Win a 100,000 Yen Amazon Gift Card! Call for Technical Articles on Speech Recognition API x Generative AI at 'Zennfes Spring 2026'
Advanced Media, Inc. is conducting a campaign during 'Zennfes Spring 2026' to call for technical articles utilizing the 'AmiVoice API' speech recognition service. Running until June 26, 2026, the contest focuses on the combination of speech recognition and generative AI, offering a 100,000 yen Amazon gift card for the grand prize. Developers can also take advantage of a free trial of up to 20 hours.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 19, 2026 at 20:00
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- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 21, 2026 at 15:45 (52h 13m after Collected)
Advanced Media, Inc. (HQ: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and President: Kiyoyuki Suzuki) is calling for technical article submissions that utilize the 'AmiVoice API' speech recognition service under the theme of 'Voice Experiences Created with Speech Recognition API and Generative AI' until June 26, 2026.
This initiative is part of 'Zennfes Spring 2026', a spring technical article submission festival hosted by 'Zenn', an information-sharing community for engineers operated by Classmethod, Inc. Advanced Media is participating as a Premier sponsor of the event.
'Zennfes Spring 2026' is a celebration of technical writing designed to encourage engineers to 'write' and 'experience new technologies' in the process. It serves as Zenn's largest festival, where the community shares insights along diverse themes set by Zenn and its Premier sponsors.
Advanced Media provides 'AmiVoice API', an AI speech recognition API that allows developers to easily integrate transcription and voice input functionality into their applications and services, powered by Japan's leading AI speech recognition technology, AmiVoice.
For this call, the company aims to share a wide range of insights on the utilization of speech recognition through articles focusing on implementation cases that combine the 'AmiVoice API' with generative AI. Furthermore, a free trial incentive for up to 20 hours of 'AmiVoice API' is available, making it easy for those new to speech recognition APIs to participate.
The best submissions will be selected for a Grand Prize of '100,000 yen in Amazon gift cards'. We look forward to your challenging entries, including unique ideas leveraging speech recognition and generative AI, implementation ingenuity, and practical experience.
Application Details
Period
May 11, 2026 (Mon) - June 26, 2026 (Fri)
Theme
'Voice Experiences Created with Speech Recognition API and Generative AI'
How to Participate
1. Publish an article
Write an article based on the selected theme (one theme per article).
2. Open the publication page
Publish the article on Zenn. Submissions in draft state are not eligible.
3. Apply by selecting the corresponding contest theme
https://zenn.dev/contests/zennfes-spring-2026-amivoice
Eligibility
- Those interested in development utilizing speech recognition APIs.
- Those engaged in app development using generative AI.
- Individual developers, engineers, etc.
Free Trial Incentive
Enter the coupon code below to use the 'AmiVoice API' for 10 hours free each month for May and June.
Coupon Code: Na5bkyRHoi
Prize
Grand Prize: 100,000 yen in Amazon Gift Cards
'Zennfes Spring 2026' Overview
Submission Period: May 7, 2026 (Thu) - June 22, 2026 (Mon)
Results Announcement: Early July 2026
Note: Related offline event 'Zennfes Spring @ Hibiya'
To be held on June 20, 2026 (Sat) at the Classmethod Hibiya office.
This initiative is part of 'Zennfes Spring 2026', a spring technical article submission festival hosted by 'Zenn', an information-sharing community for engineers operated by Classmethod, Inc. Advanced Media is participating as a Premier sponsor of the event.
'Zennfes Spring 2026' is a celebration of technical writing designed to encourage engineers to 'write' and 'experience new technologies' in the process. It serves as Zenn's largest festival, where the community shares insights along diverse themes set by Zenn and its Premier sponsors.
Advanced Media provides 'AmiVoice API', an AI speech recognition API that allows developers to easily integrate transcription and voice input functionality into their applications and services, powered by Japan's leading AI speech recognition technology, AmiVoice.
For this call, the company aims to share a wide range of insights on the utilization of speech recognition through articles focusing on implementation cases that combine the 'AmiVoice API' with generative AI. Furthermore, a free trial incentive for up to 20 hours of 'AmiVoice API' is available, making it easy for those new to speech recognition APIs to participate.
The best submissions will be selected for a Grand Prize of '100,000 yen in Amazon gift cards'. We look forward to your challenging entries, including unique ideas leveraging speech recognition and generative AI, implementation ingenuity, and practical experience.
Application Details
Period
May 11, 2026 (Mon) - June 26, 2026 (Fri)
Theme
'Voice Experiences Created with Speech Recognition API and Generative AI'
How to Participate
1. Publish an article
Write an article based on the selected theme (one theme per article).
2. Open the publication page
Publish the article on Zenn. Submissions in draft state are not eligible.
3. Apply by selecting the corresponding contest theme
https://zenn.dev/contests/zennfes-spring-2026-amivoice
Eligibility
- Those interested in development utilizing speech recognition APIs.
- Those engaged in app development using generative AI.
- Individual developers, engineers, etc.
Free Trial Incentive
Enter the coupon code below to use the 'AmiVoice API' for 10 hours free each month for May and June.
Coupon Code: Na5bkyRHoi
Prize
Grand Prize: 100,000 yen in Amazon Gift Cards
'Zennfes Spring 2026' Overview
Submission Period: May 7, 2026 (Thu) - June 22, 2026 (Mon)
Results Announcement: Early July 2026
Note: Related offline event 'Zennfes Spring @ Hibiya'
To be held on June 20, 2026 (Sat) at the Classmethod Hibiya office.
FAQ
Who is eligible to enter the contest?
It is open to individuals, developers, and engineers interested in speech recognition API development or building applications with generative AI.
How can I use the free trial coupon for AmiVoice API?
Enter the coupon code 'Na5bkyRHoi' on the designated AmiVoice Cloud Platform website to receive a 10-hour free usage quota for both May and June.
Is there an offline event?
Yes, 'Zennfes Spring@Hibiya' will be held at the Classmethod Hibiya office on June 20, 2026.