Matilde Nanni
The photo was taken on the frozen lake Mjøsa in Lillehammer, Norway. I added the picture of the koala from your website as a sticker.
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Augusto Camargo
This photo was "taken" in Tombo beach in Guaruja city in Sao Paulo state, Brazil. Tombo is well know beach surf in Brazil and in the world!
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Yeonhee Kim
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Aaricia Herygers
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Yejin Jeon
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Louise Beyers
The photo is of myself (the hand) and fellow author Ruan van der Merwe (on the bicycle in the background)
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Junda Li
The location of photo is in front of the Tongariro National Park on New Zealand's North Island. Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area.
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Jaejun Lee
Waiting for Interspeech 2026, waiting for our baby koala! Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450). It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines.
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Theo Cochran
Photo taken at Monarch Mountain Ski Area in Colorado, USA.
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Tomoya Tanabu
Konbanwa from Tokyo! Sharing Koala’s March (Japan's beloved koala-shaped chocolate snacks) with a very special guest at Tokyo Tower!
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Matías Pizarro
Koala adventure in Bochum 🐨🐨🐨 Up at the top of the Bergbau Museum (a true city highlight) on a super windy but sunny day—some koalas didn’t make it, but the brave CASAFants stayed for the ride 😄 Worth it for the view! Stay tuned for more!
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Jiwon Lee
This is a little mountain located right in front of my laboratory. Whenever I feel exhausted or overwhelmed by my research, I come here. As I stand on this hill with its wide-open view, the complicated thoughts crowding my head quietly settle — and new inspiration begins to emerge. This humble mountain is more than just a place to rest. It is my own small sanctuary that gives me the strength to rise again, and helps me find the answers I couldn't find before. Even today, I’m here looking for inspiration—dressed in a koala outfit and holding a bunch of eucalyptus. After all, a tired researcher and a koala alike find their greatest comfort in nature's embrace. * This photo was taken without the use of any generative AI.
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Jinwoo Oh
Taken in our speech-AI office in Seoul, Republic of Korea. What started as one koala wallpaper has escalated into a full koala operations center: dual monitors, laptop support, a thumbs-up from the human operator, and several plush supervisors keeping research morale dangerously high for Interspeech 2026.
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Kamshat Saduakassova
This photo was captured beside a beautifully adorned Kazakh yurt during the radiant celebration of Nauryz, my favorite time of year and the cherished Central Asian New Year. Nauryz marks the arrival of spring, when the long winter finally surrenders, the earth awakens, blossoms unfurl, and every living thing seems to breathe again. It is a season of renewal, hope, and quiet magic. Draped in a luminous yellow chapan, the traditional Kazakh robe embroidered with delicate florals, and crowned with a rose-pink takiya, I stand at the heart of centuries-old nomadic heritage, cradling my little koala companion as a quiet bridge between two worlds. Behind me, the legendary Ile-Alatau mountains rise like guardians of Almaty (which means “father of apples”), their snow-dusted peaks glowing softly in the golden hour light. Fountains dance to my right, blossoms drift from the yurt’s lattice frame, and the crisp mountain air carries the spirit of Nauryz, a moment where tradition and nature meet beneath the Kazakh sky.
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Anudeep Peddi
Char(4) Koalas at Charminar, Hyderabad, India.
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Giulia Sanguedolce
Me and my new friend having a good time at my favorite spot in East London to watch the skyline at sunset 🤓 (first time painting, I felt this the right reason to try 🤣)
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Sam Kirkham
The photograph was taken in Lancaster University's Phonetics Laboratory. The koala instantly hugged the ultrasound probe and saw its tongue appear on the ultrasound display! As soon as news gets out, the koalas will be descending on Interspeech 2026 to learn all about tongue movements and vocalisation!
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Epri Pratiwi
Sunshine, smiles, and a little koala moment in the heart of Auckland 🌿🐨✨
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Lois Fairclough
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Jiaqi Wang
This photo features a koala from Chimelong Zoo, which proudly hosts the largest koala population outside of Australia with over 80 koalas! It is incredible to learn that this thriving "8-generation" koala family has grown from just 6 koalas originally introduced from Australia.
