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Full research papers on spoken language technology topics.
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SLT 2026
2026 IEEE Spoken Language Technology Workshop
SLT 2026 is the IEEE Workshop on Spoken Language Technology, focusing on advancements in spoken language systems for social wellbeing in the context of digital privacy. The workshop will be held in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, from December 13 to 16, 2026, and invites submissions on speech recognition, spoken language understanding, multimodal processing, large language models, and privacy-preserving voice technologies.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Abstract registration
June 25, 2026
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Full paper
July 2, 2026
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Workshop timeline
Submission and decisions
Abstract registrationKey deadline
June 25, 2026 · AoE
Full paperKey deadline
July 2, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Special Session Papers
Papers submitted to organized special sessions on focused themes.
Demo Papers
Papers describing working systems or demonstrations.
System Papers
Papers presenting implemented systems or architectures.
Data Papers
Papers introducing new datasets or data resources.
Challenge Papers
Papers reporting results from shared tasks or challenges.
Tutorial Proposals
Proposals for half-day or full-day tutorials on relevant topics.
Research areas in scope
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Call for Papers Topics
Speech recognitionSpoken language understandingMultimodal processingLarge language modelsPrivacy preserving voice technologies
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be made through the OpenReview system.
- Author profiles on OpenReview must be moderated and approved before submission to avoid delays.
- Papers must not be under review at another conference or journal during SLT 2026 submission.
- Dual submission to other venues is not permitted.
- Author lists cannot be changed after the submission deadline.
- All submissions must include an AI-use statement if generative AI tools were used in the research or writing process.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official workshop siteCall For PapersCall for TutorialsImportant DatesAuthors’ InstructionsSLT 2026 Tutorial Template
Last verified September 9, 2026