Saturday, October 19
**All Times Listed Are Pacific Time Zone**
7:30 am
Doors Open & Registration
8:45 am – 9:00 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?
Breakout Room to continue conversation.
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Break-Musical Interlude
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?
Breakout Room to continue conversation.
Moderator: Bia Labate
Panelists:
Charlotte James
Sutton King
Xa’ureme Candelario
Karina Bashir
Mike Maki
Joseph Rhea
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?
Breakout Room to continue conversation.
Moderator: Paul Lisy
Panelists:
Gwen Pelfini
Heather Smith
Justin Natoli D
Danielle Nova
Christina Mokwa
Katie LaHiggs
2:50 pm – 3:05 pm
Break-Psychedelic Monologues
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?
Breakout Room to continue conversation.
Moderator: Lacey White
Panelists:
Mary Telliano
Ramiro Peralta
Kat Kurner
Katherine MacLean
Jay Nelson
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
Psychedelic Documentary Night
20 minutes per 3 documentaries + intro and Q&A by filmmakers and/or cast.
9:30 pm - 12:00 am “It’s Saturday Night!” Networking Social
Moderator: Paul Lisy
**All Times Listed Are Pacific Time Zone**
9:00 am – 10:25 am
Brad Adams, Ph.D. & Wayra R. Rodriguez
Moderator: Brad Adams, Ph.D.
Panelists:
Steve Rosonke, M.D.
Wayra R. Rodriguez
Cal Nez
Mike Crowley
Ramiro Peralta
Musician: TBD
Sunday, October 20
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?
Breakout Room to continue conversation.
Moderator: Christina Mokwa
Panelists:
Bruno Moya
G. Anthony Kunkle
John Saul
Steve Rosonke, M.D.
Carolyn Wall
Stephanie Karzon Abrams
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?
Breakout Room to continue conversation.
Moderator: Gwen Pelfini
Panelists:
Bia Labate
Justin Natoli
Sutton King
Xa’ureme Candelario
Charlotte James
Mikaela de la Myco
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Lunch-Breathwork
Facilitator: TBD
1:20 pm – 2:45 pm
Psychedelics and Drug Policy Change:
Turn On, Tune In, Take Over!
Actionable steps!
What are the pros and cons as well as challenges and solutions of decriminalization and legalization?
How will new policies be enforced and monitored over time?
How can we do this differently to avoid a repeat of historical stigma?
How will new policies impact the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, the court system, and incarceration rates?
How will the new policy address issues related to addiction and abuse of psychedelics?
How will potential dangers or side effects of psychedelic use be managed within medical and legal frameworks?
How will this policy change affect marginalized or vulnerable communities?
What are the potential economic impacts of this policy change, including potential revenue from taxes, job creation, and costs related to regulation and enforcement?
How will policy changes affect health insurance companies?
How can education about safe use, harm reduction, and prevention of psychedelic abuse be effectively promoted?
What are actionable steps that we can start taking tomorrow?
Breakout Room to continue conversation.
Moderator: Alex Patterson
Panelists:
Sam H. Clauder II
Joseph Rhea
Matthew Brockmeier
We have invited over 50 politicians and policy makers interested in affecting change -
STAY TUNED as this panel continues to develop!
2:50 pm – 3:05 pm
Break-Raffle
MC: TBD
3:10 pm – 4:35 pm
Integration with Wisdom - Bringing It All Together
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: Brad Adams, PhD
Panelists:
Charlotte James
Michael Maki
Sutton King
Ramiro Peralta
Sam H. Clauder II
Wayra R. Rodriguez
Cal Nez
Mikaela de la Myco
4:40 pm – 5:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Dinner-Musical Interlude
Musician: TBD
7:00 pm – 2:00 am
AFTER PARTY OF EPIC PROPORTIONS!
with Dr. Brad Adams and Wayra R. Rodriguez