This keynote about IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique) offers participants a unique opportunity to discover one of the world’s leading centers for contemporary music research and sound innovation. From its subterranean labs beneath the Centre Pompidou in Paris to its experimental performance spaces, IRCAM has been at the forefront of electronic music, acoustic science, and creative technology since 1977. From real-time audio processing to AI-assisted composition and spatialization, IRCAM brings together composers, scientists, and engineers to explore the future of musical creation.