Year on year, we hope to foster stronger relationships across the globe, using the international language, music.
Year on year, we hope to foster stronger relationships across the globe, using the international language, music.
The 9th Annual World Music Conference 2025
Unified by Music- Enhancing Human Experience in Diverse Work Environments
Date: Saturday, 6th December 2025 (Virtual)
Time: 10 AM -3 .30 PM GMT
Conference Agenda
Conference narrative:
The conference explores the transformative power of music in professional and organizational life. It examines how music can enhance workplace well-being, leadership, collaboration, and creativity while fostering cultural diversity, inclusion, and personal identity. Through research, case studies, and practical applications, the event highlights music’s role in education, professional development, therapeutic settings, sports, and global workplace contexts. Participants will gain insights into both established practices and emerging innovations, offering interdisciplinary perspectives on the intersection of music and work.
1. Harmonizing Young Minds: The Role of Music Education in Emotional and Social Development -Dr. Ezhilarasi Murugesan
2. Resilient Rhythms: Using Music to Strengthen Workplace Resilience - Dr. Pallavi Vedantam
3. The Healing Power of Music: Therapeutic Practices for Employee Well-Being - Riddhi Doshi Patel
4. From Notes to Networks: Music’s Role in Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Connections - Professor E. Krishmoorthy,
MBBS, MD, DCN (Lond), PhD (Lond), FRCP (Lond, Edin, Glas), MAMS, FIMSA, FIPS
5. Soundtracks for Success: Music as a Tool for Focus, Productivity, and Engagement - Professor Samuel Quinto FRSA
6. Fireside Chat - Creativity in the Clinic: How Musical Training Shapes Surgical Innovation - Dr. Suresh Mohan MD and Moderated by Dr. Pallavi Vedantam
7. Harmonizing the School Environment: How Music Enhances Well-Being for Students, Teachers, and Staff - Professor Charalampos Makris
8. Fireside Chat -The Healing Power of Music: Therapeutic Practices for Employee Well-Being - Professor Brian Jantz MA, MT-BC, LPMT and moderated by Dr. Chithra Ramakrishnan MBE
9. Music’s Role in Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Connections - Radhakrishna Sastry Pudipeddi
10. Musical Medicine: Emotional and Psychological Benefits of Music in Patient Care - Dr. Sunil Kumar MRCA, FCAI, FRSA, FBSLM, Dip BL
11. Sound Therapy in Clinical Dentistry: Enhancing Patient Comfort and Focus - Dr. Sruthi Ramakrishnan FRAS
12. Fireside Chat - From Practice to Performance, Discipline, Resilience and Presence at Work- Vidhushi. Rasika Murali Mohan
13. The Resonance of the Veena: Cultivating Calm and Focus in High-Pressure Work Environments -Pramod Prasanna Kumar.
14. The Cost of Creating Beauty: From Surviving the Music Industry to Coming Home - Medea Bindewald
15. Music to Promote Resilience, Support Self-Care, and Build Community Connection- Professor Brian Jantz, M.A., MT-BC, LPMT, co -presented by Hannah Foxman, MT-BC
This year marks the 9th anniversary of the World Music Conference (WMC), proudly organized by the British Carnatic Choir. Over nearly a decade, WMC has become a landmark event in the Midlands, uniting youth, artists, musicians, and professionals from diverse ages, faiths, races, and cultural backgrounds. The conference fosters peace, harmony, and unity through music, creating a platform for knowledge exchange, artistic collaboration, and meaningful dialogue that promotes both cultural connection and personal well-being.
A distinctive feature of WMC is its focus on children and adolescents, offering them opportunities to engage with their cultural heritage while supporting emotional, cognitive, and social wellness. Backed by esteemed organizations and individuals, WMC continues to explore new themes each year, highlighting music as a tool for cultural integration, personal growth, and holistic wellness.
This year’s theme, “Unified by Music – Enhancing Human Experience in Diverse Work Environments,” emphasizes the transformative power of music to enhance creativity, social cohesion, and wellness in professional and organizational settings. Join us in celebrating music’s capacity to inspire, connect, and nurture both mind and spirit.
To register as a speaker or attendee, please contact info@worldmusicconference.co.uk.
