IAMM 2026: Shaping Cultural Dialogues in Music and Medicine
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. A global community of multi-disciplinary professionals and learners who work at the intersection of music and medicine/health.
The International Association for Music & Medicine (IAMM) is hosting its 9th International Conference from Bengaluru, India and online October 22 to 24, 2026, so you can join from anywhere in the world. This year’s theme is Shaping Cultural Dialogues within Music and Medicine, with five main topics: Cultural Frameworks and Global Perspectives, Research Methodologies and Evidence Systems, Music-based Interventions and Music Therapy, Social Impact and Healthcare Integration, and Intercultural Dialogues in Music and Medicine. Keynote speakers include Shantala Hegde on music and executive function in neurorehabilitation, Frank Russo on the science of group singing, Artur Jaschke on music and sound in the NICU, and Sonja Kotz on prediction and adaptation in the auditory system. Register and see the full program: https://iammonline.com/iamm2026/
