Sound Week, January 2027, at UNESCO

The next Sound Week will take place from January 18 to 31, 2027, with the theme “The Voice: The Acoustic Signature of Our Humanity.” Following an opening night, the second day will be dedicated to the soundscape of the ocean, and the third day to health, with the theme “Voice and Hearing Throughout Life.” On Thursday, as part of MIDEM in Cannes, there will be a presentation by the Audioscore label—which advocates against sound overcompression—in collaboration with Universal Music France. Friday will be devoted to a meeting to summarize discussions on artificial intelligence and voice identity theft, with a view toward a future resolution at UNESCO.