Audio Product Development Alliance

07/29/2026

Everything is ready in Detroit! 🚗🔊

The 2026 AES Automotive Audio Conference begins today at Huntington Place, bringing together engineers, researchers, manufacturers, suppliers, and audio technology innovators.
Under the theme “Automotive Audio in the AI Era,” the three-day program will explore immersive audio, AI, software-defined vehicles, active sound management, and next-generation vehicle acoustics.

The Audio Product Development Alliance is proud to support the event. Come and meet the APDA team in Detroit!

📍 Huntington Place, Detroit
📅 July 29–31, 2026
🔗 https://auto.aes.org

Connect. Learn. Apply.

Audio Engineering Society

07/20/2026

The Audio Product Development Alliance is heading to Detroit.

We’ll be attending the 2026 AES 6th International Automotive Audio Conference, where engineers, researchers, and product developers will come together to explore the technologies shaping the next generation of in-vehicle sound.
From immersive and spatial audio, AI and machine learning, and signal processing to system architecture, active sound management, sound evaluation, and vehicle acoustics, automotive audio continues to evolve at an impressive pace.
If you’re attending the conference, we’d be glad to meet you. Come and say hello, and let’s talk about the ideas, engineering challenges, and innovations moving our industry forward.

📍 Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan
📅 July 29–31, 2026
See you in Detroit!

Audio Engineering Society
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06/23/2026

You Have a Meeting Today!
Join the Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) in a live session with David J Prince, Senior Manager - Audio Hardware at Lucid Motors.
The conversation will explore the current state of automotive audio, hardware, and system architecture, sound reproduction and tuning, active sound management, signal processing (DSP), sound evaluation, and more.
The successful Lucid Gravity SUV, broadly praised for its 22-speaker Dolby Atmos/Surreal Sound Pro system and quiet cabin, among the best in its class, creates the starting point for a conversation around the current state of automotive audio and technologies.
This APDA session with the Californian automotive company also anticipates some of the topics of the upcoming AES 2026 International Conference on Automotive Audio, taking place July 29-31 in Detroit.
Live session Tuesday June 23, 9:00 a.m. Pacific: (12:00 p.m. Eastern - 6 p.m. CET)
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06/21/2026

How do you design an automotive audio system when the vehicle itself is becoming an intelligent platform?

On June 23, the Audio Product Development Alliance welcomes David J. Prince, Senior Manager Audio Hardware at Lucid Motors, for a live discussion exploring the technologies, engineering decisions, and listening philosophy behind the Lucid Gravity audio system.

Following Lucid’s groundbreaking integration of Dolby Atmos and the acclaimed 21-speaker Surreal Sound system, the Lucid Gravity represents the company’s next step in creating immersive, high-end in-car experiences. David will share insights into system architecture, tuning, quality goals, and how automotive audio is evolving in the AI era.

📅 June 23
⏰ 9:00 a.m. Pacific | 12:00 p.m. Eastern | 6:00 p.m. CET

🎥 Watch live on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/WBarO3cESQw

As vehicles become smarter and more connected, audio is no longer just about entertainment. It is becoming an essential part of communication, personalization, safety, and the overall driving experience.

Join us for a conversation about where automotive audio is heading—and what comes next.

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06/17/2026

State of Automotive Audio: Inside Lucid’s High-End Sound Experience
Live session June 23, 9:00 a.m. Pacific: (12:00 p.m. Eastern - 6 p.m. CET)
Watch Live on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/WBarO3cESQw

Automotive audio is entering a new era. The car sound system has become a deeply integrated, intelligent, and immersive experience, shaping everything from music reproduction and hands-free communication to active sound management, safety, personalization, and the very sound signature of the vehicle itself. Join the Audio Product Development Alliance for a special roundtable on the state of automotive audio, exploring the technologies and disciplines transforming the field.

