5th ISME South Asia Regional Conference 2026

Overview

The International Society for Music Education (ISME) South Asia Regional Conference, to be held in Bangalore, India, from 21 to 23 May 2026, brings together music educators, researchers, practitioners, and students from across the region and beyond.

As part of ISME’s global network of regional conferences, this event provides a vital platform for music educators and researchers to connect, exchange expertise, and cultivate growth, not only to safeguard invaluable traditions but also to forge exciting new collaborations with musicians, educators, and researchers worldwide.

Conference Theme

Music Education and Sustainability

The following themes are offered to guide conference presenters; however, other themes are also welcome:

• Interventions and activism in music education towards sustainability
• Climate action, peace-building, and social inclusion intertwining music education and professional musicians’ work
• Leadership, entrepreneurship, and networking towards sustainable development
• Gender politics and issues of sustainability in professional education in music
• Sustainability and gender equality in musical heritage contexts and Indigenous communities
• Girls and women as transformative change-makers in South Asian musical landscapes and music education
• Gender and public music performance, gender-inclusive role models in music
• Economic sustainability of music and music education programs in South Asia

Presentation Modes

Proposals are invited for the following presentation formats:

• Presentation
  20 minutes in duration, followed by 10 minutes for discussion.
• Panel
  60 minutes in duration, with discussion integrated into the session.
• Workshop
  45 minutes in duration, with discussion integrated into the session.

Important Dates

• Conference dates: 21–23 May 2026 (as listed on the conference page)
• Call for proposals:(closed)
• Notification of acceptance:(done)
• Earlybird registration: 20-April-2026