ADAPT Brings World-Class Multimedia Conferences to Dublin in 2025

11 November 2024

ADAPT Research Ireland Centre for AI Driven Digital Content Technology to host three major international conferences in October 2025

Dublin, 6th November 2024: October 2025 is set to be a significant month for Ireland’s research and technology sector, with three prestigious multimedia conferences scheduled to take place in the capital.  The conferences will be hosted by ADAPT academics who are playing a central role in attracting major international conferences to Ireland, helping to reinforce the country’s reputation in cutting-edge multimedia and AI research.

ACM Multimedia 2025

The 33rd Annual ACM Multimedia Conference, recognised globally as the premier event for multimedia research, will take place from 27th to 31st October 2025.  The 2025 event was announced by ADAPT’s Deputy Director, Professor Cathal Gurrin, and this A*-rated conference is expected to welcome over 2,000 attendees and more than 1,000 research submissions. It offers an opportunity for researchers, professionals, and students to connect and exchange knowledge in Dublin. Further information and submission details are available on the ACM Multimedia 2025 website.

Content-Based Multimedia Indexing (CBMI) Conference 2025

Another event will be the Content-Based Multimedia Indexing (CBMI) Conference 2025, organised by Assistant Professor Liting Zhou of ADAPT at DCU. CBMI brings together the latest research in content indexing, retrieval, and analysis, critical areas in today’s data-driven world. Those interested in advancing multimedia indexing technologies can find submission information on the CBMI 2025 website.

MediaEval 2025

Finally, MediaEval 2025, a workshop dedicated to exploring innovative multimedia evaluation and benchmark techniques will also take place in Dublin on the 25th and 26th of October. Organised by Professor Gareth Jones of ADAPT at DCU MediaEval provides a platform for those focused on multimedia retrieval, content analysis, and addressing evolving demands in media. Details on submissions and participation are available on MediaEval’s website.

Speaking about these events, ADAPT Deputy Director at DCU, Professor Cathal Gurrin, said: “ADAPT’s influence in attracting international conferences has brought over 23,000 delegates to Ireland, generating €38 million in economic activity through delegate spending alone. By consistently hosting events of this calibre, ADAPT not only advances Ireland’s global reputation but also fosters collaboration, innovation, and thought leadership within the multimedia research community. Each conference offers invaluable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and engagement with global research trends.”