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Debolina Pramanik
In my house I have an extra hand - my sparkie🐨. While writing names on the invitations, I felt exhausted on a hot summery afternoon and he came to me and gave me a hand to write ✍️ more names. See, how his friends are watching and peering!!🤗 The Photograph is taken in my room.
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Upama Pramanik
Hey what's cookin'? As my Koala 🐨 plushie (my baby Koala) came to know of the Koala Competition for Interspeech 2026, he became excited and helped me in cooking 🧑🍳authentic and traditional Bengali dishes *Aloo Posto*. 🍛🥘😋Photo is taken at my kitchen in my house.
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Qi Wu
Cherry blossoms with “koala”, and a couple accidentally captured walking hand in hand, making me feel peace and love.
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Imtiaz Ali
Taken in our Audio AI office at Meeami Technologies, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India. What began as a single koala wallpaper has now evolved into a full-scale Koala Operations Center: dual screens roaring with koala energy, a loyal laptop sidekick, and a cheerful human operator proudly presenting the red-vested mascot, while the entire plush squad keeps research morale sky-high for Interspeech 2026 Koala Challenge. 🐨🇮🇳
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Priyanka Kommagouni
Introducing our Tiny Koala to the grand old Charminar. 400 years of history. Four minarets that built a city. This is where Hyderabad began. This is where I was born, where every street taught me something, where every sunset over the monument felt like magic. Today, the koala sees what my heart has known forever, some places aren’t just monuments. They’re memories. They’re home. **No AI tool was used on this picture
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B Charan Kuamr Reddy
This photo was taken at Gandikota in Andhra Pradesh, known as the “Grand Canyon of India.” Formed by the Penna River, the stunning gorge and red sandstone cliffs offer breathtaking panoramic views. The location also features the historic Gandikota Fort, blending natural beauty with rich heritage. This place beautifully blends natural grandeur with cultural heritage, and I felt it would be the perfect setting to capture a creative, engaging moment for the competition.
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Poppy Welch
This photo is taken in London, UK, in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament by one of the cities iconic red phone booths.
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Wenyi Yao
My photo was taken at Snoopy’s Park in Canada’s Wonderland, Toronto, Canada. It was a bright and sunny day, and the whole amusement park was full of energy and joy. The sunshine was beautiful but dazzling, so my koala and I decided to wear matching sunglasses. Snoopy also joined us in the photo and looked very cute. The three of us looked as if we were ready to start an adventure together.
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Rowan Xie
Koalas Visit Toronto The image was taken from Grange Park in Toronto, Canada, with the iconic CN Tower visible in the background. The koalas came to Toronto for a city adventure. One climbed onto the CN Tower to enjoy the city view, while another played on the slide behind me. With the help of "cross-species speech software", we were able to communicate throughout the visit. This playful scene celebrates curiosity, friendship, and the power of speech technology to connect different worlds.
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Hyung-Seok Oh
This photo documents the Jamsil Incident, recorded during my assignment with KDA (Koala Defense Agency). On that day, a giant koala emerged beside Lotte World Tower, casting its shadow over Seoul and turning the skyline into a disaster zone. As the city shook under its roar, I was deployed to the center of Jamsil to contain the threat. The photo captures the decisive moment when KDA made contact with the invader and began pushing it back from the heart of Seoul.
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Nivedita Chennupati
Grateful to the Interspeech 2026 organizers (and Suellen Holland!) for clicking my photo at Interspeech 2025 and surprising me with this charming set of koalas in Rotterdam. Today, these cute kolas are everywhere in our Hyderabad office (decorating desks, monitors, and even plants) creatively styled by my wonderfully artistic colleagues. Hope one of it travels to Sydney to attend Interspeech 2026 and click a picture with a real Koala.
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Lirika Li-He
It is a special koala, and a very special companion to me.
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