The conference will advance the BCSP’s vision of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and practical applications of psychedelics and consciousness research. This two-day event will unite leading scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and practitioners to explore consciousness from integrated humanities and scientific perspectives, bridging theoretical insights with societal impact. 

The conference will focus on knowledge sharing, featuring discussions on philosophical, scientific, artistic, and cultural perspectives on altered states of consciousness. Many consciousness researchers–both scientists and philosophers–are studying and writing about psychedelics, but this conference will provide a unique opportunity to bring them together to share their insights through dialogue to improve our collective understanding of consciousness. Designed as a complement to the film series, the conference will bring together people and learnings from across our pillars-–Basic Science, Journalism, Applied Research and Policy, and Culture and Community-–into an exploration of consciousness and its many interpretations.

This event will take place in fall 2026. Stay tuned for further details.