The lab took place in the Radialsystem Studios over the course of six days, and included inputs from external artists/researchers. The public events were hosted at daadgalerie, respectively on 27 January and 1 February respectively, bookending CTM's 2026 edition. Expert inputs included presentations from Bulat Khalilov (Ored Recordings) and Budhaditya Chattopadhyay, as well as a visit to the Humboldt Lautarchiv.
Two fellows – Bint Mbareh and Saba Alizadeh were not able to join on short notice due to travel issues and the protests in Iran respectively.