Dear Auditory List,
Please find below the Call for Papers for the 2025 AES International Conference on Headphone Technology at Aalto University, Espoo, Finland (August 27-29, 2025). We look forward to welcoming you to Aalto University for a great conference!
The proposed topics include headphone design and development, binaural rendering, spatial audio and spatial music, psychoacoustics, as well as VR/AR/MR, to only name a few.
https://aes2.org/contributions/2025-aes-international-conference-on-headphone-technology/
Best,
Johannes M. Arend
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Johannes M. Arend
Assistant Professor
A! Aalto University
School of Electrical Engineering (ELEC)
Department of Information and Communications Engineering (DICE)
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2025 AES International Conference on Headphone Technology
Dipoli – Aalto University Campus
Espoo, Finland
August 27-29, 2025
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Key dates:
Peer-reviewed (Category 1) Paper Submission Deadline
April 1, 2025
Peer-Reviewed Paper Acceptance Notification (Category 1)
May 1, 2025
Abstract/Precis (Category 2) Submission Deadline
April 1, 2025
Extended Summary (Category 2) Acceptance Notification
May 1, 2025
Papers Final Manuscript Deadline (Categories 1&2)
July 19, 2025
Workshops/Tutorials Submission Deadline
April 1, 2025
Workshops Acceptance Decision
May 1, 2025
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Submission Guidelines
Submission Guidelines
The Audio Engineering Society is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the audio community. We encourage submissions to AES events from all audio professionals. We welcome diverse genres, embrace emergent audio fields and research, and strive
to radiate inclusiveness to all.
Please refer to the detailed list of proposed topics provided below. Prior to submission, we recommend reviewing the AES Convention
and Conference Author Guidelines.
Call for Papers
Papers Co-Chairs: Aki Mäkivirta and Johannes M. Arend
Contact Papers Chair
Peer Reviewed Papers (Category 1)
Authors are asked to submit a complete manuscript of 8-10 pages to the submission site by April 1, 2025. These complete manuscript papers will be reviewed by at least two
experts in the field and the authors will be notified of acceptance by May 1, 2025. The final manuscript deadline is July 29, 2025.
We will be using blind reviews for this Conference.
Downloadable Templates
AES uses blind reviewing, there is no field for author names on the templates. Please do not put author(s) names. New templates will be sent at the time of acceptance, to
authors whose papers are accepted.
Download the LaTeX template here (Category
1).
Download the Word template here (Category 1).
Abstract/Precis (Category 2)
Authors are asked to submit an extended summary of 300-750 words by April 1, 2025. These proposals will be reviewed by at least two experts in the field and the authors will
be notified of acceptance by May 1, 2025. The complete paper will not be peer reviewed. Final manuscripts of 4-8 pages have to be submitted before July 29, 2025.
Downloadable Templates
Downloadable template Abstract Only Paper, Category
2, LaTeX
Downloadable template Abstract Only Paper, Category 2, Word
Publication
Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings. The papers will be published in the AES E-Library no earlier than 10 days before the conference starts.
Open Access
Authors will have the option of submitting Open Access papers. For further information see http://www.aes.org/openaccess/
Call for Workshops/Tutorials/Master Classes
Workshops Chair: Miikka Tikander
Tutorials Chair: Naotaka Tsunoda
Contact Workshops and Tutorials Chairs
We are seeking experts and professionals in the field to propose a 60-minute Panel discussion with at least 4 panelists on the proposed topics. The proposal should include a title,
an abstract (60-120 words), a list of topics for discussion, and a description (up to 500 words). Additionally, the submission should include the number, names, and qualifications of presenters, and technical requirements (sound requirements during the presentation,
such as stereo, multichannel, etc.).
Proposals should include a title (3 words or less if possible), presenter(s)/panel members, an abstract (no more than 500 words; 3995 characters), a list of at least three keywords
to specify your topic, preferred format (workshops, tutorials, demonstrations, and panel discussions), and a list of topics and technical requirements (sound requirements during the presentation, such as stereo, multichannel, etc.).The deadline for workshop
submissions is April 1, 2025. Notifications regarding acceptance will be sent no later than May 1, 2025.
Proposed Topics
This conference is aimed at the growing population of scholars who are writing about and researching topics of interest related to audio as it pertains to:
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headphone transducer and micro transducer engineering
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headphone design and manufacturing
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headphone ergonomics
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headphone calibration methods
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psychoacoustic aspects of headphones
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method to acquire and personalize HRTF
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spatial audio software
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binaural rendering and spatialization using HRTF
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use of AI in headphones
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room modelling on headphone reproduction
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VR, AR and game applications
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spatial music using headphones
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wireless headphone technology
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audio compressions and coding for headphones
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healthcare and therapy applications
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training and simulation applications
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immersive arts and museum applications
Registration Requirements
Peer Reviewed and Extended Summary Papers
Papers may be submitted by a single author or a group of authors. For each paper, a single “presenting author” is designated on the paper submission website – usually the person who will present the paper at the Conference. The presenting author will be required
to pay a Presenting Author Fee at the following applicable rate:
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AES members (Life member/Fellow/Member/Associate categories): $505
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AES student members: $335
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Non-AES members: $630
These amounts are required payment for all Presenting Authors. No additional registration fee will be required. Presenting Authors payment instructions will be sent out with the
acceptance information.
Authors presenting more than one paper are only required to pay one Presenting Author Fee.
Co-authors of a paper are welcome, and encouraged, to attend but should register via the public registration website.
Workshops/Tutorials
All Workshop presenters are required to pay a conference registration fee at the following applicable rate:
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AES members (Life member/Fellow/ Member/Associate categories): $335
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AES student members: $205
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Non-AES members: $460
Instructions will be sent with the acceptance information.
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