Psychedelic Culture 2024 Conference

Date: March 27-28 2024
Time: 9am PST / 10am MST / 11am CST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT / 6pm CET
Location: Brava Theater, San Francisco, United States
Duration: 2 days
Cost: starting 150$ – scholarships available

About Psychedelic Culture 2024 Conference

Since 2015, Chacruna has been at the forefront of organizing large-scale conferences in Mexico, expanding to annual spring events on the West Coast starting in 2018. The Psychedelic Culture 2024 Conference will uphold its commitment to delving into innovative topics that remain on the fringes of the mainstream psychedelic discourse. These topics align with their core initiatives: Indigenous Reciprocity & Decolonial Dialogues, Psychedelic Justice, the Protection of Sacred Plants & Cultural Traditions, and amplifying voices from the Global South.

What to expect?

Over the course of this two-day, in-person event featuring three parallel tracks, Chacruna will host detailed panel discussions and hands-on sessions designed to ignite discussion on a wide range of subjects. These include:

• indigenous perspectives
• biocultural preservation
• the interplay between religion and psychedelics
• the art of conducting ceremonies with awareness
• legal and policy reform
• promoting racial equity and inclusivity
• redefining psychedelics through a queer lens
• recognizing the role of women and veterans in the psychedelic field
• addressing the needs of disabled communities
• sharing insights from the Global South
• critically evaluating psychedelic research and therapy practices, with a focus on ethical concerns such as sexual misconduct

Additionally, participants will have the chance to engage in music and meditation gatherings, as well as partake in rapé (tobacco) ceremonies.

Known for its interdisciplinary approach, Chacruna’s conferences are celebrated for bridging diverse viewpoints, blending scholarly precision with community engagement, activism, and a deep, heartfelt connection. Amidst the ongoing psychedelic renaissance, fostering dialogue between researchers and the communities intimately acquainted with these substances is increasingly vital, ensuring a respectful and knowledgeable stewardship of these practices.

About Chacruna

Founded by Brazilian anthropologist Dr. Bia Labate and American psychologist Dr. Clancy Cavnar, the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines excels in producing and disseminating high-quality research on plant medicines and psychedelics.

Their mission is to make academic insights more widely accessible, educating the public and fostering cultural acceptance to diminish the stigma and legal restrictions surrounding these substances. Chacruna acts as a pivotal connector, linking the realms of traditional plant medicine use with the burgeoning psychedelic science sector, and bridging indigenous ceremonial practices with modern clinical and therapeutic applications.

By incorporating social science perspectives into healthcare, they aim to enlighten professionals and practitioners involved in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Moreover, they encourage cultural and political examination within the psychedelic science domain, initiating dialogue on pressing yet overlooked issues as psychedelics gain popularity in mainstream culture.

About the place

The Brava Theater, an establishment operated by a women-led cooperative in the heart of San Francisco’s traditional Latin neighbourhood, for an event that promises to be both enlightening and unforgettable.

How to reserve your spot

Grab your ticket on Eventbrite. Remember to use the code INTEGRATION20 to get 20% off.

Are you having financial challenges at the moment? Scholarships are available here.

Need a place to stay? Click here to get 15% off at the Phoenix Hotel during your time in San Francisco. Use the code: CHACRUNA