# Event Details

- **Event Name**: W2M-204: Field Methods for Speech Technologies (Multilingual)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Bridging the gap between the field and the future of AI. ??

We are thrilled to announce the second iteration of our W2M Courses - W2M-204: Field Methods for Speech Technologies (Multilingual)! This isn't just a course; it’s an intensive one-week immersion designed to connect linguistic fieldwork with cutting-edge AI development.

Participants will work directly with the community in West Bengal to build high-quality speech datasets and train ASR models for Sadri and Kurux.

? Where: Madarihat, Alipurduar, West Bengal
?️ When: June 18 - 23, 2026
? Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9SYK4dEzhRr3uQihjSmKV22YmnW-rcAp6GXLWBckubxn4iQ/viewform

What’s included?
The course fee is all-inclusive (accommodation, meals, materials, and field visits).
- Free for the first 5 community members of each language.
- ₹12,000 for students and researchers.
- ₹25,000 for faculty and industry professionals.
Financial assistance is available for select participants!

Deadlines to watch:
⏰ Early Bird: March 29, 2026
⏰ Final Deadline: April 15, 2026

Learn more about the W2M initiative here: https://diversity.org.in/w2m

Join us in making speech technology more inclusive.

#AI #linguistics #NLP #speechtech #sadri #kurux #fieldwork
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cooch-behar/w2m-204-field-methods-for-speech-technologies-multilingual/200029880663936
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 254

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cooch Behar
- **state**: WB
- **country**: India
- **location**: Madarihat-Birpara
- **lat**: 26.7
- **long**: 89.283
- **full address**: Madarihat-Birpara, Madari Hat, West Bengal, India, Cooch Behar

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is W2M-204: Field Methods for Speech Technologies (Multilingual) being held?
  - **A:** W2M-204: Field Methods for Speech Technologies (Multilingual) takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Madarihat-Birpara, Madari Hat, West Bengal, India, Cooch Behar.
- **Q**: Who is organizing W2M-204: Field Methods for Speech Technologies (Multilingual)?
  - **A:** W2M-204: Field Methods for Speech Technologies (Multilingual) is organized by Council for Diversity and Innovation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** W2M-204: Field Methods for Speech Technologies (Multilingual) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cooch Behar, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 250+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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