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 and start planning your journey to Bangalore. We look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional gathering of research, practice, and collaboration. Register here to here the latest news about the conference:
About Our Organization
The International Association for Music & Medicine (IAMM) is a registered non-profit organization formed in 2009 to encourage and support the use of music in medical contexts including research into the benefits of music, and its specialized applications in healthcare. IAMM is a global community of multi-disciplinary professionals and learners who work at the intersection of music and medicine/health. The organization currently provides virtual seminars, events, and interactive forums, in addition to an international conference every two years.
Conference Main Topics
Building upon the success of previous IAMM conferences, this year's event was driven by the overarching theme, "Shaping Cultural Dialogues within Music and Medicine."
The five main topics of our conference:
Cultural Frameworks and Global Perspectives
This theme encompasses the role of music in health and care practices with particular emphasis on cultural frameworks from India and around the world. It includes global and regional perspectives on embedding music within healthcare, examining the structural and cultural considerations necessary for healthcare reform that integrates diverse musical healing traditions.
Research Methodologies and Evidence Systems
This theme addresses research methodologies that integrate diverse understandings of music, medicine, and evidence across local and global contexts. It focuses on developing approaches that can honor different knowledge systems and create comprehensive frameworks for studying music-health practices across varied cultural settings. It includes the importance of clarity in reporting music-based interventions and highlights guidelines to this effect.
Music-based Interventions and Music Therapy
This theme covers music-based interventions and music therapy, as they are developed, adapted, and evaluated in response to the needs and values of specific communities. It includes education and training models that support contextually grounded, culturally informed professional development, as well as collaborative initiatives that draw from multiple knowledge systems to strengthen music-and-medicine practices in varied healthcare settings.
Social Impact and Healthcare Integration
This theme explores broader reflections on the societal value of music in health, particularly how it fosters connection, inclusion, and responsive care. It encompasses the systematic integration of music within healthcare settings and examines the transformative potential of music-based approaches for creating more inclusive and community-responsive healthcare systems
Intercultural Dialogues in Music and Medicine
This theme highlights opportunities for intercultural engagement in music and medicine, creating spaces for dialogue, exchange, and experiential learning across diverse cultural traditions. It emphasises understanding the historical and cultural significance of different musical practices, fostering appreciation of their therapeutic value, and encouraging their use in ways that are respectful, informed, and grounded in their origins. By facilitating collaborative exploration, this theme seeks to promote cross-cultural learning while supporting ethical and contextually sensitive practices in music and healthcare.
Our Venue: CHRIST University
This joint event will be hosted at the CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Central Campus in Bengaluru, a premier institution established in 1969. With over 60 departments across five campuses in India, CHRIST has produced more than 10,000 Scopus-indexed publications and has over 200 MOUs with universities and institutions worldwide, reflecting its strong commitment to quality research, academic excellence, and service.
Venue & Transport Information
We are committed to keeping conference fees accessible to all participants. Please note that non-member registration costs the same as becoming a member and registering at the member rate—so we encourage you to join and take advantage of member benefits beyond this conference.
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Nonmember Fees
Member Fees
| Registration Type | Early Bird Price | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Member Fee In Person | $225.00 | $275.00 |
| Member Fee Online | $175.00 | $225.00 |
| Member Reduced* Fee In Person | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| Member Reduced* Fee Online | $60.00 | $110.00 |
| Member Student Fee In Person | $40.00 | $90.00 |
| Member Student Fee Online | $30.00 | $80.00 |
*Please note that retired individuals, unemployed participants, and those from Global South countries qualify for a reduced registration fee. You may be asked to provide proof of your status during the check-in process.
Hotels Convenient to Public Transportation
Grand Mercure Bangalore
★★★★★
Located in Koramangala, Bangalore, Grand Mercure offers extended stay and business travel accommodation with kitchens, living areas and private balcony. It has a 24-hour fitness centre, an outdoor pool, a spa and 2 restaurants.
Address: 3rd Block, 12th Main, Koramangala, 560034
Blu Petal
★★★
Located in central Bengaluru, Blu Petal Hotel offers a business centre and meeting facilities. The hotel provides free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. All rooms come with a work desk.
Address: #60, Jyothi Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala, 560095
Bloom Hotel
★★★
Bloom Hotel - Koramangala in Bengaluru offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay.
Address: 1st Main Road 7th Block, Koramangala, 560095
The Social Stays
★★★
The Social Stays Bangalore in Bengaluru offers adults-only accommodation with air-conditioned rooms featuring private bathrooms, free toiletries, and tiled floors.
Address: 2nd Cross Rd KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, 560095
The Hosteller Bangalore
The Hosteller Bangalore in Bengaluru offers adults-only hostel accommodation with free WiFi. Each room features air-conditioning, a private bathroom with bidet and shower, and a seating area.
Address: 387, 1st C Main Rd, 7th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560034, 560095
Alternative Booking Options
Conference Committee
Conference Co-Chairs
Suzanne Hanser
Purvaa Sampath
Conference Organizing Committee
Robert Linton Tavis Ashton
Shantala Hegde
Vera Brandes
Jennifer Townsend
Samuel Gracida
Scientific Committee
Alexander Pantelyat
Ali Rigby
Amy Clements-Cortes
Andrés Salgado
Andrew Rossetti
Athanasios Dritsas
Ayelet Dassa
Bhuvaneswari Chandrasekar
Camila Siqueira Gouvea Acosta Goncalves
Christos Sideras
Clare O’Callaghan
Claudia Zanini
Cynthia Standley
Dorothee von Moreau
Efthymios Papatzikis
Elizabeth Coombes
Emmeline Edwards
Erik Baumann
Eugenia Hernandez-Ruiz
Farah Husain
Ferol Carytsas
Frank Russo
Giorgos Tsiris
Indra Selvarajah
Jenita Caren Rajakumari
Joanne Loewy
Juan Pedro Zambonini
Katrina McFerran
Katie Overy
Kezia Putri
Marija Pranjic
Mark Ettenberger
Melissa Mercadal-Brotons
Michael Silverman
Nsamu Moonga
Patravoot Vatanasapt
Patsy Tan
Purvaa Sampath
Saoirse Finn
Sheri Robb
Sonja Kotz
Sun Sun Yap
Susan Mandel
Thomas Ostermann
Vinoo Alluri
Xi-Jing Chen
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