O-COCOSDA 2023 Message from the Honorary Chair

The 26 Conference of the Oriental COCOSDA Dear Esteemed Attendees,Welcome to the esteemed 26th edition of Oriental COCOSDA 2023, a cornerstone in our collective journey toward advancing speech databases, Speech I/O Systems, and Assessment.It brings me great delight to host this year's conference at IGDTUW, India.It's an honour to extend my warmest greetings to all participants, distinguished guests, and scholars gathered for this momentous event.Oriental COCOSDA holds a revered position as a cornerstone of collaboration in Asia, boasting a long legacy of annual meetings since 1998.Our members, deeply engaged in international scholarly communities, serve as pivotal connectors across borders.This conference stands as a testament to our collective dedication to the advancement of speech-related technologies.As we convene, we embark on a journey of exploration, collaboration, and innovation, seeking new frontiers in speech science, dialects, accents, and multilingual translation.Our ongoing mission to offer a unified platform for data collection and open access to corpora for research and development is more than an aspiration; it's a dynamic reality in the making.Through ongoing projects, we're steadily moving closer to achieving this collective goal.Throughout this conference, our tradition of sharing regional updates during the country report session will continue, enriching our collective knowledge.Every submission undergoes stringent peer-review, aligning with our steadfast dedication to academic excellence.Moreover, we're committed to indexing presentation papers by IEEE Xplore, ensuring widespread dissemination of invaluable research contributions.I encourage each one of you to embrace the diversity of thought, ideas, and expertise present here.Let us engage in robust discussions, share insights, and foster collaborations that will shape the future of speech-related research and applications.I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the organizers, speakers, and attendees whose contributions have made this conference possible.Together, let us chart a path toward pioneering advancements and transformative breakthroughs.As Convenor, it's been a privilege to serve this vibrant community.We deeply appreciate your continued cooperation and active participation in Oriental COCOSDA.Together, let's continue to push boundaries, foster collaborations, and drive impactful research in our field.