InterSpeech ’24 trip report and reflections
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We enjoyed AImpower.org’s first time attending InterSpeech conference last week! We presented our research on Mandarin stuttered speech dataset, met and (re)connected with many old and new friends from academia and industry, and learned a lot of new ideas and techniques from the InterSpeech community! Check out our trip report to learn more.
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Date: 2024-09-24
IAAP EU and the European Disability Forum (EDF) present the Web Accessibility Directive’s Fourth Anniversary event on September 23-24, 2024 in Brussels. This hybrid conference features expert speakers, panel discussions, and workshops exploring the directive’s impact and future of digital accessibility in Europe. Join accessibility professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to share insights, best practices, and networking opportunities. Full Info >> Celebrating the Web Accessibility Directive (WAD) Fourth Anniversary
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