A Global Experience

Designed for and by K–12 Music Educators

Join music educators from more than 90 countries for two immersive days designed to spark creativity, strengthen practice, and bring fresh ideas back to your classroom.

Dates: July 30–31, 2026
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal  - Montréal, Canada

Sessions Designed For:

• Classroom and ensemble strategies
• Creativity, composition, and music technology
• Inclusion, equity, diversity, and well-being
• Truth and Reconciliation sessions (locally curated)
• Culturally responsive and restorative pedagogy
  International perspectives and global collaborations

Participants Will Also Have Access To:

• Thursday World Conference Keynote
• Featured Session (John Jacobson)
• Evening conference performances
• Closing Ceremonies
• The interactive ISME Creator Space

Running alongside the K–12 sessions, you will have access to the ISME Creator Space — a vibrant, drop-in environment where educators can explore, create, and connect between workshops. Designed to extend session learning, the space invites hands-on discovery, conversation, and fresh inspiration throughout the day.

37th ISME World Conference Website: ismeworldconference.org/isme26

*ISME is a non-profit, pay-to-participate conference. Travel funding is limited*