Beyond the Brain 2025
Online Conference
The world’s premier conference series exploring whether and how consciousness extends beyond the physical brain
6-9 November 2025
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We are in a civilisational inflection point marked by converging ecological, technological, and existential crises. These are not isolated issues but symptoms of a deeper epistemic collapse. The story that the West tells about reality is breaking down. We are entrenched in and increasingly disillusioned with reductionist, materialist paradigms.
Beyond the Brain is more than a conference – it is a bridge between science and spirituality. Join us for the world’s leading conference on the frontiers of consciousness research where science meets spirit, and personal experience meets scientific inquiry. For 30 years, Beyond the Brain has brought together pioneering researchers, scientists, and seekers to explore one of the most profound questions of our time:
Does consciousness extend beyond the physical brain?
Unlike many events that focus exclusively on spirituality or science, Beyond the Brain seeks to live in the tension between the two, offering a grounded but holistic understanding of consciousness.
The conference has a history dating back to 1995, with partners like the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Alef Trust and the University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies. This heritage sets us apart from newer, less-established events.
By aligning with high-quality meta-contextual thinkers, the conference is not just an intellectual gathering, but as a movement addressing the deeper meta-crises of our time: ecological, existential, and spiritual.