Welcome to Our Science Festival of Interspeech 2025!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We are excited to invite you to the very first Speech Science Festival, organized as part of the Interspeech conference. The festival takes place on the 17th of August in Ahoy, Rotterdam. This event is open to everyone and offers a unique chance to gain insights into current research and innovative ideas. With hands-on demos, engaging talks, and activities for all ages, there is something for everyone. Join us and help make science fun and accessible!

What is a Science Festival?

A science festival is a dynamic event that highlights the latest in research and innovation through engaging, interactive formats. As part of the Interspeech conference, our festival offers a global platform to explore speech science in new and creative ways. It is a chance to learn, connect, and experience cutting-edge ideas that impact our daily lives.

What is the expected audience?

The festival is aimed at the general public, including families, students, and curious minds of all ages. We especially encourage activities that are accessible to children and teenagers (ages 8+) and that can engage people without a scientific background. The goal is to make speech science approachable, fun, and inspiring for everyone.

What can you expect?

We have put together a fascinating program that combines interactive activities, inspirin gtalks, and hands-on experiences to bring science closer to everyone. Here is what awaits you:

Morning (10:00-15:00):

• Opening Ceremony: Explore why science outreach is essential and hear inspiring stories from experts.

• Flash Talks with Demos: Quick, engaging presentations paired with hands-on science activities.

• Citizen Science Projects: Discover how you can contribute to real-world scientific research.

Afternoon (14:00–17:00):

• Science Slam: Exciting and inclusive talks, focusing on “More Inclusive Speech Technology.”

• “Book a Researcher”: One-on-one sessions with leading scientists to satisfy your curiosity.

• Hackathon Demos: Experience the innovative results of our hackathon and celebrate the winners.

How to attend?

The Speech Science Festival takes place in Ahoy, Rotterdam on Sunday the 17th of August. More details regarding ticket prices, public transport and parking, are coming soon.

Do you have a detailed programme?

The detailed programme is coming soon.

What is the Hackathon and how do I participate?

More details on the Hackathon are coming soon.

Interested in giving a Demo?

We warmly invite academics and industry professionals to contribute with interactive demos for this inaugural festival. Showcase your work, engage with a curious audience, and be part of an event that connects science with society. More details can be found here.

What should be the purpose of the demo? What is the difference to Show & Tell?

The purpose of the demo is to engage the audience in an interactive, hands-on way. Unlike the Show & Tell session at Interspeech, which focuses on presenting research to a scientific audience, the festival demos should prioritize accessibility and experience. Think playful experiments, live demonstrations, or creative activities that invite people to do something, try something, or discover something themselves. It’s about sparking curiosity and making science come alive!

Interspeech 2025

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Delft University of Technology

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