FAQs

    • The conference will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30th.

  • To reach the Brava Theater in San Francisco, start by taking public transportation or driving to the Mission District. If using public transit, the BART station at 24th Street is nearby, or you can take Muni buses that service the area. For drivers, street parking is available, but be sure to check for any restrictions. The theater is located at 2781 24th Street, easily identifiable by its vibrant exterior. Enjoy the show!

    • Full refund: You can receive a full refund of your registration fee, minus a $10 administration processing fee, up to 60 days before the online conference start date.

    • Partial refund: For cancellations made between 59 and 7 days before the conference start date, you will receive a 50% refund of your registration fee, minus a $10 administration processing fee.

    • No refunds: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before the conference start date. This is due to our final preparations and commitments made based on confirmed attendee numbers.

    • Force Majeure Events: In the event of a force majeure event, such as natural disasters, travel disruptions, or government restrictions that make attending the conference impossible, we will offer a full refund of your registration fee regardless of the cancellation date. Please provide documented evidence of the force majeure event.

    • Transferring Registration: You can transfer your registration to another attendee up to 7 days before the conference start date. Please contact us with the name and email address of the new attendee.

    • No-Shows: No refunds will be issued for registrants who do not attend the conference for any reason.

    • How to Request a Refund: To request a refund, please send an email to pcu@chacruna.net with your full name, registration ID, and reason for cancellation. We will process your request within 5 business days.

    • Important Note: This refund policy applies to registration fees only. Additional costs such as travel and accommodation are not covered.

  • No. Although Chacruna is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, only donations can be considered for tax deduction benefits. But since you are receiving something in exchange for the ticket purchase, it does not qualify.

  • You may take photos of talks in tracks 1 and 2 (main theater and cabaret), however, we kindly ask that you do not use flash. If you wish to record, please keep recording under 10 seconds. We ask that you do not take photos or videos in track 3 (studio), as these sessions are more interactive and we want to make sure that attendees feel comfortable sharing and participating.

  • We are happy to share that we have partnered with various nearby lodging providers and have compiled a list of places and discount codes which you can see here.

  • Online registration will close at the start of the second day of the conference. Tickets may be available for purchase at the door if space is available.

  • We are happy to offer volunteer opportunities for PCU25. Please note that filling out the volunteer form does not immediately guarantee you a volunteer position. We consider volunteers to be a part of our team, and we ask people to only submit the form if they can commit to showing up and contributing to an incredible effort. As a volunteer, you will be granted free access to the conference on the day(s) of your service contribution. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this form.

  • Sponsoring this event is a chance to support public education, social awareness, harm reduction, and community building toward a thoroughly informed and equitable psychedelic future. Please email Lorien Chavez at lorien@chacruna.net if you are interested in learning more about these opportunities.

  • You can see the entire schedule here. We are quickly working on finalizing the lineup and will have more information soon.

  • We encourage healthy and productive conversations and appreciate the participation of a diverse community. We ask that comments remain on-topic and offered respectfully. If folks do not follow collegial rules and behave with disrespect, we may exclude them from participating in this event and may revoke their entry from the conference. Disrespectful behavior includes name-calling, threats, hate speech, attacks toward people or identities, harassment, insults, and insulting profanity.

  • Any form of ID or ticket confirmation is all we will need to verify your entry and provide your badge.

  • Yes! There is no age restriction for this conference, and we love to see families learning together with us.

  • No food will be allowed in the main stage area, however drinks are allowed. Same with the cabaret and studio. We also ask that everyone please clean up after yourselves and keep the space clean.

  • Yes! We will have an afterparty after the last day of the conference on March 30th. This will be a wonderful opportunity to come together in community and celebrate the conclusion of Psychedelic Culture 2025. More info coming soon!

  • The conference will be taking place at the Brava Theater for Women in the Arts, located at 2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110.

  • If you prefer to drive, there is street parking available around the area, but it can be limited, especially during events. You'll find metered parking along 24th Street. Meters are checked from 9am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday. Garage parking is available in the San Francisco General Hospital parking garage.

  • Purchase of a ticket allows you entry to the conference and access to all tracks and sessions. Any additional events, such as afterparties, are not included in the purchase of the conference ticket.

  • You can transfer your registration to another attendee up to 7 days before the conference start date. Please contact us with the name and email address of the new attendee at pcu@chacruna.net. 

    • Track 1 is the Main Theater. This track will consist primarily of panels, and will also include the opening/closing of the conference, as well as a musical performance.

    • Track 2 is the Cabaret. This track will consist primarily of panels.

    • Track 3 is the Studio. This track will consist of interactive sessions, meetup sessions, and other experiential activities.

    • Muni Metro: Take the Muni Metro K, L, or M lines to the 24th Street/Mission Station. From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the theater. Just head east on 24th Street.

    • Bus: You can also take Muni Bus Lines 12, 14, or 49. Get off at the 24th Street stop near the theater, which is a short walk away.

    • BART: If you’re coming from further away, you can take BART to the Mission Station. From there, transfer to Muni to reach 24th Street.

  • CEs will not be offered at the conference.

  • We are happy to offer scholarship opportunities in an effort to accomplish our mission of providing accessible education for the general public, especially for folks who are a part of marginalized communities. We would like to acknowledge the amount of need requested from each person, as we understand that there are many factors to consider when deciding to attend an in-person conference such as this one. While we cannot guarantee providing the total amount of scholarship requested from each applicant, no applications are turned away and all are responded to. Please fill out this scholarship form to be considered.

  • There will be light snacks and refreshments (water, coffee, tea) in the lobby for attendees. Please note that we will not be providing breakfast, lunch or dinner.

  • We plan to have the program finalized ASAP, and completely ready before the start of the conference.

  • Please note that this conference will be recorded by a professional team, and photographs will be taken of both speakers and attendees. By purchasing a ticket, you automatically agree to being filmed and photographed. All media from this conference is considered the personal property of Chacruna Institute, and can be used for any purpose, for the rest of time.

  • We do not accept these kinds of submissions.

  • The following decorations are prohibited: confetti, glitter, stickers, spray paint, liquid paint, burning objects and helium balloons. No pyro devices or open flames are permitted in the theater at any time.  All fire aisles and exits must remain clear of equipment and people.  No standing is allowed in aisles or walkways. Brava also maintains a drug-free and smoke-free workplace and prohibits the unlawful use, manufacture, dispensing or possession of any controlled substance.

  • We believe that safety and support are a necessity when planning events that surround plant medicine and sensitive conversations that might activate our guests. This is why we will have a constant rotation of harm reduction volunteers available at the conference and the afterparty, all in brightly colored T-shirts so they can be easily identified. If you ever feel that you are in a state of emergency, or if you could just use a little bit of support, our team is equipped to help!