Transform Trauma, Mexico in partnership with Newman Institute brings together some of the most influential voices in trauma research, therapy, neuroscience, and integrative healing; including Bessel van der Kolk, Dan Siegel, Dick Schwartz, and more. Offering a rare opportunity to learn directly from globally recognised leaders alongside emerging and cross-cultural practitioners, all sharing cutting-edge insights, practical tools, and transformative approaches aligned with this year’s theme.
More speakers to be announced.
Building on the foundation of Oxford 2026, Transform Trauma Mexico will be a landmark gathering where ancient wisdom and modern science meet. Set within a region rich in ancestral traditions, the theme places culture, spirituality, and indigenous knowledge at the centre of the conversation on trauma and healing, and how these can deepen and expand contemporary therapeutic approaches.
At the same time, Transform Trauma Mexico represents an important moment of expansion – bringing world-leading experts and leading-edge developments in trauma science and integrative care into Central America, where access to this level of training, integration, and global dialogue has not been as widely available.
By creating a space that is both accessible and culturally attuned, the conference supports a meaningful broadening of understanding and practice across the region.
The Riviera Maya is one of the most spiritually and culturally significant landscapes in the world. Home to ancient Mayan civilisation, bordered by jungle and the Caribbean Sea, this is a place where the depth of human history and the natural world meet – and where the theme of Healing Across Cultures feels not just fitting, but alive.
There is something about being in this part of the world that invites a different quality of presence. That quality is woven into everything we have designed for this event.
The Tulum Event Center is set within the jungle of the Riviera Maya – a space built to bring large communities together, surrounded by the sounds and presence of the natural world. It is a setting that holds the scale of our full gathering while keeping you connected to the environment outside.
This year’s theme, Science, Spirit and the Body: The Synthesis of Healing, explores the meeting point of evidence, lived experience, and the ineffable. The conference is a four-day international gathering focused on trauma, mental health, and wellbeing, bringing together leading clinicians, researchers, educators, and practitioners from around the world.
The conference is delivered in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual attendance options, and features a rich and varied programme of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and experiential sessions.
For in-person attendees, the event takes place across multiple centrally located venues in Oxford, allowing for a diverse and dynamic programme while remaining easily walkable between locations. There are many points of interest between venues and accommodation. You can find more information about exploring Oxford here: https://oxfordcity.co.uk/explore-oxford/
We are currently offering Super Early Bird ticket pricing, available until the end of February.
After this period, we will move to Early Bird pricing:
Early Bird tickets will remain on sale until the end of May.
Following this, full-price tickets will be available:
Full-price tickets will remain on sale until the conference or until sold out.
Yes. All attendees, both in-person and virtual, will have access to recordings of all sessions for 90 days after the conference ends.
All main stage sessions will be live-streamed, these include sessions taking place at the New Theatre, Town Hall, Trinity Lecture Theatre, Balliol Marquee, Exeter Marquee, the Randolph, and the Weston Library.
Smaller workshop sessions will generally not be live-streamed. For example, sessions taking place in the Trinity Garden Room will be in-person only.
Evening events will also not be live-streamed and are available to in-person attendees only.
Please check the individual session listings in the schedule.
We understand that the full ticket price may not be within everyone’s reach, so we are pleased to announce the opening of scholarship applications for Masters Events Oxford 2026. Click here to apply.
The scholarship pricing is lowest we can offer for in-person or virtual tickets.
Yes. You may choose to pay via PayPal at checkout and select the “Pay in 3” option. Please note that PayPal’s instalment options are only available in certain countries, as determined by PayPal.
No. We do not offer single-day tickets or hybrid virtual/in-person tickets. However, live streaming is included with all in-person tickets, so if you are attending in person you will still be able to watch live-streamed sessions virtually if needed. This allows flexibility if you are unable to attend a particular session in person.
You will not receive a physical ticket. Closer to the event, your digital ticket will be available via the event platform, and access details will be emailed to you.
The schedule is available to view here.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Speakers, session titles, formats, and timings may be updated as planning evolves. We are also adding new sessions regularly.
We recommend that you keep checking back on the website or app for the most up-to-date information.
Session booking and registration is now open. If you are a 2026 ticket holder you will receive an email with further details.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Speakers, session titles, formats, and timings may be updated as planning evolves. We are also adding new sessions regularly.
We recommend that you keep checking back on the website or app for the most up-to-date information.
Do virtual attendees need to book sessions?
Yes. Virtual attendees are required to pre-book their chosen sessions.
This is particularly important as some sessions are virtual-only and have limited capacity. Booking in advance ensures you secure a place in your preferred sessions.
We recommend reserving your sessions as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
We recommend booking the sessions you most wish to attend live. All other sessions will be available as recordings. You will have access to all recorded content for 90 days after the conference via the virtual platform. If you wish, you may also watch the live virtual stream from your own device while attending in Oxford.
We ensure there is seating available for everyone registered for a session; however, seating is first come, first served.
Please note:
Accommodation at Oxford colleges offers a quintessential “Oxford experience.” These historic colleges are steeped in tradition, with beautiful architecture and grounds to explore.
