23rd UNESCO Sound Week
Sound and innovation
January 19 to February 1, 2026
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Program
Monday, January 19, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
OPENING EVENT with our patrons Pascal Lamy and Barbara Pravi.
The opening evening of UNESCO's XXIIIrd Week of Sound, whose theme is "Sound and INNOVATIONS", will feature a number of highlights punctuated by our godfather and godmother, Pascal Lamy and Barbara Pravi, both fervent defenders of the cause of sound. Registration required via the UNESCO website.
UNESCO Room 1
UNESCO reservationTuesday, January 20 10:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
HEARING HEALTH in partnership with the Clinique de l'Oreille and IHU Reconnect
Join us on Tuesday January 20 at UNESCO from 10:30 a.m. for a unique meeting focusing on hearing health and the inclusion of people with hearing disabilities. Researchers and medical specialists will share the latest advances in research and innovations to improve the daily lives and social inclusion of people with hearing loss. This event is open to all, and offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of current hearing health issues and the solutions being put in place to promote equal opportunities in society.
UNESCO Room 2
ReservationWednesday, January 21 10am - 7pm
L'HABITAT REPENSE, COMFORT, PERFORMANCE AND INNOVATION in partnership with Saint Gobain
Discover the latest innovations in housing at conferences and exhibitions dedicated to comfort, soundproofing and home performance. This event is aimed at both the general public and building professionals, keen to comply with current standards and integrate innovative solutions into their construction or renovation projects. Leading specialists will be sharing their expertise, showcasing their products and technologies, and answering all your questions to help you live better inside your home.
UNESCO Room 2
ReservationWednesday, January 21 11:00-13:00
IMAGE & SOUND RELATIONSHIP
National school competition "When sound creates image" - Screening and awards ceremony for the school competition
Thursday, January 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
SOUND QUALITY AND MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: conference and exceptional concert
Join us on Thursday, January 22 at the Philharmonie de Paris, starting at 6:30pm for a unique two-part event focusing on sound quality and musical innovation. Part 1: An expert conference will tell you all you need to know about recorded and live music, as well as the criteria and technologies for maximizing sound quality according to the different parameters of a venue. Part 2: An exceptional concert by guitarist Thibaut Cauvin will bring the ambience of a large hall to life in a more intimate space, thanks to the latest in out-of-the-box listening technology. An event in partnership with L-Acoustics and Universal Music, which promises to combine scientific expertise and musical emotion for a unique experience.
Philarmonie de Paris, 221 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019, Paris
ReservationFriday, January 23 - 10:00 a.m. -
AI AND VOICE: from spoofing to restoring voice identity
Plunge into the heart of new technologies on Thursday January 23 at UNESCO for a unique conference on the impact of artificial intelligence on the voice. Specialists and researchers in the field will present the current and future challenges of AI, from voice reproduction to voice identity protection. A unique opportunity to better understand the challenges and opportunities of AI, to explore its concrete applications, and to reflect on the ethical and societal issues linked to voice and digital identity.
UNESCO Room 9
ReservationSaturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25
Tous en harmonie, the Orchestras' Weekend, sponsored by André Manoukian
This concert - or orchestra rehearsal - is part of the first edition of the "Week-End des Orchestres", sponsored by André Manoukian and Senator Catherine Morin-Desailly, on the initiative of the NGO La Semaine du Son, an official partner of UNESCO. Now an annual national event, it aims to inspire you to take up music through your presence and listening skills. This is one of the aims of La Semaine du Son, which aims to raise awareness of and encourage musical expression as a means of personal development, collective fulfillment and strengthening social ties. This event is organized in collaboration with the Association Française des Orchestres (AFO), the La Renaissance wind band, the Confédération Musicale de France (CMF), the Association Française pour l'Essor des Ensembles à Vent (AFEEV), the Fédération Musicale de Paris (FMP) and the Maison des Pratiques Artistiques Amateurs (MPAA), and the Chambre Syndicale de la Facture Instrumentale Française (SCFI). She also receives support from France Télévisions, Selmer, Yamaha, Buffet Crampon and Algam Piano Pleyel.
