Call for speakers

Join us in shaping the future of sound

Sonic Days is an international conference dedicated to sound design, audio technology, and creative audio practices. It brings together professionals, students, researchers, and creatives from across the global audio community.

We are now accepting proposals for talks, workshops, panels, and other session formats for Sonic Days 2026, taking place on November 18–19, 2026, in Kolding, Denmark.

Sonic Days is a curated platform for sharing knowledge, workflows, and ideas across the sound field, with a focus on real-world practice and emerging approaches across industries.

At Sonic Days, we are committed to fair working conditions and equal access. All selected speakers receive a modest honorarium. This reflects our belief that contributions should be valued regardless of experience level.

Submission Period

The Call for Speakers is open from April 24 to June 8, 2026.
Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submissions.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome contributions from across the sound field, whether rooted in technology, creative practice, research, or critical reflection.

We prioritise sessions that:

1. Share concrete workflows, tools, or production insights
2. Present case-based experiences from real projects
3. Offer practical perspectives on current developments in the industry
4. Create meaningful engagement with the audience

Sessions may take the form of:

1. Presentations or talks
2. Panel discussions
3. Hands-on workshops
4. Listening sessions
5. Experimental or hybrid formats

2026 Program Tracks

We aim to curate a focused and diverse program across the following tracks:

Podcast & Narrative Audio
Music Production
Sound for Film & TV
Game Audio
Sound in Museums
Sound Art
New Concert Formats
Audio Technology
Sound Synthesis

Inclusion & Accessibility

Whether you’re an experienced professional, an emerging voice, or an academic with fresh insights, we look forward to your proposal.

We actively work to ensure diversity across topics, formats, and speakers, and encourage submissions from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Who Selects the Proposals?

All proposals are reviewed by our program committee, which includes members of the Sonic Days leadership team, faculty from Sonic College, and selected students.