Embodiment in the theory and practice of Bioenergetic Analysis represents the principle of synonymity of somatic, psychic, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of experience. All of these dimensions are part of the experiential realm. Understanding how experience arises from psychic, somatic, emotional, and spiritual sources is central to the theme of this conference. How damage to body, soul, and psyche manifest in experience and what can heal that damage will be investigated in depth.
❤ Experience the power of Bioenergetic Analysis Therapy synthesizing psychoanalytic and contemporary perspectives in the embodied practice.
❤ Dive into a world where body and psyche intersect, revealing untapped potentials for healing and growth.
❤ Uncover the transformative power of embodied healing.
Topics to be examined
✓ The place of abreaction in the healing process.
✓ The purpose of technique, insight, attitude & behavior change.
✓ The role of the psychotherapist in the therapeutic relationship.
We will explore these questions using the lens of contemporary theory and practice in bioenergetic analysis and other approaches to psychotherapy practice.
Conference Dates:
♡ | Wednesday, October 8, 2025: Pre-Conference Workshops & Opening Ceremony
♡ | Thursday, October 9, 2025: Conference Day 1
♡ | Friday, October 10, 2025: Conference Day 2 & Social Event
♡ | Saturday, October 11, 2025: Conference Day 3 & "Boogie and Bites" party
♡ | Sunday, October 12, 2025: Conference Day 4
Our Keynotes
We are thrilled to announce that we have secured three distinguished keynote speakers for our upcoming 27th IIBA International Conference: Nancy McWilliams, Paul Wachtel, and Sue Grand. Each of these esteemed presenters will engage in a unique dialogue with one of our own members, offering a rich and dynamic exchange of ideas.
These dialogues promise to bring new insights and ideas that you can put into practice, enriching your professional work and understanding. We believe these dialogues will be both intellectually stimulating and profoundly engaging. Don't miss this opportunity to witness these thought-provoking discussions.
Pre-Conference
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Conference Day 1
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Conference Day 2
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Conference Day 3
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"Boogie and Bites" party in the evening (8:00pm to 11:30pm) - $ 75
Focusing on movement, dancing, and fun, this lively event will give us the chance to enjoy the evening with old and new friends alike.
Delicious finger food will be served to keep the energy flowing as we celebrate the vibrant spirit of Bioenergetic Analysis.
Let’s move, connect, and embody the spirit of vitality together !
Conference Day 4
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Conference Dates:
♡ | Wednesday, October 8, 2025: Pre-Conference Workshops & Opening Ceremony
♡ | Thursday, October 9, 2025: Conference Day 1
♡ | Friday, October 10, 2025: Conference Day 2 & Social Event
♡ | Saturday, October 11, 2025: Conference Day 3 & Gala Dinner: "Boogie and Bites" dance
♡ | Sunday, October 12, 2025: Conference Day 4
Available Scholarship and Fund for the Conference Pass
- Trainee Support Scholarship: The Trainee Support Scholarship offers a discount of up to USD 500 on the Conference Pass fee for a limited number of people meeting the criteria. The intention is to help trainees who are having financial hardship. For more information, please read here ...
- Diversity Support Fund: The Diversity Fund is designed to invite and amplify participation from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities. This initiative reflects our commitment to make the practice of Bioenergetic Analysis more accessible to groups who are traditionally or historically underrepresented in our field. For more information, please readhere ...
Attention: Please ensure you select the correct registration fee when registering, as we are unable to reimburse fees already paid.
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General
Registration periods Dates
- Early Bird: Until April 1, 2025
- Standard: from April 2 until July 31, 2025
- Late: from July 31, 2025 until September 5, 2025
Registration group Description
- IIBA Members: Long-term trainees (those surpassing the standard training duration by more than 2 years), CBT, Local Faculty, International Faculty, Emeritus Faculty, Retired CBT, and Associate members of the IIBA who are current with their annual membership dues.
- IIBA Trainee: Students currently enrolled in a training program affiliated with a local society or training group recognized by the IIBA.
- Non Member: Individuals who are not members of the IIBA or whose membership in the IIBA is inactive due to non-payment of annual dues.
Included in the 27th IIBA International Conference Pass
- Welcome Package.
- Onsite access to all plenary sessions (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
- Access to afternoon workshops (pre-booking requested) (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).
- Access to morning movement classes (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).
- Welcome Reception with finger food on Wednesday evening.
- Breakfasts (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
- Liquid coffee breaks (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).
Not included in the 27th IIBA International Conference Pass
- Accomodation: Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Please refer to the IIBA website for more details.
- Any other items or services are not included in the registration fee.
