PAM-IE 2026
Research topics
Contributions shoud refer to following thematic areas and explore psychological aspects of:
Processing music
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Music perception and cognition
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Memory for music
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Music and the body
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Music and language; music and meaning
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Neurological aspects of processing music
Music and individual differences
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Music and personality traits
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Music and heritability
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Music and gender
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Music and learning styles
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Music and identity
Music in social contexts
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Music in educational settings
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Music in everyday life
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Cross-cultural studies of music
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Collaborative musicianship
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Community musicianship
Musical potential and development
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Development of musical skills
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Musical skills and external criteria
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Musical ability and giftedness
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Music and creativity
Music and well-being
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Music and health
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Music and special needs
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Music therapy
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Musicians’ health
Music performance
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Motivation and self-motivation
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Mental training for musicians
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Preparation for performance
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Performance anxiety
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Musical communication
Music and affect
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Music and emotion
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Musical preferences
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Expression and perception of affect in music
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Music and aesthetics
State of the art
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Interdisciplinarity of the Psychology of Music
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Psychology of Music and related fields
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Development of the Psychology of Music: history, present and future
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Psychology of Music in the academic environment
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Professional associations, conferences, and publications
Guidelines for conference contributors
Researchers, artists and other experts from the broad area of psychology and music, as well as those from related fields working on issues related to the psychology of music (including, but not limited to, psychological aspects of performance, perception, cognition and the experience of music), are warmly invited to submit a presentation proposal.
Conference contributions include spoken presentations, poster presentations, symposia, workshops, book presentations, and participation through attendance and discussions.
The official language of the conference will be English.
The conference organisers will publish an English e-version/online version of the Abstract Booklet. Conference participants are invited to submit their full-text contributions for the Conference Proceedings (voluntary). An online e-version of the Proceedings will be published in English after the conference. Guidelines for abstract submission are posted below.
Guidelines for submitting an abstract proposal
Extended deadline for abstract submission: 1 March 2026.
Abstracts should be submitted in English at Oxford Abstracts form by 1 March 2026. The receipt of your abstract will be confirmed by email at the address of the corresponding author.
Contributions can be empirical or theoretical.
Titles should contain a maximum of 150 characters, including spaces.
Abstracts should include up to 500 words, excluding the title of the contribution, the name(s) of the author(s), affiliation(s), and up to five keywords.
Abstracts should also include up to five references.
Types of presentation: oral presentation, poster presentation, symposium, workshop, and book presentation. Each contributor can submit up to three abstracts, but they can be the first author of no more than two.
The time limit for the presentation and discussion of your spoken paper will be 15 minutes (10 minutes talk + 5 minutes questions and change of presenters). Poster presentations do not have time limits. Symposia might consist of three or four papers with or without introductions and discussions (up to 90 minutes). The duration of book presentations and workshops will depend on the decision of the Organising Committee.
Structure of abstracts
Please write the abstract according to the following structure.
Empirical research
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Background
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Aims
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Method
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Results
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Conclusions
(+ References, Keywords).
Theoretical research/review
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Background
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Aims
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Main Contribution
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Implications
(+ References, Keywords).
Symposium
A general outline of the session and proposed length (90 minutes maximum) with headings
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Background
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Aims
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Contributors
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Main Contribution
(+ References, Keywords).
Please note that an abstract for each talk is required (using the same structure as for empirical research or theoretical research/review) – more detailed info is included in the template available HERE.
Workshop
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Background
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Aims
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Short outline of activities to be undertaken by presenters/audience
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Implications for practice
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Specific value of the workshop for the conference
(+ References, Keywords).
Parallel program
Book presentations, special events, etc.: In a paragraph of 250 words, explain the
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Background
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Aims
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Short outline of the activity.
The Abstract Template (DOWNLOAD HERE) provides detailed guidance on the required structure. You may either paste the template directly into the submission form and edit it online, or prepare your abstract in Word by replacing the template text and then pasting the final version into the submission form.
Reviewing procedure
All abstracts will be reviewed in a double-anonymised peer review process.
Decisions will be:
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accept,
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accept with minor changes,
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accept with significant changes,
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and reject.
Brief comments from the reviewers will accompany the evaluation.
Presentation guidelines
On-site participation
Oral presentations
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Presentation time: 10 minutes for the presentation + 5 minutes for discussion and speaker changeover.
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Please prepare your presentation in .ppt or .pptx format. Presentations will be run using Microsoft Power Point, and the required slide aspect ratio is 16:9. You are free to use a presentation template of your choice, but please make sure that your slides include the PAM-IE 2026 conference logo, and the University of Ljubljana Academy of Music and University of Ljubljana Faculty of Arts logos.
