Global Summit on Occupational Health in Music - HYBRID EVENT

Global Summit on Occupational Health in Music - HYBRID EVENT

  • ALL AGES

The First Global Summit on Occupational Health in Music will unite experts to advocate for safer environments in tertiary music schools.

By Johns Hopkins University

Date and time

Wednesday, July 9 · 8am - 5pm EDT.

Location

Washington

555 Pennsylvania Ave Washington, DC 20001

Agenda

Full Conference Schedule to be Announced


Below is an outline of the conference schedule, which is subject to change. The full conference schedule will be announced at a later date.

Welcome

Theme 1: Framework

Theme 2: Within the Music School

Theme 3: Clinical Services

Theme 4: The Big Picture

Declaration

About this event

  • Event lasts 9 hours
  • ALL AGES

Welcome to the Global Summit on Occupational Health in Music!

When: July 9, 2025 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EDT

Where: In person at the Bloomberg Events Center 555 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, 20001 or virtual attendance

The First Global Summit on Occupational Health in Music will bring together global experts, educators, musicians, and healthcare providers to advocate for tertiary music schools to own the responsibility for ensuring a safe learning environment and that occupational health is recognized as an essential area of knowledge and competency for all musicians. Presentations will be split into four core themes and will culminate in inviting participants to sign a declaration designed to catalyze change among tertiary music schools.

Hosted by Johns Hopkins University

This meeting is hosted by the Kris Chesky and the Johns Hopkins University. Chesky is a leading researcher of performing arts health who investigates issues at the intersection of music and health, advocating for health policy and safety standards for music students and performing artists, as well as increased specialized training for music educators to integrate research and clinical care for performing artists into education. As a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, Chesky has a dual appointment at the University in the Peabody Institute and the School of Medicine.

The Global Summit on Occupational Health in Music would like to thank the Johns Hopkins University Nexus Awards for its funding in support of our mission.

Performing Arts Medicine Assoication's International Symposium

This Global Summit is being held as a pre-conference activity for the 43rd Annual PAMA International Symposium held in Washington D.C. from July 10-13, 2025. To register for the full conference, please visit the artsmed.org.

Hybrid Event

The Global Summit on Occupational Health in Music is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual attendance options. Please select the option appropriate for you on the registration page.

Registration

Please register using this EventBrite page. Registration is required. Please register by July 4, 2025.


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Frequently asked questions

Will this conference be livestreamed for virtual attendees?

Yes. Please register using this EventBrite page and select "Virtual Attendance" at check out. Information about logging into the virtual sessions will be sent prior to the conference.

Arriving to the Venue

555 Penn is accessible via the following Metro stations: Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter on the Green and Yellow lines (0.2 miles, 4 min walk) Judiciary Square on the Red line (0.4 miles, 7 min walk)

Parking

Parking for attendees is available at the following locations near the Bloomberg Events Center. 601 North Building Garage, located at 601 Pennsylvania Ave NW 361 Liberty Place Garage, located at 325 7th Street NW 123 The Lansburgh Garage Lot 416, located at 425 8th Street NW

Hotel Accommodations

There is a block of rooms reserved at any of the hotels in the area and no discounts. Many of the hotels close to the facility are more high end because of the location of the building. You should be able to find a good hotel option through the many online search sites like Expedia.com, Ho

PAMA Conference

This Global Summit is being held as a pre-conference activity for the 43rd Annual PAMA International Symposium held in Washington D.C. from July 10-13, 2025. To register for the full conference, please visit the artsmed.org.

Meals

Join us for a complimentary continental breakfast to start the day. Lunch will be on your own, so feel free to explore nearby options.

Badges required

Please wear your conference badge at all times while on-site. Badges are required for entry into all sessions and events. For security and identification purposes, badge sharing is not permitted.

Accessibility at the Conference

Entrances to the building are available on Pennsylvania Ave (front) and C Street (rear). All entrances are handicap accessible.

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