Advancements in psychedelic science
Research, clinical practice, and the questions shaping the field.
KCPC 2026 · Frontiers in Consciousness
Kansas CityPsychedelicConference
A full day of research, conversation, and embodied practice with keynote speaker Dr. Rick Strassman.
Program focus
Four areas shape the day.
A balanced program across research, public policy, integration, and embodied practice.
Integration and harm reduction
Practical approaches to preparation, support, and aftercare.
Missouri policy efforts
State and local conversations about access, care, and public policy.
Embodied practice
Somatic work, meditation, movement, and body-based sessions.
Event details
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Zhou B Art Center · Kansas City, MO · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
When
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Full-day program.
Where
Zhou B Art Center
Kansas City, Missouri.
Keynote
Dr. Rick Strassman
Author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule.
VIP ticket
After-party access
Included with VIP admission.
Tickets
Tickets are available now.
2026 theme
Frontiers in Consciousness
The premise
Beyond the known
Learn about cutting-edge psychedelic science developments and discoveries.
The conversation
Science, healing, and spirituality
Research and lived experience in the same room.
The format
Mind and Body stages
Mind brings lectures, panels, and Q&A. Body brings somatic workshops, ecstatic dance, meditation, and ceremony.
Keynote speaker
Dr. Rick Strassman
Author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule and a pioneering researcher in human psychedelic studies.
A long view
Dr. Strassman’s DMT studies at the University of New Mexico in the early 1990s helped reopen the door to human psychedelic research in the United States. He later wrote DMT: The Spirit Molecule, the landmark book that brought this work to a wider audience.
On the program
His keynote will set the tone for the day’s Mind and Body conversations, alongside psychedelic art, interactive activations, a gallery, and a raffle supporting Safe Journey Sanctum.
KCPC 2025
A look back at last year.
Scenes from the rooms, workshops, and conversations that shaped KCPC 2025.
Lectures & Q&A
Movement and play
Somatic workshops, ecstatic dance, and ceremony.
Aligned organizations and causes
Vendor & Sponsor Exhibits
A space to slow down and go inward
Unique community discussion panels
Get involved
Take part in the conference.
Volunteer, propose a session, or support the event as a sponsor or vendor.
Volunteer
Want to help out?
Contribute time, skills, or resources to the KCPC team.
Volunteer formSpeaker and presenter
Propose a session.
Share research, practice, or a perspective with the community.
Presenter applicationSponsor and vendor
Support the program.
Bring your organization, service, or offering to KCPC.
Sponsor and vendorProgram update
MIND and BODY tracks return.
The 2026 schedule is in development. Session times and presenters will be published when confirmed.
MIND
Lectures, panels, and conversation.
Research, clinical practice, policy, and ideas for the future of psychedelic care.
BODY
Somatic and embodied practice.
Meditation, movement, ceremony, and other body-based approaches.
Special Thanks
