IEEE ICASSP 2026

The IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP) is the flagship annual conference of the IEEE Signal Processing Society and one of the most prestigious global events in the field of signal processing and artificial intelligence. The 51st edition of ICASSP will take place 4–8 May 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, bringing together researchers, engineers, industry leaders, and students from around the world.

ICASSP serves as a leading forum for presenting the latest advances in signal processing theory, methods, and applications, with a strong focus on areas such as speech and audio processing, machine learning for signal processing, natural language processing, multimedia analysis, acoustic signal processing, and AI-driven communication technologies. The conference plays an important role in shaping the future of technologies that power modern speech recognition systems, intelligent assistants, multimedia platforms, and human-machine interaction.

The conference programme includes technical paper sessions, keynote speeches, tutorials, workshops, demonstrations, and industry exhibitions, providing participants with opportunities to share cutting-edge research, discuss emerging challenges, and explore practical applications of signal processing technologies. ICASSP also fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and research institutions, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue and the development of innovative solutions.

Each year, ICASSP attracts thousands of participants from across the globe, making it one of the most influential platforms for the exchange of knowledge and ideas in the signal processing community. By bringing together experts from diverse backgrounds, the conference supports the advancement of research and the translation of scientific discoveries into real-world technologies that impact communication, media, healthcare, and many other domains.