IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing

Taipei International Convention Center Taipei, Taiwan

19 -24 April 2009

The 34th International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP) will be held at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei, Taiwan, April 19 -24, 2009.
The ICASSP meeting is the world’s largest and most comprehensive technical conference focused on signal processing and its applications.
The conference will feature world-class speakers, tutorials, exhibits, and over 50 lecture and poster sessions on:

Audio and electroacoustics
Machine learning for signal processing
Bio imaging and signal processing
Multimedia signal processing
Design and implementation of signal processing systems Sensor array and multichannel systems Signal processing education Image and multidimensional signal processing Signal processing for communications Industry technology tracks Signal processing theory and methods Information forensics and security Speech and language processing

Taiwan: The Ideal Travel Destination. Taiwan, also referred to as Formosa – the Portuguese word for "graceful" – is situated on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean off the southeastern coast of mainland Asia, across the Taiwan Strait from Mainland China. To the north lie Japan and Okinawa, and to the south is the Philippines.
ICASSP 2009 will be held in Taipei, a city that blends traditional culture and cosmopolitan life. As the political, economic, educational, and recreational center of Taiwan, Taipei offers a dazzling array of cultural sights not seen elsewhere, including exquisite food from every corner of China and the world. You and your entire family will be able to fully experience and enjoy this unique city and island. Prepare yourself for the trip of your dreams, as Taiwan has it all: fantastic food, a beautiful ocean, stupendous mountains and lots of sunshine!

*Submission of Papers: *Prospective authors are invited to submit full-length, four-page papers, including figures and references, to the ICASSP Technical Committee. All ICASSP papers will be handled and reviewed electronically. The ICASSP 2009 website www.icassp09.com will provide you with further details. Please note that the submission dates for papers are strict deadlines.

*Tutorial and Special Session Proposals: *Tutorials will be held on April 19 and 20, 2009. Brief proposals should be submitted by August 4, 2008, to Tsuhan Chen at tutorials@icassp09.com and must include title, outline, contact information, biography and selected publications for the presenter, a description of the tutorial, and material to be distributed to participants. Special sessions proposals should be submitted by August 4, 2008, to Shih-Fu Chang at specialsessions@icassp09.com and must include a topical title, rationale, session outline, contact information, and a list of invited speakers. Tutorial and special session authors are referred to the ICASSP website for additional information regarding submissions.

*Important Deadlines *

Tutorial Proposals Due: August 4, 2008
Special Session Proposals Due: August 4, 2008 Notification of Special Session & Tutorial Acceptance: September 8, 2008 Submission of Regular
Papers: September 29, 2008 Notification of Acceptance (by email): December 15, 2008 Author’s Registration Deadline: February 2, 2009