Welcome to IASD's 2027 Dream Conference
May 29 – June 2, 2027 | Atlanta, Georgia
Join us in Atlanta GA at Sonesta Gwinnett Place in Duluth (Atlanta Metro)
Dreams have always connected us—to ourselves, to one another, and to the mysteries of the human experience. Join us in Atlanta for the 44th Annual Conference of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) as we gather a global community of researchers, clinicians, educators, artists, authors, therapists, students, and dream enthusiasts to explore the many dimensions of dreaming.
Register HereThe Venue
Located in Duluth, just northeast of downtown Atlanta, the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta offers convenient access to restaurants, shopping, parks, and many of the city’s top attractions. Stay at the conference site and enjoy the discounted block rate while rooms last. The hotel is approximately 35 miles (55 km) from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – one of the world’s largest international airlines hubs.
Venue LodgingVisiting Atlanta
Atlanta’s vibrant blend of innovation, history, culture, and creativity provides the perfect setting for a week of discovery, collaboration, and inspiration. Whether you’re interested in dream science, psychology, neuroscience, spirituality, creativity, lucid dreaming, healing, culture, or the arts, you’ll find opportunities to learn from leading voices in the field while connecting with passionate dreamers from around the world.
Visiting AtlantaThe Conference
This premier international gathering is devoted entirely to the study and exploration of dreams. During five unforgettable days, experience over 100 presentations from as many as 20 countries around the globe, featuring world-renowned keynotes, lectures, workshops, symposia, panels, and morning dream groups. It’s more than just a conference — it’s a festival, with special events such as the Dream Telepathy Contest, the internationally acclaimed Dream Art Exhibition, and the ever-popular costume Dream Ball. Explore groundbreaking research, discover new perspectives, and become part of a welcoming community dedicated to advancing the understanding and appreciation of dreams.
Whether this is your first time attending or your twentieth, you’ll leave inspired, connected, and equipped with new ideas to enrich both your personal and professional journey.
Program & ScheduleCall for Presentations and Volunteers
If you wish to participate in the conference as a presenter or volunteer, you can do so by using the buttons below. The submission deadline for presentation proposals is 18 December 2026.
Meet Our 2027 Keynote Speakers
Dr. Pilleriin Sikka
Dream Researcher | Neuroscientist | Psychology of Dreaming
Dr. Pilleriin Sikka is a researcher whose work explores the relationship between dreaming, emotions, consciousness, and the sleeping brain. Her research investigates how we experience and remember emotions in dreams, how dream experiences relate to waking emotional life, and what dreams can reveal about the nature of conscious experience.
Her interdisciplinary approach brings together psychology, neuroscience, and the scientific study of subjective experience. Through her work, Dr. Sikka contributes to a deeper understanding of dream emotions, dream recall, and the connections between sleep and waking consciousness.
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Sikka as a keynote speaker at IASD 2027, where she will share insights from contemporary dream research and the evolving science of dreaming.
Keynote Presentation: Topic and details to be announced.
More keynotes and speakers will be announced soon. Check back for updates!
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Continuing Education Credits (CEs)
CEs are planned for selected sessions. The International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Please Note: Many state boards for master’s-level licensed mental health professionals (such as LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCs) accept CE credits from APA-approved sponsors. Participants are advised to verify acceptance with their specific state licensing board.
