SPEAKERS
ERIN GOODPIPE (INDIGENOUS ARTIST, EDUCATOR, RESEARCHER & TV HOST)
Centering Identity in Investigation of the (Super)natural
Summary: Indigenous cultures across the Globe share common understandings around their interactions with the spiritual or (super)natural which is often overlooked, ignored or purposefully dismissed in the colonial paranormal industry. Educator and investigator, Erin Goodpipe, will share her approaches and methodologies in researching and investigating the (super)natural which is rooted in her Indigeneity and learnings from the field. In this presentation, is a critical examination to (re)consider and (re)value our humanity amidst human to spirit or human to non-human relations as a natural part of our shared realities. |
MITCH HOROWITZ (OCCULTIST & AUTHOR)
Why We Need Parapsychology
Summary: Occult historian and voice of esoteric ideas, Mitch Horowitz, discusses the legacy of pioneering ESP researchers J.B. and Louisa Rhine, considers the role of parapsychology today and what it reveals about the nature of the psyche. He will set out to show that the parapsychological does indeed chart a path beyond polemical divisions between "seekers" and "skeptics" for a truly integral study of the greater dimensions of the mind. |
STEVE BERG (COMEDIAN & HOST OF THE HI, STRANGENESS PODCAST)
The Weird Stuff: The Role of Absurdity and Surrealism in High Strange Encounters
Summary: When it comes to encounters with UFO occupants and sryptids, the cases most commonly used as examples for the strongest evidence are the ones that fit into the framework most easily with our sense of reality, often leaving out the really weird cases. But what if the weirdness was part of the point? Using encounter cases throughout history and focusing on the absurd qualities and “dreaminess” of these experiences, maybe we can discover that the more odd and surreal an encounter is, the bigger the imprint it makes. |
PRICILLA STONE (PODCAST HOST OF QUANTUM WYTCH CAFE, UAP & OCCULT RESEARCHER)
Contact and Dream Experiences
Summary: Dreams have always been a topic of interest for humans, and they can range from the very ordinary and realistic to the fantastic and surreal. We are told that dreams are stories and images that our minds create while we sleep, and they can be entertaining, fun, romantic, disturbing, and sometimes bizarre. In this presentation, we will explore the realm of dreams and the different types of dream contact. We will cover the following topics: The Dream, Types of Common Dreams, Hypnogogia and Oneiric Recall, Sleep Paralysis, Reality is Reality? Physical Evidence After a Dream |
HEATHER TADDY (PARANORMAL RESEARCHER)
The Psychological Aspect of Bizarre Encounters
Summary: Paranormal encounters leave lasting impressions on witnesses, making us rearrange our beliefs and think about life in different ways. Sure, we focus on the mystery's allure, but sometimes the psychological aspect of how the witness interprets and reacts to the phenomenon can be equally fascinating. Interviewing and using psychological knowledge applied to both fieldwork and investigation are vital skill sets to have in the world of the unusual, whether examining a haunted location or a close encounter at a UFO hotspot. Taddy will discuss her adventures documenting all-things paranormal. She'll share some of her most memorable interviews with Sandy Proctor, Richard Doty, Native American elders, and more. |
LOPAKA KAPANUI (MASTER STORYTELLER & OWNER OF MYSTERIES OF HAWAII)
CRISTINA GOMEZ (RESEARCHER, YOUTUBER & HOST OF STRANGE PARADIGMS)
A Future When We Know We Are Not Alone
Summary: Cristina Gomez will shortly graduate from University and has been asking questions of her peers and educators about how they would react to the paradigm shift of finally knowing that we are not only alone, but that they are already here. The youth of today are more open minded to the existence of non-human intelligences among the stars than many would think, but how will this and future generations accept the ultimate reality of extraterrestrial visitors being here on Earth..? |
SAPPHIRE SANDALO (OCCULTIST & TELEVISION/PODCAST HOST)
How to Have a Supernatural Experience
Summary: In this presentation, Sapphire Sandalo will give examples of supernatural experiences she's had, using he own cultural beliefs as a back drop. She'll also describe what these experiences mean, why the occur, and how you can possibly have an experience yourself.
