promote international cooperation within different specific fields of acoustics, provide assistance in organizing EAA events, suggest special issues for Acta Acustica or Acoustics in Practice, initiate studies and prepare documents such as strategies, policy statements, state-of-the-art assessments, reports, etc, within its defined technical field.

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Forum Acusticum/Euronoise 2025 - Highlights from Málaga

Forum Acusticum – Euronoise 2025 took place in Málaga, Spain, from June 23 to 26, bringing together the acoustics community for four days of scientific exchange, collaboration, and networking. Below is a summary of the main outcomes and recognitions from this year’s joint congress.

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Key Figures and Scientific Programme

The 2025 edition featured:

  • 24 Main Themes
  • 139 Structured Sessions, including 15 new sessions accepted through a special call
  • 998 peer-reviewed articles
  • 834 oral presentations
  • 164 poster presentations
  • 4 plenary lectures


Diversity of Participation

FA–Euronoise 2025 brought together 1.250 participants from 53 different nationalities, with a strong European presence (85.74%) and meaningful international participation from outside Europe (14.26%).

Attendees included EAA members (364), non-members (413), students (324), retired professionals (12), exhibitors (68), and volunteers (69).

The congress fostered engagement across career stages and fields of expertise, creating a vibrant and multidisciplinary atmosphere for knowledge exchange.

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EAA Award for Lifetime Achievements in Acoustics

The EAA Award for Lifetime Achievements in Acoustics was presented to Prof. Avraham Hirschberg during the opening ceremony of the congress. The award recognises his outstanding scientific contributions to the fields of aeroacoustics, musical acoustics, and the study of the human voice.

Prof. Hirschberg’s distinguished career has spanned academia and industry, with pioneering research conducted at institutions including the Eindhoven University of Technology and the University of Twente. He has published extensively, supervised multiple generations of acousticians, and collaborated with leading research laboratories and industrial partners across Europe.

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Best Student Paper Awards

To promote the submission of high-quality work by young researchers, the EAA awarded six Best Student Paper Prizes, funded by the HEAD-Genuit Foundation. Each prize was worth €500.

A total of 61 applications were received. Eligible candidates had to be under 35 years of age and enrolled in a university programme (Bachelor, Master, or PhD), and be the first author and presenter of the paper. The jury included members of the EAA Technical Committees and was coordinated by the EAA General Secretary.

Winners of the Best Student Paper Awards (FA–Euronoise 2025):

  • Ilaria Fichera (Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands)- A neural network for predicting with the diffusion equation: a case study of long rooms
  • Jorge Ortigoso Narro (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain) - Elevation and Azimuth Frequency Invariant Beamforming using Autograd and Concentric Circular Microphone Arrays
  • Julián Pelaez Quiñones (University of Bergen, Norway)- Underwater sound detection with taut, suspended cables in a fjord
  • María Centeno Cerrato (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain) - Comparative Study of the Frequency Response of Smartwatch Sensors for Human Movement Assessment
  • Pablo Miguel Ayala (Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Spain) - On-field measurements following the EASA Guidelines on Noise Measurements of Unmanned Aircraft Systems lighter that 600 kg
  • Taous Iatariene (Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France) - Tracking of Intermittent and Moving Speakers : Dataset, Metrics, and Baseline

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EAA Travel Grants

To facilitate the participation of early-career researchers, the EAA attributed 16 travel grants to support attendance at FA-Euronoise 2025. Each grant included:

  • €500 in financial support
  • Free registration for the congress

Recipients of the EAA Travel Grants:

  • Alessia Nora (Italy)
  • Alexandra Lyselott Montenegro (Italy)
  • Aneta Furmanová (Czechia)
  • Aurora Mascolo (Italy)
  • Berkay Kullukcu (Germany)
  • Dingding Xie (Netherlands)
  • Giacomo Gozzi (Italy)
  • Hugo Pauget Ballesteros (France)
  • Javier Ángel Navarro-Calvo (Spain)
  • Line Mardini (Switzerland/Belgium)
  • Lucas Eckert (Austria)
  • Luc Dijkman (Netherlands)
  • Pablo Abehsera-Morell (France)
  • Victor Vegas-Luque (Spain)
  • Zeynep Ozturk (United Kingdom)
  • Zoë Groenewoud (Norway)

Conference Photos Now Available

The official photos of Forum Acusticum – Euronoise 2025 are now available. Participants may view and download the images directly from their Personal Area on the congress webpage.


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EAA Board Elections

The elections for the EAA Board took place on June 22. The newly elected Board will serve for the 2025–2028 term, continuing the Association’s mission of promoting acoustics across Europe and beyond.

The composition of the new Board is as follows:

  • President: Dick Botteldooren - ABAV (re-elected)
  • Vice Presidents: Arianna Astolfi - AIA (re-elected) and Andre Fiebig - DEGA (re-elected)
  • General Secretary: Luís Godinho - SPA (re-elected)
  • Treasurer: Teresa Carrascal - SEA

Antonio Pérez-López, who held the role of EAA Office Director for many years and accompanied the EAA through numerous developments and milestones, has stepped down. The entire EAA community is deeply grateful to him for his long-standing dedication, professionalism, and invaluable contributions to the Association.

