Previous Science of Consciousness Conferences

The Science of Consciousness (TSC) conferences sponsored by the University of Arizona are the pre-eminent world gatherings on all approaches to the profound and fundamental question of how the brain produces conscious experience. The conferences have explored the whole spectrum of approaches to consciousness, from philosophy of mind and cognitive science, to neurobiology, pharmacology, and molecular dynamics, phenomenological accounts, and physics. The aim is to lay a sound scientific foundation for future research.

TSC conferences have been held in Tucson since 1994, (every 2 years) and are recognized around the world. TSC International held its first conference in 1995 and continues in alternate years. 

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Check out Youtube Videos from the Conferences (2010-2024)

Additional videos from 2012

Additional Conference Details

TSC Conferences 2024-2015

TSC Conferences 2014-1994

Full List of Conferences

US and Global
1994 – TSC 1 Apr 12-17, 1994 – Tucson, Arizona

1995 – TSC 2 Ischia, Italy

1996 – TSC 3 Apr 8-13, 1996 – Tucson, Arizona

1997 – TSC 4 Aug 18-24, 1997 – Elsinore, Denmark

1998 – TSC 5 Apr 27- May 2,1998 – Tucson, Arizona

1999 – TSC 6 May 28, 1999 – Tokyo, Japan

2000 – TSC 7 Apr 10-15, 2000 – Tucson, Arizona

2001 – TSC 8 Aug 6-11, 2001 – Skövde, Sweden

2002 – TSC 9 Apr 8-12, 2002 – Tucson, Arizona

2003 – TSC 10 July 6-10, 2003 – Prague, Czech Republic

2004 – TSC 11 Apr 7-11, 2004 – Tucson, Arizona

2005 – TSC 12 Aug 17-20, 2005 – Copenhagen, Denmark

2006 – TSC 13 Apr 4-8, 2006 – Tucson, Arizona

2007 – TSC 14 July 23-27, 2007 – Budapest, Hungary

2008 – TSC 15 Apr 8-12, 2008 – Tucson, Arizona

2009 – TSC 16 June 11-14, 2009 – Hong Kong, China

2010 – TSC 17 Apr 12-17, 2010 – Tucson, Arizona

2011 – TSC 18 May 2-8, 2011 – Stockholm, Sweden

2012 – TSC 19 Apr 9-14, 2012 – Tucson, Arizona

2013 – TSC 20 Mar 3-9, 2013 – Agra, India

2014 – TSC 21 Apr 21-26, 2014 – Tucson, Arizona

2015 – TSC 22 June 9-13, 2015 – Helsinki, Finland

2016 – TSC 23 Apr 25-30, 2016 – Tucson, Arizona

2017 – TSC 24 June 5-10, 2017 – San Diego, California

2018 – TSC 25 Apr 2-7, 2018 – Tucson, Arizona

2019 – TSC 26 June 25-28, 2019 – Interlaken, Switzerland

2020 – TSC 27 Sept 14-18, 2020 rescheduled - virtual  (April 12-18, 2020 -canceled) Tucson, AZ

2021 -  Science and Roger Penrose - Aug 3-6, 2021  4 day Webinar – virtual

2022 -  TSC 28 April 18-23, 2022 Tucson, Arizona - hybrid

2023 - TSC 29 Taormina Italy May 22-28, 2023

2023 -  Special Symposium Encinitas, California

2024 - TSC 30th Annual Apr 22-26, 2024 Tucson, Arizona

2025 - TSC 31 Barcelona Spain July 6-13, 2025 upcoming

2026 - TSC 32 Tucson 

Select Media Highlights

Toward a New Science of the Mind: Tucson 1996: Consciousness
The Times Higher, 1996

Arizona Conference Grapples with Mysteries of Consciousness
The New York Times, 1996

Science of Consciousness Conference is Carnival of the Mind
The New York Times, 2016

Picturing Consciousness
Tucson Lifestyle, 2024