Pleasant September temperatures and warm lake waters are ideal for enjoyable nonformal gatherings and a short swim between sessions, with SUP, paragliding and diving for the more adventurous.
SPECOM 2026
28th International Conference on Speech and Computer 17-18 Sep 2026, Ohrid, North Macedonia
Beyond
Speech
Language
AI
Innovation
Exploring the Next Era of Speech and Language Science and Technology
Where Systems, Signals, and Innovation Converge
30 years Shaping the Future of Speech Technology
The International Conference on Speech and Computer SPECOM 2026 brings together leading researchers, linguists and engineers working in the areas of speech science, speech and language technologies, human-computer interaction, forensics, voice disorders and paralinguistics.
SPECOM 2026 marks the 30 years anniversary since the first SPECOM 1996, and follows successful events held in Szeged, Belgrade, Dharwad, Gurugram, Istanbul, Leipzig, Hatfield, Budapest, Athens, Novi Sad, Pilsen, Kazan, Patras, Moscow, and St. Petersburg.
We welcome you to Ohrid
Cultural heritage
Ohrid is a UNESCO world heritage site, and is known as the Jerusalem of the Balkans due to 300+ Roman and Byzantine churches and monasteries adorned with vibrant frescos, icons and woodcarving.
Scenic landscapes
Breathtaking views of crystal-clear Lake Ohrid, surrounding mountains, and unforgettable sunsets create an inspiring atmosphere for work and networking.
Historic architecture
From prehisotric localities, ancient ruins, medieval churches and fortress walls to Ottoman and modern influences, the city offers a uniquely complete journey through time.
Fun in the sun
Venue & Accommodation
The SPECOM 2026 Conference venue Hotel Granit is located on the shores of Lake Ohrid, in the locality St. Stefan, 5 km from the center of Ohrid and 12km from Ohrid’s airport. Hotel Granit is a four star modern hotel.
An adequate number of rooms have been reserved for the Conference attendants at special rates. For accommodation, airport transfers (to/from Skopje and Ohrid Airports) and any specific needs you may have, please contact the travel agency BT Makedonija via booking@btmakedonija.com.mk or contact@btmakedonija.com.mk
Advancing Research in Speech and Language Science and technology
Engineering Tomorrow’s Speech & Language Science and Technology
Paper Submission & Publication
Papers must be submitted electronically, in PDF format via EasyChair.
Each paper will be reviewed by three independent reviewers (single-blind) and accepted papers will be published in the SPECOM electronic proceedings by Springer Nature in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS / LNAI) series (Scopus Q2).
Presenting authors can opt-in for an online presentation.
Important Deadlines
• Full Paper Submission | May 8, 2026 (with possible extension)
• Notification of Acceptance | June 26, 2026
• Camera Ready | July 10, 2026
• Early Registration | July 10, 2026
• Registration Deadline | September 4, 2026
• Conference Days | September 17-18, 2026
Committees
General Chairs
Branislav Gerazov, FEEIT, UKIM
Vladimir Atanasovski, FEEIT, UKIM
Technical Program Chairs
Alexey Karpov, SPC RAS, St. Petersburg
Dimitar Taskovski, FEEIT, UKIM
Organizing Chair
Pero Latkoski, FEEIT, UKIM
Tomislav Kartalov, FEEIT, UKIM
Tomislav Kartalov, FEEIT, UKIM
Publication Chairs
Zhivko Kokolanski, FEEIT, UKIM
Tomislav Shuminoski, FEEIT, UKIM
