Consciousness Events

The study of consciousness is an inherently interdisciplinary endeavor, and the community of researchers spans many conferences around the world. Below is a curated list of upcoming meetings relevant to consciousness science, organized chronologically. We encourage participants to engage broadly across these events.

2026

• April 6–11, 2026

  The Science of Consciousness (TSC) — Tucson

  Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona, USA

  The 32nd annual interdisciplinary conference on consciousness, organized by the University of Arizona. Topical areas spanning neuroscience, philosophy, quantum biology, AI, and experiential phenomenology.

  Moved to San Diego as The Science of Consciousness 2026 (October 11–16)
• April 10–11, 2026

  Psychedelic Intersections 2026 — Harvard

  Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
  The fourth annual interdisciplinary conference bridging humanities, religion, and law in psychedelic studies. A collaboration between Harvard Divinity School, the Mahindra Center, and the Petrie-Flom Center.
• April 15–17, 2026

  Mind-at-Large: A New Dawn

  Online (Center for Process Studies)
  A multidisciplinary inquiry into consciousness and its role in reality, exploring the possibility that consciousness is fundamental, relational, and cosmic in scope. Organized by the Center for Process Studies with the University of Exeter, CIIS, and the American College of Greece.
• May 15–17, 2026

  TCCHE Seattle 2026

  Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
  A three-day conference exploring the latest scientific discoveries, human potential, and novel interpretations of consciousness and experience, with presentations from leading scientists, authors, and thought leaders.
• May 21–22, 2026

  International Forum on Consciousness

  Fitchburg, Wisconsin, USA
  Organized by the BTC Institute and Usona Institute, this forum explores “other ways of knowing”—forms of intelligence and awareness that transcend conventional cognition, spanning neurodivergent experiences, animal and plant consciousness, contemplative traditions, and psychedelic states.
• June 3–6, 2026

  Mind, Brain, and Consciousness Conference (MBCC 2026)

  IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
  An interdisciplinary conference integrating Indian knowledge systems with contemporary scientific inquiry across neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and AI. Features plenary talks, technical presentations, and panel discussions bridging traditional knowledge and modern science.
• June 4–6, 2026

  Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR 2026)

  Philharmonie Haarlem, The Netherlands
  Europe’s premier scientific conference on psychedelic research and therapy. The seventh edition brings together academics, clinicians, therapists, policymakers, and the public for the latest advances in the field.
• June 30 – July 3, 2026

  ASSC 29 — Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness

  Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
  The 29th annual meeting of ASSC, the leading academic society for empirical, theoretical, and philosophical investigations into consciousness. Welcomes submissions spanning psychology, medicine, neuroscience, computer science, philosophy, biology, and mathematics.
• October 1, 2026

  Conference on Consciousness

  UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, California, USA
  A gathering uniting scholars, scientists, artists, and practitioners to explore consciousness from integrated humanities and scientific perspectives, with a focus on altered states and psychedelic experience.
• October 9–10, 2026

  ALPS — Awareness Lectures on Psychedelics in Switzerland

  Aarau, Switzerland
  The sixth edition of the ALPS conference, featuring two days of cutting-edge psychedelic science, distinguished speakers, interactive panels, and community building in the Swiss tradition.
• October 9–11, 2026

  The Synapse

  Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  A three-day convening of women leaders working at the intersection of AI, robotics, cognitive science, and consciousness. Organized by Applied Love Labs and led by neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge, the intimate gathering (100 participants) features workshops, facilitated dialogue, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• October 11–16, 2026

  The Science of Consciousness 2026 (TSC 2026)

  Paradise Point Resort & Spa, San Diego, California, USA
  Our conference. Five and a half days of workshops, plenary lectures, concurrent sessions, posters, and interdisciplinary dialogue, bringing together 600–700 participants from around the world to explore the science of consciousness.
  We apologize for the date overlap with MoC7 in Copenhagen and other October events. Our dates were determined by venue availability at Paradise Point, which was contracted well in advance. We look forward to coordination and cross-pollination between the meetings.
• October 12–16, 2026

  Models of Consciousness 7 (MoC7)

  University of Copenhagen, Denmark
  The seventh biennial conference organized by the Association for Mathematical The Science of Consciousness. Focuses on philosophical foundations, methodologies and measures, AI and consciousness, and phenomenological investigations. Features Nobel Laureate John O’Keefe and an excursion to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.
• October 14–15, 2026

  Conference on Consciousness and Psychedelics

  UC Berkeley, California, USA
  A two-day event from the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics exploring consciousness from integrated humanities and scientific perspectives, examining philosophical, artistic, and cultural viewpoints on altered states of consciousness.
• December 3–5, 2026

  CIFAR Neuroscience of Consciousness Winter School

  Nairobi, Kenya
  A three-day program from CIFAR bringing together emerging neuroscience leaders with world-class researchers to explore “Why Consciousness Matters” from multiple perspectives. Targeted at senior PhD students and post-doctoral researchers in consciousness science.