Research.
Innovation.
Science.
Education.
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Research. Innovation. Science. Education. |
PSYCHEDELIC TREATMENTS FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY
NOVEMBER 12, 2026
AV IRVINE
16500 SCIENTIFIC, IRVINE, CA
The R.I.S.E. Summit is the Etheridge Foundation’s inaugural conference and will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at AV Irvine in Irvine, CA.
The Summit will showcase Research, Innovation, Science, and Education on psychedelic-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and addiction, highlighting the promise, challenges, and importance of this work.
Featuring presentations and discussion from researchers engaged in groundbreaking studies of various different psychedelic medicines for addiction, the Summit will be the largest ever in-person event on psychedelic treatments for addiction.
Session topics will include studies and models of care using treatments such as ibogaine, psilocybin, 5-MeO-DMT, MDMA, cannabis, ayahuasca, and ketamine. Indigenous-led biocultural conservation efforts of traditional plant medicine cultures will also be spotlighted throughout the sessions.
The content will be understandable no matter the level of familiarity, and anyone can attend.
If you’re interested in addiction treatment, psychedelic medicine, health care reform, plant medicines, or even just Melissa Etheridge, we invite you to join us!
Registration includes lunch, coffee, and refreshments.
EARLY BIRD PRICING: $199 plus taxes and fees
Regular pricing: $249 plus taxes and fees
More details and full speaker list coming soon!
General Agenda:
8-9:30 am Registration / coffee
9:30-10:45 Session 1
10:45-11 Break
11-12:30 Session 2
12:30 - 2 pm Lunch
2-3:30 pm Session 3
3:30 - 3:45 pm Break
3:45 - 4:45 Session 4 - Keynote
4:45-5 Closing
Following the Summit, on Friday November 13 the Etheridge Foundation will host a Working Session by invitation: a collaborative effort of researchers, clinicians, and peer experts in the field. Goals will include outlining consensus points on models of care for psychedelic-assisted treatment of OUD and addiction, identifying shared priorities, and co-developing practice- and policy-relevant insights with concrete next steps.
The R.I.S.E. Summit and Working Session are contributions to the field of psychedelic medicine, offering both a timely opportunity for public education on this crucial topic, as well as dedicated time and space for discipline-specific advancement.
Keynote Session
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Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album.
With massive original hits such as I’m the Only One and Come to My Window, Melissa has remained one of America’s favorite rock stars for more than three decades. Her artistic and commercial successes have been highlighted by accolades including two Grammy Awards for “Best Female Rock Performance,” a “Songwriter of the Year” honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards, and a career milestone with a victory in the “Best Song” category at the 2007 Academy Awards for I Need to Wake Up, written for the Al Gore documentary An Inconvenient Truth.
Throughout her career, Melissa has shown herself to be an artist who has never allowed “inconvenient truths” to keep her silent. She publicly acknowledged her sexual orientation at a time when it was considered risky to do so, and continued her activism toward achieving Marriage Equality.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2004, Melissa appeared on the 2005 Grammy telecast despite losing her hair from chemotherapy, to sing “Piece of My Heart” in tribute to Janis Joplin. As a cancer survivor, Melissa has publicly advocated for the therapeutic benefits of medicinal cannabis. She is also an Advisor to the nonprofit Survivorship Collective.
Through the Etheridge Foundation, Melissa has continued her activism and public education with a mission to help people heal from opioid use disorder through transformative plant medicine and psychedelic treatments.
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Dr. Gabor Maté
Gabor Maté (pronounced GAH-bor MAH-tay) is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness.
The bestselling author of five books published in 43 languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.
For his ground-breaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture is a New York Times and international bestseller.
His next book, co-written with his son Daniel, will be Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and their Adult Children, based on their popular workshop, and is expected to publish in late 2027.
