Discovery Sessions - The Bay Area Psychedelics Conference
April 18th & 19th 2024 at The Midway in San Francisco
Join us this April for two full days of talks and networking around the science and culture of psychedelics. Save the dates now, and watch this space for early bird tickets, coming soon!
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Conference Discussion Tracks
Hosting key minds on topics such as microdosing, psychedelic therapy, psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, ketamine, MDMA, ayahuasca, DMT and much more, we explore the work of UCSF, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, MAPS, and many other incredible organizations in the space.
Culture
The Bay Area has historically been ground zero for the psychedelics movement. Our Culture track pays homage to The Bay’s vibrant psychedelic history while bravely looking forward. Join in the conversation as the artists, icons, dreamers, and legends share their stories on the stage.
Policy
Meet the hustlers, policy-changers, outlaws, and investors who broke the rules before there were any rules, and are carving out a new landscape today. Learn about equity models, frameworks for safe and legal dispensation, and discuss how the future of legalization can be more inclusive.
Entrepreneurship
Our newest track breaks free with in-depth sessions covering investment, analysis, and new opportunities in the psychedelic landscape. Explore the innovative minds and forward-thinking entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of this industry and learn about the the potential for sustainable growth in the realm of psychedelics.
Science and Therapeutics
We bring the latest science and research to the stage with this illuminating track. Sit in on the conversations as we host the brightest researchers, organizations and scientists from the Bay Area and beyond and share their latest discoveries in medical, therapeutic and even virtual technology.
Discovery Sessions 2024
Discovery Sessions is the Bay Area’s gathering of the psychedelics community. Each year, in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood, we come together to share ideas and host challenging discussions around psychedelics and culture, decriminalization, science, therapeutics, and entrepreneurship.
Discovery Salons
Quarterly meetups on topics ranging from psychedelic culture to current policy to science.
Speakers and Panelists
Meet today’s leaders changing the face of psychedelics in science, culture and policy.
Mikaela de la Myco
Mushwomb Educator
Bia Labate
Cha***na Institute
Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD
Neuroscape UCSF
Acacea Lewis
Founder, Divine Master Alchemy
Hamilton Morris
Journalist, Scientist
Madison Margolin
Writer, Educator
Elizabeth Summers
Educator, Art Evangelist
Carlos Plazola
Decriminalize Nature
Vince Kadlubek
Founder, Meow Wolf
Jim Fadiman
Author
Leonard Pickard
Outlaw Chemist
Seth Ferranti
Filmmaker
Tuesday Evening Psychedelic Happy Hour
Join us for three special events, starting at 4:00 PM
Global Premiere
Seth Ferranti’s new film – Psychedelic Revolution: The Secret History of the LSD Trade
Scott Guberman & Friends
All-star Greatful Dead Tribute Band
Psychedelic Art Walk
Guided tour of The Midway’s Psychedelic Art Gallery with Tribe 13’s Jennifer Ingram
Our Sponsors
Empowering the future of psychedelic innovation and exploration through generous support.
