Presented by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) in collaboration with the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC).
Date: November 9, 2026
Location: CUNY Graduate Center, New York City
Join leading researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, innovators, and advocates for a day exploring the growing role of music in brain health, wellness, and healthcare.
The 2026 Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards will bring together experts from neuroscience, music therapy, medicine, technology, aging services, and the arts to examine the latest research and practical applications of music-based interventions across the lifespan, with an emphasis on how sound frequency, rhythm, and vibration influence neural function, cognition, and recovery.
Hosted in collaboration with the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), this year’s symposium will highlight emerging discoveries at the intersection of music, neuroscience, and health while fostering collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders working to advance the field.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Learn from nationally recognized experts in music, neuroscience, and healthcare
- Explore current research on music, brain health, and sound frequency–based neural mechanisms
- Discover innovative music-based interventions and technologies
- Network with clinicians, researchers, educators, and industry professionals
- Earn continuing education credits (pending approval)
- Celebrate leaders whose work is advancing the understanding and application of music in health and wellness
The afternoon Music Has Power® Awards Ceremony will recognize individuals whose contributions have helped expand awareness, research, and innovation in the field of music and neurologic health.
For more than 30 years, the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function has been a leader in advancing the science and clinical application of music to awaken, stimulate, and heal. The Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards continues this tradition by bringing together diverse voices committed to improving lives through the extraordinary power of music.
Additional speakers, program details, continuing education information, and award honorees will be announced soon.
