States 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.

Is what you’re seeing right now real—or a controlled hallucination constructed by your brain? Michael Silver, BCSP Faculty Director and Professor of Optometry and Neuroscience will be giving an entertaining and informative talk in partnership with Big Brain Lectures.

Join us for a special screening of A Table of Our Own, a powerful documentary highlighting the vital history and contributions of Black practitioners, researchers, and healers in psychedelics and plant medicine. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the filmmaker Ayize Jama-Everett.

As psychedelic use rises and the landscape rapidly evolves, first responders and emergency clinicians need evidence-based training to provide safer, more effective care. Join us on April 16, 2027, for a dedicated summit designed specifically for first responders and frontline clinicians.