VASCON 2026

Advanced Voice & Swallowing Conference

Dates: 11th & 12th April 2026
Venue: Raj Park Hotel, 180 TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai
Day 1: Swallowing; Professional Voice; Hands-on Workshop
Day 2: Voice Marathon

For further details: shrivasclinic@gmail.com | shrivasclinic.com

Swallowing Disorders

Time-wise sessions on evaluation, therapy, and panel discussions.

Professional Voice

Interdisciplinary half-day session with singers and voice trainers.

Hands-on Workshop

Simulation-based phonosurgical practice (mannequin + goat larynx).

Voice Marathon

Day 2 focused lectures, panels, case discussions, and videos.

At a Glance

A focused laryngology meeting centered on Voice, Airway, and Swallowing (VAS), with national and international faculty, hands-on learning, case discussions, quiz, and e-poster presentations.

Registration

Online registration link is available via Jotform.

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Shri VAS Clinic

W-365, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai - 600101

Contacts

Dr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna: +91 9884821047

Shri VAS Clinic: +91 7305051047

Dr Arunima: +91 9019512412

Message from the Organising Team

Invitation to VASCON 2026

Conference Brief

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

It gives us great pleasure to invite you to the Second edition of VASCON – 2026, a dedicated laryngology conference focused on Voice, Airway, and Swallowing (VAS). Organized by Shri VAS Clinic, Chennai, in association with the Tamil Nadu Association of Phonosurgeons of India (APSI).

Following the overwhelming response from VASCON 2025, this year brings international and national experts, hands-on simulation workshops, interactive panels, and case-based discussions to support learning and collaboration.

Day One features swallowing and professional voice sessions with practical surgical workshops; Day Two is our signature Voice Marathon with lectures, panel discussions, and videos.

We also include e-poster presentations, academic quiz, and clinical discussions for young clinicians and speech-language professionals.

Join us for two dynamic days of learning, innovation, and networking in laryngology.

Yours sincerely,
VASCON 2026 Organising Team

Dr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna (Shri VAS Clinic, Chennai)
Dr Arunima S (Shri VAS Clinic, Chennai)
Prof Dr Sabarinath (SMIMS, Kulasekaram)
Prem Kumar H (Orca Healthcare Technologies, Chennai)
G Ramesh (Madras School of Chess, Chennai)

Confirmed Faculties

Faculty list as provided in the brochure.

International Faculty (Online)

Online

Dr Ilter Denizoglu

Vokoloji Merkezi, Turkey (Online)
Dr Berit Schneider-Stickler

Medical University of Vienna, Austria (Online)

Voice Professionals

Session

Zainab Nagree

Mumbai

Yogeshwari

Chennai

Subhashree Thanikachalam

Chennai

Dr Shyamala Vinod

Chennai

Jayageetha

Chennai

Karthik Sekaran

Chennai

Keshav Vinod

Chennai

National Faculty

Confirmed

Quick view (full list below):

