From November 8th to 9th, the 10th International Symposium on Electroacoustic Technologies (ISEAT) was successfully held in Shenzhen. Since its inception in 2007, ISEAT has been held nine consecutive times. The convening of the 10th session marks the symposium’s entry into a new stage of development — it will be held on an annual basis to build a high-level international exchange platform for electroacoustic technologies.

With the theme of "Immerse in Nice Sound", this year’s symposium brought together experts, scholars and industry elites. Over a two-day period, in-depth technical exchanges were conducted spanning multiple sub-sectors including theater, automotive, personal audio, headphones, home furnishings and smart wearables, covering everything from cutting-edge technologies to product experiences. The event explored the three-tier realm of "nice sound": "audible", "clear" and "enjoyable".

During the symposium, over 2,000 minutes of cutting-edge technical presentations were delivered. Professional AI-powered real-time Chinese-English and English-Chinese translation was provided, and an Immersive Room for immersive audio experience was set up. Two themed forums were held, namely the Automotive Acoustic Innovation Forum "Intelligent Driving Sound Field" and the Nice Sound Forum. Discussions and exchanges were also conducted focusing on the basic industry standards for electroacoustics and the core IEC international standards for loudspeakers. More than 20 enterprises showcased their latest technologies, products and service solutions.

Xiaobing Li， Director of the Music Artificial Intelligence Department at the Central Conservatory of Music 

Jun Yang, Vice Director of Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

 Xiaodong Li, Researcher of Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Jingdong Chen, Professor of Northwestern Polytechnical University, IEEE Fellow 

Alexander Voishvillo, AES Fellow, Technical Leadership of Harman 

Martin Berggren, Professor of the Department of Scientific Computing, Umeå University 

Matthias Wegerhoff, Managing Director & Head of technical department of HEAD acoustics GmbH 

Stefan Feistel, Co-founder of AFMG Technologies GmbH 

Steve Temme, Founder & CEO of Listen, Inc. 

 Martín Muscatello, Self-employed music producer and audio engineer

Distinguished experts, scholars, corporate executives and senior engineers from both academia and industry delivered insightful presentations. The on-site interaction was dynamic, with lively exchanges of ideas and a strong atmosphere of academic communication throughout the event.

The Automotive Acoustic Innovation Forum "Intelligent Driving Sound Field" featured presentations covering automotive audio system design, micro-speaker technology applications, acoustic simulation applications, audio effect design, and in-cabin sound aesthetics. The event fostered a strong atmosphere of learning and exchange, inspiring in-depth discussions among participants on creating an ultimate in-vehicle audio experience.

The Nice Sound Forum featured in-depth analysis of professional knowledge covering pro audio, automotive audio, personal audio, televisions, headphones, and the aesthetics of immersive sound. Session participants engaged actively in communication and idea exchanges.

The primary role of standards is to help align the industry’s progress and accelerate the achievement of common goals. The symposium hosted thematic presentations on basic industry standards for electroacoustics and core IEC international standards for loudspeakers. Session participants engaged actively, studied earnestly, and accumulated relevant knowledge, laying a solid foundation for effective interaction and communication with partner organizations. They also put forward constructive opinions and suggestions, contributing their share to improving the industry environment and standardizing industry practices.

Enterprises including AAC Technologies, SATTI, Luxshare Precision and GoerTek Inc. showcased their cutting-edge achievements and future application scenarios focusing on material technology, intelligent manufacturing and proprietary solutions, delivering a series of compelling technical presentations that were met with an enthusiastic response from the audience.

 Bert Van Daele, Auro 3D Chief Technology Officer

Alberto Arrigoni, SAATI Global Sales Manager of Die-cut membrane 

Kang An, Audio Director of Goertek 

An exhibition and exchange area was set up at the symposium venue, where high-tech enterprises including AAC Technologies, SATTI, Luxshare Precision , GoerTek, Knowles, Glass Acoustic Innovations, Lander, Goer Dynamics, HBK, Dirac, HEAD acoustics, S&V Samford Instruments Limited, USound, SSI New Material, Horn Audio, RSTECH, Soundflow Technologies, SoundFilter, and DeWanGao showcased a range of achievements such as professional equipment, testing tools, and innovative materials. Through in-depth sharing of proprietary solutions, patented technologies, and practical cases, these companies provided participants with cutting-edge information and professional knowledge. In particular, Goer Dynamics created an exclusive Immersive Room for immersive audio experience, offering participants a one-of-a-kind auditory experience.

The symposium attracted approximately 600 delegates from around 100 enterprises and institutions, including Anker Innovations, Alibaba Group, Great Wall Motor, Cisco, Skyworth, Fenda Technology, Guoguang Electric, Harman International, Huaqin Telecom Technology, Huawei, iFlytek, Klippel GmbH, Lenovo Group, OPPO, Honor, Suzhou Sonavox Electronics, Shokz Technologies, Tencent, Tongli, vivo, Microsoft, Xiaomi Corporation, Insta360, and ByteDance.

In the future, the annual International Symposium on Electroacoustic Technologies (ISEAT) will continue to fulfill its mission as a high-level international platform for electroacoustic technology exchange. It is committed to covering the entire industrial chain of audio technology, connecting industry, academia, research and application sectors, facilitating resource integration between academic and industrial communities, pooling industry wisdom, and helping the electroacoustic industry step into a new stage of high-quality and sustainable development.

Although this year’s symposium has concluded, the spirit of innovation and exchange will never end. We look forward to seeing you at ISEAT 2026!