JJBA 2025 | June 24-26, 2025

Young Bioacousticians Days 2025 – Event Summary

The 3rd edition of the Young Bioacousticians Days (JJBA 2025) was held from June 24 to 26, 2025 in Vernon, France , and was a great success. The event brought together around 70 participants from 12 countries and 3 continents, including students, young researchers and professionals from academia and the private sector.

Over three days, participants were able to share their work and exchange ideas through 30 oral presentations, 23 posters and 9 scientific sessions. The program also included 3 plenary conferences – two led by established researchers and one by an innovative company in the field of bioacoustics – as well as 2 interactive workshops:

AI and Bioacoustics: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications.
Applied bioacoustics: demonstrations of sound localization and presentation of equipment.

To make the conference accessible to all, registration fees were kept to a minimum, and accommodation and meals were provided to all participants presenting their work. Most sessions were streamed live on YouTube, with approximately 100 viewers per day. The conference provided an open and friendly environment, fostering learning, collaboration, and exchange among young bioacousticians. Following this success, a new edition is already in preparation for next year.

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JJBA 2025

All the oral presentations were broadcast live on the JJBA Youtube channel.

Oral communications
Oral communications of 15 minutes are divided into different scientific sessions. Participants whose abstract has been accepted by the organizing committee will have the opportunity to present their recent scientific results.

Poster session
To introduce the session, each participant will start with a poster presentation (2 minutes per poster).

Plenary Conferences
Three plenary conferences of 45 minutes (+15 minutes of questions) will be held by experienced bioacousticians. These conferences will provide a unique opportunity for students and young researchers to attend presentation of major works in their field and exchange with established researchers.

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Invited Speakers

Jeppe Have Rasmussen

Postdoc, University of Copenhagen

From Clicks to Moans: How Bioacoustics Keep Me Guessing Which Species I'm Studying Today

Michelle Spierings

Assistant professor Leiden University

The Biological Basis of Musicality: A Comparison Between Primates, Songbirds, and Parrots.

Corentin Troussard

Science & Industry Sales Manager RTSYS

Underwater Acoustics in the Age of AI and Robotics: Toward Permanent Ocean Surveillance.

Workshops

Applied bioacoustics

Michael Maggs, Frontier Labs

Andy Hill, Open Acoustic Devices

Bioacoustics, ecoacoustics, and passive acoustic monitoring have proven to be highly effective methods for biodiversity monitoring in both underwater and terrestrial environments. This workshop aims to give its participants some practical skills and knowledge related to bioacoustics, as such it will feature two presentations. In its Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sound Localisation Michael Maggs will demonstrate how to run an acoustic localisation experiment and process the results. The presenation will cover: recorder setup, array configuration (recorder separation and positions), testing, and processing and mapping of the results. We encourage you to bring your own laptop, as software and example data will be provided, however it is not necessary. Following him, Andy Hill, co-founder of OpenAcoustics, will introduce audiomoth and demonstrate how to use these devices.

AI and bioacoustics

Jeppe Have Rasmussen, University of Copenhagen

Bioacoustics ,the study of nature’s sounds, has long been a powerful tool for studying wildlife. With the rise of artificial intelligence, particularly deep learning, the potential of this field has expanded dramatically. By applying advanced AI algorithms to bioacoustic data, researchers can now identify and monitor species with greater accuracy, even in environments where visual observation is difficult, such as dense forests or deep oceans. This capability is especially critical as we face the sixth mass extinction. AI-enhanced monitoring offers new hope for conservation by providing deeper insights into the presence, behavior, and well-being of endangered species. Beyond detection, AI also opens doors to understanding animal communication and emotional states, thanks to its ability to autonomously identify and prioritize key acoustic features. Recent technological advances have made these tools more accessible than ever. In this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of deep learning and guided through the process of training their own AI model to recognize specific sounds—no coding required. This session will equip you with practical skills and a glimpse into the future of animal monitoring and welfare..

Organizing team