The gathering brings veterans, families, clinicians, and lawmakers into one room for a science-grounded conversation about breakthrough therapies — MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and other emerging treatments. Through a keynote, panels, and short presentations, we’ll look at what the evidence shows, where access stands today, and what safe, evidence-based access could look like across the Carolinas.

Veterans and military families, clinicians and researchers, the VA and veteran-service organizations, legislators and policymakers, and neighbors from across Moore County and beyond — the people shaping how this care reaches those who’ve earned it.

11:00 AM Doors open — outdoor booths & yoga

12:00 PM Lunch

12:45 PM Opening Welcome- in the theatre

1:00 PM Keynote from Carolinas for Care Founder Gina Giorgio

1:15 PM Psychedelics 101- Dr. Johnson

1:30 PM UNC psilocybin research

2:00 PM Storytelling Panel

2:30 PM Expanding Access to Care: Early Lessons from Pinehurst- Dr. Leake

3:00 PM Closing Remarks- Gina Giorgio

3:10 PM Outdoor portion continues

5:00 PM Bar and Restaurant Meetup