INTERSPEECH — 2026
September 28, 2026 - October 1, 2026
International Convention Centre SydneySydney, Australia
Important Dates
| Submission deadline | February 25, 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | June 5, 2026 |
INTERSPEECH is the premier annual conference on speech science and technology, organised by the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA). It brings together researchers and practitioners working on speech recognition, synthesis, language processing, speaker identification, and related areas. The conference has a broad scope spanning foundational research, applied systems, and interdisciplinary work connecting speech with linguistics, psychology, and human-computer interaction. INTERSPEECH 2026 is held in Sydney at the International Convention Centre and carries the theme Speaking Together.
Venue
International Convention Centre Sydney
14 Darling Drive, Darling Harbour, NSW 2000, Australia
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Our picks for INTERSPEECH attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Novotel Sydney Darling Square
17 Little Pier St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Directly across from ICC Sydney with easy walking access to Darling Harbour’s waterfront dining.
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Sydney
150 Day St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Polished four-star hotel a five-minute walk from ICC Sydney with full fitness facilities.
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
12 Darling Drive, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Directly adjacent to ICC Sydney with a rooftop infinity pool and five restaurants and bars.
W Sydney
31 Wheat Rd, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Bold luxury hotel in Darling Harbour with a rooftop WET deck pool and multiple dining venues, five minutes from ICC Sydney.
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