ALPS RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2026
Kultur & Kongresshaus Aarau
About the Conference
Welcome to ALPS 2026
The ALPS Foundation is delighted to invite you to the sixth edition of the ALPS Awareness Lectures on Psychedelic Science, taking place on Friday and Saturday, October 9–10, 2026, in the scenic city of Aarau, Switzerland.
Join us for two full days of cutting-edge science, meaningful dialogue, and community building. This year's conference will feature distinguished speakers and interactive panels, providing deep insights into the latest advancements in psychedelic research and therapy. The conference will be held in English.
Your conference experience includes comprehensive catering with breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, lunch, and dinner, ensuring a comfortable and enriching environment. Throughout the event, take advantage of the networking breaks to connect with fellow enthusiasts, researchers, and practitioners over apéros, and join us for our traditional After Party on Saturday night.
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 14 continuing education credits, accredited by FSP and SGPP for psychologists and medical professionals. We look forward to hosting an engaging and enlightening conference that promises to expand knowledge and foster significant discussions.
The Venue
Kultur & Kongresshaus Aarau
The Kultur & Kongresshaus Aarau, located at Schlossplatz in Aarau, combines architectural elegance with modern functionality. The facility boasts high ceilings on the ground floor providing a sense of openness and grandeur, with advanced event technology ensuring all technical needs are seamlessly met.
A spacious foyer serves as a welcoming area and exhibition space. Located near the heart of Aarau's historic center, surrounded by dining and leisure options, it's a prime spot for local and international attendees alike.
Got questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Before the Event
We have a no-refund policy. However, you can transfer your ticket to another person before the conference. Please note that the ALPS Foundation is a non-profit organization, operated entirely by unpaid volunteers and sustained through donations. Additionally, our ticketing partner Infomaniak offers a cancellation insurance in partnership Allianz; please refer to their terms and conditions.
Students currently enrolled in any official college or university are eligible for the ALPS Conference 2025 Student Ticket. Please bring proof, such as a student card on the day of the event.
Tickets are only available for the full length of the conference, two days.
During the Event
Tickets include entry to the conference for both days, featuring 16 speakers, poster presentations, a networking apéro, and an afterparty. Attendees will enjoy snacks and coffee/tea during morning and afternoon breaks. Additionally, lunch will be provided on Friday, and on Saturday, lunch and food/refreshments will be available during the networking apéro.
We serve mainly Vegetarian Food with Vegan options during Lunch and the Networking Apero. Snacks during breaks will be Vegetarian.
Check out the official website: https://campusbiotech.ch/
No, however all sessions are recorded and will be available on our YouTube Channel.
The working language of the conference is English.
There is no dress code for the event. We ourselves wear whatever we would wear at an academic conference.
Yes. Keep an eye out for the announcement on our Instagram to find out when we open our volunteering application form.
Campus Bioetch is wheelchair accessible. Please reach out to us if you have any special needs.
The ALPS Foundation shoots video and pictures of the event for educational and promotional purposes. By entering the event premises and by participation in this event, you consent to the use of your photograph, likeness, or video or audio recording in whole or in part without restriction or limitation for any educational, promotional, or any purpose for distribution online and in printed publications or publication in other media. You release the ALPS Foundation, their volunteers, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitisation, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, or video and/or sound recordings. We are however happy to remove your image from any digital property over which we have control upon your request.
After the Event
Absolutely, check out our playlists from previous editions on YouTube.
Yes, a certificate of participation will be made available a few days after the conference. Please send an email after the conference at info@alps.foundation
Yes, up to 14 ETCS for the FSP and 8 ECTS for the SGPP/SSPP
No. The ALPS Foundation keeps all personal information entered during registration confidential and secure.
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