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14 conferences found

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The Science of Consciousness

Annual

PhilosophyNeuroscienceConsciousness

The world's largest and longest-running interdisciplinary conference on consciousness. Covers neuroscience, philosophy, quantum physics, AI, and psychedelics.

Tucson, AZWebsite
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ASSC 29

Annual

PhilosophyNeuroscienceConsciousness

Annual meeting of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness, bringing together researchers from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy.

Santiago, ChileWebsite
Mo

Models of Consciousness

Annual

PhilosophyIntegrated Information TheoryComputational Modeling

Annual conference originating from Oxford focused on mathematical and computational approaches to consciousness. Brings together researchers working on formal models, information theory, and the mathematical structure of subjective experience.

Oxford, UKWebsite
Sa

Science and Nonduality (SAND)

Annual

Contemplative NeurosciencePhysicsNon-Dual

Annual conference in San Jose bridging science, spirituality, and nondual wisdom traditions. Features leading researchers, philosophers, and spiritual teachers exploring the nature of consciousness at the intersection of empirical inquiry and contemplative insight.

San Jose, CAWebsite
CN

Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting

Annual

NeuroimagingNeuroscienceConsciousness

Major annual neuroscience conference with dedicated tracks on consciousness, attention, and awareness. Attracts top cognitive neuroscientists working on neural correlates of conscious experience, perception, and higher-order cognition.

Various US citiesWebsite
PS

Psychedelic Science

Biennial

Clinical ResearchConsciousnessPsychedelics

The largest gathering of the psychedelic research community, organized by MAPS. Clinical applications, research, and policy.

Denver, COWebsite
Ba

Behind and Beyond the Brain

Periodic

NeuroscienceConsciousness

BIAL Foundation symposia on neurosciences, parapsychology, and consciousness research. Running since 1996.

PortugalWebsite
EC

European Conference on Consciousness

Biennial

Clinical ResearchNeuroscienceConsciousness

Biennial European conference dedicated to consciousness research. Organized by leading European consciousness researchers, featuring work on neural correlates, theories of consciousness, altered states, and clinical disorders of consciousness.

Various European citiesWebsite
IA

IANDS Annual Conference

Annual

Clinical ResearchNear-Death ExperiencesConsciousness

Annual conference of the International Association for Near-Death Studies. Brings together researchers, experiencers, and clinicians to explore near-death experiences, after-death communication, shared death experiences, and their implications for understanding consciousness.

Various US citiesWebsite
IS

International Symposium on Consciousness

Periodic

PhysicsPhilosophyNeuroscience

Interdisciplinary symposium bringing together neuroscientists, philosophers, physicists, and clinicians to explore the full spectrum of consciousness research. Emphasizes cross-disciplinary integration and novel theoretical frameworks.

Various internationalWebsite
M&

Mind & Life Dialogue

Periodic

NeuroscienceBuddhismContemplative Neuroscience

Dialogue series founded by the Dalai Lama and neuroscientist Francisco Varela in 1987. Fosters rigorous conversation between Buddhist contemplative practitioners and Western scientists on topics including consciousness, attention, emotion, and the nature of mind.

Dharamsala, India / VariousWebsite
PA

Parapsychological Association Convention

Annual

PhilosophyClinical ResearchConsciousness

Annual convention of the Parapsychological Association, an affiliate of the AAAS since 1969. Presents peer-reviewed research on anomalous cognition, psychokinesis, and consciousness-related anomalies with rigorous experimental methodology.

Various internationalWebsite
S&

Sages & Scientists

Annual

Contemplative NeuroscienceMeditationPhysics

Chopra Foundation symposium bringing together leading scientists, philosophers, and thought leaders to explore consciousness, healing, physics, and the nature of reality. Founded by Deepak Chopra to foster dialogue between wisdom traditions and modern science.

Carlsbad, CAWebsite
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Toward a Science of Consciousness (International)

Biennial (alternates with Tucson)

Quantum MindPhilosophyNeuroscience

International editions of the Toward a Science of Consciousness conference series, held in years and locations outside the Tucson flagship. Hosted in cities across Europe, Asia, and South America, bringing the interdisciplinary consciousness research program to a global audience.

Various internationalWebsite