Bridging Indigenous wisdom and modern science with reverence for the traditions, people and lands that carry it.
June 25-26, 2027│ UCLA • Los Angeles, California
S3 brings together Indigenous leaders and knowledge holders, scientists, researchers, clinicians and advocates to explore ancestral knowledge alongside contemporary science, while protecting the people, medicines, lands and traditions at the heart of this work.
Join us as we bridge science and spirit to shape the future of healing.
About the Conference
The Sacred Science Symposium (S3) is a gathering that honors the sacred origins of plant medicines while embracing the innovations of modern science.
Our mission is to center Indigenous leadership, the wisdom keepers who have safeguarded these plant technologies for millennia, and create a space where their voices lead and scientific research supports.
Through talks, panels, and community dialogues, S3 fosters cultural exchange, ethical collaboration, and transformative learning rooted in integrity, respect, and mindfulness.
Vision & Purpose
Our vision is to honor the sacred origins of plant medicines by prioritizing the wisdom of Indigenous leaders who have safeguarded them for millennia. Through their teachings, we aim to foster a deeper connection to the spiritual traditions that ground these practices.
By creating a space where ancient wisdom leads and modern science supports, this conference will promote meaningful dialogue, cultural exchange, and the respectful integration of these sacred teachings into contemporary contexts, ensuring that the use of these sacred plants remains rooted in integrity, respect, and mindfulness.
Key Themes
Contemporary research of plant medicines for mental health
Honoring Indigenous medicine through education and self-awareness
Traditional uses of plant medicine in Indigenous cultures
Healing trauma, PTSD, and depression through plant medicine
Guardianship of sacred plants and cultural preservation
Bridging Western science with Indigenous leadership and wisdom
Who Attends
S3 convenes a unique cross-section of thought leaders and pioneers in the healing arts and sciences:
Clinicians & Healthcare Professionals
Psychiatrists, therapists, and physicians exploring new trauma and PTSD modalities.
Researchers & Scientists
Neuroscience, ethnobotany, and clinical trial experts at the forefront of innovation.
Students & Early-Career Professionals
Seeking mentorship, education, and exposure to emerging disciplines.
Holistic Practitioners
Integrating ancestral wisdom with modern methodologies.
Media & Storytellers
Advocating for ethical development, storytelling, and cross-cultural preservation.
Shared Values
Curious • Forward-Thinking • Integrity-Driven • Rooted in Respect • Guided by Spirit
Speakers
Our 2027 program will feature a powerful lineup of Indigenous leaders, scientists, authors, and cultural figures dedicated to safeguarding sacred medicines and expanding collective consciousness.
Each speaker contributes to a collective mission: to reimagine healing through reverence, research, and reciprocity.
Interested in speaking or collaborating?
The Venue
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Los Angeles, California
Schoenberg Hall
This historic venue provides an academic yet intimate setting ideal for meaningful dialogue, immersive learning, and cultural connection.
Join a conversation rooted in respect, protection and reciprocity.
S3 is more than a conference. It’s a call to collective remembrance and responsible innovation.
We invite voices committed not only to understanding these traditions, but to protecting the people and cultures that have carried them.
Join us in bridging science and spirit.