HARMONICS = Health, Arts, Research, Medicine, Outcomes, Neuroscience, Innovation, Clinical Science, and Sound
October 28–29, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Irvine, California
Join us in Irvine for two days of interdisciplinary exchange at the intersection of music, medicine, and science.
Hosted by the University of California Institute for Prediction Technology (UCIPT)
🎓 CBMT Approved | 14 CMTE Credits Available
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About the Conference
HARMONICS 2026 brings together researchers, clinicians, artists, educators, and innovators to explore the growing role of music and sound in health, medicine, neuroscience, and clinical practice. The conference serves as a global platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across the arts and sciences.
Through keynote talks, panel discussions, oral presentations, and poster sessions, HARMONICS 2026 will highlight emerging evidence, clinical applications, and creative approaches that advance understanding of how music and sound influence health and well-being, while shaping the future of music and medicine.
Conference Format: In-person
Presenter Participation: In-person
Conference Tracks & Topic Areas
Track 1: Basic and Translational Approaches
This track focuses on foundational and translational research examining the biological, neurological, and physiological mechanisms underlying music and health, including experimental and clinical music intervention studies.
Topic Areas Include:
- Basic science research in music and health
- Neuroscience and neuroimaging studies
- Translational research connecting lab findings to clinical applications
- Music intervention research: controlled trials, pilot studies, dose/frequency, and outcomes
- Wearable sensors and physiological monitoring
- Biomarkers and quantitative metrics for measuring music effects
Track 2: Shaping the Future of Music & Medicine
This track highlights emerging technologies, innovative methodologies, and forward-looking approaches redefining music’s role in healthcare, education, and research.
Topic Areas Include:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in music and health
- Digital therapeutics and mobile health tools
- Code development and computational approaches
- Technology-enhanced teaching and learning
- Innovation at the intersection of music, medicine, and technology
Track 3: Experiential Music in Medicine
This track centers lived experiences, artistic practices, and humanistic perspectives, emphasizing how music is experienced and applied in healthcare contexts.
Topic Areas Include:
- Patient and clinician perspectives
- Music theory, composition, and conceptual frameworks
- Film scoring and applied music in health-related settings
- Experiential sessions and live performances (e.g., classic, jazz, rock, sound bath)
- Music as a tool for reflection, communication, and healing
Call for Abstracts
HARMONICS 2026 invites submissions for oral presentations, poster sessions, and experiential demonstrations aligned with the conference tracks.
Link to Abstract Submission Page: https://forms.gle/8p8b3cCNgibHmt9m9
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstract Format: Maximum 200 words; include title, authors, affiliations, and track selection
- File Format: PDF or Word document
- Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026
- Review Process: Peer-reviewed by the conference committee
- Acceptance Notification: July 15, 2026
Additional Information
- Accepted abstracts will be presented as oral talks, poster sessions, or experiential demonstrations
- Presenters will have the option to participate in in-person sessions only
- For questions, contact: Sweta Mathur, swetam3@uci.edu
Who Should Attend
HARMONICS 2026 welcomes:
- Researchers and academic leaders
- Clinicians and healthcare professionals
- Professional musicians & composers
- Music therapists and educators
- Technologists and innovators
- Students and trainees
Venue
The conference will be held at the UCI Student Center, a state-of-the-art interdisciplinary venue at the University of California, Irvine, supporting innovative collaborations across arts, science, and technology.
Accommodation
Link to affiliate hotels: https://www.accounting.uci.edu/ap/travel/resources/hotels.php
More Information
Details regarding accommodations, program schedule, and travel will be announced soon.
For questions, please contact:
Sweta Mathur, swetam3@uci.edu
