Upcoming Events
Join us for upcoming conversations, lectures, and round tables at the BCSP.
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October 13, 2026
Michael Pollan & Christof Koch: A Journey into Consciousness
Learn More: Michael Pollan & Christof Koch: A Journey into ConsciousnessJoin us for a special conversation with Michael Pollan and Christof Koch on October 13, 2026 at 7:30pm co-presented by Cal Performances at Zellerbach Hall on the UC Berkeley campus.
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October 14, 2026 – October 15, 2026
States of Consciousness: Psychedelic Discovery and the Edge of Uncertainty
Learn More: States of Consciousness: Psychedelic Discovery and the Edge of UncertaintyStates of Consciousness (October 14-15, 2026) is a two-day multidisciplinary conference at UC Berkeley exploring the evolving questions and uncertainty around the study of consciousness through the lens of psychedelics.
Past Events
Catch up on past events at the BCSP.
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July 21, 2026
Lectures on Tap – Psychedelics for Science: Mind, Brain, and Consciousness
Learn More: Lectures on Tap – Psychedelics for Science: Mind, Brain, and ConsciousnessIn a Lectures on Tap event in San Francisco, BCSP Faculty Director Michael Silver will trace the history of psychedelic research, from its early promise to its modern resurgence, and explain why these substances are such powerful tools for understanding the mind and brain.
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April 16, 2026
After Dark: Altered States
Learn More: After Dark: Altered StatesPlease leave this field empty Subscribe to news from the BCSP A monthly email featuring our news, research, programs, and events. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.
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March 1, 2026 – May 10, 2026
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November 7, 2025
Workshop on Ethics and Engagement in Psychedelic Science
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September 25, 2025
Thinking Like a Multiverse: Psychedelic Pathways to a Diverse World
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September 25, 2025
The Thrill of Groundlessness: A Psychedelic Humanities Tool Kit
Learn More: The Thrill of Groundlessness: A Psychedelic Humanities Tool Kit