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The Science of Consciousness Conferences (TSC) Since 1994

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     CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS TSC 2026

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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!

 

A Selection of TSC Conferences since 1994
Overseas - THE Science of Consciousness  - Co-Sponsored   "INTERNATIONAL" ConferenceS since 1995
The alternate year international co-sponsored TSC conferences held overseas in cooperation with partner organizations and institutions.
  • 2025 July 6-13 - Barcelona Spain  
  • 2023  Taormina, Italy  - Antonio Chella (Università di Palermo); Riccardo Manzotti (Università IULM, Milano); Pietro Perconti (Università di Messina)
  • 2019  Interlaken, Switzerland   - Harald Atmanspacher 
  • 2017  San Diego, USA  -  Stuart Hameroff  
  • 2015  Helsinki, Finland - Paavo Pylkkänen
  • 2013  Agra, India - P.S. Satsangi, Vishal Sahni
  • 2011  Stockholm, Sweden - Christer Perfjell
  • 2009  Hong Kong, China - Gino Yu
  • 2007  Budapest, Hungary - George Kampis
  • 2005  Copenhagen, Denmark - Morten Overgard
  • 2003  Prague, Czech Republic - Ivan Havel
  • 2001  Skovde, Sweden - Paavo Pylkkänen
  • 1999  Tokyo, Japan - Mari Jibu, Kunio Yasue
  • 1997  Elsinore, Denmark - Alwyn Scott
  • 1995  Ischia, Italy  - Chloe Taddei-Ferretti
Lowes Ventana Canyon in Tucson, AZ

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. 

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We are no longer affiliated with SBS - The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, nor with the Center for Consciousness Studies at SBS School of Social & Behavioral Sciences. 
“The Science of Consciousness” Conferences, related research and scientific exchanges remain under the same management, Stuart Hameroff and Abi Behar-Montefiore, now in Arizona Astrobiology Center (AABC), with support and future direction of AABC Director Dante Lauretta and staff.  
We believe the origins of life and consciousness may be related, and will pursue this possibility.