The International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV) and the Acoustical Society of Italy (AIA) are pleased to invite scientists and engineers from all over the world to attend the 22nd International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV22) which will be held in Florence, Italy, from 12 to 16 July 2015. This Congress, organized by IIAV and AIA in cooperation with IMAMOTER – National Research Council of Italy and DIEF – University of Florence, is a world’s leading event in the area of acoustics and vibration and an important opportunity for scientists and engineers to share their latest research results and exchange ideas on theories, technologies and applications in these fields.