Second Annual Society for UAP Studies Conference: Interdisciplinarity in Contemporary UAP Studies
Organized by the Society for UAP Studies
Join us for the Society's Second Annual UAP Studies Conference — a virtual gathering that bridges disciplines, challenges assumptions, and advances our collective understanding of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena.
Pre-Conference Roundtable —
Consciousness Studies, Esotericism and UAP
Consciousness Studies, Esotericism and UAP
Prior to the commencement of the SUAPS Annual Conference, on the first two conference days, an informal in-person roundtable session will invite participants to explore how consciousness and human experience intersect with the questions and challenges emerging within the field of UAP Studies. The discussion will consider how these dimensions – often subjective or experiential in nature – might be more rigorously grounded in scientific and scholarly inquiry. With scholars and practitioners of esotericism and occulture also in attendance, the session will examine how these fields overlap with the study of UAPs and how UAP Studies might engage such perspectives in a manner that is both critically robust and sensitive to their experiential and practice-based dimensions. The roundtable aims to foster an open yet intellectually disciplined dialogue about how esoteric and occult traditions, understood as living philosophical and practical systems, might contribute to a more comprehensive and empirically informed approach to the study of anomalous phenomena.
Location
Center for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (CAS-E), Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen, Germany
Time
December 4-5, 2025
12:00-14:00 CET
Format
Informal, in-person only (no virtual component)
Light Refreshments Served
Light Refreshments Served
By Invitation Only
Who Should Attend
- Local/regional researchers
- Consciousness studies scholars
- Practitioners of esotericism and occulture
- Anyone interested in the experiential dimensions of UAP phenomena
One outcome of these roundtables, it is hoped, would be a more in-depth workshop and symposium on these intersecting subjects—in addition to a special issue of the Society's journal, Limina. Here is the Society's vision for the workshop:
Google Docs
Project proposal: Mind-Matter Relations, Anomalistics and the New Science of UAP
Society for UAP Studies – Project Proposal Los Angeles, CA Integrated Project Roadmap: Mind-Matter Relations, Anomalistics, and the New Science of UAP Summer/Fall 2026 PROJECT OVERVIEW In very broad philosophical terms, all research can be divided into that which investigates the physical or ...
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Why Participate?
The Society for UAP Studies Annual Conference represents a rare opportunity to engage with a truly interdisciplinary community united by intellectual curiosity and scholarly rigor. In addition, the unique pre-conference roundtable discussions offer a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of consciousness, esoteric studies, and UAP research in a scholarly setting before the main conference begins. Beyond the formal presentations, you'll connect with peers across disciplines, contribute to the emerging literature through our peer-reviewed journal Limina, and help shape the future direction of UAP research.
This conference isn't just about sharing findings — it's about building the frameworks, methodologies, and collaborative networks that will define the field for years to come.
Visit the Society for UAP Studies website to learn more about our ongoing research initiatives and expanding scholarly community.
Dynamic Exchange
Engage in real-time discussions with leading researchers and practitioners from multiple disciplines
Publication Opportunity
Selected papers may be invited for submission to Limina, our peer-reviewed journal
Global Community
Connect with an international network of scholars advancing UAP studies worldwide
Reserve Your Spot Today
Space is limited to ensure meaningful interaction and discussion. Use our RSVP online form and become part of this pioneering scholarly community. (Please take note that this form is only for academics and professionals wanting to take part in the talks and/or workshops; for registration as a general attendee, please navigate to our online conference hosting platform.) Whether you're presenting research, participating in workshops, or attending as an engaged observer, your presence contributes to the advancement of this vital interdisciplinary field.
"Interdisciplinarity isn't just about bringing different fields together — it's about creating new ways of seeing and understanding phenomena that resist conventional categorization."