I will channel my inner James Booker—except for the one eyed gay junkie part—for what is looking like might be the weirdest gig of my entire career.

The Sleeping Octopus Assembly on Psychedelics (SOAP) is an intimate conference exploring the role of psychedelics in science, medicine, policy, and culture, taking place at a historic mansion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from July 13-15, 2018.

This conference features presentations from key figures in the psychedelic research and policy community, a psychedelic-themed comedy show, live musical performances, and a benefit dinner for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). We hope you will join us for this unique opportunity to inspire and unite local communities in a creative setting, the recently-remodeled historic mansion known as the "Sleeping Octopus."