International Association for Music & Medicine

IAMM In Conversation with the Executive Committee 2026
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an informal session with the Executive Committee of the International Association for Music and Medicine (IAMM). This event offers a unique opportunity to meet the leadership of the organization, learn more about IAMM’s current initiatives, and hear about plans for the future.
Members of the Executive Committee will introduce themselves, share insights into the association’s strategic direction, and discuss ongoing projects aimed at strengthening the field of music and medicine internationally. The session will also include time for open conversation, allowing participants to ask questions, share ideas, and explore ways to become more involved in IAMM.
Learn more about the Executive Committee here.

IAMM In Conversation with the Music and Medicine Team
2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a conversation with members of the Music and Medicine (MMD) editorial team, the group responsible for the official journal of the International Association for Music and Medicine (IAMM). This session offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the work behind one of the leading interdisciplinary publications in the field of music and health.
The journal Music and Medicine serves as an international forum for research and clinical perspectives on the use of music in medical and healthcare contexts, bringing together insights from fields such as neuroscience, medicine, music therapy, psychology, and the social sciences. During this event, members of the editorial team will share insights into the editorial process, current priorities for the journal, and the evolving landscape of research at the intersection of music and medicine. The discussion will also highlight how the journal aims to connect diverse disciplines and translate research findings into meaningful clinical and healthcare applications.
Learn more about the Music and Medicine Team here.

IAMM In Conversation with IAMM's SIG Leaders
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00
Since 2019, the International Association for Music & Medicine (IAMM) has supported the development of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as spaces for international collaboration, dialogue, and innovation across music, music therapy, medicine, and health-related disciplines.
For the first time in 2019, SIGs were selected through an IAMM review process for inclusion at the following IAMM Conference. Each SIG leader was tasked with bringing together experts from different disciplines, professional backgrounds, and regions of the world. Through ongoing virtual collaboration, these groups developed a range of outcomes including research proposals, educational initiatives, white papers, clinical recommendations, and practice guidelines.
Since then, SIGs have become an active and growing part of the IAMM community, contributing to conference programming, interdisciplinary exchange, and international networking both online and in person — including at the upcoming IAMM2026 Conference in Bengaluru, India.
This event, IAMM In Conversation with IAMM’s SIG Leaders, offers participants an opportunity to learn more about the current SIGs, hear directly from their leaders, explore ongoing projects and collaborations, and discover ways to become involved.
Accepted SIGs for IAMM2026:
SIG 1 – Music Therapy in the Context of Dementia: People with Dementia and Their Caregivers
SIG 2 – Telehealth Music Therapy Practices
SIG 3 – Music, Music Therapy and Displaced Populations
SIG 4 – Music Therapy of Ancient China
SIG 5 – Advancing Research and Policy on Culturally-Rooted Music-Based Perinatal Mental Health Community Interventions
SIG 6 – Occupational Health in Music
SIG 7 – Culturally Responsive Music Therapy Models for Healthy and Active Ageing
SIG 8 – Chronic Pain, Music, and Music Therapy
SIG 9 – NICU Music Therapy
Participants can also explore previous and ongoing SIG initiatives through the IAMM website: IAMM SIGs Page

9th International Conference of the IAMM in Bengaluru, India (and online)
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-24 | CHRIST University, WJM4+QF7, Campus Road, Bhavani Nagar, S.G. Palya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560029, India
We are delighted to invite you to the 2026 IAMM International Conference, hosted at Christ University in Bangalore (Bengaluru), India, from October 22–24, 2026. This is your opportunity to join colleagues from across the globe as we explore groundbreaking innovations at the intersection of music and medicine. We invite you to share your research, learn from leading experts, and connect with a vibrant international community.
Ready to participate? Explore the conference website here, and start planning your journey to Bangalore. We look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional gathering of research, practice, and collaboration.

9th International Conference of the IAMM in Bengaluru, India (and online) - Membership registration
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-24 | CHRIST University, WJM4+QF7, Campus Road, Bhavani Nagar, S.G. Palya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560029, India
