Ana Tajadura-Jiménez participated as an invited speaker at the international symposium Embodiment: 20 Years On, held in Venice, Italy, on 21–22 May 2026. The event brought together leading researchers in neuroscience, cognitive science, virtual reality, robotics, and human embodiment to discuss recent advances and future directions in embodiment research.

Ana’s talk, “Sensing the Body through Sound: Body Transformation Experiences and Applications for Health”, presented research from the i_mBODY Lab on how auditory and multisensory feedback can alter body perception, giving rise to Body Transformation Experiences (BTEs). The presentation highlighted how these experiences can influence emotion, behavior, and well-being, and discussed their potential applications in health, rehabilitation, and other real-world contexts.

The symposium featured an outstanding lineup of invited speakers, including researchers working on body ownership, virtual embodiment, prosthetics, memory, emotion, and consciousness. Ana’s participation contributed to ongoing discussions about how multisensory technologies can deepen our understanding of the embodied self and support innovative approaches to health and well-being.