Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the organizing committee, the Austrian Acoustics Association (AAA-OeGA), and the European Acoustics Association (EAA), it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Forum Acusticum 2026, which will take place in Graz, Austria, from September 8 to 12, 2026.

Forum Acusticum is the annual European conference on acoustics and an important meeting point for researchers, engineers, industry representatives, and professionals from across the acoustics community. The conference provides a dynamic platform for presenting new research, exchanging ideas, and fostering international collaboration.

The scientific programme will include plenary lectures, technical sessions, and poster presentations covering the full spectrum of acoustics: from architectural and environmental acoustics to audio and electroacoustics, psychoacoustics, speech and hearing sciences, and emerging interdisciplinary topics. Exhibitions, social events, and networking opportunities will further promote exchange between academia and industry.

Companies and organizations working in acoustics and related technologies are warmly invited to participate as sponsors and/or exhibitors. Forum Acusticum 2026 offers an excellent opportunity to showcase innovative products and services to an international audience and to connect with experts and collaborators within the acoustics community.

An EAA Summer School will take place shortly before the conference, from September 5 to 7, 2026, providing students and early-career researchers with an opportunity to explore emerging topics and engage with leading experts.

The conference will be hosted at Messecongress Graz, a modern venue located in the heart of the city, and will be organized according to the principles of the Austrian Ecolabel for Green Meetings, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.

Graz, the capital of the Austrian province of Styria, offers an inspiring environment for the acoustics community. With its UNESCO-listed historic center, vibrant cultural life, and strong academic landscape, the city provides an excellent setting for scientific exchange.

We warmly invite you to contribute to the scientific programme and to join us in Graz for an inspiring week of research presentations, discussions, and networking.

We look forward to welcoming you to Forum Acusticum 2026 in Graz!

Franz Zotter
Conference Chair