The “Psychedelic Renaissance” has exploded into mainstream culture and science over the past decade. Clinical research on the therapeutic potential of compounds like psilocybin, LSD, and DMT that has been dormant since the formal declaration of the War On Drugs in 1971 has now been legitimized and pursued by the world’s leading research institutions, and stories on the extraordinary power and potential of these molecules have merited regular primetime coverage during on the world’s most visible media platforms.
But with the FDA’s rejection of the first ever New Drug Application for a psychedelic drug in the form of MDMA Assisted Therapy last summer – an application which was pegged as having a “95 percent chance of passing” according to longstanding MDMA therapy champion Rick Doblin of MAPS – the honeymoon phase of the ‘Psychedelic Renaissance’ has ended and a new chapter largely yet unwritten has opened in its place.
And so the prevailing question remains: Where does psychedelic mainstreaming go from here?
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Global Psychedelic Week (GPW) will take place November 3-9, 2025, as a concerted effort to internationalize the psychedelic conversation and to connect the numerous and distributed stakeholders working in the arena of psychedelics.
The online conference will feature people from 100 countries on six continents and reach 2000+ attendees. Each day will feature a dedicated programming track covering various subject areas.
“Global Psychedelic Week is more than a conference; it’s a call to expand the conversation. By bringing together voices from over 100 countries, we’re creating space for diverse cultural perspectives, lived experiences, and community-led wisdom that have been sidelined in mainstream narratives. This is a movement toward decentralization, inclusion, and global connection, a reminder that psychedelics are not just Western wellness tools, but sacred technologies of healing, remembrance, and resistance that belong to all of us,” says Milica Radovic Mandic, Founder at Bizdelics & Co-Host of Global Psychedelic Week.
Dennis Walker, co-host of Global Psychedelic Week and founder of Mycopreneur, shed more light on the critical need for an event like GWP.
“The world has entered a new era of accelerating challenges and unimaginable opportunity – we see this everywhere in the collapse of ecosystems, the apparent unraveling of the social fabric, yet also in the emergence of global communications systems and extraordinarily novel advanced technologies. Psychedelics seem to be arriving into mainstream global society at this critical time to help us make sense of the chaos and confusion enveloping the world we once knew, offering us an opportunity to collectively process the tumultuousness and uncertainty by going inward and finding a path forward together,” Walker said.
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Programming explores multiple facets of psychedelia
GPW will feature dedicated tracks covering specific topics related to the global mainstreaming of psychedelics throughout its 7-day initial run. Each day will feature a dedicated advisory partner organization that helps to curate and oversee the programming track being hosted.
The event will kick off with Global Community Day, a day that celebrates the power of psychedelic communities worldwide, exploring their diverse structures, challenges, and contributions to the evolving landscape. This day highlights grassroots education initiatives, peer support networks, and harm-reduction efforts that foster safe and informed psychedelic experiences. Through global perspectives, we examine how community-led movements shape policy, build sustainable support systems, and bridge the gap between underground and mainstream psychedelic spaces. Global Psychedelic Society is the advisory partner for the first day of GPW.
The following programming track is Psychedelic Business Day, in partnership with powerhouse independent data-driven reporting platform Psychedelic Alpha. This track brings together industry leaders, investors, and professionals shaping the future of the psychedelic economy. This day explores innovation in biotech, retreats, and mental health services, alongside discussions on funding strategies, ethical investment, and workforce development. With a focus on growth, regulation, and global expansion, we examine how the psychedelic business landscape is evolving into a sustainable and impactful industry.
Legacy Day is presented with the support of the inimitable Oakland Hyphae organization, pioneers of psilocybin potency testing. Legacy Day ventures into the hidden world of the underground psychedelic economy, exploring the risks, ethics, and evolving landscape of unregulated access. Through discussions on DIY chemistry, new psychoactive substances, and the realities of underground vendors and healers, we uncover the innovation and dangers shaping this space. As decriminalization efforts and commercialization grow, we examine the shifting future of underground psychedelics and their place in a rapidly changing world.
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Veterans Day honors those who have served by exploring the transformative potential of psychedelics in healing military and service-related trauma. Through cutting-edge research, clinical trials, and firsthand testimonies, we examine how substances like MDMA, psilocybin, and ibogaine are offering hope where traditional PTSD treatments fall short. This day is dedicated to understanding the science, comparing treatment approaches, and amplifying the voices of veterans and first responders who have found healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Veteran’s Day is presented in collaboration with Heroic Hearts Project.
Diversity & Inclusivity Day amplifies the voices of historically marginalized communities in the psychedelic space, addressing access, representation, and cultural integrity. From Indigenous perspectives on plant medicine and the impact of globalization to the experiences of racial and LGBTQ+ minorities, we explore how psychedelics intersect with identity, healing, and advocacy. This day also sheds light on the role of psychedelics in war zones and conflict areas, examining their potential for trauma recovery beyond borders. Seminal public education and indigenous justice organization Chacruna will be the advisory partner for this day.
Women in Psychedelics Day, in partnership with Women On Psychedelics, shines a light on the vital yet often overlooked role of women in the psychedelic space, from research and leadership to community-building and personal healing. This day explores the unique ways psychedelics intersect with women’s health, parenting, and mental well-being while addressing gender disparities and advocating for more inclusive opportunities. Through storytelling, research, and discussions on safe spaces, we celebrate the contributions of women and envision a more equitable future in psychedelics.
Finalizing the first GPW will be Psychedelics & Humanity Day, featuring a track that explores the profound ways psychedelics shape culture, society, and our collective future. From shifting public perceptions and artistic influence to imagining a world where psychedelics are fully legalized, this day examines their potential to transform modern life. We also investigate how psychedelics might contribute to solving global challenges like climate change, inspiring deeper ecological awareness and systemic change. Leading psychedelic media and education platform Psychedelics Today will assist in presenting on this final day of the conference.
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Global Psychedelic Week speakers include renowned international experts
Subject area experts and community partners for the inaugural Global Psychedelic Week join us from countries such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Argentina, Lithuania, Australia, Autonomous Tribal Communities, and many more more places which are often underrepresented or flat out excluded from psychedelic industry conferences due to travel costs, time constraints, and prevailing societal stigmas that limit an individual or community’s ability to speak publicly about their work.
Some of the confirmed presenters include CEO Aaron Nosbisch of the breakout cannabis and mushroom-infused social tonic brand BRĒZ from the USA, Indigenous healing and Sacred Reconnection guide Ari Huitzilopochtli of Mexico, Founder and CEO of Primal Health Solutions Tanyaradzwa Dendera of Zimbabwe, renowned citizen ethnomycologist Cullen Clark of South Africa, end of life psilocybin coach Kat Kurner of the USA, Entrepreneur and public educator Vladislav Andreev of Russia and Lithuania, No Limits Collective 360 Founder Gabriel Valarezo of Ecuador and Spain, and Mycroboost CEO Robert Johnson of the multiverse to name but a few of the first wave of announced speakers.
More speakers will be announced in the coming days and weeks, and the full lineup of current presenters and more information about the event are available at the Global Psychedelic Week website.
GPW will also feature numerous independently organized in-person events around the world for people to connect face-to-face regionally. There are confirmed events in Jamaica, Mexico, Australia, Israel, the United States, and multiple other pending locations. Early Bird tickets for the first ever Global Psychedelic Week are available now for a limited time before full pricing goes into effect, and you can secure your participation in this momentous opportunity today by clicking here.
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