In Photos: The Psychedelics Science conference wrapped last week. Here’s who we met

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Luke Schroeder, one of numerous artists painting canvases in the exhibition hall at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025.

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Indigenous dancers at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025.
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Cynthia Cyntilante, left, sings with others during a performance beside the Dancing With Dragons booth in the exhibition hall at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025.
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The Fungi Farms booth in the exhibition hall at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025. The business specializes in helping people grow their psilocybin mushrooms.
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The bookshop area at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025. There were numerous speakers, authors and businesses offering psychedelic healing services for veterans at the convention.
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Attendees at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025, could sample a wide variety of experiences designed to release stress and promote mental well being.
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Laura Wilkins talks with a customer at the Peak State coffee booth, at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025. The Boulder company specializes in what it calls “coffee with benefits’.”

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Rick Doblin, founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Science, speaks with Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner in his downtown Denver hotel room. June 18, 2025.
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Rick Doblin, founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Science, speaks with Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner in his downtown Denver hotel room. June 18, 2025.

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Retired Navy SEAL Diego Ugalde talks about his journey through depression with the help of psychedelic plant medicine, at Plant Magic Cafe in Denver, June 17, 2025.
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Rob Poynter, a retired deputy sheriff turned mental health advocate, talked about his journey from arrested dug users to becoming and advocate for psychedelic therapies, at Plant Magic Cafe in Denver, June 17, 2025.
Woman in blue jacket interview two men at wooden table surrounded by plants and art.
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Psychedelic mushroom-themed decorations at Plant Magic Cafe in Denver, June 17, 2025.
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Psychedelic mushroom-themed decorations at Plant Magic Cafe in Denver, June 17, 2025.

Gov. Jared Polis speaks a the 2025 Psychedelic Science Conference
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Texas man stands on stage in suit and glasses
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The jungle world at Meow Wolf veiled in purple.
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