Global Psychedelic Week 2025: A Movement of Healing, Equity, and Cultural Transformation

A Historic Celebration Unfolds

In the heart of San Francisco, an unprecedented event took place that brought together a diverse tapestry of individuals from across the globe. The inaugural Global Psychedelic Week 2025 concluded its seven-day journey, leaving an indelible mark on the international psychedelic community. From November 3–9, this online and in-person hybrid event connected thousands of participants through shared purpose and vision, celebrating healing, equity, and cultural transformation.

Voices United in Purpose

Featuring 140 speakers across 32 sessions, the event ran with exceptional precision, showcasing a blend of scientists, Indigenous leaders, therapists, artists, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of psychedelics. The movement transcended digital barriers, coming alive in 105 in-person events across over 100 countries, fostering community gatherings, workshops, and ceremonies on every continent. "Global Psychedelic Week was not an event, it was a living proof that psychedelics are here to stay," remarked Milica Radovic Mandic, Co-Founder of Global Psychedelic Week. The decentralized nature of the movement was a source of inspiration, reminding us that transformation is a collective endeavor that belongs to all of us.

Dialogue and Diplomacy

The week achieved a level of international diplomacy and cross-border cooperation seldom seen in any discipline. Indigenous wisdom keepers, renowned scientists, and policy experts engaged in diplomatic, solution-oriented dialogue on critical issues, from indigenous intellectual property rights to the role of psychedelic therapies in addressing trauma. Co-Founder Dennis Walker reflected on the event's success in fostering civil discourse around psychedelic science and culture on a global scale, highlighting the seeds of opportunity for international cooperation and cross-pollination within the rapidly growing global psychedelic community and industry.

The energy throughout Global Psychedelic Week 2025 was palpable, described by attendees as "100% vibe, heart, and love." This reflects a growing global momentum towards connection, reciprocity, and healing. With all sessions soon to be available for replay and updates accessible through the event's website, the psychedelic community can look forward to continuing this journey of science and spirit, tradition and innovation, local communities, and global consciousness when Global Psychedelic Week returns in November 2026.

As we reflect on the inaugural Global Psychedelic Week, it's clear that this event was more than a momentary gathering. It was a vibrant affirmation of the psychedelic movement's potential to foster global healing, understanding, and unity. The journey of discovery, dialogue, and transformation that began in 2025 promises to continue shaping our world in ways we are only beginning to imagine.