For this webinar we will welcome David J. Prince, Senior Manager Audio Hardware at Lucid Motors, who will take us inside the development of the Lucid Gravity audio system. Following Lucid’s pioneering integration of Dolby Atmos in the Lucid Air and its acclaimed 21-speaker Surreal Sound system, the new Lucid Gravity pushes high-end automotive audio even further. Dave will share how Lucid approached architecture, tuning, and system quality to create a next-level in-car listening experience, and offer a preview of what may be coming next.

Watch Live on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/WBarO3cESQw
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05/28/2026

First day at AES Europe 2026 in Copenhagen, and part of the Audio Product Development Alliance – APDA team is on site meeting members, partners, and friends from across the audio industry. It is always inspiring to see how the topics we explore in our webinars and LiveTalks connect with the real challenges engineers, product managers, and manufacturers are working on every day.

If you are in Copenhagen this week and involved in audio product development – from components and design to manufacturing and go‑to‑market – say hello. We are always looking to learn from real‑world projects and to hear what you would like APDA to cover next.


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05/04/2026

Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, and What’s Next for Wireless Audio

Bluetooth wireless audio is moving fast — from classic streaming to high‑capacity links, broadcast audio, and new assistive and shared listening experiences.

Join the Audio Product Development Alliance - APDA for a live talk on how Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, and upcoming High Data Throughput (HDT) and Bluetooth 7 updates are reshaping product strategies across categories.

If you work on audio products, modules, systems, or experiences, this session will help you understand what these changes really mean for design decisions, latency, coexistence, and new applications — from earbuds and speakers to public venues and accessibility use cases.

📺 YouTube Live Talk
Watch Live on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/adwU9jYgsWQ
9 a.m. PDT (12 p.m. Eastern) · 6 p.m. CET

🔗 Learn more and get the link:
https://audioxpress.com/news/apda-webinar-with-bluetooth-sig-to-discuss-wireless-audio-and-auracast-roadmap

05/04/2026

One day left. Mark your calendar.

The Audio Product Development Alliance hosts a new session on Bluetooth Wireless Audio Evolution and Auracast Roadmap with Henry Wong, Director of Market Development at the Bluetooth SIG.

This is the conversation that follows directly from the April 28 session with Josh Toole (Cloud2GND). If the last webinar was about building with Bluetooth LE Audio, this one is about where Bluetooth is heading — and what that means for product developers right now.

Henry Wong will discuss LE Audio adoption, real-world Auracast applications across product categories, and the upcoming Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT) technology — promising high-resolution audio and multichannel support. Implementation challenges, the Auracast roadmap, and the Bluetooth SIG's accelerated specifications timeline are all on the table.

This is a rare chance to hear directly from the organization that defines the standard.

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. Pacific | 12:00 p.m. Eastern | 6:00 p.m. CET
📺 Watch Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/adwU9jYgsWQ
🔗 Full details: https://audiodev.org/news/bluetooth-wireless-audio-evolution-and-auracast-roadmap-webinar-may-5

Submit your questions on YouTube or in the APDA LinkedIn group.
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12437277/

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05/01/2026

Bluetooth Wireless Audio Evolution and Auracast Roadmap Webinar, May 5

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the APDA will host a new webinar that delves deeper into the topic of Bluetooth wireless audio, in a live session with Henry Wong, Director of Market Development for the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG). Given the Bluetooth SIG’s increasing support for developers and the upcoming Bluetooth updates roadmap, this session is highly recommended.

Bluetooth Wireless Audio Evolution and Auracast Roadmap
Online webinar
May 5, 9:00 a.m. Pacific: (12:00 p.m. Eastern - 18:00 CET)
Watch Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/adwU9jYgsWQ
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04/27/2026

Don’t miss the APDA webinar on Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast, now rescheduled for April 28. Join the discussion on the course of action for product developers and stay ahead of the latest wireless audio developments.

Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, and Product Development Strategies
Watch the YouTube Live Talk: https://www.youtube.com/live/VBb96nv5FHg
9 a.m. PDT (12 p.m. Eastern) 6 p.m. CET

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