About this Event
Breaking Convention is back! Join us for a one-day event on Saturday 16th May 2026 in London and online. The day will be packed with insightful talks and panels with world leading experts at the cutting-edge of psychedelic research and science.
Whether you're curious about the headlines, interested in the science, or simply want to understand what all the fuss is about - this is a day designed for you.
As always, at Breaking Convention we're committed to providing a multidisciplinary approach to psychedelic education bringing together academics, researchers, clinicians and artists to provide an exciting and nuanced view of the fast-expanding psychedelic ecosystem.
Proudly partnering with Seed Talks!
What to expect:
- Access to two rooms of talks and discussion panels from world leading experts
- A marketplace full of your favourite psychedelic vendors
- A book stall with titles from the featured speakers with a chance to get your book signed by the author
- Plenty of networking opportunities with time to connect with others
Speakers
Alexander Beiner
Akua Ofosuhene
Andy Letcher (Senior Lecturer at Exeter University)
Dr Anjali Bhat (Lecturer at Exeter University)
Anna Hope (MS, LPC)
Dr Chris Timmermann
Prof David Luke
Giulio Sica
Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley
Hannah Farrimond (Lecturer at Exeter University)
Hattie Wells
Leor Roseman (Senior Lecturer at Exeter University)
Nikki Wyrd
Dr Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes
Rana Rahimpour
Dr Ros Watts
Rose Cartwright
Tree Carr
Talks
Debate: Should Scientists be activists?
Psychedelics in Times of War
The Psychedelic Self: Science & Philosophy
Psychedelics and Creativity
Women and Psychedelics
Living and Dying
+ more to be announced
ACCESSIBILITY
If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us in advance to see how we can assist your attendance at [email protected]
Carers can attend free of charge
We at Team BC cannot wait to see faces familiar and fresh in May. As the world moves into this next phase of reimagining itself, gatherings like this can help catalyse our collective creative thinking. This is an important time for the psychedelic current so get your ticket now, don’t miss out on this amazing event!
Agenda
?: 09:00 AM
Doors Open
?: 10:00 AM
Talks Start
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Woolwich Works, 11 No 1 Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 8.84 to GBP 207.67
