Call for Presenters and Save the Date
ISTA 20th Anniversary Conference
October 2–5, 2026 • Midtown Atlanta, Georgia
The International Sound Therapy Association is delighted to announce our 20th Anniversary Conference, taking place October 2nd through October 5, 2026 in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia. This special milestone marks two decades of bringing together practitioners, educators, researchers, and enthusiasts who share a passion for the healing power of sound.
To celebrate this anniversary, the conference is expanding to three full days plus an exciting fourth full day of workshop opportunities , creating more space for workshops, learning experiences, listening lounges, performances, and meaningful networking opportunities. As sound therapy continues to gain recognition as an effective modality for healing, nervous system regulation, and stress management, this gathering will highlight the latest research, evolving techniques, and emerging innovations shaping the future of the field.
Keynote Speaker
We are honored to welcome Dr. John Beaulieu, N.D., Ph.D. as our keynote speaker.
Dr. Beaulieu is a composer, naturopathic physician, counseling psychologist, and internationally respected pioneer in the field of sound healing. He is the founder of BioSonic Enterprises and the creator of the BioSonic Repatterning method, a therapeutic system that uses tuning forks and harmonic principles found in nature to support healing and consciousness development. He is also the author of Human Tuning and Music and Sound in the Healing Arts, and has spent more than four decades researching the relationship between sound, physiology, and wellbeing. His work has played an important role in bringing greater scientific awareness and credibility to the field of therapeutic sound.
What to Expect
This expanded five day gathering will offer a dynamic environment where participants can deepen their knowledge, explore new approaches, and connect with a growing global community.
Attendees can look forward to
• Expanded classroom workshops and professional trainings
• Listening lounges and immersive sound experiences
• Research presentations and emerging clinical insights
• Live performances and sonic art experiences
• Opportunities for collaboration and networking
The conference is designed to support practitioners who are looking to refine and elevate their skills, explore new perspectives, and stay current with the rapidly advancing role of sound in health, wellness, and stress management.
Call for Presenters
We are honored by the incredible response! Presenter applications are now closed. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in Atlanta.
We are now inviting presenters to apply to share their knowledge, experience, and creative approaches to sound healing. Chosen pre and post day educators have an opportunity to offer paid full day or half day workshops. Conference workshops applicants can offer 4,3,2 or 1 hour workshops to reach an amazing audience of sound enthusiasts eager to advance their skill sets.
A presenter application form is available below on this page.
We encourage submissions from practitioners, educators, researchers, musicians, instrument makers, wellness professionals, and innovators who are helping expand the field of therapeutic sound. Please note this is not for vendors. Vendor opportunities will be announced at a later date.
Save the Date
Mark your calendars now for October 2–5, 2026 in Midtown Atlanta.
Hotel details and room block information will be announced soon, so keep an eye out for upcoming updates.
This 20th Anniversary Conference will be a meaningful opportunity to gather as a community, celebrate how far the field of sound therapy has come, and explore the exciting future unfolding for sound as a powerful tool for healing, wellbeing, and human connection.