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MICAH HANKS (EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF THE DEBRIEF & PODCAST HOST)
The UAP Reality: Assessing the Phenomenon
Summary: What are unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), and what evidence exists in support of their reality? In this lecture, Micah Hanks examines the evidence for UAP in a historical and scientific context, and applies that toward a more comprehensive understanding of what the phenomena may represent, along with its implications.
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STEFFANY STRANGE (PSYCHIC MEDIUM)
Harnessing The Power of Intuition Through A Psychic Development Circle
Summary: In today's modern world, you can harness your psychic abilities through various classes, either online or in-person. Often these courses have a specific duration, at the end of which you might receive certification. But how do you maintain and build on what you have learned? Steffany Strange will explore how community power, often overlooked, plays a crucial role in nurturing and developing your intuition. Both her husband and Steffany have created a Psychic Development circle and have been part of one for over a decade. |
AARON SAGERS (PARANORMAL JOURNALIST & TV HOST)
The Unexplained Interview
Summary: In this talk, paranormal researcher and host of Paranormal: Caught on Camera, and 28 Days Haunted, Aaron Sagers, teaches you how to approach paranormal claims as a journalist and how to conduct interviews with experiencers/eyewitnesses while maintaining both credibility and empathy. |
JOHN GREENEWALD JR. (OWNER OF THE BLACK VAULT & AUTHOR)
Inside The Black Vault: A Brief Overview of the UFO Coverup
Summary: In this presentation, we will embark on a journey shedding light on a narrative long obscured by layers of governmental silence and denials. With decades of research, investigations, and countless Freedom of Information Act requests, this presentation will not only bring forth undeniable highlights from declassified documents but also showcase the extent of the coverup surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena. As we navigate through these revelations, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how, why, and to what extent the truth about UFOs has been kept away from the public eye. |
ROB KRISTOFFERSEN (HOST OF THE OUR STRANGE SKIES PODCAST)
Aliens Haunt the Hallways: Where Aliens and Ghosts "Cross Streams”
Summary: Aliens and ghosts are viewed as unrelated entities. But what if there were more similarities than differences? Using cases from UFO lore, full of anomalous space men, disappearing humanoids, and the ghost of an alien at a Roswell hospital, the streams will become more "crossed" than ever, as we look at the alien through the archetype of a spirit. |
AP STRANGE (WRITER, RESEARCHER, CERTIFIED "KOOK")
The UFO Magic Show
Summary: This presentation is an exploration of Occult and magical themes and how they are represented throughout the history of UFOlogy. Utilizing techniques of stage magic and illusion to underscore the Trickster nature of the Phenomenon, the divisions between Wizardry, non-human intelligence, trickery, and the downright unexplainable will begin to seem much closer in proximity. |
VINNIE ADAMS & DAN ZETTERSTRÖM (PODCASTERS & MEMBERS OF UAP MEDIA UK)
Phenomenology: Colombia’s Dancing Lights
Summary: The mystery lights of the Tenjo and Tabio valley in Colombia are similar to the unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) monitored and photographed in the Hesdallen Valley in Norway. UAP Colombia brings an experienced group of UAP investigators to Colombia to explore the valley, interview eye-witnesses, and seek a scientifically valid proposal for the currently unknown origins of this 400 year-old light phenomenon. |
CHRISSY NEWTON (FOUNDER - VOCAB COMMUNICATIONS, PODCASTER, DEBRIEF MEDIA DIRECTOR)
Misinformation, Disinformation and Fake News: What is it? (Plus a Deeper Look at The Condon Report)
Summary: Public Relations practitioner and podcaster for The Debrief, Chrissy Newton, will take a closer look at what disinformation, misinformation and fake news is, in contrast to past historical documents and events such as The Condon Report and The Robertson Panel. Featuring video interview clips with former POLITICO journalist, Bryan Bender, and defense writer, Tim McMillan, from The Debrief. |
FRED ANDERSSON (HIGH STRANGENESS RESEARCHER & TELEVISION RESEARCHER)
A Brief History of UFOs and Aliens in Sweden Before 1947
Summary: Forget ghost rockets and ghost fliers; in this talk, Fred will dive into some of the strange and weird tales of Swedish encounters with alleged aliens, flying saucers, and other experiences that are rarely mentioned in the annals of Swedish UFO lore. Here you will learn about a possible abduction, lost time, strangers from another planet experimenting on an innocent man, and other incidents within the realm of high strangeness. These are the stories that happened before aliens and UFOs became what they are today. But they remain chilling examples of a phenomenon that has been consistent for a long, long time. |
JEREMIAH BYRON (HOST OF THE BIGFOOT SOCIETY PODCAST)
The Bigfoot Mystery
Summary: Over countless years, individuals from diverse North American backgrounds have encountered the enigmatic phenomenon known as Sasquatch. What lurks within the depths of our forests and what motivates us to prove its existence? Brace yourself for an eye-opening experience that will inspire you to embark on your own quest for knowledge upon hearing this insightful discourse. |
HEIDI HOLLIS (TELEVISION & PODCAST HOST - COAST TO COAST AM)
God, UFOs, and Shadow People: How They Fit!
