Call for Science: 2025 Voice AI Symposium

hosted by the Bridge2AI-Voice Consortium

Submit your innovative research and technology to shape the future of AI and voice biomarkers!

This year's theme is "Translating AI Research into Reality: Implementing Voice Biomarkers for Transformative Healthcare"

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Important Dates 

Submission Deadline for Abstracts: December 23rd, 2024

Selection Notifications begin January 15th, 2025

Symposium + Hackathon Dates: April 22-24, 2025

We are welcoming submissions for the following categories

Podium or Poster Presentations

Panel Discussions

Voice AI Technology Fair

About: The Bridge 2AI Voice Symposium is more than a conference; it is an interactive and collaborative effort between three integral aspects which impact our understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML): people, ethics, and data. Submit your groundbreaking work for consideration to be a part of the 2024 Bridge 2AI Voice Symposium. Come join a global network of pioneers and collaborate with patients, scientists, clinicians, and industry. You play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI and ML. We will see you in sunny Tampa Florida April 22-24.

CATEGORY 1: PODIUM AND POSTER PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS 

Abstracts will be accepted for the presentation of research. We will be accepting presentations in the format of (1) oral presentation (30 minute oral presentation), (2) poster, or (3) either format. Reviewers will evaluate the submission and determine the best fit for presentation.  

The goals of the podium and poster sessions are to:  

1. Promote collaborative efforts in the emerging field of AI in voice research. 
2. Provide a unique networking and discussion opportunity among academic and industry peers participating in the Voice AI Symposium.  
3. Encourage presenters to think outside the box and brainstorm innovative approaches to address major challenges in AI research. While prior experimentation is welcome, it is not mandatory.  

Topic Areas for Submission:  We invite proposals for topics including but not limited to: 

Topic Area 1: 

The reliability of Voice AI in clinical diagnostics and prediction.  

Subjects can include specific disorders, public health, health policy and organization, and accessibility. Proposals can target clinician workflow, home health, virtual screening etc. Focus on tangible solutions rather than broad ideas. Current projects or new projects/ideas can be included. 

Topic Area 2: 

Validation of Voice AI processes and demonstrations of robustness.  

Subjects can include optimizing machine learning for voice data or identification of explicit and implicit biases in current clinical practice that could be exacerbated by voice AI. Topics should address mitigation strategies or systematic approaches to overcome these challenges. 

Topic Area 3: 

How can we build trust and transparency in voice AI, ensuring that it is used in responsible and effective ways to improve health outcomes and transform healthcare? 

Practical solutions presented can cover: highlighting methods to promote data privacy and security while fostering data sharing for research innovation, respecting patients’ rights, addressing biases and unintended consequences, and establishing a clear and consistent legal framework for voice AI in healthcare.  

Abstract Guidelines 

Specifications and submission details:  

There is no submission fee.   

Abstracts will be reviewed by committee who will determine best presentation for research (either poster or podium)

Podiums will be 30-minute oral presentations that offer valuable insights into the field of voice AI. Submissions should focus on either research or clinical applications of AI in voice.

Research Presentations: Share recent findings or ongoing research that advances our understanding of voice AI]. 

Clinical Presentations: Highlight innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, or service delivery for voice AI. Discuss the practical implications and benefits of your methods. 

Abstracts should include: an introduction stating its relevance to improving human health, approach, preliminary findings (if available), conclusion, and future direction of your work.  

Maximum character count per abstract submission is 1,900 characters NOT including spaces. If you choose to add an image or table to your abstract submission, it will count as 600 characters towards the total 1,900 characters that are allowed. 

CATEGORY 2: PANEL PRESENTATION ABSTRACT

We invite abstracts for panel presentations that address the effective development and use of AI in healthcare. Each panel will consist of a moderator and 3-4 presenters who will address moderator questions or present brief papers related to a specific topic. The panel session length will be approximately 60 minutes, and should include interaction with the audience through live polling questions, which we will facilitate through the use of "Aha Slides" at the day of the event. The topic should be addressed within the context of our 3 key pillars – people, data, and ethics. The organizer of the symposium is expected to be the chair. Diversity of background and expertise within the panel is encouraged.Presenters should represent different laboratories and an international mix of contributors is encouraged. 

Specifications and submission details: 

There is no submission fee.   

Panel presentation abstracts should include bullets that include: a title, name and affiliation of the moderator, a list of the panelists, and an abstract describing the intent of the panel presentation.  

The abstract should include a brief overview of the panel presentation, a description of the structure of the presentation, the purpose and the intended outcome(s). 

The abstract should include 5 questions relevant to your panel that will be used in interactive "Aha slides" on the day of the event (e.g. "How do you think voice biomarkers are most likely to be implemented in the next year?" plus four answers for the audience to choose from)

Maximum character count per panel submission is 1,900 characters NOT including spaces. If you choose to add an image or table to your abstract submission, it will count as 600 characters towards the total 1,900 characters that are allowed. 

CATEGORY 3: CALL FOR TECHNOLOGY - VOICE AI TECH FAIR

A technology fair will be hosted during the 2025 Bridge 2AI Voice Symposium. Eligible participants include startup companies, independent tech researchers and voice AI companies with relevant technology for demonstration. Technology should be relevant to applications of Voice AI or voice biomarkers in healthcare. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with clinicians, scientists, and patients to discuss and provide hands on interactions with their tech.  

Specifications and submission details:  

• Cost per submission is $300  (payment not required until application is accepted by symposium committee)
• Submit a one paragraph description of your company, startup and/or technology, describe how you would demonstrate it to attendees, and describe how it is relevant to voice AI in healthcare or voice biomarker research

Questions regarding Call for Science? Contact us at bridge2aivoice@usf.edu