This month’s issue introduces a new format for the ISCA newsletter, departing from the structure we’ve followed for many years. We’re excited about the updated layout and look forward to sharing ISCA-related updates. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Chris Wellekens for his many years of dedicated service in compiling and managing ISCApad.

ISCA News highlights news, events, job postings, and information about ISCA. See below for this month’s highlight of the ISCA Special Interest Group (SIG) SynSIG in SIG Corner and information about the ISCA board in ISCA Corner.

If you would like to see your event or job posting featured on either ISCA News on or on the ISCA website, please reach out to us (iscapad@isca-speech.org).

ISCA News

• Message from ISCA by Odette Scharenborg, President
• Interspeech 2025 will take place in Rotterdam from August 17-21, 2025. 
  
• Interested in contributing to the selection of ISCA's new logo? Voting will go live during Interspeech. There will be opportunities to vote at the conference and online. Links coming soon!
• ISCA is committed to providing a pleasant conference experience without harassment or discrimination for anyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability and physical appearance. If you encounter any trouble, please report to any ISCA Board member or send a message to ethics@isca-speech.org.

ISCA Opportunities

• Please see our website for upcoming events. Are we missing an event? Let us know - reach out to iscapad@isca-speech.org
• Would you like to advance your knowledge of speech science and technology? Did you know that you have access to information about speech science and technology year-round? Check out ISCA SCOOT to learn more!

SIG Corner: SynSig

• SynSIG is the ISCA Speech Synthesis Special Interest Group. It was formed to promote activities and bring together researchers and students with a special interest in Speech Synthesis. There is a mailing list (isca-synsig@googlegroups.com) and a website (https://synsig.it.helsinki.fi/index.php).
  
• SynSIG facilitates the organization of the biannual Speech Synthesis Workshop (SSW) and the Blizzard Challenge. This year SSW13 will be held in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands after Interspeech in Rotterdam from August 24-26 and the Blizzard Challenge will be in the same location on August 27. For more information, check the SSW website (https://blogs.helsinki.fi/ssw13-2025/).
  

ISCA Corner: The Technical Committee

• The technical committee (TC) is responsible of long-term development and oversight of the review process of Interspeech
  
• Topics we currently consider include: 
• • Improving the organization structure of the area committee, to better retain expertise over the years
  • Improving review quality by introducing feedback to reviewers
  • Update the list of research areas to better reflect current trends
  • Continuing to innovate

Take Part in the ISCA Community

• Are you a student or early career researcher?  Consider joining ISCA-SAC (Student Advisory Committee) or ISCA PECRAC (Postdoctoral and Early Career Researcher Committee).  These vibrant groups can help you connect you with an engaged and welcoming community.
• Looking for a job?  Looking for applicants?  Our job board serves to connect speech researchers in the ISCA community.

Important ISCA Notes

• Interested in being an Interspeech reviewer? Visit here to learn more and sign up.
• Interspeech uses Toronto Paper Matching in reviewer assignments. Create or update your profile here.
• Check out recent job postings on our website.
• Looking for old Interspeech papers? Check out the ISCA archive.

About ISCA

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