Transform Trauma Mexico, in partnership with Newman Institute, brings together some of the world’s most influential voices in trauma research, therapy, neuroscience, and integrative healing for an extraordinary two-day gathering in the Riviera Maya. Explore where modern science meets spirituality and ancestral wisdom, gaining new perspectives and practical approaches to deepen healing across cultures.
Learn directly from globally recognised leaders alongside emerging and cross-cultural practitioners, as they share cutting-edge insights, practical tools, and transformative approaches aligned with this year’s theme: Healing Across Cultures: Spirituality, Wisdom and Practice.
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.
Schedule is subject to change, including speakers, sessions, and timings.
*Not all sessions are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credit. CE eligibility remains subject to final confirmation by our joint provider. Final accredited CE information will be available on our website after the conference.
General Event Information
The conference will be held from 19–20 February 2027 at the Tulum Event Center in Tulum, Mexico.
No. Flights, airport transfers, visas, and travel insurance are not included and must be arranged separately by the attendee.
Conference-only tickets include lunch on both conference days and refreshments during scheduled breaks. Breakfast and dinner are not included. If you would like to include all inclusive dining to your ticket, you can purchase accommodation at the Hilton Riviera Maya HERE.
Yes, attendees can earn CPD credits and up to 20 CE credits toward their license or accreditation. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance, as well as applicable CE accreditation.
Yes, all attendees will have access to session recordings for 90 days following the conference’s completion. Recordings will be available on our conference app and access to this will be provided closer to the event.
Yes, organizations or delegations joining together can request special pricing by reaching out to [email protected]. Concessions apply solely toward event entry passes and exclude hotel stays.
Accommodation & Travel
Many attendees stay at the Hilton Riviera Maya, our official conference hotel. You can join them by booking an accommodation & ticket package or a room-only HERE if you haven’t already purchased one with your ticket. We provide a daily shuttle between the Hilton and the Tulum Event Center.
Packages at the Hilton include daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, unlimited drinks at selected bars/restaurants, Wi-Fi, and access to resort facilities.
Guests can check in starting at 3:00 PM, and departure check-out must be completed by 12:00 PM (noon).
Check-in: 18 February 2027 at 3:00 PM
Check-out: 21 February 2027 by 12:00 PM (noon)
If you would like to extend your stay at the Hilton before or after the conference, you are very welcome to do so. Additional nights should be booked independently through your preferred booking platform. Once you have secured your extra nights, please let us know your booking details and room choice. We will then inform the hotel so they can ensure you remain in the same room for the duration of your stay. Please note that although the hotel will keep the same room allocated, you will still be required to check in again for the additional nights.
If you are arriving by air, Mexico has largely digitized the Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM). Your arrival stamp in your passport serves as your digital FMM. If arriving by land or a non-digital airport, you can fill out the form online via the official INM portal or at the border upon entry.
The local currency is the Mexican Peso (MXN). While credit cards are widely accepted in major cities, resort areas, and established stores, cash is essential for street food, local taxis, tips, and smaller markets. We recommend notifying your bank before traveling to prevent fraud blocks.
Post-Conference Retreat (The Gathering)
The Gathering is an intimate post-conference experience designed for those seeking not only insight but integration. It is a five-day immersive residential experience (21–27 February 2027) bringing together faculty, contributors and attendees in a more shared environment, the experience creates space for conversation, reflection and connection beyond the pace and structure of the conference itself.
The Gathering is located at the Papaya Playa Project & Habitas, Tulum, Mexico. Papaya Playa Project & Habitas sit on nearly a kilometre of unbroken white-sand beach on Tulum’s southern edge, a thatched-roof, candlelit village of casitas, cabanas and safari tents, open-fire kitchens, a cliffside pool and a sand-floor bar held between dense jungle and the open sea. Within a region long connected to nature, ceremony and collective ways of gathering, the experience invites a different relationship with both the work and one another.
The Gathering is exclusively available to in-person conference attendees.
Retreat rooms feature open-plan layouts (including bathrooms) and are not suitable for sharing with strangers; therefore, room-matching services are not offered.
Access & Platform
Content & Pricing
Experience a rich and dynamic programme including keynote talks, experiential workshops, panel discussions, and opportunities for meaningful connection.
Up to 20 CE credits and CPD 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 Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, 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.
Early bird pricing
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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 Transform Trauma Mexico 2027.
To apply for a scholarship ticket, use the button below.
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.
Please note: The Gathering Retreat will take place in English only, with no Spanish translation available.
Location
Papaya Playa Project, Tulum
Dates
21–27 February 2027
Transform Trauma Mexico by Masters Events will bring together leading voices in trauma, mental health and wellbeing, under the theme Healing Across Cultures: Spirituality, Wisdom and Practice.
As the programme continues to expand, we share considered updates about speakers, sessions and practical information for those exploring attendance.
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