Psychedelic Culture 2026 - A Chacruna Conference

Chacruna started producing large-scale conferences in Mexico in 2015, and then yearly spring conferences in the West Coast since 2018. Psychedelic Culture 2025 will continue our tradition of exploring cutting-edge themes that are largely absent from the mainstream psychedelic conversation, related to our main initiatives: Indigenous Reciprocity & Decolonial Dialogues, Psychedelic Justice, Protection of Sacred Plants & Cultural Traditions, and voices from the Global South. At this two day in-person conference, with 3 simultaneous tracks, Chacruna will convene comprehensive panels and experiential opportunities that will foster conversations around topics including: Indigenous voices, Indigenous reciprocity, biocultural conservation, religion and psychedelics, holding mindful ceremony, legislation reform, law and policy, racial equity and access, queering psychedelics, women in psychedelics, veteran leaders in psychedelics, disabled populations and psychedelics, perspectives from the Global South, critical reflections on psychedelic science, including psychedelic assisted therapy, sexual abuse, touch and ethics, and dialogues between neuroscience and shamanism. We will also offer a space for participation in music, dance, art circles, rapé (tobacco) ceremonies and affinity meet up groups. Chacruna’s interdisciplinary conferences are well known for bringing diverse voices together, combining intellectual vision and rigor, community, activism, heart and soul. In the midst of the so called psychedelic renaissance, it is more important than ever to promote dialogues between scientists and communities who have been truly involved with these medicines, to have knowledge about the proper ways to use and steward them. Come join us in the beautiful Brava Theater, a co-op led by women in the traditional Latin neighborhood of San Francisco, for another memorable experience!

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For more information, contact us at pcu@chacruna.net

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Standard Refund Policy:

Full refund: You can receive a full refund of your registration fee, minus a $10 administration processing fee, up to 60 days before the online conference start date.

Partial refund: For cancellations made between 59 and 7 days before the conference start date, you will receive a 50% refund of your registration fee, minus a $10 administration processing fee.

No refunds: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before the conference start date. This is due to our final preparations and commitments made based on confirmed attendee numbers.

Force Majeure Events:

In the event of a force majeure event, such as natural disasters, travel disruptions, or government restrictions that make attending the conference impossible, we will offer a full refund of your registration fee regardless of the cancellation date. Please provide documented evidence of the force majeure event.

Transferring Registration:

You can transfer your registration to another attendee up to 7 days before the conference start date Please contact us with the name and email address of the new attendee.

No-Shows:

No refunds will be issued for registrants who do not attend the conference for any reason.

How to Request a Refund:

To request a refund, please send an email to pcu@chacruna.net with your full name, registration ID, and reason for cancellation. We will process your request within 5 business days.

Important Note:

This refund policy applies to registration fees only. Additional costs such as travel and accommodation are not covered.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at Psychedelic Culture 2024!

Standard Filming Policy:

Please note that this conference will be recorded by a professional team, and photographs will be taken of both speakers and attendees. By purchasing a ticket, you automatically agree to being filmed and photographed. All media from this conference is considered the personal property of Chacruna Institute, and can be used for any purpose, for the rest of time.