…A flying man! I force the third dimension
into the flat plane. (…) I even dream about it. I dream of myself. I
dream
that I become my model. Projected self. Upon
awakening, I realize the truth of it. I lie in a complicated position,
but flat,
attached to the linen surface…
Paul Klee, Diary 3, June 1902
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Conference
Description
Dreams are nodal points which connect. This connection is
apparent, when a daughter tells her  dad
about her nightly adventures or friends wonder about nocturnal
flying experiences, when an artist transforms a dream image into
an ever inspiring piece of art, when a scientist solves a
scientific riddle through a dream image... But what are dreams
about?
The conference aims to have a wide range of papers and workshops
on a variety of topics from different perspectives. These
include cross-cultural studies, nightmares, lucid dreams, dreams
and religion, women’s dreams, children’s dreams, dreams and
education, using dreams for therapeutic purposes and dreams and
creativity.
 The
Conference is now over. Thank you to everyone who
participated.
Photo submitted by Daniel Erlacher.
Overview of the theme, scope, and focus
The conference aims to have a wide range of papers and workshops
on a variety of topics. These include cross cultural studies,
nightmares, lucid dreams, dreams and religion, women’s dreams,
children’s dreams, dreams and education, using dreams for
therapeutic purposes and dreams and creativity.
International researchers are invited to present their latest
findings and workshop leaders will have the opportunity to
introduce different ways of working with dreams from a range of
perspectives.
Keynote speakers
Prof. Thomas Metzinger (University of Mainz, Germany)
“Minimal Phenomenal Selfhood and the First-Person Perspective“
Dr. med. Ralf Binswanger (Zürich, Switzerland)
“A Renewed Approach to Freudian Dream Theory”
Dr. Lutz Wittmann (University Hospital Zürich, Switzerland)
“Dreams and Trauma”
Venue
The conference will take place in Bern. The capital city of
Bern is located in the heart of Switzerland with the latter
being situated in the center of Europe.
The conference venue is the University of Bern (UniS),
Schanzeneckstrasse 1, CH-3012 Bern. UniS is a university
building that provides modern lecture facilities and classrooms,
as well as a lounge. The main railway station, the city centre,
restaurants and most hotels are within walking distance.
Organization Team / Conference Committee
* Daniel Erlacher (Host)
* Michael Schredl (Program Chair, Scientific Track)
* Art Funkhouser (Program Chair, Workshops)
* Tadas Stumbrys (On-Site Registration)
* Olaf Gerlach Hansen (IASD connection)
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