IASNLP 2025

13th IIIT's Advanced Summer school on Natural Language Processing

13th - 28th June 2025
LTRC, IIIT Hyderabad

About

LTRC, IIIT-H announces the 13th edition of Summer School Series, IASNLP 2025, an opportunity for those passionate about advancing their knowledge in Multimodal Natural Language Processing.

Natural Language Processing (NLP) has transformed the way humans interact with machines, enabling voice assistants, speech translation systems, and conversational AI. However, real-world communication is inherently multimodal—combining speech and text to convey meaning effectively. This year's theme is "Multimodal NLP: Bridging Speech and Text," explores how to integrate these two modalities to enhance NLP applications, making them more robust, inclusive, and context aware.

Multimodal NLP brings together advancements in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text-to-Speech (TTS), Machine Translation, Conversational AI, and Speech-Aware NLP models to create systems that process and generate language more naturally. With increasing interest in multilingual speech processing, accessibility solutions, and voice-based AI, this summer school will provide a deep dive into state-of-the-art techniques and real-world applications.

Format of the Summer School: The Summer School involves lectures from experts, hands-on sessions and projects, where participants are introduced to the necessary concepts and/or tools necessary required for the project. Post that, participants are supposed to work on the project while interacting with mentors.

Pre-School Session: There will be a 2-day Pre-School session from 13th to 14th June 2025, which will introduce essential foundational concepts for participants from different backgrounds and disciplines.

Topics & Lectures

Speech Technologies

Understand State-of-the-art automatic speech recognition (ASR), Text-to-Speech (TTS) synthesis, and Multilingual ASR & TTS systems.

NLU and NLG

Understand tasks such as Machine Translation, Question Answering, Conversational AI with multimodal data for human-computer interaction.

Multimodal NLP

Explore speech and text representations, cross-modal knowledge transfer and their use in multimodal NLP systems.

Applications

Learn about Speech-Speech Machine Translation systems, Conversational AI and voice assistants.

Who can Apply?

They would be able to work on research projects during the summer school and can continue even after it is over.

How To Apply?

Interested participants can apply by filling out the Application Form. Selected candidates will be notified via email.

Note: Upon acceptance into the summer school, participants will need to pay a non-refundable registration fee to confirm their participation
Student Faculty Industry
Registration Fee Rs. 1,000/- Rs. 3,000/- Rs. 15,000/-

Financial Support: In special and deserving cases, financial support may be provided to cover the registration fee. This will be considered on case-by-case basis. Please write a mail to iasnlp@iiit.ac.in to apply for Financial support.

Accommodation Charges: Hostel rooms will be provided on a sharing basis. Further details on payment will be updated later.

Timeline

Speakers

K Sri Rama Murty

IIT Hyderabad

Pushpak Bhattacharyya

IIT Bombay

Sunayana Sitaram

Microsoft Research, India

Vipul Arora

IIT Kanpur

Pre-School Speakers and Mentors

To Be Announced

Schedule

To Be Announced

Organizing Committee

Anil Kumar Vuppala

Associate Professor

Chiranjeevi Yarra

Assistant Professor

Dipti Misra Sharma

Professor Emeritus

Manish Shrivastava

Assistant Professor

Parameswari Krishnamurthy

Assistant Professor

Radhika Mamidi

Associate Professor

Rajakrishnan P Rajkumar

Associate Professor

Vasudeva Varma

Professor

Logistics and Operations Committee

Praveen

IIIT-Hyderabad

A. Lakshmi Narayana

IIIT-Hyderabad

Organized By

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IIIT-Hyderabad

Our Sponsors

To Be Announced

Venue: IIIT-Hyderabad

Contact Us

Email

Feel Free to contact us any time. We will get back to you as soon as we can!. iasnlp@iiit.ac.in

Location

International Institute of Information Technology - Hyderabad

Customer Support

FAQs

Application related FAQs

1. Is there an application fee?

No, there is no application fee. However, if you are accepted, you will need to pay a registration fee as per your category (Student, Faculty, or Industry Professional).

