The 34th International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP) will be held at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei, Taiwan, April 19 - 24, 2009. The ICASSP meeting is the worldâ??s largest and most comprehensive technical conference focused on signal processing and its applications. The conference will feature world-class speakers, tutorials, exhibits, and over 50 lecture and poster sessions on:

* Audio and electroacoustics
* Bio imaging and signal processing
* Design and implementation of signal processing systems
* Image and multidimensional signal processing
* Industry technology tracks
* Information forensics and security
* Machine learning for signal processing
* Multimedia signal processing
* Sensor array and multichannel systems
* Signal processing education
* Signal processing for communications
* Signal processing theory and methods
* Speech and language processing

Taiwan: The Ideal Travel Destination. Taiwan, also referred to as Formosa â?? the Portuguese word for "graceful" â?? is situated on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean off the southeastern coast of mainland Asia, across the Taiwan Strait from Mainland China. To the north lie Okinawa and the main islands of Japan, and to the south is the Philippines. ICASSP 2009 will be held in Taipei, a city that blends traditional culture and cosmopolitan life. As the political, economic, educational, and recreational center of Taiwan, Taipei offers a dazzling array of cultural sights not seen elsewhere, including exquisite food from every corner of China and the world. You and your entire family will be able to fully experience and enjoy this unique city and island. Prepare yourself for the trip of your dreams, as Taiwan has it all: fantastic food, a beautiful ocean, stupendous mountains and lots of sunshine!

Submission of Papers: Prospective authors are invited to submit full-length, four-page papers, including figures and references, to the ICASSP Technical Committee. All ICASSP papers will be handled and reviewed electronically at www.icassp09.com/Papers.asp. Please note that the submission dates for papers are strict deadlines.

Tutorial and Special Session Proposals: Tutorials will be held on April 19 and 20, 2009. Brief proposals should be submitted by August 4, 2008, to Tsuhan Chen at www.icassp09.com/TutorialProposals.asp and must include title, outline, contact information, biography and selected publications for the presenter, a description of the tutorial, and material to be distributed to participants. Special sessions (including panels) proposals should be submitted by August 4, 2008, to Shih-Fu Chang at www.icassp09.com/SpecialSessionsProposals.asp and must include a topical title, rationale, session outline, contact information, and a list of invited speakers. Tutorial and special session authors are referred to the ICASSP website for additional information regarding submissions.

Important Deadlines
Tutorial Proposals Due August 4, 2008
Special Session Proposals Due August 4, 2008
Notification of Special Session & Tutorial Acceptance September 8, 2008
Submission of Regular Papers September 29, 2008
Notification of Acceptance (by email) December 15, 2008
Author's Registration Deadline February 2, 2009