2027 ISMETA Conference

ISMETA presents an in-person Special Topic Conference
September 16-18, 2027 at Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver, Canada

In a world of constant change, balance is not a destination but a living, responsive process. Dynamic Balance: Somatic Movement for Times of Change invites the global somatic movement community to explore how embodied practices cultivate resilience, presence, and creative adaptation.

Through presentations, experiential workshops, research, and dialogue, participants will engage with diverse somatic traditions and contemporary perspectives on movement, health, education, and social transformation.

Together, we will investigate how cultivating dynamic balance within ourselves and our interdependent relationships can strengthen our capacity to meet the challenges and opportunities of change.

Super Early Bird Prices available through March 11, 2027
Members: $420 (full price: $590)
Non-members: $590 (full price: $695)

Registration includes lunch on all three conference days!

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Located in a marvelous location – in downtown Vancouver, within walking distance of Stanley Park – Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel by APA offers multiple amenities, including a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool open year-round, an exercise gym, paid valet parking, and an on-site spa. Luggage storage is available before check-in at 4pm or after check-out at 12pm.

The hotel also supports lower-impact travel through its Refreshingly Green ™ approach, with a commitment to environmental sustainability, zero waste management across the hotel, and in-room recycling.

Waterfront Station, a short walk away, helps connect guests to the airport, the North Shore, and other parts of Vancouver without relying on a car.

Discounted hotel rates of 329 CAD per day at Coast Coal Harbour Hotel are available for up to three days before and after the conference (September 13–21), subject to availability. Click here to make your hotel reservation.