The International Hypnosis Congress 2026 in Winterthur. The event for therapists, physicians, physical therapists, coaches, and all who prioritize results over methods and want to work interdisciplinary. Experience. Learn. Apply.
Speaker Line-Up
International experts from the fields of medicine, psychology, hypnosis, coaching, and research share their knowledge and experience.
Hansruedi Wipf, a pioneer in hypnosis and founder of OMNI, personally selected as the successor to the Dave Elman tradition. Adrian Brüngger, CEO of OMNI Hypnosis International, a systems thinker and mentor who has brought hypnosis to the European Parliament. Together, they will guide you through a weekend that will shape the future of hypnosis.
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Dr. Martin Schlott is Chief of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, as well as a certified sleep coach.
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Lutz Jäncke is one of the most renowned neuroscientists in the German-speaking world.
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Patrick Fischer has led the Swiss men's national team as head coach since 2015.
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Over 25 years of experience with rapid change techniques. Co-author of "Angstfrei" and developer of the HypnoWaving® method.
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High school teacher and hypnotherapist from the Netherlands. Specializing in language and attention.
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Mother and daughter, international OMNI hypnosis trainers.
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Internationally awarded keynote speaker and global OMNI HypnoKids® trainer.
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The clarity of an engineer, the depth of a therapist.
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Where science meets showmanship. Frederic Mau shows how hypnosis can leave people in awe.
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International trainer and trauma expert. Conny Wladkowski shows how the brain can form new connections.
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"Beyond Words: The Invisible Code of Success"
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Moderator, OMNI Hypnotherapist, Expert in Applied Consciousness Work
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“Clear, effective and immediately applicable – rarely experienced such a good congress.”
“Finally evidence-based and practical in one.”
You know the theory. Now it’s time for the impact. Discover how the subconscious can rewrite stories: for your clients and for yourself.
Whether you are already working therapeutically, just at the beginning of your journey or already have advanced experience: At the Hypnosis Congress in Winterthur 2026 you will gain clarity about the possibilities to apply these techniques in a targeted way.
The entire Hypnosis Congress 2026 is an incubator for your growth. We create an atmosphere of encounter, learning and experience, where you lose the fear of change.
Learn to lead your clients not only through fear, but out of fear.
Lose the fear of building your business and learn why it’s worth communicating the value of your work confidently.
Meet mentors and colleagues on equal terms: without masks, but with genuine exchange. We bring real experts together.
Expand your clinical repertoire. Integrate evidence-based hypnosis efficiently into your daily practice – scientifically grounded through studies from the University of Zurich.
Resolve blockages where they originate. Scale your business with new, results-oriented offerings and safe trauma techniques.
Learn the language of the subconscious. Experience the power of hypnosis firsthand – free from myths, full of impact.
No dry lectures. We offer interaction.
Neurobiology, epigenetics, science and practical “hands-off” techniques for therapeutic work in physical therapy.
Discover the latest tools and insights from the hypnosis industry.
Watch the experts at work and learn directly from the application how quickly and robustly freedom from fear can be created.
Networking, celebration and encounters on Saturday evening at the AXA Arena.
This is a first overview — many more highlights, speakers and surprises are still to come!
We kick off with a warm welcome, a clear overview of the schedule and set the stage for connection, inspiration and real experience. We show you what hypnosis truly is and why it is more relevant today than ever before.
Barbara Scholl Wipf (DE)
Forget theory - this is real experience! 5 young people aged 13 to 27 share live what hypnosis has changed in their lives. From blocks to breakthroughs, from doubt to strength, from before to after.
Lutz Jäncke (DE)
How our brain tricks us every day, why expectations often outweigh hard facts, and why our perception is anything but an objective recording of reality.
Adrian Brüngger (DE)
Adrian Brüngger presents the OMNI Study (University of Zurich / Prof. Dr. Lutz Jäncke). It impressively demonstrates that hypnosis can produce measurable changes in the brain.
In the first group hypnosis session of the congress, participants get to experience firsthand what was just described: what a hypnotic state can feel like.
Ayla & Ina Oostrom (EN)
Ina and Ayla Oostrom show how hypnosis can not only change lives but also connect generations. Together, mother and daughter share how curiosity became a shared mission.
Uwe Sujata (DE)
What if exhaustion is caused by a body that can no longer switch off? Uwe shows how hypnosis can help release deeply ingrained stress patterns.
Lorenz Bigler (DE)
What happens when pain is not just fought but understood in a new way? How hypnosis can support people before, during and after medical procedures.
Giancarlo Russo (EN)
Giancarlo Russo reveals how much information is hidden in posture, gaze, gestures and body language — and how to understand people on a deeper level.
✨ Great Surprise
Hansruedi Wipf (DE)
To close Day 1, Hansruedi Wipf shares his vision of where hypnosis is heading, why its time has come — and what role each of us can play. Followed by the Chillout Summer Night.
Adrian Brüngger & Hansruedi Wipf (DE)
Together they reflect on the most powerful moments of Day 1, share first insights and open the space for what today has in store.
Dr. Martin Schlott (DE)
Dr. Martin Schlott, Chief of Anesthesiology and sleep coach, shows in an entertaining way why restorative sleep is one of the most important resources of our time — and what role hypnosis plays.
Conny Wladkowski (DE)
Conny shows in a clear, touching and practical way how trauma responses can shift — without pulling people back into the past.
✨ Great Surprise
Jesse van der Tempel (EN)
Drawing on ancient healing traditions, Jesse explains how words can shift focus, create safety and trigger inner processes.
Frederic Mau (EN)
With plenty of humor, Frederic demonstrates how seemingly simple hypnotic effects can amaze people — and how those moments can open new paths for your own practice.
Patrick Fischer (DE)
Former head coach of the Swiss national ice hockey team. Why your inner mindset determines victory or defeat — lessons from three World Championship silver medals.
Adrian Brüngger & Hansruedi Wipf (DE)
We come together one last time — for a final moment that captures the strongest impressions. An invitation to truly take with you what you have experienced.
The AXA Arena offers high-end infrastructure for a superlative event. Just 20 minutes from Zurich Airport. Combine your training with a stay in Switzerland – the center of modern hypnosis research.
Access to all lectures, workshops, Fear-Free Zone & Marketplace.
Networking and party on Saturday evening.
Learning is easier together (and braver). Bring your colleague and benefit together. Join our raffle. Learn all about the rules and register now.
Tickets are generally non-refundable, but transferable. You can easily pass your ticket on to a colleague.
Yes, we have reserved quotas in partner hotels in Winterthur.