Dr Jayakumar R Menon

Trivandrum

Dr Nupur Kapoor Nerurkar

Mumbai

Dr Manju E Issac

Trivandrum

Prof Dr Suma Susan Mathews

Vellore

Dr Sanjay Subbaiah

Bangalore

Dr Reshmi M Nair

Cochin

Dr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna

Chennai

Dr Arunima S

Chennai

View full national faculty list

Dr Jayakumar R Menon (JK Institute of Laryngology, Trivandrum)
Dr Nupur Kapoor Nerurkar (Bombay Hospital, Mumbai)
Dr Manju E Issac (JK Institute of Laryngology, Trivandrum)
Prof Dr Suma Susan Mathews (Vellore)
Prof Dr Somu L. (Chennai)
Dr Sanjay Subbaiah (Bangalore)
Dr Reshmi M Nair (Cochin)
Prof Dr Roshna Rose Paul (Vellore)
Dr Vidhyadharan S (Chennai)
Dr Sabari Nath HS (Nagercoil)
Dr Vivek S (Cochin)
Dr M P KavinKumar (Erode)
Dr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna (Shri VAS Clinic, Chennai)
Dr Madhav Koka (Hyderabad)
Dr Raga Panicker (Trivandrum)
Dr Vishnu Vinayakumar (Thrissur)
Dr Sania Mariam Abraham (Cochin)
Dr Arunima S (Chennai)
Dr Aarthi S (Chennai)
Prof Dr G Sankaranarayanan (Chennai)
Prof Dr Anthony Irudhayarajan F (Chennai)
Prof Dr Semmanaselvan (Chennai)
Prof Dr Venugopal M (Chennai)
Prof Dr Venkatesh (Chennai)
Dr Thirunavukkarasu (Chennai)
Dr Chandramouli MP (Chennai)
Dr Prakash Boominathan

Program Schedule (Timeline)

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Day 1 Tracks

9:00-10:00am
Swallowing basics and evaluation
- Anatomy and Physiology of SwallowingDr Aarthi S
- Clinical Evaluation of SwallowingDr Raga Panicker
- Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of SwallowingDr Madhav Koka
- Videofluoroscopic Swallow StudyDr Vivek S
- Transnasal EsophagoscopyDr Sabari Nath HS
10:00-10:40am
Panel on Neurodeglutology
- Panel on NeurodeglutologyDr Manju Issac
- Dysphagia in ICU patientsZainab Nagree
- Tracheostomy and swallowingDr Arunima S
10:40-11:15am
Tracheoscopic Evaluation of Aspiration during Swallowing
- Tracheoscopic Evaluation of Aspiration during SwallowingDr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna
11:15-11:30am

Break

Tea / networking break.
11:30am-12:10pm
Swallowing disorders
- Dysphagia in Lateral Medullary SyndromeDr Vishnu Vinayakumar
- Cricopharynx and BeyondDr Jayakumar R Menon
- Swallow therapyZainab Nagree
12:10-12:45pm
Panel on Oncodeglutology
- Panel on OncodeglutologyDr Vidhyadharan S

2:00-2:45pm
Professional voice foundations
- Anatomy & Physiology of Singing VoiceDr Raga Panicker
- Care of Professional VoiceDr Ilter Denizoglu (online)
- Musical Performance AnxietySubashree Thanikachalam
- Posture & breathingDr Ilter Denizoglu (online)
2:45-4:00pm
Technique and performance
- RegistersDr Arunima
- ResonanceTBD
- Diction & RenderingKarthik Sekaran
- The Art of Voice Over and Voice ModulationJayageetha
4:00-4:15pm
Stroboscopy & Singing Endoscopy
- Stroboscopy & Singing EndoscopyDr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna
4:15-4:30pm

Break
4:30-4:40pm
Singing Endoscopy Demonstration
- Singing Endoscopy DemonstrationDr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna
4:40-5:00pm
Common Vocal Problems
- Common Vocal ProblemsDr Nupur Kapoor Nerurkar / Dr Shyamala Vinod
5:00-5:40pm
Panel on Voice therapy techniques
- Panel on Voice therapy techniquesDr Reshmi M Nair
- Myths in voice usagesDr Jayakumar R Menon
5:40-6:00pm
Voice gym
- Voice gymDr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna
6:00-6:30pm
SPB's Voice Journey
- SPB's Voice JourneyDr Jayakumar R Menon

9:00-10:00am
Voice
- History of LaryngologyDr Vishnu Vinayakumar
- Stroboscopy - When and whereDr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna
- Autofluorescence & Decision MakingDr Vidhyadharan S
- Lasers in LaryngologyDr Nupur Kapoor Nerurkar
- Powered Instruments in LaryngologyDr Jayakumar R Menon
10:00-10:40am
Panel on Common Voice disorders
- Panel on Common Voice disordersDr Suma Susan Mathews
- Bilateral Vocal fold lesionsDr Nupur Kapoor Nerurkar
- Phonomicrosurgery techniquesDr Manju Issac
10:40-11:30am
Complex larynx
- Difficult larynxDr M P KavinKumar
- Complication of MLSDr Sabari Nath HS
11:30-11:40am

