As psychedelics move from the underground to the mainstream, the UK stands at the edge of a historic turning point. With psychedelic therapy gathering momentum globally - from Australia to Canada, the US, and Germany - we face a bigger question:
What is the psychedelic future we want to build?
To help imagine and shape that future, we welcome speakers with wide-ranging expertise and lived experience to deliver short talks and two panel discussions - one focusing on medical psychedelics and the other on personal and community practice:
mental-health futurist and advocate for equity in psychedelic care Sara Reed
artist and somatic practitioner Camille Barton,
psychiatrist and clinical trials leader James Rucker
psychedelic therapist and ACER Integration founder Rosalind Watts
psychotherapeutic counsellor and senior trial therapist Michelle Baker Jones
psychiatrist and clinical trials doctor Famia Askari
Psychedelic facilitator and Buddhist chaplain Daan Keiman
psychedelic therapist and researcher, and lifestyle medicine practitioner Chara Caruthers
ethnobotanist and psychedelic guide Hattie Wells
anthropologist and advocate for family-inclusive spaces Emily Sinclair
founder of the Psychedelic Experience Clinic and drug policy director Timmy Davies
clinical research nurse and psychotherapist in training Keekz Campbell-Coker
storyteller sharing lessons from a challenging psychedelic journey Gabriel Martin
writer and advocate on psychedelic harms with lived experience of HPPD Ed Prideaux
Molly Eddison and Anya Oleksiuk co-host the event, combining scientific insight with grassroots experience to showcase a rich diversity of voices and perspectives.
We’ll make space for everyone to join the dialogue and to meet, talk and build connections throughout the day.
The future of psychedelics is uncertain. Billionaires, pharmaceutical corporations, and harmful actors are rapidly capitalising on sacred substances, centering profit over safety and accessibility
Sexual misconduct, ethical boundary violations and harmful behaviour continue to plague the psychedelic space, within celebrated organizations and among un-skilled, dangerous individuals who prey on vulnerable community members seeking support. Survivors and critics have described a deep lack of transparency, repair and accountability, and have reported incredible pressure to remain silent, and to discredit and defame those who speak out.
As psychedelic substances become increasingly mainstream, and more nations globally edge closer to the legalization of psychedelic therapy , we stand at a crucial precipice, facing tough questions:
How do we resist a future shaped by peak capitalism and instead build a psychedelic ecosystem rooted in inclusivity, community care, safety, equity and accessibility?
How do we create safeguards and structures of care and accountability in the psychedelic field to reduce harm and protect those most at risk?
This gathering is more than a conversation, it’s an exploration of how we shape a culture that is inclusive, ethical, and rooted in community care. From grassroots support to academic research, we’ll dive into the tensions and possibilities of accessibility, diversity, accountability, and long-term integration. We’ll imagine what becomes possible when medical systems and community networks collaborate to create a future that serves everyone.
Join us for a full day of discussion, socialising and community-building as we explore how we got here, where we’re heading, and how we can organise to create a psychedelic future together, grounded in the lineages of Healing Justice.
We’re not only asking what will happen — but, what future do we want to create together?
Profits with Purpose - Funding Inclusive Support
Proceeds will fund the development of a Community Hub designed to provide inclusive support for people who have faced serious harm or challenging psychedelic experiences and for those requiring sustained, long-term aftercare. A central element of the Community Hub will be a dedicated financial-assistance fund, ensuring that individuals experiencing economic hardship can access the care and ongoing support they need.
A New Collaboration
This event marks the launch of a collaboration between PsyAware and the Maudsley Psychedelic Society, uniting to host public events that explore how psychedelics intersect with crucial yet under-explored issues. These include accessibility and community-building, women’s health, neurodivergence, and the potential for alleviating chronic pain and long-term illness, alongside other areas often overlooked in mainstream psychedelic conversations.