Summary: Many have been looking away from religious beliefs for a long time. Now in the face of UFO/UAP Disclosure, even more may do the same. Heidi Hollis shares her research and experiences that reveals the connection between God, UFOs, and Shadow People. You’ll learn that names have changed over time, but motives haven’t. |
JIM HAROLD (HOST OF JIM HAROLD'S CAMPFIRE & THE PARANORMAL PODCAST)
PAUL ANDREW KIMBALL (FILM/TV PRODUCER & DIRECTOR, WRITER)
The Ghost Coast: Tales of Hauntings from Canada’s Maritime Provinces
Summary: As the director, producer, and lead investigator for ten seasons of the television series, Haunted, Paul Kimball has investigated ghost stories and haunted locations throughout Canada’s Maritime Provinces. Mixing in footage from the show and never-before-seen outtakes, Paul will cover the spookiest highlights of his journey through the Ghost Coast, and offer some thoughts as to what might be behind it all. |
JASON MCCLELLAN (AUTHOR, RESEARCHER & OWNER OF ROGUE PLANET)
UFOs Exposed!: A Stripped-Down, Hype-Free Peek at the Sexy World of UFOs
Summary: If you’ve spent any time looking into the strange and fascinating UFO subject, you’ve no doubt noticed how complicated and intimidating it can be to get started researching UFOs. There’s never a shortage of personalities, alleged insiders, self-proclaimed experts, and whistleblowers who eagerly profess to having secret knowledge and who are more than happy to tell curious people who are desperate for answers exactly what they want to hear. And, of course, there’s never a shortage of conspiracy, intrigue, and way too much drama. UFOs are hard. But they don’t have to be. Join veteran UFO researcher, Jason McClellan for a quick look together at the topic of UFOs, stripped of any hype, narratives, lore, and belief. |
SETH BREEDLOVE (FILMMAKER & OWNER OF SMALL TOWN MONSTERS)
Documenting the Bizarre
Summary: Creativity and the paranormal don’t immediately go hand-in-hand. But maybe they can. In this talk, we'll examine how to approach not just simply documenting the unusual, but how to repackage and put it in front of other human beings. From identifying themes to interviewing witnesses and of course... research. All aspects of the story-collecting and storytelling process will be covered. |
SHANNON LEGRO (AUTHOR & HOST OF INTO THE FRAY RADIO)
When Abnormal Events Converge
Summary: Experiencing a single strange and unexplainable event can be unsettling enough. However, what transpires when individuals encounter multiple phenomena? Is it attributable to something unique about the person or the locations involved? Or, is it simply mere coincidence? |
TOBIAS WAYLAND (CO-FOUNDER OF THE SINGULAR FORTEAN SOCIETY)
The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest
Summary: Tobias Wayland of the Singular Fortean Society discusses several cases taken from his investigation into winged humanoid sightings in the Midwest. These reports all come from witnesses with whom Wayland has worked directly with and represent an open and honest look into this bizarre phenomenon. |
GRANT LAVAC (UAP ACTIVIST & RESEARCHER)
Australia and UAPs: Past, Present, and Future
Summary: Australia and the United States are the closest of allies, yet their positions on UAP could not be further apart. Join Australian UAP activist and researcher, Grant Lavac for a look back at Australia’s long history dealing with the UAP topic (almost as long as that of the US), an examination of recent events that highlight the current great divide, and an exploration of what may yet be to come following the startling new developments in the United States. |
JAY CHRISTOPHER KING (DIRECTOR OF THE EXPERIENCER GROUP)
Navigating New Realities: Insights from Working Directly with Experiencers
Summary: Many have come to the striking realization that there's a fundamental reality to accounts of non-human intelligence traversing our planet, along with a massive, long-rumored coverup. There are challenging aspects when considering the wide-ranging implications of these "new" realities, and the navigation from an old worldview to a new one. From working directly with over a thousand experiencers via The Experiencer Group, and one-on-one coaching sessions, King has learned a lot about the process of adjusting to new worldviews. He'll share some of what he's found that may help you in helping those around you. |