Cancellations & Substitution
Cancellations
The refunds and options set out below are exclusive of any other compensation, including without being exhaustive, any cost or loss, incurred or suffered by the participant, in relation to the cancellation of the event (by the participant or the IIBA), such as travel and accommodation fees, which are entirely the participant’s responsibility and therefore will not be reimbursed.
Cancellation by the participant
Date of cancellation before the event Value of refund:
- Received by April 1, 2025: Registration fee minus a 30% processing fee.
- Received by July 31, 2025: Registration fee minus a 70% processing fee.
- Received after Aug 1, 2025 No refund.
The IIBA Back-Office will deal with refunds once the conference will be finished.
Cancellation by the IIBA
Cancellation by the IIBA, changes in the date and/or venue or modifying the format to a virtual alternative any time prior to the event:
- Cancellation Refund of the registration fees.
- Changes of date and/or venue The amount paid for the registration fees of the modified event is carried forward to another IIBA event.
- Modification to a virtual alternative Part of the amount paid for the registration fees will be used for the virtual alternative. The remaining amount will be refunded.
In case the local authorities impose restrictions on the number of event attendees, and that new number is less than the number of registrations the IIBA received, priority for attendance will be given to those essential to run the event, i.e. those part of the event organisation, speakers and leadership. Among the rest of the registered delegates a raffle will decide who will be able to attend in order to give everyone an equal chance.
Substitution
If a participant is unable to attend, they may send a substitute participant at no extra cost, provided that the substitute's registration category is the same. Please notify the IIBA in writing (info@bioenergeticanalysis.com) by September 5, 2025. Any notifications received after this date cannot be processed.
Conference pass
Registration Fees (USD)
Early Bird registration - Until April 01
(1) The above prices are discounted USD 100 for staying at the host hotel
Standard registration - from April 02 to July 31
(1) The above prices are discounted USD 100 for staying at the host hotel
Late registration - from August 01 to September 05
(1) The above prices are discounted USD 100 for staying at the host hotel
Included in the 27th IIBA International Conference Pass
- Welcome Package.
- Onsite access to all plenary sessions (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
- Access to afternoon workshops (pre-booking requested) (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).
- Access to morning movement classes (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).
- Welcome Reception with finger food on Wednesday evening.
- Breakfasts (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
- Liquid coffee breaks (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) .
Not included in the 27th IIBA International Conference Pass
- Accomodation: Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Please refer to the IIBA website for more details.
- Any other items or services are not included in the registration fee.
Available discounts for the Conference
- Host hotel discount "You can benefit of a discount for the 27th IIBA International Conference Pass when you book your room through the accommodation link provided on our website. Registration fee minus $ 100.
Attention: Please ensure you select the correct registration fee when registering, as we are unable to reimburse fees already paid.
Day Ticket – Thursday only
Registration fee (USD)
- For any registration group - Early Bird - Day Ticket | THURSDAY ONLY $ 350
- For any registration group - Standard - Day Ticket | THURSDAY ONLY $ 400
- For any registration group - Late - Day Ticket | THURSDAY ONLY $ 450
Included in the 27th IIBA International Conference Day Ticket | THURSDAY ONLY
- Welcome Package.
- Onsite access to plenary sessions on Thursday only.
- Access to afternoon workshops (pre-booking requested) on Thursday only.
- Access to morning movement classes on Thursday only.
- Liquid coffee break on Thursday only.
Not included in the 27th IIBA International Conference Day Ticket | THURSDAY ONLY
- Accomodation: Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Please refer to the IIBA website for more details.
- Any other items or services are not included in the registration fee.
Conference CE’s
CE's 27th IIBA International Conference - approx 21 CEs maximum available - for Psychologists and Social Workers (including New York). $ 100
Attention: The CEs offered are the responsibility of the participant to determine whether the CEs can be applied toward their professional organization.
Pre-Conference
27th IIBA International Conference, Pre-Conference Workshops Tickets | WEDNESDAY
Additional Fee (USD)
(2) Breakfast, coffee breaks and lunch not included
Attention: No CE’s offered for the Pre-Conference Workshops.
Included in the Pre-Conference Workshops on WEDNESDAY
- Access to the Pre-Conference Workshop selected.
Not Included in the Pre-Conference Workshops on WEDNESDAY
- Accomodation: Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Please refer to the IIBA website for more details.
- Any other items or services are not included in the registration fee.
Social program
27th IIBA International Conference Social Program Tickets
Additional fees (USD)
- Social Program Ticket - (Activity) | FRIDAY
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- Any other items or services are not included in the registration fee.
- Social Program Ticket - Gala Dinner "Boogie and Dance" | SATURDAY
Included in Social Program - Gala Dinner on SATURDAY
- Three-course meal (beverages not included).
- "Boogie and bites" dance
Not included in Social Program - Gala Dinner on SATURDAY
- Beverages.
