The Complete KAP Experience in Barcelona 2026
15th–23rd October
A nine-day international gathering dedicated to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), bringing together clinicians, researchers and experienced practitioners for scientific exchange, clinical training and advanced experiential learning.
The program includes the 1st KAP International Association Summit, an introductory clinical workshop, small-group sessions with Phil Wolfson and a post-summit residential training for experienced professionals.
Agenda
🗓 Thursday 15th October
🎓 One-Day Introductory Workshop: Foundations of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) with Phil Wolfson & Clínica Synaptica (Hotel Vincci Gala 9:15 – 18:45)
🍽 Speakers’ Welcome Dinner at 19:30
🗓 1st KAP International Association Summit 16-17-18th October
🕘 Scientific Program + Call for presentations
Hotel Barcelona Center – Friday & Saturday: 09:20 – 18:30
Sunday: 09:10 – 14:30
🏡 Post-Summit Residential Training 19th to 23rd October with Phil Wolfson, Marc Aixalà, Audra Micallef & Clínica Synaptica
Monday to Friday · 5-day immersive training at Can Benet (18 participants only)
One-Day Introductory Workshop
Foundations of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Phil Wolfson & Clínica Synaptica
This introductory-level workshop will take you through the Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) process from start to finish. By the end of the workshop you will know what a typical treatment process is like for a patient doing KAP, and gone through several real-life scenarios of cases we have encountered in our practice. Delivered by Phil Wolfson form the Ketamine Research Foundation and Clínica Synaptica team.
Hotel Vincci Gala. Thursday 15th from 9:15h to 19h
Schedule
9:00 – 9:15 – Registration and arrival Hotel Vincci Gala
Please arrive on time to ensure we stick to the schedule!
9:15- 10:00 – Welcome & Orientation, with José Carlos Bouso
– Brief introduction to ketamine use around the world, historical and current
– Legal and ethical boundaries
– Current status (esketamine and ketamine)
– Scope of practice (what we can and can’t do)
10:00 – 10:15 – Activity: Introductions and sharing
10:15 – 11:00 – Intro to Ketamine pathways, with Débora González
– Quick overview of mechanisms of action
– The window of opportunity and how to use it
– Conceptualization of theory through cases focused on grief
– Q&A
11:00 – 11:30 -Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:15 – Preparation with Irene Pérez
– Working with expectations and intentions in session
– The importance of psychoeducation
– Utilizing somatic resources
– Safety agreements
– Q&A
12:15 – 13:00 – Experience, with Estefania Moreno
– The altered state and its possibilities
– The therapist’s stance
– Challenging moments and how to deal with them
– Q&A
13:00 – 13:45 – Scheduling and maintenance with Marta Martin
– Session frequency and treatment duration
– Maintenance considerations and personalization
– Case discussions
– Q&A
13:45 – 14:00 – Wrap Up
14:00 – 15:00 – Lunch (not included – available for separate purchase)
15:00 – 16:00 – Integration with Phil Wolfson
– Meaning-making and integration techniques
– Anchoring and utilizing behavioral changes
– Tracking insights and additional work
– Q&A
16:00 – 16:45 – The Clinical Interview with Joan Obiols
– Screening – the clinical interview
– Indications and contraindications
– Current evidence across different diagnoses
– Case discussions
– Q&A
Here we will divide the group in two for the following activities:
-16:45 to 17:40
Clínica Synaptica Tour with Mery Peña (Group 1)
Role-play and discussion with Noel García & Marta Martín (Group 2)
-17:40 to 18:35
Clínica Synaptica Tour with Mery Peña (Group 2)
Role-play and discussion with Noel García & Marta Martín (Group 1)
18:35 – 19:00 – Closing circle and debate
– Further training recommendations
– Debate and questions
RESOURCES
We will share a folder with the following resources with all the workshop participants :
– Informed consent
– Some of the KAP playlists we use in sessions
– Several scientific papers on KAP
– PDF presentations of all the lectures
1st KAP International Association Summit
The 1st KAP International Association Summit (16-17-18th October, Hotel Barcelona Center) is an international scientific and clinical meeting dedicated to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). The event aims to bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, and experienced practitioners to share clinical experience, current research, and emerging perspectives in the field.
The Summit will combine:
- Scientific and clinical lectures
- Didactic sessions
- Selected oral communications
- Breakout groups
The overall format is designed to foster rigorous, interdisciplinary, and international exchange, while maintaining a compact and executive structure that encourages meaningful dialogue and accessibility.
FRIDAY – FULL DAY
🧠 BLOCK I · PREPARATION
09:00 – 09:20
Registration
09:20 – 09:40
Opening of the Summit
• Welcome
• Objectives and structure
🎤 Morning Keynote
09:40 – 10:30
Phil Wolfson
Foundations and Boundaries of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Clinical Sessions – Preparation
10:30 – 11:00
Clinical Assessment & Screening after 4 years at Clínica Synaptica— Joan Obiols
☕ Break 11:00 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:10
Ketamine for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders: comprehensive systematic review — Celia Morgan
12:10 – 12:50
Setting the Stage: Useful approaches to ketamine / psychedelic preparation — Marc Aixalà
12:50 – 13:30
Relational Preparation: Building Safety and Connection as the Foundation for Healing — Lisa Gold
🧠 Morning Reflection Panel & Audience Discussion (Wrap-up)
13:30 – 14:00
Preparation in Practice: Key Clinical Decisions
Panel – Joan Obiols, Marc Aixalà, Lisa Gold and Phil Wolfson
🍽 Lunch 14:00 – 15:15
🎤 Early Afternoon Keynote
15:15 – 16:15
Chris Timmermann
Psychedelic Therapy as the Reconstruction of Meaning: A Theory informed by Neuroscience.
