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21st International Congress of Phonetic Sciences 2027

Outstanding Support

"Preparing to bring the 21st International Congress of Phonetic Sciences (ICPhS) 2027 to Victoria has been wonderful experience so far. From the start, the Business Events and Victoria Conference Centre teams have provided outstanding support, giving me the confidence to put in a bid to host ICPhS 2027, the largest conference in my academic field. Our bid was successful based partly on their attention to detail and genuine enthusiasm for showcasing our city. Hosting this global gathering of phonetic scientists in Victoria, a city that blends natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and academic excellence, feels deeply fitting. I’m proud to have played a part in highlighting why Victoria is such an exceptional destination for world-class conferences and look forward to welcoming scholars from around the world here in 2027."

- Dr. Sonya Bird, University of Victoria Professor, Linguistics, SLLC

Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.