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Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong

International Thematic Conference on Phonetic Research and Applications

Welcoming innovative approaches to linguistic research and applications.

Hybrid Event

September 17 @ 8:00 am – September 19 @ 6:00 pm

Programme – Available Here Book of abstracts – AVAILABLE here

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Victoria (HK) Consultancy Ltd for their kind support and sponsorship. 

keynote Speakers for Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong

Voices of Innovation: Leading Experts Shaping the Future of Linguistics.

Janet Fletcher

The University of Melbourne

Niels Schiller

City University of Hong Kong

Yi Xu

University College London

Online Participation and Access
Conference access links are available below under Conference Online Participation Links.
We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

Downloads

Programme Sample abstract Oral presentation template poster presentation template Guidance for Submitting Abstract

Quick Guide: Participating in the Conference

  1. Submit Your Abstract: Submit your research abstract following the guidelines and deadlines provided.
  2. Register: After your abstract is accepted, you will receive an email with instructions to complete your registration. Fees vary, and supporting documents are required.
  3. Attend and Engage: Join keynote lectures, presentations, and discussions. Network with experts and peers.
  4. Access Materials: Access recorded sessions and proceedings after the event.

fees

Conference registration

Member

Non-member

Regular registration

300

400

Student registration

200

300

Retiree registration

200

300

Conference updates

The International Linguistic Society is delighted to invite you to participate in the International Thematic Conference of Phonetic Research and Applications, Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong, to be held from 17-19 of September 2025 in Hong Kong. The primary aim of the conference is to advance key areas of phonetics, welcoming at the same time innovative approaches to phonetic research and applications.

The Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong thematic conference envisions a vibrant platform for collaboration and dialogue between established researchers, research groups, and emerging scholars in an integrated context. This unique gathering will foster an enriching environment of knowledge exchange, collaboration, and inspiration.

Keynote lectures will be delivered by distinguished scholars across various fields of phonetics, presenting new perspectives and expanding the horizons of language study and applications:

Janet Fletcher, The University of Melbourne
Niels Schiller, City University of Hong Kong
Yi Xu, University College London

Conference Themes and Scope

Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong will feature diverse and pioneering work in phonetics, including but not limited to:

  • Core Phonetics: speech production, speech acoustics, speech perception
  • Thematic areas: segmental phonetics, syllable structure, prosody, intonation, phonetic rules, pronunciation, phonetic transcription, phonetic interpretation-phonology
  • Interdisciplinary Phonetics: psychophonetics, neurophonetics, sociophonetics, computational phonetics, corpus phonetics
  • Applied Phonetics: language education, language pathology, language technology
  • AI in Phonetics: phonetic transcription, orthography-pronunciation conversions, education, pathology, technology systems

Hybrid Participation Options

Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong will be a hybrid conference, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. In addition to keynote lectures, the programme will include a limited number of oral presentations and an array of poster presentations. Virtual participants will have remote access to keynote and oral presentations as well as select online sessions.

Accepted abstracts will be published as expanded 4-page conference papers in the Linguistic Proceedings Series.

We warmly invite researchers and research groups engaged in any area of phonetics and related applications to submit one-page abstracts for consideration at the Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong conference.

Submission Deadline: 01 May 2025

Accepted papers for Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong will be included in three types of publications:

Phonetics 2025 proceedings
Linguistic Society YouTube Channel
Additional Publications

All accepted papers, regardless of their type of presentation, will be published online in the Linguistics proceedings Series. Selected presentations will be uploaded to the Linguistic Society YouTube Channel. Additional publications will also be considered, including special issues in established journals.

Publication Ethics
Publication Standards
Authors of original research should provide an accurate description of the theoretical and experimental background, followed by methodology specifics, results, and an objective discussion of the significance of the work.

Authorship
Authorship should be limited to those who meet the following criteria: They have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, or execution of the reported research. They have authored the manuscript or revised it critically. Others who have made substantial contributions to the research, such as providing technical help, writing and editing assistance, and general support, but do not meet the criteria for authorship, should not be listed as authors but should be acknowledged. The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate coauthors are included in the paper and that all coauthors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

Originality and plagiarism
Authors should ensure that they have written and submitted only entirely original works. If they have used the work and/or words of others, these works must be cited and/or acknowledged appropriately. Publications that have influenced the nature of the work reported in the manuscript should also be cited. Plagiarism may take many forms, from copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another’s paper to claiming results from research conducted by others. Plagiarism in any form constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is strictly unacceptable.

