The Association for Popular Music Education in partnership with the MEMECO- the Mediterranean Music Education Committee is pleased to announce our 2026 conference will be held for the first time in Sulmona, Italy at the Istituto Istruzione Superiore Ovidio from July 14–16, 2026.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 1, 2026: Deadline to Accept and REGRISTRATION OPENS
20% Early Bird Conference Discount (automatically applied)
May 1, 2026: Deadline for Presenters to Register for Conference
All Presenters and Co-Presenters must be active APME Members
May 15, 2026: Schedule is LIVE!
July 1, 2026: Deadline for Attendees to Register for Conference
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & FEES
Registration is now open through Sched.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
This conference is co-hosted by APME and MEMECO- the Mediterranean Music Education Committee. When you register, you must be a member of either APME or MEMECO (based on location).
Individual – $275
K–12 Teacher — $150
Student — $75
SPECIAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES FOR ITALIANS ONLY
In celebration of the first Mediterranean country hosting an APME International Conference, MEMECO proudly supports the Italian Music Education community – including teachers, researchers, and students – by offering sponsored registration fees for participation as follows:
Teachers:
One Day €25
Two Days €45
Three Days €60
Student :
All Three Days €25
HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
We can’t wait to have you in beautiful Sulmona! Here is a comprehensive guide with hotel links and international and local travel options.
We are pleased to inform you that Santacroce Hotels are offering a 15% discount for conference participants. To benefit from this offer, visit Hotel Ovidius or Hotel Meeting and please use the code MEMECO26 when booking.
Please note that participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and accommodation.
A presto!