ALEX MATSUO (PARANORMAL RESEARCHER & AUTHOR)
Spooky Women of History
Summary: Alex Matsuo discusses women of paranormal history who made a difference in the field we work in today. Throughout the history of paranormal, psychical, and parapsychological research, there have been countless women who have made significant contributions to the field. And yet, they're mostly unknown and unnamed to this day even though many of modern day ghost hunting and research methods are based on their work. Comes learn about these incredible women in the paranormal and see why paranormal history is women's history. |
CARL "THE CRUSHER" ANDREASEN (ANONMALOUS RESEARCHER)
Secrets of Quantum Contact Beyond Skinwalker Ranch
Summary: Skinwalker Ranch is one of several locations that have been heavily researched by government funded teams for decades searching for UFOs. A closer look into the individuals involved in that research reveals a heavy interest in Quantum Entanglement Research - specifically utilizing human consciousness, manipulated by directed energy systems, to contact other dimensions. This secret research into quantum contact has left evidence in these locations that goes back thousands of years in the form of indigenous petroglyphs. Carl has been actively connecting these dots, working directly with the Skinwalker Ranch Team to help expand this work to other locations, and produce an ethic base of evidence toward true disclosure that includes the Native American wisdom teachings and personal experiences, rather than waiting for officials to delegate information. |
GRAEME RENDALL (AUTHOR & RESEARCHER)
Aerial Encounters With UFOs, 1946-1950
Summary: This presentation will look at selected aerial encounters with UFOs during - and even just before - the earliest years of the modern-day phenomenon. Kenneth Arnold was just one of many pilots who saw strange flying objects that he couldn’t understand or identify. This look at air encounters in the late 1940s & early 1950s will also examine some of the less-well known cases. |
JOSHUA CUTCHIN (AUTHOR & RESEARCHER)
Djinn, Dolmens, and Dopplegängers: Revisiting the Xavier Clarés Jerez Case
Summary: In 1985, Xavier Clarés Jerez disappeared for 34 hours while photographing a Neolithic site in Vallgorguina, Spain. Over the coming weeks, he would tell a fantastic story, one largely forgotten by contemporary researchers, but accompanied by what may be the Holy Grail of Ufology: photographs of non-human entities. Where are these photographs today, what do they show, and—most importantly—are they genuine? Joshua Cutchin seeks to revive the discussion around this long-lost encounter, which, whether authentic or a hoax, is still worth remembering as unique in the history of flying saucers. |
MIGUEL ROMERO (ARTIST, RESEARCHER & WRITER)
Hermeneutics, Synchronicities, and the Ufology Tarot Project
Summary: In this presentation, Miguel Romero (Red Pill Junkie) will give a brief history behind the origin and conception of the Ufology Tarot Project, explain the hidden symbology behind some of the cards, and share some of the strange happenings that occurred to him during the making of the project. |
DEREK HAYES & DAVID FLORA (PODCAST HOSTS - MONSTERS AMONG US & BLURRY PHOTOS)
Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle
Summary: In their new film, Shadows in the Desert, Derek Hayes and David Flora explore unique areas and stories of the "Borrego Triangle," an area full of anomalous phenomena including cryptids, ghosts, UFOs, and mysterious disappearances. They discuss the film and give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at the research process, the dangers of filming, and they share some of the most compelling stories and evidence they came across while investigating the "Borrego Triangle."
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CHRIS RUTKOWSKI (SCIENCE WRITER)
Lo! Canada!
Summary: In 1967, a briefing on UFOs was prepared for Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff. The documentation of this briefing was found in Canadian government archives. Its contents describe in detail how UFOs were studied and investigated by the Canadian Armed Forces and which cases were considered the most important. Not only that, but the briefing seems familiar, somehow… |