Antonio Pedrero is the new EAA Office Director. We welcome him to this new role and look forward to working together in the coming years.



Forum Acusticum 2026: Save the Date

The next edition of Forum Acusticum will take place in Graz, Austria, from September 8 to 12, 2026. The local organising team is already at work to prepare another high-level scientific and professional event for the acoustics community.

The congress website is now online at https://forum-acusticum.org/fa2026/.

Stay tuned! More details will be announced in the coming months as the programme and key deadlines are defined.

Save the dates and start planning your participation in FA2026.

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EAA Endorsed Events

The EAA is proud to endorse a range of outstanding upcoming events in the field of acoustics. These conferences provide excellent opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, and exploring cutting-edge advancements across diverse acoustical topics.


AAAA 2025: The 11th Congress of the Alps Adria Acoustics Association

Taking place in Varaždin, Croatia, from September 18 to 19, 2025. This congress will explore a wide range of acoustics topics including:

  • Architectural and Building Acoustics
  • Environmental and Transportation Noise
  • Psychoacoustics
  • Computational Acoustics
  • Musical Acoustics
  • Ultrasound and Hydroacoustics
  • Signal Processing

Confirmed keynote speakers include:

  • Francesco Aletta, University College London, United Kingdom
  • Herbert Müllner, TGM, Vienna, Austria
  • Louena Shtrepi, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
  • Marjan Sikora, University of Split, Croatia

More information will be available soon on the AAAA 2025 website.


ICU PADERBORN 2025: International Congress on Ultrasonics

ICU PADERBORN 2025 will occur from September 21 to 25, 2025, in Paderborn, Germany. This biennial event brings together the global ultrasonics community for in-depth discussions on the latest advancements. ICU PADERBORN 2025 will feature a diverse range of topics under the following themes:

  • Physical Acoustics
  • Biomedical Ultrasound
  • Non-destructive Evaluation
  • Industrial Ultrasound
  • Emerging Fields


Confirmed keynote speakers include:

  • Prof. Dr. Jürg Dual, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
  • Prof. Dr. Bernhard Jakoby, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
  • Dr. Claire Prada, Institut Langevin, Paris, France
  • Dr. Alexei Maznev, MIT, Cambridge, USA
  • Prof. Dr. Christine Silberhorn, Paderborn University, Germany

A preliminary programme is already available. For more details, please visit the ICU PADERBORN website.


ICTCA2025 - 16th International Conference on Theoretical and Computational Acoustics

The 16th ICTCA will take place in Busan, South Korea, from August 18 to 22, 2025, covering a range of topics including:

  • Acoustic Sensors
  • Underwater Acoustics
  • Artificial Intelligence in Acoustics
  • Ultrasound
  • Speech and Bioacoustics
  • Nonlinear Acoustics
  • Structural Acoustics

Key Dates:

  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 30, 2025


Confirmed plenary speakers include:

  • Dr. Marcus Maeder, Technical University of Munich, Germany
  • Prof. Haiqiang Niu, Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People’s Republic of China
  • Prof. Wonju Jeon, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea
  • Prof. Andrés Prieto, Galician Center of Mathematical Research and Technology, University of A Coruña, Spain
  • Prof. Chi-Fang Chen, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
  • Sean F. Wu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, U.S.A.


For more details, visit the ICTCA website.


ACOUSTICS 2025 High Tatras

The 37th International Conference “ACOUSTICS 2025 High Tatras” will be held in the scenic High Tatras mountains, continuing its mission to promote the exchange of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of acoustics. The event also plays a key role in strengthening the active network of young Slovak acousticians.

The main theme of the 2025 edition is Acoustic Comfort in Retrofitted Buildings, with a programme that will include the following subtopics:

  • Room and Building Acoustics
  • Sustainable and Renewable Materials for Acoustic Solutions
  • Innovations in Spatial Audio
  • Sound Perception and Psychoacoustics
  • Acoustics of Musical Instruments

Confirmed keynote speakers include:

  • Daniel de la Prida Caballero, Technical University of Madrid, Spain
  • Maximilian Neusser, Technische Universität Wien, Austria
  • Rok Prislan, InnoRenew CoE, Slovenia

A preliminary time schedule is available and registration is now open. The conference will offer an engaging environment for professionals, researchers, and students to share knowledge, explore new developments, and connect within the acoustics community—all in the beautiful surroundings of the High Tatras.

Key dates:

  • Registration deadline: 31 July 2025
  • Full abstract submission deadline: 14 September 2025
  • Final conference programme release: 29 September 2025

For further details and updates, please visit the official website: https://2025.acoustics.sk


Autumn School Series in Acoustics (ASSA) 2025

Registration is now open for the Autumn School Series in Acoustics (ASSA) 2025, taking place from November 3rd to 7th, 2025, at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).