🧪 Oral Presentations – Call for Abstracts (Session I)
16:15 – 17:45 – moderated by Noel Garcia
• 4 selected presentations (15’ each)
• 30’ moderated Q&A and audience discussion
• Focus: Preparation & Clinical Foundations
🧠 Afternoon Reflection & Audience Discussion (Wrap-up)
17:45 – 18:30
Panel – Celia Morgan, Chris Timmerman and Phil Wolfson
SATURDAY – FULL DAY
🌊 BLOCK II · THE KAP EXPERIENCE
🎤 Morning Keynote
09:30 – 10:15
Delivering the KAP Experience in Real-World Clinical Settings – Estefanía Moreno
Clinical Sessions – The KAP Experience
10:15 – 11:00
Pharmacology & Administration — José Carlos Bouso
☕ Break 11:00 – 11:30 (30’)
11:30 – 12:15
Working Inside the KAP Session — Phil Wolfson
🧪 Oral Presentations – Call for Abstracts (Session II)
12:15 – 13:45 – moderated by Marta Martín
• 4 selected presentations (15’ each)
• 30’ moderated Q&A and audience discussion
• Focus: The KAP Session & Therapeutic Process
🧠 Morning Reflection & Audience Discussion (Wrap-up)
13:45 – 14:15
Clinical Challenges During the KAP Session
Panel: Phil Wolfson, José Carlos Bouso and Estefanía Moreno
🍽 Lunch 14:15 – 15:30
🎤 Early Afternoon Keynote (Online)
15:30 – 16:30
Ron Siegel (by Zoom)
Mindfulness, Ketamine and Psychedelic States
🧩 Breakout Groups
16:30 – 17:45
Breakout Groups: Translating Experience Into Clinical Practice
• Small-group facilitated discussions
• Topics to be announced
🧠 Afternoon Wrap-up (Plenary)
17:45 – 18:30
Plenary Synthesis & Audience Reflections
Panel: Phil Wolfson, José Carlos Bouso and Estefanía Moreno
SUNDAY – MORNING
🌱 BLOCK III · INTEGRATION & SYSTEMS
🕘 09:10 – 14:30
🎤 Morning Keynote
09:10 – 09:50
Celia Morgan
From Acute Effects to Long-Term Outcomes
Clinical Sessions – Integration
09:50 – 10:15
The Synaptica Model of Integration
Clínica Synaptica – Irene Pérez
10:15 – 10:40
Beyond the Void: Grief Integration in the Age of KAP
Clínica Synaptica – Débora González
10:40 – 11:15
Follow-up: tools and techniques to foster integration
Marc Aixalà
☕ Break 11:15 – 11:45 (30’)
🎤 Systems Keynote
11:45 – 12:15
Lowan Stewart
KAP in the Norwegian Public Health System
🧪 Oral Presentations – Call for Abstracts (Session III)
12:15 – 13:45 – moderated by Mery Peña
• 4 selected presentations (15’ each)
• 30’ moderated Q&A and audience discussion
• Focus: Integration, Systems & Future Directions
🧠 Final Reflection & Closing
13:45 – 14:30
Wrap-Up& Closing: Integration as the Missing Link
Celia Morgan, Lowan Stewart, Phil Wolsfon, Débora González and Marc Aixalà
Invited speakers
Phil Wolfson
Celia Morgan
Chris Timmerman
Marc Aixalà
Lisa Gold
Lowan Stewart
Ron Siegel
José Carlos Bouso
Joan Obiols
Estefanía Moreno
Marta Martín
Irene Pérez
Débora González
Call for Abstracts
Share Your Insights and Research in Barcelona
We invite healthcare professionals, researchers, and practitioners to submit their work for consideration as an Oral Presentation at the upcoming 1st KAP International Association Summit.
This is a unique opportunity to present your findings, case studies, or theoretical developments to a specialized international audience and engage in rigorous interdisciplinary dialogue.
Selection Process & Scientific Committee
All submitted abstracts will undergo a formal peer-review process. The Scientific Committee responsible for the selection is composed of leading experts in the field:
- Dr. Phil Wolfson
- Clinical Team of Clínica Synaptica
The committee will select a total of 12 presentations (distributed across three themed sessions) based on clinical relevance, scientific rigor, and original contribution to the field of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Themes & Sessions
Abstracts should align with one of the three core blocks of the Summit:
- Block I: Preparation & Foundations (Screening, set & setting, therapeutic alliance).
- Block II: The KAP Experience (Pharmacology, administration, navigating non-ordinary states).
