7:30 am

Doors Open & Registration

8:45 am – 9:00 am

9:00 am - 10:25 am

Opening Prayer and Remarks

Psychedelics and Spirituality

• How have psychedelics transformed your understanding of spirituality and your relationship with the God/Universe/Cosmos?

• What is Spiritual Bypassing and how can psychedelic medicines play a role for better or worse?

• How do the experiences of psychedelics differ among Hindus, Buddhists, Taoists, and other spiritual traditions? What common threads unite them?

• What is the dark side of psychedelics and spirituality? How can we best deal with bad players in the field?

• What are the promises and pitfalls associated with psychedelic churches, temples, etc.?

• What valuable insights can we gain from indigenous healers and their cultural practices and how can that be helpful to our culture?

• How is the “New Age” movement influencing the psychedelic renaissance, for better or worse?

Moderator: Brad Adams, Ph.D.
Panelists: Elizabeth Monson

10:30 am – 10:45 am

Break-Musical Interlude

Musician: TBD

10:50 am – 12:15 pm

Psychedelics and Culture

• How have raves and similar gatherings influenced culture in positive and negative ways?

• How do music, art, and movement shape and enhance the psychedelic experience?

• What are the positive and negative impacts of the recreational use of these substances on both individuals and society?

• What are some promising developments and concerning trends emerging in society due to the growing prevalence of psychedelic use?

• What lessons can we draw from indigenous cultures?

• How might widespread availability of psychedelics, like DMT vape pens, impact society and culture?

• What is queer medicine, and how does it intersect with the psychedelic movement to influence culture?

Moderator: Gwen Pelfini Panelists: Justin Natoli
Xa’ureme Candelario

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Lunch-Sound Bath

Facilitator: TBD

1:20 pm – 2:45 pm

Psychedelics and Mental Health

• How can psychedelics be used to treat PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders?

• How can these medicines be used to help alleviate addictions and other maladaptive/self-destructive behaviors?

• How can psychedelics inspire creativity, motivation, self-discovery and personal transformation?

• What is the importance of integration in the psychedelic space, and how does it contribute to lasting healing?

• Are psychedelics suitable for everyone? What are the contraindications, and how can we avoid treating them as a cure-all?

• What diverse views exist regarding mental health, illness, healing, and psychedelics across different cultures? How could understanding these perspectives deepen our self-awareness and lead to positive shifts in how we care for ourselves and others? What changes might result from this understanding, and how can we begin to implement them?

• What role does love play in the healing process with psychedelic medicines?

Moderator: TBD
Panelists: Gwen Pelfini
Charles B Shaw
Heather Smith
Justin Natoli
Danielle Nova
Wayra R Rodriguez

2:50 pm – 3:05 pm

Break-Psychedelic Monologues

TBD

3:10 pm – 4:35 pm

Psychedelics and the Dying Process

• How can psychedelics ease anxiety and fear in the face of death? What does research show?

• How do psychedelics assist in finding meaning, forgiveness, gratitude, and love at the end of life?

• How do end-of-life doulas integrate psychedelics into their work, and what case studies can we learn from?

• What should be included in the curriculum for training end-of-life doulas in the use of psychedelics?

• What qualities make a good end-of-life doula, and what should one look for or avoid when choosing to work with one? Which traits should be avoided?

• How do psychedelics alter one’s perception of death and the afterlife? What insights have emerged about life after death and reincarnation?

Moderator: Lacey White
Panelists: Elizabeth Monson
Mary Telliano
Ramiro Peralta

4:40 pm – 5:00 pm

Guided Meditation

Facilitator: TBD

5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

Dinner-Musical Interlude

Musician: TBD

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Documentary Night

20 minutes per 6 documentaries + intro and Q&A by filmmakers.

7:30 am

Doors Open & Registration

8:45 am – 9:00 am

9:00 am - 10:25 am

Opening Prayer and Remarks

Psychedelics and Physical Health

• What have we learned about the interplay between physical and mental health, and how can psychedelics help restore balance? 

• How can psychedelics help alleviate symptoms of chronic conditions such as cancer, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and cognitive decline?

• What potential do psychedelics have for enhancing physical performance in sports, dance, and other activities as well as cognitive performance like studying?

• What training should healthcare professionals receive before administering psychedelic treatments, and should personal experience with the medicines be required?

• What are the risks of using psychedelics in a clinical setting?

• How are psychedelics used in other cultures to promote physical health, and what can we learn from these practices?

• What roles do microdosing and biohacking play in optimizing health with psychedelics?

• How can psychedelics deepen our understanding and connection to our human sexuality?

TBD

Moderator: Christina Mokwa
Panelists: TBD

10:30 am – 10:45 am

Break-Musical Interlude

Musician: TBD

10:50 am – 12:15 pm

Psychedelics and Legality/Accessibility/Equity

• What strategies can make psychedelic therapies accessible to people with lower incomes or limited insurance coverage?

• How can we encourage and foster involvement from underserved and underrepresented communities?

• What ethical challenges arise with the sustainability, commodification, and appropriation of psychedelic medicines, and how can we address them?

• What are the latest global trends in psychedelic legality and regulation?

• How can we guide the modern psychedelic movement to avoid repeating the mistakes of the 1960s?

• How can psychedelics foster the development of a more diverse and equitable psychedelic culture?

• How can those suffering with PTSD access psychedelic-assisted therapy despite current legal restrictions?

• Should there be standardized qualifications and training for psychedelic facilitators? How can we implement and regulate these standards?

• How should the community address unethical practices, such as sexual misconduct, by facilitators both above ground and in the underground movement? What should a path to redemption look like?

• What resources should be made available to victims of abuse by psychotherapists, facilitators, etc.?

• What resources should be available to victims of abuse by psychedelic therapists or facilitators, and how can they seek repair and support?

Moderator: Brad Adams, Ph.D.
Panelists: Charlotte James
Xa’ureme Candelario

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Lunch-Breathwork

Facilitator: TBD

1:20 pm – 2:45 pm

Psychedelics and “Reality”

• What constitutes "Reality," and can it truly be deemed as "real"?

• Is there an objective reality, or are our experiences entirely subjective?

• How can psychedelics permanently alter one’s sense of reality?

• What is the nature of the entities encountered in psychedelic spaces?

• Why do some intense psychedelic experiences lead to mystical awakenings while others result in psychotic breaks?

• If madness is a break from consensual reality, why is one type of reality pathologized while another is not? Who gets to decide?

Moderator: Gwen Pelfini
Panelists: Charles B Shaw
Heather Smith

2:50 pm – 3:05 pm

Break-Raffle

MC: TBD

3:10 pm – 4:35 pm

Integrating the Conference: Turn on, Tune In, Take Over!

• How do indigenous elders feel about the use of their traditional plant medicines by outsiders, and how can we respectfully learn from and support them?

• How can we ensure the reverence and sanctity of these medicines?

• How can we protect the psychedelic renaissance from becoming a greed-driven gold rush?

• What are your biggest concerns about the current state of the psychedelic renaissance?

• What inspires you most about the psychedelic movement and gives you hope for the future?

• How can you contribute to illuminating the world by advocating for changes in drug policy?

Moderator: TBD
Panelists: Charlotte James
Ramiro Peralta

4:40 pm – 5:00 pm

Closing Ceremony

Moderator: TBD

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Dinner-Musical Interlude

Musician: TBD

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cacao Ceremony & Rave

TBD