International Exchange in Medical and Health Care Liaison Secretary: Lei Xu
Vertigo Branch of China Association for the Promotion of International Exchange in Medical and Health Care Liaison Secretary: Yu Sun
Artificial Hearing Branch of China Association for the Promotion of International Exchange in Medical and Health Care Liaison Secretary: Pengjun Wang
Professional Committee of Auditory and Vestibular Medicine of China Association for Promotion of Health Science and Technology  Liaison Secretary: Ganggang Chen
Chinese Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Audiology Group Liaison Secretary: Xin Ma
Chinese Society of Neurology, Vertigo Collaborative Group Liaison Secretary: Feng Qiu
Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Neurology Branch Vertigo Study Group Liaison Secretary: Fei Li
Chinese Stroke Association, Stroke and Vertigo Branch Liaison Secretary: Zhaoxia Li
Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine, Vertigo Committee Liaison Secretary: Daopei Zhang
Editorial Department of Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Liaison Secretary: Xin Jin
Shanghai Medical Association, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Branch Liaison Secretary: Zhengnong Chen
Shanghai Medical Association, Audiology and Vestibular Medicine Branch Liaison Secretary: Yanmei Feng
Jiangsu Medical Association, Audiology Branch Liaison Secretary: Xiaoyun Qian
Zhejiang Medical Association, Audiology Branch Liaison Secretary: Jing Bi
Academic Secretaries: Zhengnong Chen, Dongzhen Yu, Yanmei Feng
Organizing Secretaries: Hui Wang, Chunyan Li, Yazhi Xing