Name: The Science of Psychedelics Summit 2026
Start: 2026-05-16T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-16T17:15:00+01:00
Location: Woolwich Works

Join us for a one day psychedelic conference in London featuring world leading experts and speakers
About this Event

Something is shifting in how we understand the mind - and psychedelics are at the centre of it.

Join us on Saturday 16th May 2026 for a full day of talks and panels exploring the science, culture, and future of psychedelic research. We've partnered with Breaking Convention - the UK's leading multidisciplinary psychedelics conference - to bring together academics, clinicians, researchers, and artists for a day that is as thought-provoking as it is accessible.

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.

What to expect:

🎙️ Talks and panels spanning science, history, culture, and medicine
📖 A multidisciplinary lineup of speakers you can actually learn from
🗣️ Plenty of time for questions - we always make space for a proper Q&A
😎 The relaxed, welcoming atmosphere Seed Talks is known for

Proudly co-hosted with Breaking Convention.

Speakers

Alexander Beiner
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?
The Psychedelic Self: Science & Philosophy
Psychedelics and Creativity
Women and Psychedelics
Living and Dying
+ more to be announced

Accessiblity

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!