GLOBAL CONVENINGS
Rome Annual Convening 2025
Join us for our inaugural global convening, a two-day interactive gathering bringing together world-renowned experts for an in-depth exploration of science, policy, and neuroethics, which will serve as the foundation for shaping a scientific consensus paper.
Day 1 – We will begin in the morning with a deep dive into the current scientific understanding of psychotic disorders, led by world renowned psychopharmacologist Dr. Stephen M. Stahl. That afternoon will showcase international policy and be led by Dr. Katherine Warburton.
Day 2- Father Alberto Carrara, Dean of Neuroethics at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, will begin the day with a discussion of the neuroethical framework needed to make decisions about treating (or not) individuals who are living with schizophrenia. The afternoon will be dedicated to a hands-on session, with all attendees focused on achieving consensus for best practices when working with this population of human beings.
Reforms in Italy have demonstrated that when systems are held accountable, individuals living with psychotic illnesses can lead fulfilling lives within their communities. The country has nearly eradicated both the institutionalization and criminalization of schizophrenia by ensuring accountability in community funding and removing the harmful standards for treating those who lack medical decision-making capacity. We hope the location will provide inspiration for our project. Please join us.
(Follow this link for information on our partnership event with the Università di Bari, October 2-3, 2025)
Dublin 2025
ICONN will be hosting an evening conversation following the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services. Please join us for a wine and canape reception at the Atrium on the Trinity College campus.
Los Angeles 2025
In 2024, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority estimated that 75,312 people were experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, and 45,252 in the City of Los Angeles. Approximately, 25% of this population suffers from mental illness, many of them suffer from schizophrenia.
Join us at 8 AM at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual meeting for a talk and “Call to Action.” Let’s continue the conversation across the street at 10 AM, at La Casita inside Hotel Figueroa, and hear more from ICONN’s board members about our mission. Join us in building a global coalition.