Dear Colleagues,
We are happy to announce that registration for NER Conference 2026: “The Power of Community” is now open! On the platform you can also view our concurrent session offerings and book your room with the hotel. Additional CMTE offerings will be available for purchase by the end of January, so stay tuned.
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In the spirit of our upcoming conference theme The Power of Community, The NER Conference Team would like to invite our community of music therapists to help us identify a keynote speaker or speakers who embodies the spirit, values, and commitment to collective impact that are central to our community.
If you know an individual or group whose voice, experience, or leadership would meaningfully contribute to this theme, we encourage you to submit a nomination. Nominees may come from any field.
Please use the link to submit your nominations:
Keynote Speaker Nomination Form
The deadline for nominations is: January 10, 2026.
Thank you for helping us shape a memorable and inspiring conference. We look forward to receiving your nominations. Please reach out to us directly with any questions.
Vice President-Elect, NER
Ali Iaria, MT-BC, LMHC, LPC
Conference Co-Chair
Vice President, NER
Emily Hawley, MT-BC