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Calls For Papers, more events, and news from Australia
Hello Breakero,
A couple of events are coming up you might like to know about!
Saturday 22nd November 2025 offers an in-person event (The Future Is Psychedelic (?): Community, Care, Access, and Resistance) in London from PsyAware, also availble as a Livestream option.
On 29–30th November 2025 you could attend a new event, Psychonauticon in Brno, Czech Republic; looks interesting!
More details and links below…
Meanwhile, Calls for Papers for two separate 2026 events are also featured; for the always epically enjoyable ICPR conference in beautiful Haarlem, and for the Mind At Large conference at the University of Exeter. This latter project is primarily focussed on philosophy, but the ‘Extraordinary Experience’ category includes psychedelic, mystical, and psi phenomena as windows onto a wider consciousness. Details of both Calls are below if you are interested in participating.
Nikki Wyrd
On behalf of the BC team
info@breakingconvention.co.uk
PsyAware writes:
As psychedelic substances become increasingly mainstream, billionaires, corporations and harmful actors centre profit over safety and accessibility which can lead to ethical boundary violations and harmful behaviour.
The crucial question arises of how do we build a psychedelic ecosystem rooted in inclusivity, community care, safety, equity and accessibility? That’s why we are bringing together this gathering. It’s more than a conversation, it’s an exploration of how we can shape a safer psychedelic culture.
We are excited to invite you to “The Future Is Psychedelic (?): Community, Care, Access, and Resistance” — a full-day event on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the King’s College London, hosted by PsyAware and Maudsley Psychedelic Society.
With guest speakers like Sara Reed, Camille Barton, Rosalind Watts, James Rucker and many more leading voices in the space, join us for a full day of discussion, socialising and community-building. We’ll explore how we got here, where we’re heading, and how we can organise to create a psychedelic future together, grounded in the lineages of Healing Justice.
We’re not only asking what will happen — but, what future do we want to create together?
The BC community has the opportunity to join at 20% off, using code: BREAKCON20
If cost is a barrier to anyone, we have solidarity tickets available (whether heavily discounted or free).
GET TICKETS: thefutureispsychedelic.eventbrite.co.uk
Join us for an inspiring gathering at the intersection of science, culture, and consciousness. This special event, in partnership with Psychedelicare, will celebrate the upcoming psilocybin scientific trials in the Czech Republic, set to begin next year.
Together, we’ll explore the latest in psychedelic research, share cultural perspectives, and support the movement to expand opportunities for scientific study. Be part of a vibrant community dedicated to learning, sharing, and positive change.
The program will go up at the beginning of November and there will also be an afterparty on both days!
https://psychonauticon2025.my.canva.site/
https://www.facebook.com/share/1GuL6BxXJM/
ICPR is a scientific conference designed for academics, researchers, clinicians, therapists, healthcare providers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and members of the public. With an outstanding atmosphere, ICPR fosters a rich and dynamic scientific gathering where you have the opportunity to engage with top minds in the field. Keynote talks, posters, panels, themed symposia, networking events, workshops, and more exciting activities enrich the conference experience.
At ICPR, science, practice, and policy meet. This is where you’ll find intellectual rigour, cutting-edge evidence, and meaningful discussions on the real-world applications of psychedelics. With a strong focus on quality and integrity, ICPR is not about hype; it’s about knowledge, impact, and the future of the field.
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
https://www.icpr-conference.com/submit-your-abstract
The Mind-at-Large Project is a three-year, multidisciplinary exploration into consciousness and its role in the nature of reality. Anchored in philosophy yet open to the sciences, the arts, and spiritual traditions, the project challenges the constricted worldview that confines mind to brains alone. Instead, it invites participants to imagine consciousness as fundamental, relational, and potentially cosmic in scope.
The first gathering, “A New Dawn,” inaugurates this unfolding inquiry. Convening April 15-17, 2026 at the University of Exeter, thought leaders and emerging scholars will come together to explore the deeper nature of mind—from the quantum to the ecological, from the human to the transpersonal. As we enter this new horizon, we ask: Could consciousness be more than an illusion? Could it be the very fabric of reality itself?
https://ctr4process.org/call-for-papers-mind-at-large-project/
News from Australia: Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) using MDMA or Psilocybin. MDMA and psilocybin are psychedelic drugs and are strictly controlled by the Australian Government. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has recently approved the funding of MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psilocybin for treatment resistant depression (TRD), where these are used in combination with intensive psychotherapy. This is called psychedelic assisted psychotherapy (PAP).
If you believe your mental health would benefit from PAP, you should speak to your general practitioner (GP) or mental health professional (psychologist or psychiatrist) who can refer you to an Authorised Prescriber. Before DVA can fund PAP, veterans will need to go through a clinical assessment process with your Authorised Provider.
https://www.dva.gov.au/what-we-help-with/your-mental-wellbeing/psychedelic-assisted-psychotherapy-pap-using-mdma-or-psilocybin