The Neurospirituality Symposium

2026 Neurospirituality Symposium

Where Brain Science Meets the Sacred
Friday, February 27, 2026 • Somerville, MA + Virtual Attendance

Join us for the 2026 Neurospirituality Symposium, an immersive, interdisciplinary gathering at the intersection of neuroscience, spirituality, psychology, and philosophy. This one-day event brings together researchers, clinicians, and thought leaders exploring how prayer, mystical-type experiences, and spiritual practices relate to brain function, human meaning, and therapeutic transformation.

About the Symposium

The Neurospirituality Symposium convenes experts and emerging voices to examine cutting-edge research and perspectives on:

• Prayer science — empirical studies on how prayer affects attention, emotion, physiology, and behavior. 
• Mystical-type experiences — scientific investigations into transformative altered states and their impact on identity and worldview. 
• Spiritual therapeutics — rigorous work on meditation, rituals, and spiritual practices as resources for healing and resilience. 

Speakers

• Philip Goff, PhD
• Shahar Arzy, MD, PhD
• Michael Ferguson, PhD
• Lia Antico, PhD
• Gabriela Torres-Platas, PhD
• Carolyn Scott, MSc, LCMHC
• Jesse Fox, PhD
• Michael Lifshitz, PhD
• CJ LaComte, PhD
• Nathan Fisher, PhD

Why Attend

• Frontier perspectives: Hear from thought leaders shaping the emerging science of spiritual experience. 
• Practical methods: Come away with concrete approaches for measurement, study design, and translation from research into practice. 
• Community & connection: Network with fellow researchers, clinicians, and practitioners, and join us for a closing reception to continue the conversation. 

Format & Location

• In Person: Full-day program with live presentations, discussions, and a closing reception at the Mass General Brigham Assembly Row Headquarters in Somerville, MA. 
• Virtual: Full access via live virtual attendance for those joining from afar. 

Suggested Donation

To keep this event as widely accessible as possible, we are encouraging donations to the event rather than charging a set ticket price. Our suggested donation for those who are able to contribute is $20 for a virtual ticket at $80 for in-person attendance. Please do not let money be the reason you do not participate in the symposium. We want everyone interested in this cutting-edge of spirituality and science to have access to the symposium proceedings.

Whether you’re deep in research or seeking to ground your practice in evidence, this symposium offers a rigorous, welcoming environment to explore the frontiers of neurospirituality and meaning.

Questions?

Contact: symposium@neurospirituality.io