ASSA is a yearly, high-quality one-week school at the post-graduate Ph.D. level, organised by the TU/e Building Acoustics group and endorsed by the European Acoustics Association (EAA). It offers in-depth training on fundamental and applied aspects of acoustics.

Each year, ASSA presents new topics in two parallel schools. For the fourth edition in 2025, the themes are:

  • Acoustics Research Software
  • Machine Learning for Acoustics


The program is already available online, and participants will benefit from lectures by experts from international research institutes. ASSA is also a great opportunity to expand professional networks, as it brings together young researchers from academia and industry.

Deadline for registration: September 30, 2025

Explore the full program and pre-register now at: https://assaeindhoven.org/


BNAM 2026: Baltic-Nordic Acoustic Meeting

BNAM 2026 will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 4 to 6 May 2026. Organized by the Nordic Acoustic Association, this biennial event brings together professionals, researchers, and students from across the Baltic and Nordic regions to share knowledge and discuss recent developments in acoustics.

The conference will focus on a wide range of topics, offering a platform for exchanging ideas, presenting research, and fostering collaboration.

A preliminary program is now available, and registration is expected to open in early autumn.

For updates and further details, please visit the official website: www.bnam2026.org



Diamond OA Acta Acustica growing in readership and submissions

Acta Acustica, the journal of the European Acoustics Association (EAA), has always sought to foster collaboration within the global acoustics community. The publishing team have been delighted to observe an increase in submissions year on year since 2020, most notably for subdiscipline-specific special issues. The twofold increase in downloads in 2024 compared with 2023, is also heartening, showing that these research collaborations are producing high-quality papers relevant to today’s research community.

The journal is committed to the highest levels of academic integrity and, since January 2025, is able to claim itself as truly equitable as a result of the transition to a Diamond Open Access publishing model. Read more about the opportunities this model presents in the latest Editorial (Acta Acustica, June 4th 2025).


Discover DAEL: The EAA's Document Portal

The EAA invites members of its National Societies to explore DAEL, the EAA Document Portal, a valuable resource for accessing key documents related to acoustics.

DAEL offers a wealth of resources, including:

  • Research Papers & Publications
  • Technical Documents
  • Conference Proceedings
  • Books, Journals, and Thesis

As a member of a National Society affiliated with the EAA, you are eligible to access these resources free of charge, supporting your work and expanding your knowledge in the field of acoustics.

How to Access DAEL:

Register on the DAEL platform and access will be granted once your membership to a National Society of the EAA is confirmed.

Make the most of DAEL today and stay connected with the latest acoustics knowledge!

Acta Acustica united with Acustica articles are now on DAEL

All issues of "Acta Acustica" and "Acta Acustica united with Acustica" (1951-2019) are now freely accessible in "open access" format in "Documenta Acustica Electronica Library" (DAEL). No need for sign-in.

https://dael.euracoustics.org/


EAA Event Endorsement

The European Acoustics Association (EAA) endorses events that meet its rigorous standards in the field of acoustics. This recognition is extended to National Conferences and thematic gatherings focusing on acoustics, adding value and credibility to these initiatives.

Organizers seeking EAA endorsement should submit an application to the EAA Board, ensuring it reaches us at least six (6) months before the scheduled event date. The application should provide comprehensive details, including the venue, scope, expected number of participants, and a clear articulation of the European added value. If the event is not organized by a National Society, approval from the corresponding Society where the event will be hosted is mandatory.

Following the submission, the EAA Board commits to providing a decision within 30 days. Successful endorsements will be featured in the EAA Newsletter, on the official EAA website, and periodically on the EAA Social Media channels. It's important to note that endorsed events while enjoying heightened visibility, do not entail administrative or financial support from the EAA.

This initiative underscores the EAA's commitment to fostering excellence in the realm of acoustics and providing a distinguished platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. To explore the endorsement process and submit your event for consideration, please access the application form on our website.

EAA Book Reviews

In our commitment to promote outstanding contributions to the field of acoustics, the European Acoustics Association (EAA) encourages authors seeking insightful reviews of their acoustic literature to connect with us through our dedicated email: eaa@euracoustics.org.

To request a book review, authors can simply send an email expressing their interest and providing necessary details about their publication. The EAA will then diligently match the book with a qualified reviewer, ensuring a comprehensive and constructive analysis.

Once the review process is complete, both the book and its review will be featured on the EAA webpage news section. Additionally, we will share this announcement across our official social media channels, amplifying the visibility of your work within the global acoustics community.

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Join the European Acoustics Association (EAA) on our social media platforms. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Bluesky to access a wealth of information, including event updates, news highlights, and more.

Be the first to know about upcoming events, noteworthy publications, and engaging discussions. Join us in fostering a dynamic online community dedicated to the science of acoustics.

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