The Mycelial Revolution: Why Global Psychedelic Week is Decentralizing the Future of Consciousness

By Jack Gorsline

The mainstreaming of psychedelics is here, but the question remains: whose voice will shape this future? As venture capital flows and clinical trials make headlines, there’s a critical need for a movement rooted not just in profit, but in equity, inclusion, and global community.

That movement is Global Psychedelic Week (GPW).

From November 3rd to 9th, 2025, Global Psychedelic Week will once again explode onto the world stage as the planet’s first and largest decentralized psychedelic gathering. Forget the centralized, expensive conferences of the past. GPW is built on the philosophy of the mycelial network itself—a globally distributed, interconnected web of education, healing, and advocacy that spans over 100 countries and unites thousands of participants.

This is more than an event; it's a global declaration that the psychedelic renaissance belongs to everyone.

Co-founders Milica Radovic Mandic and Dennis Walker conceptualized GPW as a radical counterbalance to the movement's commercialization. Instead of flying thousands to a single, expensive location, GPW unfolds across dozens of local in-person hubs and an expansive virtual platform. This design ensures that every voice, from the grassroots organizer in Argentina to the policy advocate in Serbia, has a platform.

This decentralized structure is key to the GPW mission: to foster connection, empowerment, and global plurality. It’s about building the movement "from the ground up," honoring local context, unique cultural relationships, and diverse voices that are often marginalized in Western-centric conversations.

The result is an experience unlike any other: a week of online keynotes and panels seamlessly integrated with workshops, film screenings, integration circles, and public talks happening concurrently in nearly 60 cities worldwide. Whether you’re a veteran seeking healing, a clinician exploring new modalities, an Indigenous elder sharing sacred knowledge, or a curious community member, GPW is designed to meet you in your own community.

The entire week is structured around seven powerful themes, ensuring a holistic and comprehensive exploration of the psychedelic landscape, from the scientific frontier to the deepest ethical questions.

Monday, November 3rd: Community Day

The psychedelic movement thrives on connection. This day is dedicated to fostering inclusive, safe, and sustainable psychedelic communities. It explores grassroots education initiatives, the power of peer support networks, and vital harm reduction efforts that bridge the gap between underground and mainstream spaces. We celebrate the strength found in "finding the others."

Tuesday, November 4th: Business Day

As the industry matures, ethical entrepreneurship is paramount. Business Day focuses on innovative financing, responsible commercialization, and the frameworks needed to build companies rooted in integrity. Experts discuss how evidence-based approaches can shape the credibility of emerging psychedelic enterprises without sacrificing the movement's core values.

Wednesday, November 5th: Legacy Day

We take a crucial pause to honor the lineage of plant medicine. "Indigenous Perspectives on Psychedelics: Tradition, Appropriation & Advocacy" features respected elders and cultural protectors, such as Tatayo Gabon and artist Olga Mori Díaz, who will share sacred knowledge and discuss the ethical imperative of reciprocity. We explore the profound influence of sacred plants on Indigenous art and design.

Thursday, November 6th: Veterans Day

This day is a vital focus on addressing PTSD recovery, moral injury, and healing for those who have served. The program highlights how psychedelic therapies, particularly MDMA-assisted therapy, are being applied in crisis-affected regions to foster resilience, recovery, and inner peace, led by pioneering figures like Rick Doblin.

Friday, November 7th: Inclusion & Diversity Day

True expansion of consciousness requires radical inclusion. This day is dedicated to uplifting voices from underrepresented communities worldwide, ensuring the movement is shaped by intersectional perspectives. Discussions will focus on systemic barriers and how we can build a truly accessible, equitable, and anti-oppressive psychedelic future.

Saturday, November 8th: Women in Psychedelics Day

Women have been leaders in healing and community-building throughout history. Spotlighting female trailblazers in research, guidance, and advocacy, this day features a keynote by Dr. Pamela Kryskow on "Why Women Must Lead in the Psychedelic Ecosystem." The focus is on collaborative, care-centered approaches that are reshaping psychedelic science and policy.

