Education & Training

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

The 37th ISME World Conference, themed 'Unity in Music Education: Building Bridges for All,' brings together global music educators, researchers, and practitioners to foster inclusivity, innovation, and community. Hosted in Montréal, the event promises a rich lineup of presentations, collaborative opportunities, and cultural celebration, with a strong focus…

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63Speakers
40Sponsors
34Sessions
46Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at 37th, in alphabetical order.

Adriana Diaz-Donoso
Ana Mercedes Vernia Carrasco
Anna Patricia Rodriguez-Carranza
Axel Petri-Preis
Borja Juan-Morera
Byoung Sug Kim
Caleb Charles Noroña
Cara Faith Bernard
Carla Becker
Casey Schmidt
Cathy Benedict
Christopher Bulgren`
David Johnson
Dr. Isabelle Peretz
Professor of Psychology · University of Montreal
Drolma Quek
Dylan Parrilla-Koester
Elizabeth MacGregor
Elsje Kibler-Vermaas
Emily Kate Dollman
Eva Nivbrant Wedin
Giovani Bonassoli Fernandes
Hadassa Luna

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

CommonTime PathwaysPlatinum
ABRSMSilver
VocanaSilver
Yamaha Music InnovatesSilver
Ara MusiqueExhibitor
Audio - TechnicaInstrument & Equipment Sponsor
Canadian Music Educators' AssociationLocal Partner
Count Clap Tap™Exhibitor
Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd.Exhibitor
Erickson AudioInstrument & Equipment Sponsor
Fédération des Associations de Musiciens Éducateurs du QuébecExhibitor
Game Audio InstituteIn-Kind
Glen Gould FoundationToast to Education Partner
IntellectExhibitor
JamStik
J.W. Pepper & Son®, Inc.Instrument & Equipment Sponsor
LANDR
Long & McQuadeInstrument & Equipment Sponsor
MDPI
MusicCountsLocal Partner
Music Education Coalition (MEC)Exhibitor
Music Education, Well-being and Human Potential Laboratory (Lab-EMBEPH)Exhibitor
MusicFirstTitle Sponsor
MUSICFOLDER.com IncExhibitor
MusyncExhibitor
Palais des congrès de MontréalLocal Partner
pBone MusicInstrument & Equipment Sponsor
Productions Largo - Matériel pédagogique musicalExhibitor
RoutledgeIn-Kind
Sage PublishersIn-Kind
Sempre
Shanghai Le Ci De Bi Art & Culture Co., Ltd.Exhibitor
SongProof
SpliceIn-Kind
Suno
Timpano-percussionInstrument & Equipment Sponsor
Tourisme MontréalLocal Partner
Twigg MusiqueInstrument & Equipment Sponsor
Une école de vie pour la vie ! | Collège Jean-EudesLocal Partner
UQAM Département de musique - Faculté des arts Université du Québec à MontréalLocal Partner

Agenda

Selected from 34 sessions.

  • 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

    1040 - Conducting the Maestro: Rethinking Pedagogical Leadership in Music Education

    Spirituality
  • 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

    1179 - Exploring Creative Strategies in Instrumental and Vocal Teaching

    Instrumental
  • 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

    1258 - From teacher education to classroom practice: transferring core disciplinary knowledge in primary music teaching

    Teacher Education
  • 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

    1317 - How Tai Chi Initiates Audiation for Taiwanese Folk Songs

    Vocal
  • 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

    1347 - The Role of Guitar Instruction in a Juvenile Detention Center

    Social Change
  • 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

    1392 - Musicians-led mixed performances - Beyond "interdisciplinary" performances

    Music in Higher Education
  • 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

    1412 - Exploring inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility in a Spanish music-social initiative

    Social Change
  • 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

    1422 - Harmony of Music and SEL: A Collaborative PDSA Approach to Promoting Well-Being through Music Education

    Curriculum
  • 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

    313 - Take the Octave, Even if You Can’t: Lead Trumpets Proclaiming the Word and World

    CEPROM
Company intelligence

What does it mean when 46 companies show up, and 1 bet on three roles at once?

46 companies. one are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
1All threespeak · spons · exh
39Sponsoringsponsor only
6Speakingspeaker only

In all three roles

Canadian Music Educators' Association

Speakers by seniority

3% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • Director / Head of23%
  • Other roles6197%

Of 63 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Canadian Music Educators' AssociationSponsor · Local Partner1
2ABRSMSponsor · Silver-
3Ara MusiqueSponsor · Exhibitor-
4Audio - TechnicaSponsor · Instrument & Equipment Sponsor-
5CommonTime PathwaysSponsor · Platinum-
6Count Clap Tap™Sponsor · Exhibitor-
7Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd.Sponsor · Exhibitor-
8Erickson AudioSponsor · Instrument & Equipment Sponsor-
9Fédération des Associations de Musiciens Éducateurs du QuébecSponsor · Exhibitor-
10Game Audio InstituteSponsor · In-Kind-
11Glen Gould FoundationSponsor · Toast to Education Partner-
12IntellectSponsor · Exhibitor-
13JamStikSponsor-
14J.W. Pepper & Son®, Inc.Sponsor · Instrument & Equipment Sponsor-
Sponsors by tier
platinum1
3% of 40
silver3
8% of 40
instrument & equipment sponsor7
18% of 40
local partner6
15% of 40
title sponsor1
3% of 40
toast to education partner1
3% of 40
exhibitor11
28% of 40
in-kind4
10% of 40
unspecified6
15% of 40