Upcoming Conferences, Lectures and Other Events

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Behind and Beyond the Brain 2020

April 1-4
Casa do Médico, Portugal

Under the theme “The mystery of time”, the 13th biannual symposium of the BIAL Foundation will gather some of the world's most prominent scientists and philosophers to discuss the physics, biology and experience of time, the true nature of which we are yet to fully understand.

Afternoons will feature many events: oral poster presentations by BIAL Foundation grant holders; four participatory parallel workshops dedicated to (1) the physics and metaphysics of time, (2) precognition and anomalous experiences, (3) the experience of time in altered states of consciousness, and (4) perception and memory of time on the afternoon of April 3rd; and a closing conversation time.

The Science of Consciousness 2020

April 13-18
Tucson, Arizona

This interdisciplinary conference emphasizes broad and rigorous approaches to the study of conscious awareness, including neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, biology, quantum physics, meditation, altered states, machine consciousness and culture. Sponsored by the Center for Consciousness Studies at the University of Arizona, the annual conference is one of the world's preeminent gatherings for those involved in consciousness research.

Mystics and Scientists 2020

April 17-19
Horsley Park, Surrey

The annual conference of the Scientific and Medical Network is dedicated to forging a creative understanding of the complementary roles of scientific and mystical approaches to reality. This year's theme is on relating to the natural world, connecting with and learning from the lives and rhythms of bees, dogs, cats, horses, elephants, dolphins, trees and other plants. International experts in medical therapy, biology, philosophy, animal communication and spirituality will address the theme from various angles of expertise.

The International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH)

April 28 - May 1
Cleveland, Ohio

Convened by the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health, in association with the International Society for Complementary Research, the Congress focuses on advancements in integrative medicine through keynote and plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations, and innovative sessions. This year's Congress will have four content areas: research, policy, education and clinical care. There were 564 Oral and Poster Presentations in 2018, with participants from 26 countries. IONS Director of Research Helané Wahbeh, amongst many others, will be presenting.

SSE & PA Combined Conference: 2020 Vision, Looking Forward

June 16-19, 2020
Durham North Carolina, near Duke University

The Society for Scientific Exploration (SSE) and the Parapsychological Association are joining forces for this three day conference, hosted by the Rhine Research Center. Scholars at the vanguard of science will present the latest and most rigorous research on a wide variety of conventional and unconventional topics through panel discussions, poster presentations and individual talks.

The call for papers is open through March 15th. A range of topics is appropriate provided the work demonstrates a scientific approach and passes the program committee’s peer-review process. Student participation is encouraged, with some funding opportunities available.

IANDS Conference: 20/20 Vision

September 3-6
Salt Lake City, Utah

The International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) conference is focused on recent research into near death and spiritually transformative experiences, the disclosure and description of phenomena associated with NDEs, and insights that may help those in the healing professions.