We are also offering a variety of additional accommodation options, including a selection of more upmarket hotel options. Availability is limited, and we strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Please note that:
Please also note that the Basic College Accommodation options offered on the accommodation page are basic student accommodation and are very different from hotel stays, which is reflected in the cost.
These college rooms are functional and designed for students, with camp-style beds or thin mattresses, and minimal furnishings. Towels and linen are provided but are basic, and guests may wish to bring their own for added comfort.
This basic accommodation is offered because it is the most cost-effective option in Oxford and allows guests to stay within historic Oxford college buildings. Facilities within the rooms are extremely simple. Please only book college accommodation if affordability and location are your priority, rather than comfort or luxury.
For more information and full FAQ’s, please click here.
Water will be available at each venue throughout the event. We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle, which you can top up as needed.
Masters Events will provide limited food and beverages (tea and coffee) across most sites during the event. Further details will be shared closer to the conference.
Oxford offers a wide range of cafés, restaurants, and street food options catering to all tastes and budgets. The city is compact, and food options are within easy walking distance of all main venues.
Additional ticketed evening events will be offered. Further details and ticket release information will be shared soon, please keep an eye on your email and our website.
Please note that evening event tickets are non-refundable.
CE Credits
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pinnacle Conference, LLC and Masters Events. Pinnacle Conference, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity is accredited for up to 40 CE hours with the following institutions:
CPD Credits
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits are the British equivalent of the US Continuing Education (CE) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.
As a British organisation, all our Transform Trauma Oxford sessions contain CPD credits, accredited by CPD UK.
Please view our accessibility information here:
https://mastersevents.com/oxford-2026/accessibility-information/
For specific accessibility requests, please contact:
[email protected]
Yes – Bookmark will be returning to the conference this year with a selection of books available on site. You can also pre-order books from many of our speakers at a discounted price through our online bookstall here: The Transform Trauma Conference – Online Bookstall
London Heathrow Airport
The nearest major international airport. Direct buses and taxis to Oxford take approximately 60–90 minutes, depending on traffic.
London Gatwick Airport
Trains to Oxford usually require a change at Reading or London Paddington. Journey time is approximately 2–3 hours.
Oxford is well connected by rail:
From London, take the M40 northbound towards Birmingham and exit at Junction 8 for Oxford. Journey time is approximately 1.5–2 hours, depending on traffic.
We strongly recommend using Oxford’s Park & Ride facilities:
https://parkandride.oxfordbus.co.uk/where-to-park/
There are five Park & Ride sites around the ring road, with frequent buses into the city centre.
Parking in Oxford city centre is very limited. If driving, please use the Oxford City Council website or services such as JustPark. Park & Ride is strongly recommended.
All conference venues are within walking distance of one another. Exact venue details will be shared closer to the event.
Oxford also has excellent local transport options:
Oxford is also a cycling city, with extensive cycle routes and local bike hire options.
For ticket upgrades (e.g. virtual to in-person), please email: [email protected]
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Under the Invoices tab: https://mastersevents.com/my-account/orders/
If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
Experience a rich and dynamic programme including keynote talks, experiential workshops, panel discussions, and opportunities for meaningful connection.
CPD/CE credits available, supporting your continued learning and professional growth.
All sessions will be available to watch for 90 days after the event, allowing you to revisit and integrate key insights.
Creating a natural sense of community from the outset, all meals and drinks are included. Set across one property, everything you need is on-site – and a dedicated shuttle runs throughout the day, particularly in the mornings and evenings, to keep movement between accommodation and the conference space effortless.
We have a limited number of rooms available at The Hilton, situated close to the conference space and steps from the Caribbean Sea. Staying here means you begin and end each day fully immersed in the experience – and can relax afterwards with fellow attendees when the day is done.
With the sea on your doorstep and surrounded by the jungle, there is a quality to being here that extends the work of the conference beyond the room.
A shuttle runs throughout the day connecting the hotel and conference space, so moving between the two is always straightforward.
Rooms are limited – we recommend booking early.
Be part of a powerful, transformative experience. Learn from leading experts, gain practical tools you can use right away, and connect with a global community, all in one unforgettable event.
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A cenote is a portal – a place where the five senses are awakened and something beyond the everyday becomes possible. This will be an unforgettable evening of connection, food, movement, and celebration in one of Mexico’s most magical natural settings, held at a community- rooted destination dedicated to creative authenticity and sensory experience in harmony with the regional landscape.
Tickets will be available soon
Join us for an intimate retreat with a world-leading faculty. The Transform Trauma retreat offers a unique opportunity to step beyond the conference environment.
In a small, carefully held group, you will spend extended time with leading figures such as Bessel van der Kolk, Dick Schwartz, Dan Siegel (faculty subject to final confirmation) and others – engaging directly with their work, perspectives, and presence.
This is not just additional content – it is an immersive experience.
Set in a restorative natural environment, the retreat is designed to support both personal insight and professional development at a deeper level.
Spaces are extremely limited and limited to conference attendees.
To maintain the intimacy of the experience, spaces are extremely limited and reserved strictly for conference attendees.
Location
Papaya Playa Project, Tulum
Dates
21–27 February 2027