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If your presentation includes audio or video recordings, please make sure that the files are embedded directly into the PowerPoint presentation. Please do not rely on external links or streaming services such as YouTube, as internet access, privacy settings or copyright restrictions may prevent the material from playing correctly during the presentation. We strongly recommend checking all audio and video material in advance. All conference rooms are equipped with a PC, projector, screen(s) and loudspeakers.
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Please send your final presentation to PAM-IE@uni-lj.si by 9 October 2026.
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Please be in your session room at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the session and remain in the room for the entire session in which you are presenting, not only for your own presentation.
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During your presentation, we will keep track of the time and provide clear signals to help you stay within the allocated 10 minutes. Depending on the session, we will use either timekeeping cards or, in keeping with the musical spirit of the conference, a triangle. If timekeeping cards are used: yellow card – 2 minutes remaining, red card – your 10-minute presentation time has ended. Please conclude immediately so that the discussion can begin. If a triangle is used, the following signals will indicate the remaining time: one strike – 3 minutes remaining, two strikes – 1 minute remaining, three strikes – the presentation time has ended.
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Important technical note: You will not operate the presentation computer yourself. Your presentation will be managed by the technical team, and you will only use a clicker to advance the slides. Presenter View and Power Point speaker notes will therefore not be available. If you need notes during your presentation, please prepare them separately on a tablet, phone, printed sheet, or in another format.
Posters
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The required format for research posters is A1 size (594 x 841 mm). Please note that the poster panels available at the conference measure 100 × 70 cm, so posters must be prepared in order to fit the panels properly.
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A basic poster template, including instructions and recommended font sizes, is available for your convenience: DOWNLOAD
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Please bring your printed poster at least 20 minutes before the poster session and place them on the designated panel.
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You are kindly asked to be available for discussion throughout the entire poster session, which will last one hour.
Workshops
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Each workshop is scheduled for 45 minutes.
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Please be in your session room at least 10 minutes before the beginning of your workshop.
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Workshop registration is required for all participants. Please register for one workshop per conference day using the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/i3WJ9biZSQ
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As the number of participants in each workshop is limited, registration for individual workshops will close once the maximum capacity is reached. Please complete your workshop registration by 9 October 2026.
Book presentations
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Each book presentation is scheduled for 20 minutes.
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The presentations will take the form of a moderated discussion about the book.
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Please be at the session room at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the session.
Online participation
Oral presentations
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Online oral presentations will follow the same general timing as on-site presentations: 10 minutes for the presentation + 5 minutes for live discussion
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We kindly ask online presenters to prepare a pre-recorded presentation of no more than 10 minutes. The recording will be played during your scheduled conference session. However, you are expected to be connected live throughout the entire session and to participate in the discussion following your presentation.
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The discussion will take place live, so you will be able to respond directly to questions from the audience and the Session Chair. We encourage you to switch your camera and microphone on. Questions from participants attending the conference on site will be asked using a microphone, so that you can hear them clearly through the online connection.
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Please send your pre-recorded presentation to PAM-IE@uni-lj.si by 9 October 2026. If the video file is too large to send by email, you can upload it to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, or another file-sharing service and email us the download or access link instead.
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Please join the online conference room at least 10 minutes before the beginning of your session.
Accessing the conference online
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Registered online participants will be able to follow the conference remotely through live-streamed sessions. All events taking place in the Julij Betetto Hall will be live-streamed, including the Opening Ceremony, keynote lectures, New Books presentations, the Round Table, and online oral presentation sessions, as well as other programme events taking place in this hall.
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On 12 October, you will receive the conference programme, which will include the relevant access links to the live streams and online conference rooms. Please use these links to access the sessions you wish to attend and do not share the conference access links with anyone who is not registered for PAM-IE 2026.
Important dates
March 1, 2026
Submission of abstracts
April 15, 2026
Feedback on submissions
May 1, 2026
May 5, 2026
Re-submission of revised abstracts
June 2, 2026
Final feedback on submissions
July 1, 2026
End of early registration
July 15, 2026
Preliminary version of the Conference programme
September 14, 2026
Deadline for registration – presenters (active participants)
October 9, 2026
Finalised version of the Conference programme
October 10, 2026
Deadline for registration – passive participants
October 14, 2026 - October 17, 2026
PAM-IE 2026 Conference |
January 15, 2027
Full-text submission for the Book of Proceedings