SPONSORSHIP & UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor - $100,000+
One Available
“Presented by [Sponsor]” recognition on select summit materials, subject to design approval
Premier logo/name placement on summit website, registration page, event invitation, email communications, digital program, sponsor signage, and main-stage screen
Verbal recognition from the stage during opening and closing remarks
Opportunity for brief welcome remarks from sponsor representative
Recognition as presenting sponsor of the keynote conversation with Melissa Etheridge and Dr. Gabor Maté, subject to final program structure
Premium reserved seating for keynote and main-stage programming
20 VIP summit tickets
Access for sponsor guests to VIP area at Summit
Opportunity for photo moment with Melissa Etheridge and/or featured speakers, subject to availability
Full-screen digital ad in looping summit program
Featured sponsor profile or mission statement in digital program and/or summit website
Opportunity to include approved branded item or mission-aligned material in attendee gift bag or welcome experience
Recognition in post-event thank-you communications and summit impact recap
Horizon Sponsor - $50,000+
Prominent logo/name placement on summit website, registration page, event invitation, digital program, sponsor signage, and main-stage screen
Verbal recognition from the stage during summit program
Recognition as sponsor of a major keynote, plenary session, or featured R.I.S.E. conversation, subject to final program structure
Premium reserved seating for keynote and main-stage programming
12 VIP summit tickets
Access for sponsor guests to VIP area at Summit
Opportunity for photo moment with Melissa Etheridge and/or featured speakers, subject to availability
Full-screen digital ad in looping summit program
Recognition in sponsor thank-you social media and email communications
Recognition in post-event summit impact recap
Ascent Sponsor - $25,000+
Logo/name placement on summit website, registration page, digital program, sponsor signage, and sponsor screen loop
Recognition as sponsor of a breakout session, community conversation, wellness activation, or networking moment, subject to availability
Reserved preferred seating for keynote and main-stage programming
6 VIP summit tickets
Access for sponsor guests to VIP area at Summit
Full-screen or premium half-screen digital ad in looping summit program
Recognition in sponsor thank-you social media and email communications
Recognition in post-event summit impact recap
Pathway Sponsor - $10,000+
Logo/name placement on summit website, digital program, sponsor signage, and sponsor screen loop
4 GA summit tickets
Half-screen digital ad in looping summit program
Recognition in sponsor thank-you communications
Recognition in post-event summit impact recap
Catalyst Sponsor - $5,000+
Name/logo placement on summit website, digital program, and sponsor screen loop
2 GA summit tickets
Recognition in sponsor thank-you communications
Recognition in post-event summit impact recap
Underwriting Opportunities
Video & Storytelling Sponsor - $30,000+
One Available
Logo/name placement on summit website, digital program, event signage, and sponsor screen loop
Logo/name recognition on select post-event video content, if produced
Recognition in the summit recap video or highlight reel, if produced
Sponsor acknowledgment in post-event email sharing summit highlights
6 VIP summit tickets
Reserved preferred seating for keynote and main-stage programming
Full-screen digital ad in looping summit program
Recognition in post-event summit impact recap
Lunch Sponsor - $20,000+
One Available
Logo/name placement on food, beverage, or hospitality signage
Logo/name placement on summit website, digital program, and event signage
Opportunity for approved branded napkins, table cards, or hospitality-area recognition
4 VIP summit tickets
Half-screen digital ad in looping summit program
Recognition in post-event summit impact recap
Community Access Sponsor - $15,000+
Three Available
Recognition as sponsor supporting access for community leaders, students, advocates, recovery leaders, clinicians, or individuals with lived experience
Logo/name placement on summit website, digital program, and event signage
Opportunity to be recognized in connection with scholarship or community access tickets
2 VIP summit tickets
Reserved preferred seating for keynote and main-stage programming
Half-screen digital ad in looping summit program
Recognition in post-event summit impact recap
Optional post-event impact note summarizing number of access tickets supported
Wellness Activation Sponsor - $15,000+
Two Available
Recognition as sponsor of a wellness, grounding, reflection, breathwork, journaling, or restorative activation
Branded signage at activation location
Logo/name placement on summit website, digital program, and event signage
Opportunity to provide approved branded or mission-aligned materials at activation
6 GA summit tickets
Half-screen digital ad in looping summit program
Recognition in post-event summit impact recap
Registration/Welcome Sponsor - $10,000+
One Available
Logo/name placement at check-in or registration area
Logo/name placement on summit website, digital program, and event signage
Opportunity to include approved branded or mission-aligned material at registration or welcome table
4 GA summit tickets
Half-screen digital ad in looping summit program
Recognition in post-event summit impact recap
Parking Sponsor - $7,500+
One Available
Logo/name placement on summit website and digital program
Logo/name placement on parking, arrival, or directional signage, where available
Opportunity for sponsor recognition in attendee arrival communications or “Know Before You Go” email, if applicable
Opportunity to include approved sponsor message or logo on parking validation materials, parking instructions, or welcome signage, if available
2 GA summit tickets
Half-screen digital ad in looping summit program
Recognition in sponsor thank-you communications
Recognition in post-event summit impact recap