Dutch Speech Tech Day 2025
Speech in Context: Advancing Technology for Diverse Human Communication
The 3rd Dutch Speech Tech Day brought together over 100 speech technology leaders at the Netherlands Institute for Sound & Vision, focusing on "Speech in Context: Advancing Technology for Diverse Human Communication."
Prof. Antal van den Bosch's keynote on AI model fine-tuning set the stage for a day exploring inclusive speech technology. Academic talks highlighted research on minority languages, atypical speech processing, and AI transformation, while industry presentations demonstrated practical applications in healthcare and media.
The event put the Dutch speech technology community's commitment to developing solutions that work for all users front-and-center. A poster session and panel discussion emphasized the growing collaboration between academia and industry in this rapidly evolving field.
