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| Moderated by Cassandra Vieten, PhD, IONS President & Senior Scientist | Opening remarks by H. Bruce McEver, Founder of Berkshire Capital and the Foundation for Religious Literacy |
IONS 18th International Conference
Conference Schedule
July 18-21, 2019
Santa Clara, CA
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Spirituality, Astrophysics, and Space Exploration Included with Conference Ticket!
Yvonne Cagle, MD, NASA Astronaut and Colonel (Ret) US Air Force
Bruce Damer, PhD, NASA Scientist and Engineer
Ginny Whitelaw, PhD, Zen Institute for Leadership, Former NASA Deputy Manager for Integrating the International Space Station
Brian Keating, PhD, Astrophysicist, UC San Diego
Lucas Mix, PhD, Episcopal Priest, Researcher at Harvard University NASA Astrobiology Institute
As IONS founder Edgar Mitchell said, “We are stardust.” As we learn more about outer space, tremendous discoveries are being made each day about the origins of our existence, the building blocks of reality as we know it, and the potential for life on other planets. How does this comport with religious and spiritual wisdom throughout the ages about the nature of reality, divinity and order in the universe, and the role of human consciousness in the cosmos? Both inspire awe, and both point to our essential interconnectedness, and the need for both technology and human ethics to guide us toward sustainability. This enlivening evening dialogue builds bridges between these two arenas of exploration, and how they are not mutually exclusive but can be complementary to and inform one another.
This panel discussion is sponsored by:
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FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Morning Practices
The Kata: Integral Transformative Practice (ITP) International
Biofield Tuning Group Exercise
8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Breakfast & Spotlight Talks
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Lunch & Spotlight Talks |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Dinner Break |
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Poster Session |
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Evening Program |
Gathering Our Community: Cross Pollinating + Integrating Learning
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Sounds from the Heart
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The Space Less Traveled
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SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Morning Practices
The Kata: Integral Transformative Practice (ITP) International
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Breakfast & Spotlight Talks
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Lunch & Spotlight Talks |
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Noetic Breakthrough: An IONS Benefit Dinner
Weaving Scientific Exploration and Personal Discovery for a Future that Works for All
The Institute of Noetic Sciences serves as a beacon for the future, calling forth the highest in each of us to work towards a world that honors the interplay of science and spirit, and seeks to infuse this awareness into everyday life. What’s your role to play in creating this future?
As the world is tempted to slip back into old fear-based paradigms of separation and divisiveness, there can be nothing more important than providing people with direct experiences of our interconnection, scientific evidence for that connection, tools for harnessing it to create real-world solutions, and a community of support to help us stand strong.
Join us in co-creating a more compassionate, thriving and sustainable future!
The Noetic Breakthrough: An IONS Benefit Dinner is your opportunity to hear about the bold vision IONS has as it heads towards its 50th anniversary, and rub shoulders with IONS Board Members, Leadership, Scientists, and Conference Speakers.
| Reception: | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. |
| Dinner & Program: | 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. |
| Dessert & Mingling: | 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m
Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the First Moonwalk and Dance Party
featuring Afrolicious
Afrolicious is coming off a spectacular 2018 that saw several game-changing releases including their single, “Love Shall Remain” and the EP “World of Possibilities,” as well countless electrifying shows at major venues and festivals around the United States. Fans around the country and around the world are discovering the party that took over San Francisco and the Bay Area for more than five years.
The Afrolicious live experience is, in a nutshell, a joyous and raucous celebration of life. The Afrolicious sound combines inspiring lyrics, funky bass lines, and a powerful horn section while retaining the soul and feel of classic funk, disco, Latin, and Afrobeat melodies. Audiences looking to dance, be inspired, or celebrate life have found Afrolicious to be their perfect conduit.
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Morning Practices
The Kata: Integral Transformative Practice (ITP) International
Bliss Trip™ Guided Meditation
