Community, learning, support, and science. These four pillars guide our IANDS events, where all comers are invited to explore the extraordinary world of near-death experiences and related phenomena. And we would love to welcome you to learn about these incredibly fascinating subjects with us.
At IANDS events, you’re invited to join experiencers, researchers, healthcare professionals, students, clergy, family members, and others seeking a deeper understanding of near-death studies. Our events are inclusive, supportive, educational, and inspiring. Whether you’re seeking insight, connection, meaning, or something else entirely, there’s a place for you at IANDS events.
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What will you find at IANDS Events? And who will you meet?
IANDS events are focused on …
- Education grounded in credible research
- Personal stories shared with compassion and respect
- Community support and connection
- Opportunities to learn from leading experts
- Safety, accessibility, inclusion, and respect for all
Our events draw a diverse audience, too, including …
- Experiencers and their families and caregivers
- Medical experts, including mental health providers, doctors, and nurses
- Researchers in consciousness studies, psychology, neuroscience, and more
- Students, clergy, and anyone simply interested in learning more
Explore IANDS Events, Big and Small
IANDS Conference
The annual IANDS Conference is an event like no other. It’s the world’s largest event focused on NDEs and related experiences, bringing together hundreds of experiencers, professionals, and supporters for several days of presentations, workshops, community, and shared learning.
Learn more about the IANDS Conference here
IGE (IANDS Groups and Events)
Looking to connect with our community year-round? Then IGE is the global online meeting place for you. Our Groups and Events listings include live talks and workshops both online and in-person, with members from around the world. IGE promotes respectful dialogue with no particular social, religious, or political ideology. Whoever you are, we encourage you to come and be involved!
Check out IGE and find the right group for you here
IANDS Symposium
Looking for a more research-focused and academically-themed IANDS event? Our annual IANDS Symposium will be right up your alley. Join leading researchers, mental health providers, healthcare professionals, and more in scholarly discussions regarding emerging ideas in the study of NDEs and related experiences. The IANDS Symposium is idea for researchers, clinicians, students, and those seeking a deeper, more scientific understanding of the field.