37th International Society for Music Education (ISME) World Conference 2026

The 37th International Society for Music Education (ISME) World Conference 2026 promotes a global community dedicated to inclusive and innovative practices while building professional bridges across diverse musical disciplines and educational contexts.

Key Topics

• Professional Musician Development
  • Industry readiness and training for professional musicians
  • Music education within higher education settings
• Research Foundations and Social Sciences
  • Psychology, sociology, and philosophy of music education
  • Research methodologies and the integration of theory and practice
• Inclusion and Specialized Support
  • Music therapy and disability studies
  • Special education accessibility
• Contemporary Genres and Digital Tools
  • Music technology and digital revolution
  • Jazz and popular music studies
• Policy and Social Transformation
  • Decolonizing and indigenizing musical curricula
  • Cultural and media policy implementation
  • Advocacy for social change through music
• Pedagogy and Wellbeing
  • Instrumental and vocal teaching techniques
  • Health and wellbeing for practitioners and students
• School Systems and Leadership
  • Teacher education and professional development
  • Curriculum studies, assessment, and leadership strategies
• Community and Spirituality
  • Collective expression and community music activities
  • Spiritual dimensions of music education
• Early Childhood Education
  • Teaching and learning for early years
  • Musical foundations in early childhood
• History and Legacy
  • Historical impact and advocacy over time

Who should Attend

• Music educators from schools and higher education
• Academic researchers and social scientists
• Music therapists and special education practitioners
• Policy makers and educational leaders
• Professional musicians and vocal coaches
• Community music facilitators and spiritual leaders
• Technology innovators in the music field