We’re closing in on the opening of our call for proposals for IANDS conference 2026. And if you’re interested in speaking or presenting, you’ll definitely want to learn more about this process!
IANDS Conference is the world’s largest in-person conference on near-death experiences and related phenomena. And IANDS Conference 2026 will hopefully be our biggest and most exciting event ever as we head to Bellevue, Washington from August 26th to August 30th.
This call for proposals will be open from January 5th to February 20th 2026.We’ll reveal more details about proposal submission then. But in the meantime, it’s a good idea to start preparing your proposals so you can offer your presentations at this important event.
Our 2026 Theme: Expanded Lives
Our theme for IANDS Conference 2026 will be Expanded Lives—Exploring the Impact of Near-Death and Related Experiences.
We invite presenters to explore how near-death and related experiences can profoundly expand lives, reshaping identity, values, relationships, purpose, and worldviews long after the experiences themselves.
Presentations may examine …
- Personal transformation
- Long-term psychological and/or spiritual effects
- Clinical and therapeutic implications
- Cultural and societal impacts
- Emerging research that deepens our understanding of these life-altering experiences
We’re hoping for IANDS Conference 2026 to encourage inquiry and discussion on the nature of life and death, knowingness, spirituality, non-local consciousness, and more.
Who Can Submit During the Call for Proposals?
We invite proposals from near-death and related experiencers, researchers, academics, clinicians, scientists, authors and professionals across fields including physics, psychology, medicine, neuroscience, consciousness studies, philosophy, theology, spirituality, end of life, and grief care.
Proposals may also address related phenomena such as after-death communication, shared death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, and the evolving science of non-local consciousness.
Presenters have a unique opportunity to engage an informed, deeply curious global audience through lectures, panels, workshops, films, music, and experiential sessions designed to provoke insight, connection, and conversation.
If your work, research, or lived experience contributes to this evolving conversation, we invite you to submit a proposal and join this vital conversation. Ideal presentations will help expand and illuminate how near-death and related experiences continue to shape and expand human lives. We’re looking forward to seeing your proposals!
Note: Continuing Education (CE) credit may be available for qualifying sessions.
What Types of Activities Should be Submitted in This Call for Proposals?
IANDS is accepting proposals for these activities at the conference:
- Presentations & Lectures (60-minute sessions)
- Panels (90-minute sessions with a moderator)
- Morning Opening Meditation/ Music (30-minute sessions to open a day
- Lead an Activity (Early morning activity – music, yoga, Tai Chi, Dance)
- Films & Movies
- Research Poster Displays
NOTE: Workshops and Keynote Speakers are by invitation only
When and Where will IANDS Conference 2026 Take Place?
IANDS Conference 2026 is headed to Bellevue, Washington from August 26th to August 30th 2026. The Conference, which will also be live-streamed, will take place at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004.
Please note the IANDS Annual Conference includes three concurrent session tracks during most time blocks. Individual session attendance for specific presentations may vary depending on scheduling and attendee interest.
