THURSDAY, MAY 30
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
PSYCHEDELIC SCREENINGS | ISIS THEATER, ASPEN
Kickstart your symposium experience on Thursday, May 30, with two film screenings at the iconic ISIS Theater, 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO. View "Of Night and Light" (115 min) at 3:00 p.m., followed by "From Shock to Awe" (89 min) at 5:00 p.m., with a special Q&A session with veterans and filmmaker.
FILM: Of Night and Light: The Story of Iboga and Ibogaine | $10 | TICKETS
3:00 p.m. | 115 MINUTES
From documentarian Lucy Walker, a film that carefully walks the line between objectively informative and personally affecting. Spanning continents and decades, the story of ibogaine and its unlikely discovery by a pair of 60's dreamers are explored in great detail. Interviewing subjects from all sides of the psychedelic debate, the film confronts the current landscape of treatment for some of the most difficult ailments and how these conditions lead patients to seek the ultimate treatment.
FILM: From Shock to Awe | $10 | TICKETS
5:00 p.m. | 89 MINUTES | Post Screening Q&A: 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.
An intimate and raw look at the transformational journey of two combat veterans suffering from severe trauma as they abandon pharmaceuticals to seek relief through the mind-expanding world of psychedelics. Recent scientific research coupled with a psychedelic renaissance reveals that these substances can be used to heal PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) for individuals and their families. Q&A: Filmmaker, Janine Sagert and Activist Veterans, Aimee Kahl and Zach Phillips. FREE for veterans. Promo code: VETERAN
THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 30
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
WELCOME COCKTAILS | MOLLIE ASPEN | RSVP
Extend the networking and socializing at the Welcome Cocktails event from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Mollie Aspen (111 S Garmisch St.), setting the stage for a truly remarkable symposium experience. Hosted by WonderMED.
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 31
8:00 am - 9:30 am
SOUND HEALING + CONNECTIVITY CEREMONY | MOLLIE ASPEN
Austin Mao from Ceremonia is hosting a Sound Healing + Connectivity Ceremony at The Mollie Aspen (111 S Garmisch St.) before we all head over to the Wheeler Opera House for the symposium’s opening panel at 10:00 am.
FRIDAY, MAY 31 - SATURDAY, JUNE 1
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
ASPEN PSYCHEDELIC SYMPOSIUM | WHEELER OPERA HOUSE, ASPEN | TICKETS
DETAILED AGENDA BELOW
Join us at the historic Wheeler Opera House in the heart of Aspen, Colorado for our second annual Aspen Psychedelic Symposium. This two-day gathering will showcase some of the best and brightest minds in psychedelics and bring you expert panels, groundbreaking research, and firsthand insights into the transformative world of psychedelic medicines. Explore tradition, science, and advocacy; connect with a lineup of 30 distinguished scientists, doctors, and luminaries; and delve into the future of psychedelics.
IMPORTANT: To attend the full two-day event, put Friday AND Saturday tickets into your cart, and then the discount will unlock at checkout. $60 Day Pass | $100 Full Two-Day Pass
FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 31
6:00pm - 8:00pm
COCKTAIL RECEPTION | LIMELIGHT HOTEL, ASPEN
Come network with symposium guests and speakers at the Limelight Hotel, just a couple blocks from the Wheeler (355 Monarch St., Aspen, CO). Sponsored by SeedFund Capital.
SATURDAY NIGHT, JUNE 1
6:00pm - 8:00pm
BOLD BUSINESS IN THE PSYCHEDELIC SECTOR | LIMELIGHT HOTEL, ASPEN | TICKETS
A Micro-Accelerator for Nonprofit Leaders, Entrepreneurs, & Startups held at the LIMELIGHT HOTEL Monarch Room (355 Monarch St., Aspen, CO). Learn what it takes to make bold moves in the psychedelic business landscape, turn your vision into reality, and impact your community. $15 - $1500
8:00pm - CLOSE
THE OFFICIAL APS AFTER PARTY | STRANAHAN’S WHISKEY LODGE, ASPEN
Come party with us! Hamilton’s Mushrooms Presents The Official APS AFTER PARTY @Stranahan's Whiskey Lodge (307 S Mill St), across the street from the Wheeler Opera House. Featuring DJ John Felix and Special Functional Mushroom Infused cocktails/mocktails. $20 at the door.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
10:00am - 1:30pm
SYMPOSIUM RIVER FLOAT | CARBONDALE, CO | RSVP
Complimentary Aspen Psychedelic Symposium River Float hosted by Inside Out Journeys
10am Meet boat crews at Carbondale Boat Ramp.
1:30pm Disembark at Two Rivers Park.
2:30pm Meet at Christie's house on the Crystal River in Carbondale for BBQ. We will provide food with consideration of dietary needs and nonalcoholic drinks. Feel free to BYOB. Address to be supplied at the end of the float.
SYMPOSIUM AGENDA DETAILS
FRIDAY, MAY 31
10:00am - 6:00pm
DAY ONE AGENDA | WHEELER OPERA HOUSE, ASPEN
Emcee Zach Leary will deliver Opening Remarks.
