ALPS Foundation

Awareness Lectures on Psychedelics in Switzerland

 

We educate professionals and the public on
evidence-based psychedelic research and therapy.

The biggest factor that makes us human is undeniably our sense of community and our continuous search for connection. Psychedelics have the potential not only to create connections in the brain, but also to connect humans to themselves, to each other and to the environment too.

Upcoming ALPS events

ALPS Events
Swiss Psychedelic Student Forum 2025
May 3
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Swiss Psychedelic Student Forum 2025
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Are you a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student conducting research on psychedelics? This is your opportunity to present your work to a scientific community of students and professionals dedicated to advancing the field of psychedelic research.

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ALPS Summer School
Aug 17
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ALPS Summer School
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ALPS Summer School is an immersive educational program focusing on psychedelic science and offering a holistic opportunity for both professional and personal growth.

Renowned psychedelic researchers from major European institutions will deliver keynote lectures, experienced facilitators will lead interactive workshops, and engaging social events will complement the experience—all in close proximity to nature.

This well-balanced schedule offers a comprehensive overview of current psychedelic research and allows for the exploration of intersections between various fields of study.

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Events and talks in Switzerland

Events in Switzerland
PROBe - Integrationsrunde
Feb 27
Aki Uni Bern
PROBe - Integrationsrunde
Aki Uni Bern
Aki Uni Bern
4th Conference on Psychedelic-assisted Therapy (PAT)
Apr 3
Stiftung PROGR
4th Conference on Psychedelic-assisted Therapy (PAT)
Stiftung PROGR

Practical Aspects of Treatments with Psychedelics

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Buds and Beats Festival
May 31
Halle 622 Zurich
Buds and Beats Festival
Halle 622 Zurich

On May 31, 2025, the Buds and Beats Festival takes over Halle 622 in Zurich – the ultimate cannabis event of the year! Experience a unique atmosphere with exciting talks, diverse exhibitors, chill-out zones, and, of course, the perfect beats for a high-vibe celebration. For the Swiss cannabis community, the experience kicks off the night before with the exclusive CannaTrade B2B Barbecue. Join us and celebrate the diversity of cannabis culture! More info: www.budsandbeats.ch.

Halle 622 Zurich

From our Blog . . .

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Do psychedelics really produce a mystical experience?
Do psychedelics really produce a mystical experience?

Currently, in the field of psychedelic research, the most popular psychometrically validated instrument is the “Five Dimensions of Altered States of Consciousness Questionnaire” (5D-ASC), closely followed by Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ30). The latter is used to analyse the general phenomenon of a mystical experience, what the underlying neural mechanisms of it are, and whether it can predict therapeutic efficacy. But how come so many people describe psychedelic experiences as mystical? Or maybe the question is, who started to use this terminology and why?

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