Break
11:40am-12:20pm
Panel on Unilateral Vocal fold Paresis
- Panel on Unilateral Vocal fold ParesisDr Sanjay Subbaiah
- Laryngeal ReinnervationDr Arunima S
- Management of Bilateral Vocal Fold ParalysisDr Jayakumar R Menon
12:20-1:00pm
Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna
1:00-2:00pm

Lunch
2:00-2:30pm
Laryngology Quiz
- Laryngology QuizDr Semmanaselvan
2:30-2:45pm
Focused lectures
- Laryngeal SynkinesisDr Berit Schneider-Stickler (online)
- Muscle tension dysphoniaDr Sanjay Subbaiah
- Recurrect Respiratory PapillomatosisDr Manju Issac
2:45-3:45pm
Clinical updates
- Pediatric Voice DisordersDr Thirunavukkarasu
- Premalignant lesionsDr Venkatesh
3:45-4:30pm
Case discussion
- Case discussionDr Jayakumar Menon / Dr Nupur Kapoor
4:30-4:45pm

Break
4:45-6:00pm
How we do it Video Sessions
- Injection LaryngoplastyDr Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna
- ThyroplastyDr Reshmi M Nair
- Arytenoid rotationDr Manju Issac
- Fat InjectionDr Madhav Koka
- CordectomyDr Venkatesh
- USGDr Raga Panicker
- Botox InjectionsDr Arunima S

Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration till 15th March 2026.

Category	Upto 15.03.2026	From 16.03.2026 to 10.04.2026	Spot Registration
Consultants	Rs 3000	Rs 4000	Rs 5000
Postgraduates & SLP	Rs 2500	Rs 3000	Rs 4000

Session	Upto 15.03.2026	From 16.03.2026 to 10.04.2026	Spot Registration
Professional Voice Session alone (April 11th, 2pm to 6pm)	Rs 500	Rs 1000	-

Hands-on Workshop Fees (11.04.2026)

Workshop	No of Slots	Fees
Laryngoscopy & Bronchoscopy (Rigid & Flexible)	25	Rs 3000
Stroboscopy (on volunteers)	10	Rs 4000
Injection Laryngoplasty	25	Rs 5000
Thyroplasty Type 1	20	Rs 6000
Thyroplasty - Advanced & Arytenoid Rotation	10	Rs 10000

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Bank Details
Account No: 8008335816
Bank: Indian Bank
Branch: Anna Nagar
IFSC: IDIB000A025
UPI ID: vascon@indianbnk

If you do not see the correct QR here, please refer to the brochure PDF for the official payment QR.

Poster Presentation (Post Graduates and SLPs)

Conference registration is mandatory.
With respect to post graduates, bonafide certificate from the Head of the Department is mandatory.
Only the name of the presenting author must be mentioned.
Abstract must be in MS word format in not more than 350 words.
Last date for the abstract submission is March 31st.
Abstract to be sent to shrivasclinic@gmail.com.
Cash prizes will be given for two best posters in each category.
Certificates will be given for all the poster presentations.

Registration

Shri VAS Clinic

Contacts

Invitation to VASCON 2026

International Faculty (Online)

Voice Professionals

National Faculty

Swallowing basics and evaluation

Panel on Neurodeglutology

Tracheoscopic Evaluation of Aspiration during Swallowing

Break

Swallowing disorders

Panel on Oncodeglutology

Professional voice foundations

Technique and performance

Stroboscopy & Singing Endoscopy

Break

Singing Endoscopy Demonstration

Common Vocal Problems

Panel on Voice therapy techniques

Voice gym

SPB's Voice Journey

Hands-on Workshop (2:30-6:30pm)

Stations

Workshop Faculties

Voice

Panel on Common Voice disorders

Complex larynx

Break

Panel on Unilateral Vocal fold Paresis

Spasmodic Dysphonia

Lunch

Laryngology Quiz

Focused lectures

Clinical updates

Case discussion

Break

How we do it Video Sessions