Highlighting Research, Innovation, Science, and Education on psychedelic-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and addiction, the R.I.S.E. Summit will be the largest ever in-person event on psychedelic treatments for addiction.

Featuring presentations and discussion from researchers engaged in groundbreaking studies of various different psychedelic medicines for addiction, the Summit will highlight the promise, challenges, and importance of this work. The content will be understandable no matter the level of familiarity, and anyone can attend.

If you’re interested in addiction treatment, psychedelic medicine, health care reform, plant medicines, or even just Melissa Etheridge, we invite you to join us!

8-9:30 am Registration / coffee / mingling

9:30 am Kickoff and Welcome
‍ ‍ Melissa Etheridge and Anna Symonds

9:50 am Opening and Biocultural Conservation Overview
‍ ‍Grandmother Mona Polacca

10:10 am Research Landscape
‍ ‍Allison Feduccia

10:30 am Session One: Mushrooms and Psilocybin ‍ ‍
• Biocultural context – Mushrooms: Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund
• Panel: Psilocybin Research
‍ ‍Moderator: Christopher Nicholas
‍ Panelists: Zach Walsh (U of BC), Sandeep Nayak (John Hopkins), Michael Gawrysiak (U of Pennsylvania)

11:15 am Break

11:30 am Session Two: Iboga and Ibogaine
• Biocultural context – Iboga: Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund
• Panel: Ibogaine Research
‍ Panelists: José Carlos Bouso (ICEERS), Richard Harris (UC Irvine), Bryan Hubbard (Americans for Ibogaine)

12:15 - 1:45 pm‍ Lunch

2 pm Session Three: Other Medicines
• Biocultural context – Ayahuasca: Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund
• Panel: Other Medicines Research (includes Ayahuasca, MDMA, Cannabis, Ketamine)
‍ ‍Moderator: Chantelle Thomas
‍ Panelists: Jesse Gould (Heroes Hearts, Larry Leeman (U of NM), Staci Gruber (Harvard/McLean), Selma Holden (UNE)

2:45 pm Session Four: Models of Care
• Biocultural context – Toad: Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund
• Panel: Pioneering Models of Care
‍ Panelists: Hanifa Nayo Washington (PMHAA), Kevin Franciotti (PIR), Anne Hamilton (Survivorship Collective)

3:30 pm Break

3:45 - 4:45 pm‍ ‍Keynote: Fireside Chat
‍ Melissa Etheridge and Dr. Gabor Maté

4:45 - 5 pm Closing
‍ Etheridge Foundation Team

Your registration includes:
- Full-day admission to the R.I.S.E. Summit
- Access to all educational sessions and keynote presentations
- Networking opportunities with attendees and experts
- A plant-powered lunch
- Coffee and light refreshments
- Summit materials and resources