Acknowledgments
Authors should properly acknowledge the contributions of others and cite publications that have influenced the reported work. Authors should not use information obtained while providing confidential services, such as refereeing manuscripts or grant applications unless they have obtained explicit written permission from the author(s) of the work involved. Any financial support, scholarships, or economic support related to the reported research should also be explicitly stated.

Each contributor to the conference may appear as a single author of only two papers and as a co-author of two additional papers. Up to four authors are recommended. Submitted abstracts, limited to one page and a maximum of 500 words (excluding author name(s)), should address the following criteria:

  • Significance: Does this study address an important problem?
  • Innovation: Does the study employ novel concepts and aim for original methods?
  • Approach: Are the conceptual frameworks, designs, methods, and analyses adequate?
  • Usefulness: How can the research objectives benefit the respective scientific area?
  • Clarity: How clear and well-organized is the presentation?

Abstract layout guidelines
Title of paper
Keep the title as concise and closely related to the paper’s content as possible. The abstract should not exceed one page, including references.

Object of Study
Start with a brief description of the object of study or investigation, along with the theoretical context. State your questions or hypotheses in simple terms, avoiding overly technical terminology. In short, explain what you have done.

Methodology
Summarize the key aspects of your approach and related methodology, including subjects, materials, research context, and anything essential for readers to understand your work. In short, explain how you conducted your research.

Results
Summarize your results/findings straightforwardly, especially in relation to your questions or hypotheses. Avoid intricate details, including statistics, which may require extensive reader review. In short, describe what you have found.

Conclusions
Draw explicit conclusions from your results.

References
References in abstract submissions are optional and can be omitted. It’s preferable to focus on your own work rather than referencing the work of others in this concise space.

Submit your one-page abstract by 01 July 2024

General chair
Antonis Botinis

Conference chair
Wience Lai

Keynote Speakers
Janet Fletcher, The University of Melbourne
Niels Schiller, City University of Hong Kong
Yi Xu, University College London

Organising Committee

Committee Co-ordinator
Wience Lai – College of Professional and Continuing Education

Committee Board
Cindy Lau – College of Professional and Continuing Education
Edward Wen – College of Professional and Continuing Education
Franco Wong – College of Professional and Continuing Education
Geeta Bhavnani – College of Professional and Continuing Education
Hong Ying – College of Professional and Continuing Education
Mimi NG – College of Professional and Continuing Education
Zoe Chan – College of Professional and Continuing Education

International Advisory Committee
Ted Gibson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
Jonathan Harrington, University of Munich, Germany
Haris Themistocleous, University of Oslo, Norway
Irene Vogel, University of Delaware, US
Petra Wagner, Bielefeld University, Germany
Yi Xu, University College London, UK

Real-time programme (preliminary) is Available

View programme

Programme Overview (Hong Kong Time, HKT (GMT+8))

DateMeeting LinkFormatTimeKey Activities
Wednesday, 17 September 2025Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 446 755 675 383 3 Passcode: Xe2zw9oB  Onsite09:00–10:15




11:30- 13:15		Onsite Keynote Speech 1:
Niels Schiller
Onsite – part 1: Onsite Oral sessions

Onsite – Part 2: Onsite Oral sessions
Thursday, 18 September 2025Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 412 728 971 980 9 Passcode: 943AB6Si  Online15:00–18:00Online Keynote Speech 2: Janet Fletcher
Online paper sessions
Friday, 19 September 2025Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 434 108 744 071 6 Passcode: nL393M34  Online15:00–18:1515:00 Online Keynote Speech 3: Yi Xu
15:30–18:00 Online paper sessions
18:00 Closing session
18:15 Conference meeting

Audience Etiquette – Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong

As an online audience member, please follow these simple guidelines to ensure a smooth experience for everyone:

  • Keep your microphone muted at all times.
  • Keep your camera switched off throughout the sessions.
  • Online attendance is for observation only – only presenters and session chairs will speak.
  • Be mindful of the schedule: all times are in Hong Kong Time (HKT, GMT+8).

Thank you for respecting these guidelines. We look forward to welcoming you online to Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong.

The proceedings of the Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong conference will consist of 4-page papers. The submission of these papers is contingent upon the acceptance of the respective one-page abstracts. This process ensures that the content of the conference proceedings reflects the quality and relevance of the research presented in the abstracts.

