The Science of CONSCIOUSNESS Conferences - since 1994
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. Looking forward to your participation.
Hotel/Venue
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's 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.
Site-Seeing Resources
Sabino Canyon - approx 3 miles from the Resort, hotel transportation provided
Additional Information and Resources
TSC 2026 will include plenary sessions, in-depth workshops, concurrent presentations, poster sessions, book and technology exhibits, health and wellness exhibitors, early morning experiential sessions.
| Sunday Apr 5 Optional | details to follow. reservations can be made in January - Loews Brunch |
| Monday, Apr 6 | Workshops |
| Tuesday, Apr 7 | Plenary, Concurrents, Welcome Reception |
| Wednesday Apr 8 & Friday Apr 10 | Plenary, Concurrents, Posters |
| Thursday, Apr 9 | Plenary; Optional Dinner |
| Friday, Apr 10 | Plenary, Concurrents, Posters, End of Consci Party & Poetry Slam |
| Saturday morning, Apr 11 | Plenary sessions |
2025
October 15 Workshop Proposals
November 15 Abstract Submissions (Call 1)
November 30 Notifications
December 15 Visa Letter requests
December 20 Conference Registration Early
2026
March 13, 2026 Hotel - Group Rate deadline ***
10' x 10' via the Conference Registration Link - $2500 includes 1 registration
The Science of Consciousness Conference 2026 - Donations via AABC.
Stuart Hameroff, Director, TSC, Prof. Emerit. Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, UA Arizona, Senior Scientist, Arizona Astrobiology Center
Dante Lauretta, Director, TSC, University of Arizona, Director, Arizona Astrobiology Center (AABC) UA Arizona, Regents Professor
Thomas Brophy, President of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)
Jeffery Martin, President, CIHS; Director, The Center for the Study of Non-Symbolic Consciousness (CSNSC)
Abi Behar Montefiore, TSC Conference Manager, Arizona Astrobiology Center, email