The Arizona Astrobiology Center now presents TSC!
The Science of Consciousness Conferences (TSC) Since 1994
C O N F E R E N C E H I G H L I G H T S
Plenary Speakers
- Anirban Bandyopadhyay
- André M Bastos
- Edward Boyden
- Robin Carhart-Harris
- Deepak Chopra
- Sonia Antoranz Contera
- Lee Cronin
- Suzanne Gildert
- Ben Goertzel
- Stuart Hameroff
- Sarika Katiyar
- Rajish Khanna
- Nick Lane
- Edward Large
- Dante Lauretta
- Michael Levin (R)
- Robert Long
- Jeffery A. Martin
- Alysson Muotri
- Nirosha Murugan
- Hartmut Neven
- Garry P. Nolan
- Sir Roger Penrose (R)
- Martin Picard
- Dean Radin
- Steen Rasmussen
- Susan Schneider
- Sara Imari Walker
- Mike Wiest
2026 Topics Include
- Photons in the Brain
- Origins of Life and Consciousness
- Mitochondria and Consciousness
- Awakening & Enlightenment
- Quantum Brain Biology
- Consciousness and Reality
- Can AI be Conscious?
- Psychedelic Actions in the Brain
- Quantum AI
- Measuring Correlates of Consciousness
- Cerebral Organoids and Consciousness
- “Eschermatics”: Consciousness and Geometry
- Extra-Ocular Vision: A Critical Assessment
TSC-2026 Taxonomy
Program Outline
Sunday, Apr 5 - optional details to follow to purchase Loews Brunch
Monday, Apr 6 - Workshops (4 morning; 5 afternoon; 1 evening)
Tuesday, Apr 7 - Plenary (3) Concurrents (5) Welcome reception
Wednesday, Apr 8 & Friday Apr 10 - Plenary (3) Concurrents (5), Posters, Demos, Exhibits
Thursday, Apr 9 - Plenary (3); Optional Dinner
Friday, Apr 10 - Plenary (3) Concurrents (5), Posters, Demos, Exhibits, Party, Poetry Slam, Dancing
Saturday a.m. Apr 11 - Plenary sessions
The Science of Consciousness (TSC) is an interdisciplinary conference emphasizing rigorous approaches to the study of consciousness and its place in the universe. Topical areas include neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, cognitive science, biology, quantum physics and quantum brain biology, cosmology, meditation, altered states, artificial intelligence/machine consciousness, the nature of reality, culture and experiential phenomenology.
Held annually since 1994, the TSC conference is now hosted by the Arizona Astrobiology Center, University of Arizona, and alternates yearly between Tucson, Arizona and held at various locations in Italy, Denmark, Japan, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Hong Kong, India, Finland, San Diego, Switzerland and Barcelona. The 32nd annual TSC will be held April 6-11, 2026, in Tucson Arizona. The conference is planned for in-person participation with online livestreaming. Live participation and broadcast will take place at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a beautiful eco-lodge in the hills above Tucson, Arizona.
Tucson TSC conferences consist of keynote, plenary and concurrent talks, posters, exhibits, workshops and social events. A welcome reception/dinner, poster session refreshments, optional dinner and end of conference (poetry slam) party are planned. The hotel provides daily free hikes, stargazing, tennis, pickleball, gym, spa offerings as designated times to be announced. We hope for a robust in-person audience and will update and finalize conditions and participation mode in early 2026. We are looking forward to your participation!
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson
A breathtaking desert sanctuary located in a lush 100-acre desert garden at the foothills of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, this resort captures the spirit, beauty and culture of the Southwest Sonoran Desert. Loews has recently renovated their guestrooms offer private terraces, breathtaking views of the area, and every creature comfort. Group Block rate $179 based on availability. Group Block - deadline March 13th.
Loews guest rooms and the surrounding areas have undergone an expansive transformation that was completed November 2024! The project encompassed the modernization of all guest rooms and suites along with their accompanying bathrooms and connecting corridors. Drawing inspiration from the Sonoran Desert, warm earth tones and sleek furnishings unveil a sophisticated fusion of contemporary design and thoughtfully curated spaces. The Lobby and Cascade Dining were enhanced this past June by the same designers of the guest rooms. The lounge area creates a more comfortable and inviting space for all guests with a modern southwest flair. Free time for swimming, hiking, tennis, spa, gym, stargazing and other resort activities.