Reproduced Sound 2026
Measured. Modelled. Heard.
The Electro-Acoustics Group Committee of the Institute of Acoustics is pleased to announce Reproduced Sound 2026: Measured. Modelled. Heard. The conference will be held in Harrogate on Monday – Wednesday, 16 – 18 November 2026.
Now in its 42nd year, the conference represents the cutting edge of modern audio and acoustics in an informal environment that allows consultants, manufacturers, contractors, end users, academics, and students to mingle and share insights and information.
PETER BARNETT MEMORIAL AWARD
Dr Bruce Wiggins
This year’s recipient of the Peter Barnett Memorial Award is Dr Bruce Wiggins from the University of Derby. Bruce specialises in spatial audio signal processing and its application within immersive environments and has taught these subjects for over 25 years. His research focuses on the intersection of engineering and creative practice, specifically the development of accessible tools for high-order Ambisonics. His presentation, “From Stereo to Surround and Back Again”, will explore the evolution of spatial audio. Grounded in his research, the talk traces the journey from early stereo systems to today’s ubiquitous Ambisonic formats. Honouring the educational spirit of the award, the underlying mathematics will be made accessible through practical examples and visual animations, helping to demystifying the mechanics that drive modern spatial audio processing.
Call for Papers
The committee invites papers on all electroacoustic topics including the following:
- Loudspeakers and Microphones
- Audio Signal Processing – Artificial Intelligence
- Speech Intelligibility
- Measurement, Modelling and Evaluation
- Immersive Audio
- Reproduction Systems for Electronic Music
- Acoustics in Rooms
- Cinema and Broadcast Sound
- Psychoacoustics
- Installation Sound & Case Studies
- Audio System Design
- Hearing and Hearing Conservation
Please send your abstract (150 words) for papers plus a short biography of up to 150 words to sheema.ali@ioa.org.uk by Monday, 20 July 2026 (EXTENDED). Final written papers for the Proceedings must be submitted by Monday, 12 October 2026.
The full call for papers can be viewed here.
