Institute of Acoustics Annual Conference, Exhibition and Dinner

Institute of Acoustics Annual Conference, Exhibition and Dinner

Closing date for Registrations : Wednesday 9th September 2026

PAPERS

Abstracts have now been accepted and confirmed. 

All oral and poster presentations must be submitted by Friday 4th September 2026

A draft copy of the Acoustics 2026 schedule is available - this is subject to change and not the final version.

AC2026 Programme Draft 260812b

SUNDAY SOCIAL 13 SEPTEMBER 

Early Careers and Eastern Branch Social 

Delta Hotels By Marriott Peterborough (conference hotel) 

CONFERENCE DINNER

Delta Hotels By Marriott Peterborough (conference hotel) 

Monday 14 September 

19:00 Drinks Reception at Conference Hotel 
20:00 Dinner at Conference Hotel

ACCOMODATION

Acommodation Link:  Acoustics Conference 2026

EXHIBITION

Closing date to book exhibition stand is Friday 4th September.

The exhibition will form an integral part of the conference making networking easy and providing you with access to all attendees.

To ensure maximum exposure for you all refreshments breaks will be held in the exhibition area. The Exhibition will be open on both days.

Set up and set down information 

Sunday 13 September 2026

Set up can take place anytime from 13:00- 19:00

Monday 14 September 2026

Set up can take place from 07:30 before registration at 08:30

Included in the cost:

1 x 6ft Table, L183cm x W76 cm, tablecloth (if needed), chairs and access to power.

The fee includes 1 person attending the conference and includes lunch, refreshments and the conference dinner.

Any colleagues should register as a delegate at the Sponsors/Exhibitors rate

The exhibition is taking place in two areas this year. The Emperors Suite and Senses Lounge. 

You can view both spaces via the virtual tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=MiTsnkLdWVB

Exhibition Floor Plan 

Booked stands are noted below

Acoustics 2026 Exhibitors

Stand 1 - AcSoft

Stand 3 - CMS Danskin Acoustics (SIG plc)

Stand 4 - CDM Stravitec

Stand 5 - Cirrus

Stand 6 - Christie and Grey 

Stand 7 - ANV Measurement Systems

Stand 8 - Sigicom

Stand 10 - Pliteq

Stand 11 - Campbell Associates 

Stand 12 - AMC Mecanocaucho

Stand 13 - DMdB

Stand 20 - AGS Noise Control

Stand 22 - Getzner

Stand 24 - Acoustic Camera UK Ltd

Stand 25 - Mason U.K 

The exhibition space is bookable via the registration form 

VENUE INFORMATION 

For more information on Peterborough as a destination please log onto https://discoverpeterborough.co.uk/

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations are payable in full. In most cases it will be possible to transfer your registration to another person. 

IOA EARLY CAREER GROUP

This rate applies to any member who is 35 or under, or in the first 5 years of their careers.

CATERING – DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

The registration form allows you to choose Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free diets, if you have any other requirements please email events@ioa.org.uk

HEARING ASSISTANCE: please email events@ioa.org.uk  for information.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: please email events@ioa.org.uk  for information.

ACCESSIBILITY: The IOA are committed to accessibility, please outline your needs so that we can support you. Please email events@ioa.org.uk 

QUIET ROOM: A quiet room will be available throughout the conference. No telephone calls please.

PRAYER ROOM: A prayer room can be provided.

BABY CHANGING AND FEEDING ROOM: Will be available throughout the conference.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO: Please note that photographs and/or video may be used for Institute of Acoustics publicity/marketing.

SPEAKERS: Please note that some presentations may be recorded and placed on the IOA YouTube account.

COPYRIGHT. Papers that have been published in the IOA proceedings may be used by the authors for secondary purposes and published elsewhere. The source of the article has to be acknowledged and a link - if available, to the DOI of the article.

DISCLAIMER: Any views or opinions expressed on any matters by the presenters or participants during or in connection with this presentation are solely the views of the authors of the respective comments and/or opinions and must not be taken to be the views of IOA or any other organisation. IOA makes no representations, warranties or assurances concerning any information provided in these presentations and accepts no responsibility for the content and/or accuracy.