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