The IEEE ICASSP is the flagship annual conference of the IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS), dedicated to the latest advancements in the fields of acoustics, speech, and signal processing. ICASSP 2025 continues this tradition by bringing together leading researchers, engineers, and practitioners from around the world to present and discuss cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and emerging trends. This conference serves as a premier platform for sharing breakthroughs in areas such as audio and speech processing, image and video processing, multimedia, biomedical signal processing, machine learning for signal processing, sensor networks, and beyond. Attendees benefit from keynote talks by eminent experts, technical sessions, tutorials, and workshops that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. ICASSP holds a special place within IEEE SPS as its largest and most influential conference. It sets the benchmark for research quality and technical depth in signal processing disciplines. The event promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerates the translation of theoretical research into practical applications that impact industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, consumer electronics, and multimedia. Let's hear from our Attendees!

Attending ICASSP 2025 in Hyderabad was truly an eye-opening and inspiring experience that blended technical learning, volunteering, and networking on a global scale. The conference began with a vibrant opening ceremony followed by a walkthrough of the expansive venue, where we explored different halls, stages, and exhibition zones. One of the highlights was the exhibition area, where tech giants like Google, Dolby, Microsoft, MathWorks, LXT, and many others showcased cutting-edge innovations. We had the chance to interact with professionals from around the world and collect insightful resources—and yes, a few goodies too! A major part of my journey was volunteering for the Music Analysis track, where I helped manage a session filled with pioneering research on audio intelligence, tagging, and acoustic modeling. It was fascinating to see how deep learning is transforming music signal processing. I also had the opportunity to observe the Bio-Acoustic I session, which focused on impactful research in healthcare—ranging from Parkinson’s detection to heart sound analysis and sleep apnea classification using audio and metadata. The second day was especially engaging as we also helped during a student-focused signal processing workshop, where school children created basic electronic projects using real hardware—a wonderful outreach initiative. Beyond the technical content, ICASSP proved to be a powerhouse for networking. Casual chats in the hallways turned into meaningful exchanges, and the Young Professionals meetup was filled with career insights from individuals navigating their early career journeys. I’m incredibly grateful to IEEE Gujarat Section and the IEEE Signal Processing Society for the travel grant that enabled this journey. ICASSP 2025 was more than a conference—it was a transformative experience that empowered me both personally and professionally.

Attending ICASSP 2025 in Hyderabad was an incredible experience that I will always cherish. The most unique and fulfilling part of my visit was volunteering at the Progress Workshop, where I not only contributed but also learned immensely through interactions with experts and fellow volunteers. Another highlight was the job fair, which provided direct access to industry leaders and recruiters, making it a valuable platform for career exploration. I also had the privilege of attending the Young Professionals (YP) networking event. Engaging with professionals who have already navigated the early stages of their careers offered me deep insights and practical guidance that I found truly inspiring. What stood out throughout the conference was the immense networking opportunity it offered. From casual hallway conversations to structured sessions, every moment presented a chance to connect, collaborate, and grow. ICASSP is truly a one-of-a-kind conference that blends technical depth with real-world exposure. I’m grateful for the experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking to advance in the field of signal processing and related domains.

Attending the Bio Acoustic I session at ICASSP 2025 was a deeply enriching experience that opened new perspectives on how audio signal processing is revolutionizing healthcare diagnostics. The session showcased groundbreaking research that blended machine learning, acoustic modeling, and medical applications. The first presentation introduced a Graph Convolutional Network (GCN) approach for Parkinson’s Disease detection, enabling improved classification by modeling inter-segment relationships in dysarthric speech data. This helped mitigate label noise and boost generalizability. The second presentation unveiled AuscMLLM, a multimodal large language model for heart sound analysis. It integrated textual medical knowledge, audio features, and innovative loss functions to address imbalanced datasets, setting a new standard in heart sound diagnostics. The third presentation focused on Multiview Canonical Correlation Analysis (MCCA), used to eliminate pathology-irrelevant variations from speech representations. It significantly improved detection accuracy while maintaining interpretability over more complex deep models. The fourth presentation was particularly intriguing, presenting a noncontact Sleep Apnea Severity Classification (SASC) model. It combined snoring audio with patient metadata like age, gender, BMI, neck circumference, and blood pressure using a text-audio multimodal approach. The model achieved a 74.34% F-score and showed strong adaptability, even with incomplete metadata—a vital consideration for real-world applications. The final presentation explored fundamental frequency (F0) estimation from static MRI images, revealing how vocal tract structure alone can inform pitch prediction, with promising implications for speech synthesis technologies. This session truly reflected the cutting-edge synergy between healthcare and audio processing, offering immense value both academically and professionally. To be honest, ICASSP 2025 was also the best event for networking. I had the incredible opportunity to meet some of the leading experts across various fields. It was truly an honor to learn about their journeys, insights, and the experiences that shaped their careers. These interactions were deeply inspiring and added immense value to the overall conference experience. I’m sincerely grateful to the SPS Chapter for providing us with this rare and valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and grow from such distinguished professionals.

Being the IEEE members for 13 years, I have had the opportunities to travel and participate in various IEEE events and conference at various countries, but ICASSP 2025 was a special one for me as this time India was the host, and I had the honor to be part of the organizing committee as the Social Media Chair at ICASSP 2025. This was the 50th edition of ICASSP and hence it was indeed a very special occasion for entire IEEE SPS community. Apart from being the Social Media Chair, I also moderated a special workshop and panel discussion on the benefits of IEEE SPS Membership during the conference where we had many office bearers from SPS as our speakers and guests. I also had the privilege of volunteering for the PROGRESS Workshop during ICASSP 2025 pre-conference activities. Apart from the volunteering opportunities, I also had a lot of exciting time during the inaugural ceremony, YP meetup, gala night, and much more. The industrial exhibition was a cherry on the cake which gave me the chance to interact with experts from prestigious companies across the globe like Google, Apple, Meta, Dolby, Mathworks, and many more. I also got to try my hands on their recent research and innovations in both hardware and software applications. Last and my favorite part of attending a IEEE and SPS event in-person is the platform it provides to meet your old friends and make new ones. The networking and learning we had during the action packed week was indeed an experience worth having.