Hearing in noise is typically the #1 complaint of people with hearing loss, and it is also the #1 driver of satisfaction with hearing aids. For this reason, directionality is an area in the hearing aid industry that is continually evolving, with each iteration reflecting new knowledge on how to meet hearing aid users’ needs more effectively and seamlessly. This course will explore groundbreaking research that has led to the directionality strategies that are used today, as well as the research that is guiding the industry to the directionality of tomorrow.