What if the next frontier

What if the next frontier

What if the next frontier

isn’t technology but

consciousness itself?

isn’t technology but

consciousness itself?

isn’t technology but

consciousness itself?

The Consciousness
House

The
Consciousness
House

Sunday, March 8,
2026

Austin,
Texas

This isn't a screening. It's five experiential zones exploring one question:

This isn't a screening.
It's five experiential zones exploring one question:

Can we fundamentally rewire the brain's default sense of separate self?

Can we fundamentally rewire the brain's default sense of separate self?

Part film premiere.

Part film premiere.

Part film premiere.

Part scientific summit.

Part scientific summit.

Part scientific summit.

Part consciousness exploratorium.

Part consciousness exploratorium.

Part consciousness exploratorium.

THE FILM: UNBECOMING

What happens when you dissolve the self?

01

Cutting-edge neuroscience and neuroplasticity research

Cutting-edge neuroscience and neuroplasticity research

02

Psychedelic-assisted therapy (including 5-MEO-DMT)

Psychedelic-assisted therapy (including 5-MEO-DMT)

03

Contemplative practices and Buddhist philosophy

Contemplative practices and Buddhist philosophy

04

Integration protocols converting peak experiences into lasting trait change

Integration protocols converting peak experiences into lasting trait change

The story follows two individuals working with leading
consciousness researchers to answer:

Can decades of conditioned identity be systematically undone at the neurobiological level?

Can decades of conditioned identity be systematically undone at the neurobiological level?

Featured researchers & Thought Leaders

Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris

Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris

Ralph Metzner Distinguished Professor at UCSF who founded the world's first Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London and pioneered the brain imaging studies that are redefining how science understands consciousness, depression, and human transformation.

Dr. Christof Koch

Legendary neuroscientist and former President of the Allen Institute for Brain Science who spent decades collaborating with Nobel Laureate Francis Crick to decode the neural basis of consciousness and now explores how near-death and psychedelic experiences reveal the fundamental nature of mind.

Dr. Christof Koch

Legendary neuroscientist and former President of the Allen Institute for Brain Science who spent decades collaborating with Nobel Laureate Francis Crick to decode the neural basis of consciousness and now explores how near-death and psychedelic experiences reveal the fundamental nature of mind.

Dr. Christopher Timmermann

Lead scientist of Imperial College London's DMT Research Group who conducted the first-ever neuroimaging studies of DMT's effects on human consciousness, revealing how psychedelic experiences can fundamentally transform belief systems from materialism to interconnectedness.

Dr. Christopher Timmermann

Lead scientist of Imperial College London's DMT Research Group who conducted the first-ever neuroimaging studies of DMT's effects on human consciousness, revealing how psychedelic experiences can fundamentally transform belief systems from materialism to interconnectedness.

Dr. Christopher Timmermann

Lead scientist of Imperial College London's DMT Research Group who conducted the first-ever neuroimaging studies of DMT's effects on human consciousness, revealing how psychedelic experiences can fundamentally transform belief systems from materialism to interconnectedness.

Charok Lama

Charok Lama

Recognized Tibetan Buddhist tulku who completed over 20 years of monastic study at Sera Je University before returning his vows at age 27 to bridge ancient contemplative wisdom with modern seekers facing the existential challenges of the technological age.

Tommaso Barba

Tommaso Barba

PhD researcher at Imperial College London's Centre for Psychedelic Research conducting the world's largest neuroimaging study on 5-MeO-DMT—the most potent known psychedelic—and investigating how these compounds enhance human connection, intimacy, and well-being.

THE EXPERIENCE: FIVE ZONES

THE EXPERIENCE: FIVE ZONES

This is a full-day activation SXSW's preferred format for themed experiences.

This is a full-day activation SXSW's preferred format for themed experiences.

The Film Hall

World premiere screening + filmmaker Q&A

ZONE 1

The Film Hall

World premiere screening + filmmaker Q&A

ZONE 1

The Film Hall

World premiere screening + filmmaker Q&A

ZONE 1

The Science Lounge

Panels with featured researchers on consciousness, neuroplasticity, and psychedelic science

ZONE 2

The Science Lounge

Panels with featured researchers on consciousness, neuroplasticity, and psychedelic science

ZONE 2

The Science Lounge

Panels with featured researchers on consciousness, neuroplasticity, and psychedelic science

ZONE 2

The Garden

Teachings from Charok Lama, nervous system regulation (cold plunge, breathwork), meditation

ZONE 3

The Garden

Teachings from Charok Lama, nervous system regulation (cold plunge, breathwork), meditation

ZONE 3

The Garden

Teachings from Charok Lama, nervous system regulation (cold plunge, breathwork), meditation

ZONE 3

The Neuro Lab

Interactive neurofeedback, AR consciousness experiments, sound/light demonstrations

ZONE 4

The Neuro Lab

Interactive neurofeedback, AR consciousness experiments, sound/light demonstrations

ZONE 4

Integration Space

Communal food/elixirs, ambient performances, art installations, reflection areas

ZONE 5

Integration Space

Communal food/elixirs, ambient performances, art installations, reflection areas

ZONE 5

Integration Space

Communal food/elixirs, ambient performances, art installations, reflection areas

ZONE 5

WHY THIS MATTERS

WHY THIS MATTERS

At SXSW, the world imagines the future. But what if the breakthroughs we need aren't technological, but consciousness itself?

At SXSW, the world imagines the future. But what if the breakthroughs we need aren't technological, but consciousness itself?

The Consciousness House is designed to give attendees exactly what they crave by day three:

The Consciousness House is designed to give attendees exactly what they crave by day three:

Escape from overwhelm and decision fatigue

Escape from overwhelm and decision fatigue

Escape from overwhelm and decision fatigue

Intimate engagement with cutting-edge ideas3

Intimate engagement with cutting-edge ideas3

Intimate engagement with cutting-edge ideas3

Place to reenergize through conscious exploration

Place to reenergize through conscious exploration

Place to reenergize through conscious exploration

Scientific rigor and spiritual depth in equal measure

Scientific rigor and spiritual depth in equal measure

Scientific rigor and spiritual depth in equal measure

We're seeking
official SXSW partnership

for Sunday, March 8, 2026.

What we bring

Full-day programming

(your preferred activation format)

World premiere of internationally significant documentary

Leading consciousness
researchers

Emmy-winning production
values

Self-funded, authentic value-add to SXSW community