Psychedelic Speed Friending - DENVER 2026

Join us for a dynamic afternoon of conversations and fast-paced networking facilitated by Altered States Integration as we dive deeper into our vibrant psychedelic community. Engage with researchers, enthusiasts, and curious minds in structured friending rounds designed to foster meaningful connections and friendships.

Psychedelic Speed-Friending is a playful space for conversation, connection, and platonic psychedelic intimacy! You’ll be guided through a series of group and one-on-one conversations using a menu of profound, intriguing, playful, and spicy questions designed to get past the usual small talk fast.

We’ll start the afternoon with Lumonics’ signature Light + Sound Immersion. Surrounded by illuminated sculptures, video art, projection, color, and music, we’ll share a short multisensory experience designed to engage the mind and emotions and set a psychedelic tone for the afternoon. Lumonics has been experimenting with immersive light art since 1969, and your Speed Friending admission includes the chance to experience their latest Light + Sound creation.

Bring your psychedelic hot takes. Bring the strange theory you want someone to challenge. Bring the story you never quite get to tell, the project you’re dreaming about, or the question you wish more people were willing to answer. Altered States Integration is excited to bring Speed Friending back to Denver and create a space where psychedelic community can meet, play, exchange ideas, and make real connections.

Get ready to meet a new friend, a future collaborator, someone working on something you want to know more about, or simply someone who gives you a perspective you didn’t expect. Whether you’re new to the psychedelic world or deeply involved in the community, come ready to exchange ideas, make real connections, and meet people beyond your usual circle.

Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

SCHEDULE: 

2 pm - Doors open

2:15 pm - Opening Ritual

2:30 pm - Light show begins 15min

2:45 pm  Friending begins

4:00 - Social hour 

5:00 pm - Event Ends

Community Notes

Work Trade Volunteers

We are looking for a few work trade volunteers to help with event setup, check-in, and cleanup. Reach out to us if you would like to support the event in exchange for admission.

Bring Your Business Cards

You are welcome to bring business cards and share them during one-on-one conversations. Please do not leave flyers, brochures, or other promotional materials around the venue.

Connection Before Promotion

While this is a pro-psychedelic event, we ask that there be no public sales, solicitation, or advertising of substances or retreats. The purpose of this gathering is to create real, one-on-one connection.

You are absolutely welcome to talk about your work, services, projects, or organization within the natural context of personal conversations.

Interested in Sponsoring?

If your business or organization would like to support Psychedelic Speed Friending, reach out to us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Disclaimer

Altered States Integration is not therapy and is not intended as a substitute for other types of counseling or medical care. We are not licensed therapists and do not claim to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases. We are peer coaches providing a safe space for clients to process the contents of their experience(s) and receive feedback with reflective listening.

Altered States Integration does NOT encourage or condone the purchase, sale or transfer of any illegal substances, nor do they encourage or condone partaking in any unlawful activities related to illegal substances. Please refer to your country, state, and city laws regarding use of psychedelics and alternative substances.