Welcome to Heraklion and to the 28th annual meeting of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness!
The official opening of the conference will take place at the courtyard of the Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion.

Date & Time: Sunday, July 6th at 19:00.
Free entrance for all conference participants.
You do not need to book for this event.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of vibrant flavors and melodies with a lavish Greek cuisine buffet, captivating folklore music, and a charming Cretan ambiance—a night that promises to be truly memorable. The conference venue is outdoors at the multi-award winning Lyrarakis winery near the village of Alagni, south of Heraklion. Lyrarakis will provide the wine for the event. Nestled amidst the Psarades vineyard and the Lassithi mountains, this idyllic setting provides the perfect chance to experience nature and explore local wines. *Transport will be provided for the half hour journey to the venue.

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 8th at 20:30
Location: Lyrarakis winery

Join us for a farewell ASSC evening under the stars at one of Crete’s most stylish seaside venues. Enjoy chilled cocktails and an eclectic mix of tunes from a live DJ set, all with the sound of waves as your backdrop.

The venue, Cicada Seascape Experience, is known for its boho-chic atmosphere and stunning coastal views — an ideal setting to soak in the Aegean breeze and a spectacular sunset.