ERIN GOODPIPE (INDIGENOUS ARTIST, EDUCATOR, RESEARCHER & TV HOST)
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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. Erin 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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
MITCH HOROWITZ (OCCULTIST & AUTHOR)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
STEVE BERG (COMEDIAN & HOST OF THE HI, STRANGENESS PODCAST)
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The Weird Stuff: The Role of Absurdity and Surrealism in High Strange Encounters
Summary: When it comes to encounters with UFO occupants and cryptids, the cases most commonly used 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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
PRICILLA STONE (PODCAST HOST OF QUANTUM WYTCH CAFE, UAP & OCCULT RESEARCHER)
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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. 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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
HEATHER TADDY (PARANORMAL RESEARCHER)
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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. 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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
LOPAKA KAPANUI (MASTER STORYTELLER & OWNER OF MYSTERIES OF HAWAII)
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History of Night Marchers In Hawai'i
Summary: Lopaka and his wife, Tanya, share the history and mysteries of Hawai'i's infamous Night Marchers. Dispelling myths and urban legends about the subject, we'll find out more than we expect about this spiritual procession of Hawaiian chiefs and warriors. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
CRISTINA GOMEZ (RESEARCHER, YOUTUBER & HOST OF STRANGE PARADIGMS)
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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..? WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
SAPPHIRE SANDALO (OCCULTIST & TELEVISION/PODCAST HOST)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
MICAH HANKS (EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF THE DEBRIEF & PODCAST HOST)
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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)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
AARON SAGERS (PARANORMAL JOURNALIST & TV HOST)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
JOHN GREENEWALD JR. (OWNER OF THE BLACK VAULT & AUTHOR)
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Inside The Black Vault: An Overview of the UFO Coverup
Summary: In this presentation, John sheds 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 UFOs. 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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
ROB KRISTOFFERSEN (HOST OF THE OUR STRANGE SKIES PODCAST)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
AP STRANGE (WRITER, RESEARCHER, CERTIFIED "KOOK")
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
VINNIE ADAMS & DAN ZETTERSTRÖM (UFO RESEARCHERS)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
CHRISSY NEWTON (FOUNDER - VOCAB COMMUNICATIONS, PODCASTER)
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Misinformation, Disinformation, and 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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
FRED ANDERSSON (HIGH STRANGENESS RESEARCHER & TELEVISION RESEARCHER)
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A History of UFOs and Aliens in Sweden Before 1947
Summary: 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. You'll learn about a possible abduction, lost time, otherworldly experiments on an innocent man, and other incidents of high strangeness. These stories remain chilling examples of a phenomenon that has been consistent for a long, long time. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
JEREMIAH BYRON (HOST OF THE BIGFOOT SOCIETY PODCAST)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
HEIDI HOLLIS (TELEVISION & PODCAST HOST - COAST TO COAST AM)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
JIM HAROLD (HOST OF JIM HAROLD'S CAMPFIRE & THE PARANORMAL PODCAST)
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Paranormal Experiencers: Reflections on 14 Years of Campfire Stories
Summary: Jim will discuss why hearing out paranormal experiencers is more than just fun around a virtual campfire and he'll share a couple of his favorite stories, too!
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PAUL ANDREW KIMBALL (FILM/TV PRODUCER & DIRECTOR, WRITER)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
JASON MCCLELLAN (AUTHOR, RESEARCHER & OWNER OF ROGUE PLANET)
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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. UFOs are hard. But they don’t have to be. Join veteran UFO researcher, Jason McClellan for a quick look at UFOs, stripped of hype, narratives, lore, and belief. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
SETH BREEDLOVE (FILMMAKER & OWNER OF SMALL TOWN MONSTERS)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
SHANNON LEGRO (AUTHOR & HOST OF INTO THE FRAY RADIO)
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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? WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
TOBIAS WAYLAND (CO-FOUNDER OF THE SINGULAR FORTEAN SOCIETY)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
GRANT LAVAC (UAP ACTIVIST & RESEARCHER)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
JAY CHRISTOPHER KING (DIRECTOR OF THE EXPERIENCER GROUP)
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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. 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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
ALEX MATSUO (PARANORMAL RESEARCHER & AUTHOR)
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Spooky Women of History
Summary: Throughout the history of paranormal, psychical, and parapsychological research, there have been countless women who have made significant contributions to the field of paranormal research. 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. Alex will discuss how these incredible women in the paranormal and see why paranormal history is women's history. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
GRAEME RENDALL (AUTHOR & RESEARCHER)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
JOSHUA CUTCHIN (AUTHOR & RESEARCHER)
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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? WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
MIGUEL ROMERO (ARTIST, RESEARCHER & WRITER)
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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. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
DEREK HAYES & DAVID FLORA (PODCAST HOSTS - MONSTERS AMONG US & BLURRY PHOTOS)
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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)
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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… WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |
RYAN SPRAGUE (TV AND PODCAST HOST, AUTHOR & PLAYWRIGHT)
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A Human Approach to the UFO Phenomenon
Summary: Based on his book, Somewhere in the Skies: A Human Approach to the UFO Phenomenon, author and podcasters, Ryan Spragu,e breaks down a handful of UFO accounts directly by those who experienced them, showing that observer can be the most important part of data when trying to understand the UFO mystery. But more importantly, what could the UFO mystery reveal about ourselves? WATCH PRESENTATION HERE |