Sunday, November 9th: Psychedelics & Humanity

The week culminates in a look forward, asking the biggest questions about our collective future. Reimagining what the world can be, this day explores how expanded states of consciousness might foster ecological empathy and inspire collective action. The closing session, "Can Psychedelics Help Solve Climate Change and Other Existential Crises?" offers a roadmap for applying internal transformation to global change.

Check out the full Global Psychedelic Week Programming Schedule Here

The full slate of Global Psychedelic Week programming offers over 100 thought leaders who are setting the standard for ethics, science, and policy. This year's program offers unparalleled access to the most recognized names shaping the future of the field:

The psychedelic renaissance is not just about clinical trials and changing laws; it is a cultural moment that demands a global perspective. With over 5,000 participants confirmed from nearly every corner of the globe, Global Psychedelic Week is your opportunity to step into the conversation, connect with your local community, and contribute to a world defined by healing and consciousness.

This is your invitation to ensure the future of psychedelics is shaped not by a few, but by the many—across continents, perspectives, and generations. If you share the vision for psychedelics as a powerful force for personal and planetary change, the PSA Media Team invites YOU to take action this November!

Don't just watch the movement happen. Be the movement.

👉 Secure your place and register now for Global Psychedelic Week! 

👉 Use Code PSOA_GPW for 10% off your ticket today!

Get ready for the ONLY Global Psychedelic Week event happening in Washington, D.C. this year! Psychedelic State(s) of America is thrilled to announce the inaugural Capitol City Plant Medicine Showcase on Friday, November 7th, for an enthralling evening of heightened conversation, next-generation psychedelic discourse, and community connection. We're gathering at The Village DC at Union Market, right in the heart of our nation's Capitol, to explore the critical crossroads of policy, culture, and wellness within the psychedelic movement. This isn't just a meeting; it's a vital platform to connect with leaders and pioneers shaping the future of plant medicine. Doors open at 6:00 PM EST, with programming starting shortly after.

The evening's programming is designed to dive deep into the most compelling and complex topics in the modern psychedelic landscape.

We kick off at 7:00 PM with our first discussion panel:

"Psychedelics and Religion: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Applications, Legal Complexities, and more” featuring Paul Ryder, Co-Founder of The Congregation For Sacred Practices, and Karina Bashir, ESQ. - Counsel for Antithesis Law and Psychedelic Bar Association Board Member.

This timely conversation will examine the deep historical and spiritual roots of psychedelics and how ancient wisdom is navigating—and often conflicting with—modern legal frameworks and contemporary use.

Following a brief intermission at 7:30 PM, our second panel will be

"Evaluating the Modern Psychedelic Landscape" from 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM, featuring Dr. Nese Devenot, Johns Hopkins University Professor and Member of the Board of Directors at Psymposia: a Psychedelic Ethics Watchdog Organization as well as Sabba Nazhand, Founder of Safar, LLC - an indigenous wisdom-inspired mental health and wellness platform, offering a nuanced and critical look at the current psychedelic state of affairs, discussing everything from decriminalization efforts and therapeutic advancements to market trends, indigenous reciprocity issues, and psychedelic policy development/reform efforts across the country.

Beyond the stimulating panel discussions, a significant part of the evening is dedicated to Community Networking from 8:15 PM to 10:00 PM. This is your chance to meet like-minded individuals, activists, researchers, and community leaders. We extend a huge thanks to our dedicated community partners—Paradise Farmers Market DC, Decriminalize Nature, Decriminalize Nature Virginia, and The Psychedelic Writers Guild—whose support makes this event possible.

For businesses and organizations looking to align with this pivotal D.C. event, sponsorship packages are still available! Contact PSA Media ASAP for more information on how to get involved. Don't miss out—secure your spot for this unique convergence of thought and action right here in D.C.!

Tickets start at just $10 - get yours today at the link below!

Until next time,

The Psychedelic State(s) of America Team