- Any other items or services are not included in the registration fee.
Venue
Buckhead is the uptown commercial and residential district of the city of Atlanta, Georgia, comprising approximately the northernmost fifth of the city. Buckhead is the third largest business district within the Atlanta city limits, behind Downtown and Midtown, and a major commercial and financial center of the Southern U.S. Buckhead is anchored by a core of high-rise office buildings, hotels, shopping centers, restaurants and condominiums centered around the intersection of Peachtree Road and Piedmont Road, near the Buckhead MARTA metro station.
Buckhead is a stylish neighborhood known for its independent art galleries and upscale shopping malls clustered around Miami Circle and Bennett Street. A well-heeled crowd flocks to trendy restaurants along Peachtree Road and Roswell Road, while a twentysomething crowd gathers at lively bars and nightclubs.
The Grand Hyatt Atlanta Hotel in Buckhead places you in the center of this iconic neighborhood. Enjoy nice rooms and suites, a fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, two contemporary restaurants, a coffee bar, a serene Japanese Zen garden elegant event space and flexible meeting rooms.
Take advantage of gorgeous views of Atlanta's downtown skyline, Stone Mountain, Kennesaw Mountain or our Japanese Zen Garden.
Grand Hyatt Atlanta
3300 Peachtree Road, NE | Atlanta, Buckhead, GA, 30305
Our Special Room Rates
Take advantage of our host hotel incentive! Book your accommodation through our website link (coming soon) and receive a USD 100 discount on the 27th IIBA International Conference Pass!
(3) Quoted exclusive of any applicable taxes (which are currently 16.90% + USD 5.00 Georgia Hotel Motel Fee) applicable service fees, and/or hotel-specific fees in effect.
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ATL Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest airport in the world. It's a global gateway, offering nonstop service to more than 150 domestic and 70 international destinations. These locales include major centers in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Africa, and South and Central America.
- Coming from the US you will arrive on the "Domestic" side of the airport (West), concourses T, A, B, C, D, E.
- Arriving from abroad, you will be in the "International" terminal (East), concourse F.
- An internal metro links International and Domestic main Terminal.
Entrance to the USA - Visa
Visiting USA with a (B1 - Business or B-2 Tourist) Visa or Travel Authorization (ESTA)
All foreigners visiting the United States of America need to hold a valid visa or travel authorization (ESTA) unless they are green card holders.
While a visa is issued by a US embassy, the travel authorization is applied for an issued online.
The Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) serves as an online platform designed to facilitate the application process for the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. For individuals planning to travel to the USA via air or sea, obtaining travel authorisation through ESTA is a prerequisite before embarking on their journey.
What are the requirements to apply for an ESTA?
Eligibility for the Visa Waiver Program is exclusive to citizens from 41 qualifying countries.
To secure travel authorisation, an ESTA application must be duly completed. Additionally, a biometric passport featuring a microchip and the relevant symbol on its cover is mandatory.
The Visa Waiver Program permits stays of up to 90 days, encompassing purposes such as tourism, business, transit, healthcare, or participation in non-credited study programs.
It is recommended that travellers apply for ESTA prior to making any hotel or flight reservations, as there may be a need for a full visa. Once your ESTA application receives approval, you have the option to update it with final itinerary details before your departure.
Please consult the instructions on your U.S. Embassy or Consulate website.
Travelers in the following categories must obtain a visa prior to traveling to the United States as they are no longer eligible to travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP):
- Nationals of VWP countries who have traveled to or been present in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen on or after March 1, 2011 (with limited exceptions for travel for diplomatic or military purposes in the service of a VWP country).
- Nationals of VWP countries who have traveled to or been present in Cuba on or after January 12, 2021 (with limited exceptions for travel for diplomatic or military purposes in the service of a VWP country).
- Nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria.
Overview
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to travel to the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1 visa), for tourism (B-2 visa), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2 visa).
How to Apply
There are several steps to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary by U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
You should generally schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. You may schedule your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will be present but aware that in some cases it may be more difficult to demostrate your qualifications for a visa outside of the country where you live.
Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early.
Please consult the instructions on your U.S. Embassy or Consulate website.
Local Transports
The airport is located in the southern part of Atlanta, while our venue is located in the northern part of the city, 32km (20 miles).
A very useful way to travel from the airport to/from the Hotel is using the metro system (MARTA), RED line.
- Metro station at the airport is in the Domestic main terminal. An internal metro links International and Domestic main Terminal.
- Metro station next to the hotel is "Buckhead", a 6mn walk to/from the hotel (320 m / 0,3 mile) in a clean and calm district.
A taxi ride is about $50 from/to the airport (depending on the number of passengers and bagages).
27th IIBA International Conference - Terms & Conditions