Linguistics template

Oral Presentations

  • Each oral presentation is allocated a 15-minute time slot, which includes time for discussion. (10 minutes presentation and 5 minutes discussion)
  • Presenters must ensure their talk does not exceed 15 minutes.
  • The room for oral presentations will be equipped with a multimedia PC running Windows, featuring USB ports, Microsoft PowerPoint, and PDF viewing software.
  • Presentations should be brought on a USB flash drive.
  • Please note that only a limited number of papers will be selected for oral presentations.

Oral Presentation Template:
A standard template will be provided to ensure consistency and professionalism in oral presentations.

Poster Presentations

General Information:

  • Each poster display should prominently feature the title and the presenter(s)’ name(s) at the top.
  • Effective use of captioned illustrations, photographs, graphs, and other visually engaging materials is essential for a successful presentation.
  • Lettering should be large enough to be legible from several metres away.

Materials:

  • The recommended poster size is 120 cm (height) x 90 cm (width) (47.2 x 35.4 inches), though smaller posters are also acceptable.
  • The Organising Committee will provide push pins and a display board.
  • Presenters should bring any additional materials they may need, such as tape or a line level.
  • It may be useful to have sketch paper and drawing tools for explanations. However, please note that it is not permitted to write or draw directly on the poster boards.

Location and Time:

  • Posters will be displayed as part of scheduled sessions, each lasting at least one hour.
  • Presenters should set up their posters 15 minutes prior to the session’s start time.
  • Be prepared for interactive discussions and engagement with your audience during the session.
  • Most conference presentations will be in poster format.

Poster Presentation Template:
A standard template will be provided to assist presenters in creating effective and visually appealing posters.

These guidelines aim to assist presenters in preparing high-quality oral and poster presentations for the conference. Should you have any further questions or require additional details, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Lecture Theatre N203, North Tower – West Kowloon Campus,

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 9 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei
Kowloon, Hong Kong

Cordis, Hong Kong(5-star)

Hilton Garden Inn Hong Kong Mongkok(4-star)

Holiday Inn Express Hong Kong Mongkok(3-star)

Registration for the Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong conference includes the following:

Coffee break buffet during the conference.

Participants may choose between onsite participation or remote attendance, which includes live-streamed keynote and oral sessions.

Access to all conference sessions.

Publication of papers in the Phonetics 2025 Hong Kong proceeding series.

Conference Registration Fees

Registration CategoryMember (€)Non-member (€)
Regular300400
Student200300
Retiree200300

Registration and Payment Policy

General Policy

  • Each submitted paper requires a separate registration and payment.
  • The same fees apply for both onsite and online participation.
  • Reduced rates are available to all eligible participants based on registration category, regardless of the number of authors.

Important Notes

  • All submissions must be registered and paid in full to be included in the conference programme.
  • Incorrect payments or ineligible use of discounted categories may result in exclusion from the programme.
  • It is the responsibility of the submitting author to ensure that the correct registration category and fee are selected.
  • Proof of eligibility is required for all discounted registrations (e.g. student ID, proof of membership, or retirement status). Failure to provide valid documentation may result in the full fee being applied.
  • The member rate is available only to those who have previously presented at an ExLing or International Linguistic Society conference. Member status will be verified, and any incorrect selection may require payment of the fee difference.

Student Rate – Additional Information

We aim to make the conference accessible to early-career researchers and students. If you are currently enrolled in a degree programme at the undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral level, you are eligible for the student registration rate.

To register as a student, we simply require a valid student ID or enrolment confirmation. This discounted rate offers full access to all sessions and presentation opportunities—whether you’re joining us in person or online.

We’re always happy to assist with supporting documentation if you’re applying for institutional funding or fee support.

For assistance, contact@linguisticsociety.com.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Cancellations made at least 15 days before the conference: Refundable, minus a €50 administrative fee.
  • Cancellations within 15 days of the conference: Not eligible for refunds.
  • Late or Incorrect Registrations: Subject to a €50 administrative fee.

Please note: The registration fee for each paper included in the programme is non-refundable.

Bookings are now closed. Registered participants for the meal will be contacted directly.

Important Dates

01 March 2025: Abstract submission open

Abstract submission, immediate review and notification
 
25 August 2025: Preliminary programme (will be continually updated until 10th Sept – registration close)

11th September 2025: Final programme
 
17-19 September 2025: Conference
 
01 November 2025: Submission of 4-page conference paper
01 December 2025: Proceedings publication

Private: Exling Society

West Kowloon Campus,

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 9 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei
Kowloon, Hong Kong + Google Map