International Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference — 2026
November 8-12, 2026
Cultural Foundation Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi, UAE
Audio Music Signal Processing Machine Learning
ISMIR is the world’s leading research forum on music information retrieval, covering music analysis, audio signal processing, music generation, automatic transcription, recommendation systems, and the application of deep learning to musical data. The 2026 edition takes place at the Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi, a striking arts and culture venue in the historic Al Hosn district adjacent to the White Fort. Abu Dhabi is served by Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) with direct connections from London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, and most major Asian hubs via Etihad Airways. The venue sits in the cultural heart of the city, a short drive from the waterfront Corniche and within the expanding Abu Dhabi cultural district.
Venue
Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi
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Our picks for International Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Aloft Abu Dhabi
Khaleej Al Arabi Street, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi
Hip business hotel connected to ADNEC via skybridge.
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
Capital Gate, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu Dhabi
Luxury hotel inside the iconic leaning Capital Gate tower next to ADNEC.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi
Landmark five-star tower hotel on the West Corniche with a private beach, multiple dining venues, and sweeping Abu Dhabi skyline views -...
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
113 Sheikh Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi
Five-star Corniche hotel with a rooftop revolving restaurant, landscaped pool garden, and a central location closer to the Al Hosn cultural district...
Pearl Rotana Capital Centre
Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu Dhabi
Modern hotel in Abu Dhabi’s business district near ADNEC.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche
Corniche Road West, Al Khubeirah, Abu Dhabi
The former Hilton Abu Dhabi landmark, now Radisson Blu, with a private beach, waterpark, and strong value for a Corniche five-star with...
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi
Renovated beachfront resort hotel on the central Corniche with a private beach and Green Key certification, typically priced below neighbouring ultra-luxury properties...
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Corniche Road East, Capital Plaza, Abu Dhabi
French-inflected five-star business hotel in the Capital Plaza complex with a hammam spa and Corniche seafront location - well-suited for industry attendees...
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