About the IEEE SPS Seasonal School The 2025 Cycle 2 IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) Seasonal School on “Future Perspectives in Audio and Acoustic Signal Processing in Recent Advances” will be hosted at Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune, from 27th to 31st January 2026. Organized in collaboration with the IEEE Maharashtra Section, IEEE Gujarat Section, and their respective IEEE SPS Chapters, this premier academic event aims to bring together leading researchers, educators, and industry professionals to explore the next-generation trends in audio and acoustic signal processing. The school will feature expert-led lectures, hands-on sessions, and interactive discussions focusing on cutting-edge topics such as spatial audio, acoustic scene analysis, speech enhancement, AI-driven auditory modeling, and immersive sound technologies. Participants will gain valuable insights into emerging research directions, real-world applications, and collaborative opportunities that shape the future of signal processing for audio and acoustics.[] Co-sponsored by: IEEE Signal Processing Society Agenda: Day 1 — Inauguration & Foundations (Tuesday, 27 January 2026) - 09:30 – 10:30 AM : Inaugural Ceremony & Welcome Address • Opening Remarks — Dr. Ketan Kotecha, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Professor & Director, Symbiosis Institute of Technology • Chief Guest — Chair, IEEE Maharashtra Section • Special Addresses by IEEE SPS Gujarat Chapter Chair, Dr Pritesh Shah and Institution Leadership - 10:45 – 12:15 PM : Keynote Talk 1 – Recent Frontiers in Audio Signal Processing - 12:15 – 01:00 PM : Interaction with IEEE SPS Leadership - 02:00 – 04:30 PM : Tutorial 1 – Deep Learning Foundations for Audio Analysis - 04:45 – 05:30 PM : Networking Tea & Poster Session I --------------------------------------------------------------- Day 2 — AI and Acoustic Scene Analysis (Wednesday, 28 January 2026) - 09:30 – 11:00 AM : Lecture 2 – Acoustic Scene Classification and Event Detection - 11:15 – 12:45 PM : Hands-on Session – Audio Dataset Preparation and Annotation - 02:00 – 03:30 PM : Invited Talk – Edge-AI and IoT for Smart Acoustic Monitoring - 03:45 – 05:00 PM : Panel Discussion – AI for Sustainable Audio Applications --------------------------------------------------------------- Day 3 — Speech and Human Perception (Thursday, 29 January 2026) - 09:30 – 11:00 AM : Lecture 3 – Speech Enhancement and Noise Suppression Techniques - 11:15 – 12:45 PM : Tutorial 2 – Psychoacoustics and Auditory Modeling for AI Systems - 02:00 – 04:00 PM : Workshop – Speech Emotion Recognition and Voice Biometrics - 04:15 – 05:15 PM : Student Spotlight Session – Mini Projects and Demo Showcase --------------------------------------------------------------- Day 4 — Entrepreneurship & IEEE SPS Engagement (Friday, 30 January 2026) - 09:30 – 11:00 AM : Expert Session – Entrepreneurship in Signal Processing and Audio Tech Start-ups - 11:15 – 12:30 PM : Industry Interaction – Translating Research into Products - 02:00 – 03:30 PM : IEEE SPS Session – Student Programs, Scholarships & Global Opportunities - 03:45 – 05:15 PM : Mentorship Forum – Career Paths in Research and Innovation --------------------------------------------------------------- Day 5 — Advanced Applications & Valedictory (Saturday, 31 January 2026) - 09:30 – 11:00 AM : Keynote Talk 2 – Next-Generation Spatial and Immersive Audio - 11:15 – 12:30 PM : Panel Discussion – Future Research Directions in Audio and Acoustic AI - 02:00 – 03:30 PM : Hands-on Session – Real-World Sound Analytics and Datasets - 03:45 – 04:30 PM : Valedictory Session & Closing Ceremony • Guest of Honor — Chair, IEEE Gujarat Section • Feedback & Certificate Distribution • Vote of Thanks by Dr Kantipudi MVV Prasad and Organising Committee Room: Seminar Hall, Bldg: 5th Floor , Symbiosis Institute of Technology Pune, Near Lupin Research Park, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 412115

ImpactThon is an innovation-driven initiative designed to encourage students to ideate, collaborate, and develop impactful technology-based solutions for real-world challenges. This event is organized under the leadership of the M.M. Patel Students Research Project Cell (MMPSRPC), in collaboration with: - IEEE Student Branch, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya - Associated Institutional Departments and Innovation Bodies Impactthon offers a platform for students to explore design thinking, interdisciplinary teamwork, problem solving, and prototype development — bridging academic learning with industry-oriented innovation. Key Highlights: - Hands-on innovation and project development opportunities - Interaction with mentors, domain experts, and innovation facilitators - Exposure to ideation techniques and solution-building processes - Opportunities to showcase outcomes and receive constructive feedback Impactthon is more than an event; it is a movement to cultivate impactful thinking, collaborative learning, and solution-driven innovation among young minds. Agenda: ImpactThon Timeline & Agenda Stage Date Activity Stage 1 1st Dec 2025 Team Registration – Teams complete registration. Stage 2 — Idea Submission – Teams submit their proposed solution idea. Stage 3 — Screening Round – Submitted ideas are reviewed by evaluators. Stage 4 — Shortlisted Teams Announcement – Selected teams are announced. Stage 5 — Development Phase – Teams start building their prototype. Stage 6 30th Jan 2026 Semi Final – Evaluation and shortlisting. Stage 7 31st Jan 2026 Grand Finale – Final presentations and result declaration. Bldg: Shift 1 Building, Seminar Hall, LDRP-ITR Campus, Sector-15, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, 380015