Congress "The Healing Arts - Forging Alliances of Arts & Medicine"
The congress of the International Socitey for Arts & Medicine (ISfAM) entitled “The Healing Arts – Forging Alliances of Art & Medicine” will take place in Berlin, Germany, and online, June 18 - 20, 2026. The event will bring together medical and artistic experts,researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world, offering opportunities for collaboration and networking across continents and disciplines.
Event website
The congress is designed as a platform for interdisciplinary exchange at the intersection of art, medicine and health. Its thematic tracks provide focused entry points, while certain guiding perspectives cut across all areas of discussion. We particularly encourage interdisciplinary submissions that address AI and innovation, including neuroscience, digital arts, and methodological advancements. These themes will be integrated across all tracks. Equally, longevity serves as a guiding principle: emphasizing sustainable impact, continuity of practice and the potential to attract long-term partnerships and sponsorships. The program is conceived not only to spark dialogue and innovation, but also to foster outcomes with lasting resonance beyond the event itself.
Become an ISfAM-member now and you will immediately benefit from the advantages of membership (see Members page).
Congress registration
For more information please visit the congress website.
Information on congress fee payment
The congress fees are collected by ISfAM. You have the following options for payment:
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Direct Bank transfer within Europe (SEPA)
ISfAM e.V. - IBAN: DE92 3006 0601 0028 8255 44 - BIC: DAAEDEDDXXX -
Paypal using the ISfAM account
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International money transfer with online transfer services. We recommend WISE, Western Union, WorldRemit, TransferGo, or Xe Money Transfer. Please use the following account information:
ISfAM e.V.
Dt. Apotheker- und Aerztebank, Richard-Oskar-Mattern-Straße 6, 40547 Düsseldorf, Germany
Bank Code: 300 606 01 - Account: 000 8825544
IBAN: DE92 3006 0601 0028 8255 44 - BIC: DAAEDEDDXXX
After receiving your payment we will issue a confirmation, which you are kindly requested to show at the registration desk. Onsite payment is only possible by credit card.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations are possible until May 18, 2026. Within this time the conference fee will be paid back less 50€ cancellation charge. Should clauses of these terms and conditions be invalid or lose their effectiveness due to a yet unknown circumstance, the validity of the remaining clauses and the validity of the contract remain unaffected.
Events
The Healing Arts
Encounters in Arts and Medicine
Lecture series, in English, 1 ECTS, free admission
Wednesday biweekly, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte, Lecture hall 21 (Paul Ehrlich-Hörsaal, Virchowweg 4).
Streaming Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84963574890?pwd=I8TXJA0f47q5SekEfjACgvWAIHPUvB.1
A cooperation between Charité Berlin, UdK Berlin and ISfAM
More info @isfam_arts_and_med
The Healing Arts series aims to break down barriers and create alliances between different fields of study. It is open to everyone, including students from arts, medicine, science, and other disciplines, who are welcome to participate in discussions and learn together across universities.
About
The International Society for Arts and Medicine (ISfAM) was established in 2023 with the primary aim to highlight the important connection of arts and medicine.
Our mission is to create a forum and hub for scientists, medical doctors, artists, therapists, as well as any individuals, organizations, and supporters working or interested in the field of arts and medicine. Our shared interest is improving and sustaining health through the arts including visual arts, music, dance, other performing arts, literature, and architecture.
The International Society for Arts and Medicine (ISfAM) will foster growth, cooperation, education, policy advice, and visibility of the field.
Board of the Society
Members
We encourage you to join the International Society for Arts and Medicine as a member and together we will foster growth, cooperation, education, policy advice, and visibility of the the important connection of arts and medicine.
Be a part of a growing community of experts who share your vision and enhance your opportunities to contribute to the growing field of research in integration of arts and medicine by participating in special interest groups.
All natural and legal persons whose professional activities are compatible with the objectives of ISfAM may become full members of the society. In addition, legal entities active in this field, whose professional activity is compatible with the objectives of ISfAM can become full members including national societies of arts and medicine. Due to the international character of the ISfAM, its members are active in many countries.
Membership costs will be 100 €/year for full natural members, 25 €/year for student members.
Corporate members are welcome. The membership fees are as follows:
Companies with < 50 members pay an annual fee of 300 Euro and hold 2 votes in the Annual General Meeting.
Societies 50-100 members - 600 Euro - 3 votes
Societies 101-150 members - 900 Euro - 4 votes
Societies >150 members - 1,200 Euro - 5 votes.
Your membership benefits
o You benefit from significantly reduced participation fees for the annual ISfAM congress.
o You are part of a growing and large movement in arts and medicine. According to your wishes, you can get actively involved or at least receive regular information.
o In the near future, the publication of an ISfAM journal is planned, for which you will receive free online access.
o In Berlin at the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, an Arts and Medicine Network symposium is planned regularly, where you will be invited for free.
o In addition, our Annual General Meeting for all members will take place once a year online in English. On this occasion you can also participate in lectures and discussions with other members.
o You will receive up-to-date information about other exciting events.
Please join us: isfam@charite.de
isfam-membership-application-form.pdf for download.
Contact
International Society for Arts and Medicine (ISfAM) e.V.
c/o Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Luisenstraße 57, 10117 Berlin, Germany
The International Society for Arts and Medicine is a registered non-profit association (VR 40124 B, Charlottenburg Local Court)
Editor: Anne Berghöfer
Website: Matthias Hübner
Illustrations: Malen Pazos