2. Can I edit my application after submitting it?

No, once submitted, the application cannot be edited. Please review all your information carefully before submitting.

3. How will I know if my application is successfully submitted?

After submission, you will receive a confirmation message on the screen. You may also receive a confirmation email.

4. When will I be notified about the application status?

You will be notified via email by May 10, 2025.

5. Can I apply if I do not have prior experience in NLP or Speech Processing?

Yes, applicants from various backgrounds are welcome. The Pre-School Session (June 13-14, 2025) is designed to introduce essential tools and concepts to beginners.

6. Can industry professionals apply?

Yes, industry professionals are encouraged to apply if they have a relevant background or interest in NLP, Speech Processing, and AI-driven applications.

7. What criteria will be used to select participants?

Selection will be based on:

  • Relevance of academic or professional background.
  • Project experience in NLP or Speech Processing (if any).
  • Statement of purpose and motivation to attend the summer school.

8. What should I do if I have technical issues while submitting the application?

If you encounter any issues, please contact iasnlp@iiit.ac.in with details about the problem.

9. Can I apply if I am from a non-technical background?

Yes, participants from Cognitive Science, Linguistics, or related interdisciplinary fields are encouraged to apply. The Pre-School Session will cover foundational tools and concepts.

10. What happens if I miss the application deadline?

Late applications will not be accepted. Make sure to submit your application before April 30, 2025.

11. What happens after I submit my application?

After submission, your application will be reviewed by the organizing committee. If selected, you will receive a notification email by May 10, 2025, with further instructions for registration and fee payment.

12. How will I be informed about the acceptance of my application?

You will be notified via email by May 10, 2025. Ensure you check your inbox regularly, including the spam/junk folder.

13. Can I reapply if my application is not accepted?

Unfortunately, you cannot reapply for IASNLP 2025 if your application is rejected. However, you are welcome to apply in future editions of the program.

Summer School related FAQs

1. Is IASNLP 2025 conducted online or offline?

IASNLP 2025 is an offline event and will be held at IIIT Hyderabad, India.

2. Will I receive reimbursement for travel, accommodation, and food expenses?

No, reimbursement for travel, accommodation, and food expenses is not provided. Participants must make their own arrangements for travel, stay, and food during the summer school. However, affordable food options will be available on campus.

3. Can I attend only a part of the summer school and still receive a certificate?

No, full attendance is mandatory to receive a certificate. You must be present for the entire duration of the summer school (June 13 - June 28, 2025).

4. Can I attend only the lectures and skip the project work?

No, participation in both lectures and the project work is mandatory. The project component is crucial to the learning experience and assessment.

5. Do I need to bring a laptop?

Yes, you must bring your own laptop. It will be essential for hands-on sessions and project work throughout the summer school.

6. Are medical services available on campus?

Yes, basic medical facilities are available on campus. Additionally, multi-specialty hospitals are located nearby for emergencies or specialized medical care.

7. What identification documents do I need to bring?

You must bring your institution-issued ID card, which will be required for physical registration at the event.

8. Is attendance at the Pre-School Session (June 13th and 14th) mandatory?

No, attendance at the Pre-School Session is optional. It is designed for participants who are new to linguistics, speech processing, or programming. However, it is highly recommended if you lack background knowledge in these areas.

9. Will there be internet access on campus?

Yes, participants will have access to campus Wi-Fi. Login credentials will be provided during registration.

10. Will I work individually or in a team for the project?

You will work in a team for the project. Collaboration and teamwork are essential aspects of the learning process at IASNLP 2025.

11. Will certificates be provided?

Yes, certificates of completion will be provided to participants who attend the entire summer school and successfully complete the project work.

12. What kind of accommodation will be provided?

Accommodation will be provided in hostel rooms on a sharing basis. Further details on charges and booking procedures will be updated soon.

13. Can industry professionals apply?

Yes, industry professionals working on NLP, speech processing, and AI-driven applications are welcome to apply.

14. What should I prepare before attending the summer school?

Make sure you bring your laptop, institution-issued ID card, and any necessary tools or software installations as instructed. Familiarity with basic NLP concepts will be helpful.