It is becoming increasingly popular in linguistics phonetics laboratories across the world as ultrasound units become more portable and affordable.[1] As a result, a conference called "Ultrafest" brings together researchers from around the globe working on the use of UTI. Locations have included the University of Potsdam (2017), University of Hong Kong (2015), Queen Margaret University (2013), Haskins Laboratories (2010 and 2002), New York University (2007), University of Arizona (2005), University of British Columbia (2004).[3]