The rapid mainstreaming of spatial audio has created a need for design frameworks that translate research into production-ready practice. This roundtable brings together contributing authors from Immersive Sound Volume II: The Design and Practice of Binaural and Multi-Channel Experiences for an open, cross-disciplinary conversation about where the field stands and where it is headed. Participants will draw on the text's core themes: perceptual grounding, system design, and the creative practice of building immersive sound experiences. The session is structured to encourage dialogue between contributors and attendees, surfacing points of debate, unresolved questions, and divergent perspectives across binaural and multi-channel workflows. Through case studies and cross-disciplinary perspectives, the session offers a practical roadmap for audio engineers, sound designers, and researchers navigating the evolving immersive audio industry. Attendees will leave with concrete frameworks applicable to both studio production and real-time XR deployment.
