MARCH 11-13, 2027 | San Francisco, CA

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Cultivating Roots for Cultural Change

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Cultivating Roots for Cultural Change •

EXPERIENCE AWAITS: PSYCHEDELIC CULTURE 2027

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The Psychedelic Culture Conference brings together leading voices from around the world to explore the intersections of psychedelics with culture, community, and social change. Hosted by Chacruna, this gathering highlights diverse perspectives, bridging science, Indigenous knowledge, spirituality, and contemporary movements, to foster dialogue, connection, and deeper understanding of psychedelics’ role in shaping our collective future.

Chacruna has been committed to producing cutting-edge, globally relevant conferences around the world since 2015, uplifting themes that are largely absent from the mainstream psychedelic conversation.

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Why Attend
Psychedelic Culture?

As the psychedelic renaissance reaches a pivotal moment of mainstream interest and regulatory legitimacy, Psychedelic Culture aims to foster globally relevant conversations around science, culture, law, reciprocity, biocultural conservation, social justice, accessibility, and the many intersections affecting various groups of minoritized folks and the general public within the psychedelic movement.

Attending this event is a chance to support public education, social awareness, harm reduction, and community building toward a thoroughly informed and equitable psychedelic future.

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Highlights of Attending Psychedelic Culture

Cutting-edge discussions on psychedelics, culture, and science.

Panels and meet-ups focused on social justice, reciprocity, and Indigenous rights.

Networking opportunities with global experts and practitioners.

Practical insights to apply in professional and community settings.

Past Editions

PCU 2026
PCU 2025
PCU 2024

Join 500+ attendees and 80+ expert speakers from all over the world, and experience a rare merger of Shamans, Lawyers, Doctors, Activists, Artists, Anthropologists and Researchers, all under one roof!

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Insights from Past Attendees

  • “I loved this event, and can't wait to go back. Great perspectives, global perspectives. It will help shape a more inclusive future for the psychedelic field.”

    Anonymous

  • “One of the best conferences I’ve been to, hands down. The ceremonial and experiential sessions were particularly moving, and there was so much to learn from the speakers I almost couldn’t keep up!”

    Mike Elliott, software engineer and executive director of Mindscape Collective

  • “Attending this conference was a deeply enriching and transformative experience. The organization was seamless, and the diversity of topics, speakers, and perspectives offered profound insights that will directly support both my personal and professional practice. The connections I made with fellow attendees were invaluable, and I left feeling inspired by the collective energy and wisdom shared. From the cultural richness of Maria Sabina’s nephew to the engaging networking opportunities, every moment felt meaningful. I’m especially excited to integrate more culturally rooted practices and insights into my work moving forward. I would highly recommend this conference to anyone in the field and am already looking forward to next year’s event.”

    Korissa Hoover LPC, LAC - Amara Healing Center

  • “This conference and community continues to get better and better every year. In these times, it's so important we come together and build bridges across the global South & North to meet the challenges of today and steward these sacred medicines with integrity & respect. Chacruna is a beacon for this and I'm so grateful for their work. This conference continues to be a highlight of my year!”

    Melissa Stangl - Founding Partner & COO of Soltara Healing Center

  • “The Psychedelic Culture conference was one of the best conferences I attended. I enjoyed the intimacy of the conference and met so many wonderful people. The panels were informative, interesting, and all of the information shared was applicable to both my personal and professional lives. I was a volunteer at the conference so I had the opportunity to work with Chacruna staff and meet many of the speakers and attendees. The warmth and openness of everyone from speakers, attendees, and staff was profound. I can hardly wait to attend next year's conference in 2026. I hope to see you there!”

    Christi Bell, LCSW private practice therapist.

  • “Incredible experience being able to share space and learn from leaders from the global south”

    Anonymous

  • Psychedelic Culture 2024 offered a unique set of educational experiences that as a psychotherapist, I have not had the opportunity to learn from any other conference. It was so rich in information about traditional practices from which I learned a great deal. In addition, the perspectives of diverse populations provided me with a a lot of new knowledge and informs my ongoing work with the LGBTQ+ community. 

    Amanda DiMartini

  • It is a super positive community event that seeks to uplift the voices of a broad cross-section of the psychedelic community without prioritizing big pharma, the medical industry, researchers or legislators. I appreciated hearing these voices.

    Jody Lomask

  • “This conference feels like a portal for authentic connection and healing through vulnerability. The interactive, art-filled experience integrates the intellectual to create an opportunity for balanced, soul-level seeing and sharing. I look forward to this conference every year for updates on the political climate in the Global South from journalists, scholars, researchers, and public figures. The artistic, engaging panels like writing development through narrative-sharing, identity through dance, and musical and artist guests spark my joy, plant seeds for lasting relationships, and remind me of the love that weaves through the work in this space. The activists ground me back to an equity and reciprocity mindset and provide an undercurrent of strength and heart that inspires me to keep working for Indigenous rights.”

    Anonymous

  • “An incredible gathering of indigenous medicine people speaking on their traditions, sharing their values and leadership. If you’ve ever had questions as a westerner participating in indigenous medicine work, this is a good way to learn more about these ways as well as some of the issues impacting these traditions/impacting the peoples that have carried and protected these traditions and the lands where they come from. Come willing to learn amongst a community of people dedicated to the healing path. It will speak to and possibly expand the healing that you’ve experienced within these realms.”

    Alice Palacio

  • “I’ve been attempting to attend PCU for several years now and finally made it. After attending dozens of psychedelic conferences, I’ve finally found my favorite! PCU is held in an intimate and beautiful setting that allows for deep personal connections to be made at every phase of the conference.  I was continually struck by how raw speakers and panelists were in their experience and believes on medicine. Maybe because they weren’t trying to sell me anything or convince anyone to pass and accept their belief (like I have witnessed in so many other conferences).  I will be returning and bringing friends!”

    Merryn Spence

  • “For those wanting to deepen their network or learn across cultures and communities, then this is the conference for you.”

    Brendan Boland, Counselor/educator/facilitator

We are passionate about

Indigenous Reciprocity

Giving back to Indigenous communities by nurturing ecological wellbeing, including land rights activism, bolstering food security, and strengthening economic resilience.

Education

Producing original academic research, providing public education and making academic knowledge more accessible.

Protection of Sacred Plants and Cultural Traditions

Raising awareness about globalization, creating cultural understanding and legitimacy, engaging in advocacy and protection of sacred plants and cultural traditions.

Psychedelic Justice

Promoting the voices of women, queer people, Indigenous peoples, people of color, and the global South in the field of psychedelic science.