📢 Call for abstracts: Forum Acusticum 2026 Dear Acoustic Community, Forum Acusticum 2026, organised by the Austrian Acoustical Association, will be held in Graz (Austria), from September 8th to 12th, 2026. This year, we want to highlight the following sessions: 🌟 A15.05 -Psychological and physiological responses to environmental and product noise Chairs:Massimiliano MasulloandMargret Engel Aim: This session explores the psychological and physiological impacts of environmental and product noise on human well-being. Presentations will highlight recent research on perception, stress responses, health effects, and potential restorative outcomes. Insights will inform how noise influences behaviour and quality of life, guiding noise mitigation and soundscape enhancement strategies. 🌟 A18.01 – Restorative soundscape in cities Chairs:Margret EngelandAndre Fiebig Aim: This session explores restorative soundscapes in cities, emphasising the importance of special acoustic environments for human well-being. Key topics include urban planning strategies, green spaces, noise reduction, assessment methods, sound masking technologies, and policy implications, focusing on protecting and creating environments that foster relaxation, improve health, and enhance quality of life in urban areas. ➡️ Abstracts can be submitted for oral or poster presentation through the Forum Acusticum Euronoise 2026 website:
https://forum-acusticum.org/fa2026/ 📅 Important key dates: 🌟 Full-paper submission (peer-reviewed papers): 15.01.2026 – 31.03.2026 🌟 Abstract/title submission (non-reviewed papers): 15.01.2026 – 30.04.2026 🌟 Notification of acceptance: 15.05.2026 🌟 Final Paper Deadline (revised full papers, non-reviewed documents): 15.06.2026 I’m looking forward to seeing you in Graz this September!