- Block III: Integration & Systems (Long-term outcomes, habits, and public health implementation).
Important Dates
To ensure a smooth organizational process, please adhere to the following timeline:
- Submission Deadline: May 15th
- Notification of Acceptance: May 25th
Submission Guidelines
- Format: 15-minute oral presentation followed by a moderated Q&A.
- Language: English.
- Content: Must include Title, Authors, Affiliation, Objectives, Methodology, Results, and Conclusions.
Submit your abstract via email to: info@clinicasynaptica.com
Please use the subject line: “Abstract Submission – KAP Barcelona 2026 – [Your Name]”
Abstract Submission: Registration Conditions
If your abstract is selected for presentation at the KAP Summit 2026 (limited to 12 presenters), you will be eligible for a special Speaker Registration Rate of €350.
The Abstract Presenter Pass includes:
Full Scientific Program: 3-day access to all plenary sessions, keynote speeches, and expert panels (October 16th, 17th, and 18th).
Speakers’ Welcome Dinner: An exclusive invitation to the Welcome Dinner on Thursday night.
Daily Coffee Breaks: Morning coffee and networking sessions included every day.
Official Certificate: An official certificate confirming your role as an Abstract Presenter (useful for professional accreditation).
Post-Summit Digital Access: Full access to the professional recordings of all streamed sessions, available to watch on-demand after the event.
Important Note:
Networking lunches on Friday and Saturday are not included in this pass. These can be purchased separately as an “add-on” during the registration process on our website.
Post-Summit Advanced Residential Training
Following the Summit, participants will be offered the possibility to register for a special advanced residential training with Phil Wolfson, Marc Aixalà, Audra Micalef and Clínica Synaptica staff.
- 5-day intensive workshop
- Holotropic breatwork, integrative practices and guided sessions
- Inspired by Ketamine Research Foundations (KRF) trainings in the US
- Designed for experienced professionals
- Held in Can Benet retreat house (one hour from Barcelona)
- Residential format (food and accommodation included)
- Transportation included from Barcelona
- 18 participants only
- Upon registration, all applicants must undergo a screening process to confirm their participation
This training is independent from the Summit and aimed at deeper clinical skill development and experiential learning.
Phil Wolfson
Marc Aixalà
Audra Micallef
Ticket sales for all activities open on April 15th
- One-Day Introductory Workshop: Foundations of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (15th Oct)
- Speakers’ Welcome Dinner (15th Oct)
- 1st KAP International Association Summit (16-17-18th Oct)
- Post-Summit Residential Training (19th to 23rd Oct)
Become a Sponsor
1. Gold Partner
• 5-minute institutional address during the Opening Session (non-commercial, positioning-focused)
• Prominent logo placement on the official website, pdf program, and main conference hall
• Physical roll-up displayed on the main stage
• Inclusion in official pre-event and post-event email communications
• 3 Full Summit tickets including meals
• 3 tickets for the Speakers’ Welcome Dinner (Thursday, October 15th)
• Minimum of 3 mentions across official social media channels
Delivered in collaboration with Clínica Synaptica’s communication and digital marketing agency, Vilo Comunicació
- Digital Visibility Audit. Includes website and app analysis to assess how the brand communicates and identify areas for improvement. Delivery of a PDF report with conclusions and strategic recommendations.
- Strategic Positioning Session (90 minutes). In-depth session to review the audit findings, clarify strategic priorities, and address any questions.
- 90-Day Post-Summit Growth Strategy Framework. A structured strategic roadmap outlining positioning, visibility and conversion priorities to capitalize on Summit exposure and accelerate growth during the 90 days following the event.
2. Silver Partner
• Logo placement on the official website and in the pdf program
• On-stage acknowledgment during the Summit (no speaking slot included)
• 2 Full Summit tickets including meals
• 2 tickets for the Speakers’ Welcome Dinner (Thursday, October 15th)
• 1 dedicated social media mention across official channels
Delivered in collaboration with Clínica Synaptica’s communication and digital marketing agency, Vilo Comunicació
- Digital Visibility Audit. Includes website and app analysis to assess how the brand communicates and identify areas for improvement. Delivery of a PDF report with conclusions and strategic recommendations.
- Strategic Positioning Session (90 minutes). In-depth session to review the audit findings, clarify strategic priorities, and address any questions.
3. Bronze Partner
Logo in the website and the pdf program.
• 1 ticket for the Summit with full meals
• 1 ticket for the Speakers’ Welcome Dinner (Thursday 15th October)
Delivered in collaboration with Clínica Synaptica’s communication and digital marketing agency, Vilo Comunicació
- Digital Visibility Audit. Includes website and app analysis to assess how the brand communicates and identify areas for improvement. Delivery of a PDF report with conclusions and strategic recommendations.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email us at info@clinicasynaptica.com
Affiliate Marketing Program
An affiliate marketing system will be created:
- Partner entities receive custom discount codes (for the KAP Summit only)
- Attendees using these codes receive a 10% registration discount
- Partner entities receive a 5% percentage of the generated revenue
Interested in joining our affiliate marketing program? Contact us at info@clinicasynaptica.com