10:00am
“Psychedelics 101: Respecting Our Roots”
Join us for an opening discussion on the cultural and spiritual roots of plant medicines and psychedelics, as we examine how ancestral traditions continue to shape our relationship with these substances. Moderated by Joe Moore, in conversation with Zach Leary and Sandor Iron Rope
11:45am: “Jim Harris: How Psychedelics Transformed a Local Mountain Athlete’s Rehabilitation”
12:00pm: “Neuropharmacology: Psychedelics on the Brain”
Exploring psychedelic healing potential beyond the mind, including impacts to physical therapy and disability, this discussion will delve into topics such as CNS and peripheral neuroplasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and their role in healing paralysis. Moderated by Jim Harris, with Rachel Zoeller, DPT; David W. Mcmillan, Ph.D.; and Manesh Girn, Ph.D.
2:00pm: “Coakee William Wildcat: Psychedelic Pathways to Ecological Resilience”
The global ecological and climate crises are results of a human cultural crisis. Coakee will explore how psychedelic decriminalization can help us find our agency in mitigating the extinction event and stabilizing global climate if we focus on restoring relationships and opening pathways for ancestral wisdom to guide us.
2:15pm: “Stéphane Lasme: Iboga and Gabon”
Experience a unique perspective as Stéphane Lasme,hailing from Central West Africa, recounts his personal journey with Iboga. Learn how this powerful plant medicine from his homeland of Gabon holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for him, his country, and its people. Steph’s next professional chapter is built around his mission to combine the ancient wisdom of his heritage
2:30pm: “Ibogaine: The Promise, The Protocol, and Protecting the Sacred”
Ibogaine’s complex effects on the brain and the need for medical monitoring are unique compared to other plant medicines. Learn more about its current and potential future applications as a medicine, and the importance of protecting the iboga sacrament in Gabon. Moderated by Kevin Franciotti, with Talia Eisenberg, Tom Feegel, and Lola Ohonba, PHARM.D.
4:00pm: “Jen Bruce: Psychedelic Teachings on Addiction Recovery”
Psychedelics hold profound potential in the treatment of addiction. By observing how psychedelics work to heal addiction, we can learn more about the nature of addiction and how to improve existing frameworks for better treatment outcomes. In this talk, Jen will highlight the often-overlooked healing mechanisms of psychedelics and how this translates to a more comprehensive and successful addiction treatment model.
4:15pm: SHORT FILM: “Healing through Peyote” by Amber Labahe (6 minutes)
4:30pm: FEATURE TALK: “Fireside Chat: Rick Doblin, Ph.D with Ron Beller”
Experience an uncensored dialogue between visionary leader and founder of MAPS, Dr. Rick Doblin, and his coach Ron Beller in a Fireside Chat exploring the intertwining paths of professional success, personal growth, and the transformative power of psychedelics.
6:00pm: Networking Cocktail Reception
LIMELIGHT HOTEL (355 Monarch St., Aspen, CO). Sponsored by SeedFund Capital
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
10:00am - 6:00pm
DAY ONE AGENDA | WHEELER OPERA HOUSE, ASPEN
Emcee Zach Leary will deliver Opening Remarks.
10:00am: “Psychedelic Integration: The Science and the Support”
Let’s uncover the transformative potential of psychedelic experiences beyond the trip itself with esteemed experts Dr. Gül Dölen and Zach Leary as they illuminate the importance of post-journey integration practices in maximizing therapeutic benefits. Moderated by Laura Betti, in conversation with Zach Leary and Gül Dölen, M.D., Ph.D.
11:45am: “Britt Rollins & Veronica Lightning Horse Perez: Emergent Needs in the Psychedelic Space”
12:15pm: “First to Respond: Cultivating Compassion and Resilience in Law Enforcement Communities”
What is the emerging relationship between law enforcement and psychedelic policy? Discover how Denver is spearheading the implementation of new laws balancing public health and safety. This panel will explore the needs and considerations faced by first responders as they navigate this evolving territory. Moderated by Joe Moore, with Lt. Diane M. Goldstein (Ret.), Lt. Sarko Gergerian, and Rick Doblin, Ph.D.
2:00pm: FEATURE TALK: “Namae Ntumae: Love and Psychedelics”
Love is at the heart of all effective, permanent transformational processes. Psychedelics can open us to mystical and transcendental experiences and reunite us with the intelligence of all of life, creating a sense of coming home. However, having peak experiences is not enough. We need to acknowledge the role Love plays in all applications of psychedelics: in resolving trauma, in training facilitators, in the global shift in consciousness, and in addressing the climate crisis.
3:30pm: “Aaron Orsini: Autism on Acid”
3:45pm: “Psychedelic Healing and Community Empowerment: Navigating State Access Models in Oregon and Colorado”
Next year, Colorado will become the second state in the country, after Oregon, to introduce a state-regulated therapeutic access model for psilocybin mushrooms. This panel explores opportunities and challenges, probing what’s possible as communities seek to ethically integrate legal access to psychedelic healing. Moderated by Tasia Poinsatte, with James Eshleman, Claudia Barfoot, and Rebecca Martinez
5:00pm: FEATURE TALK: “Gül Dölen on Psychedelics: Master Keys for Unlocking ‘Critical Periods’”
Dr. Dölen will present evidence to support her hypothesis that psychedelics are the long-sought “master key” for unlocking critical periods across the brain; understanding psychedelics through this framework dramatically expands the scope of disorders (including stroke, autism, and allergy) that might benefit from adjunct therapy with psychedelics.
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Organizers: Aspen Public Radio, Healing Advocacy Fund, and us, Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center!