KAP -EXPERIENCE-ICONO

The Complete KAP Experience in Barcelona 2026

15th–23rd October

Agenda

🗓 Thursday 15th October

🎓 One-Day Introductory Workshop: Foundations of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)  with Phil Wolfson & Clínica Synaptica 09:15 – 18:45

🍽 Exclusive Dinner with Summit Guest Speakers at 19:30

🗓 1st KAP International Association Summit 16-17-18th October
🕘 Scientific Program + Call for presentations 

Friday & Saturday: 09:30 – 18:30
Sunday: 09:30 – 14:30

🎓 Optional Evening Workshops 16&17th October Separate venue

Friday & Saturday: 18:00 – 20:00

Small group workshop with Phil Wolfson (12 participants each)

🏡 Post-Summit Residential Training 19th to 23rd October
                                                                   with Phil Wolfson, Marc Aixalà, Audra Micallef & Clínica Synaptica
Monday to Friday · 5-day immersive training (17 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.

9:00 – 9:15 – Registration and arrival
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

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) 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.

Full Summit agenda coming soon! Stay tuned for news.

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

🧪 Oral Presentations: 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: To be announced
  • Notification of Acceptance: To be announced

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: [email protected]
Please use the subject line: “Abstract Submission – KAP Barcelona 2026 – [Your Name]”

Small group workshop with Phil Wolfson

16&17th October Separate venue – 12 participants each

Join Dr. Phil Wolfson for an exclusive two-hour session on the psychotherapeutic potential of KAP at a specialized medical center. Participation for this small-group activity requires a separate registration and a screening process to confirm attendance

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 a retreat house outside Barcelona
  • Residential format (food and accommodation included)
  • 17 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.

Ticket sales for all activities open on April 15th

  • One-Day Introductory Workshop: Foundations of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (15th Oct)
  • Exclusive Dinner with Summit Guest Speakers (15th Oct)
  • 1st KAP International Association Summit (16-17-18th Oct)

  • Optional Evening Workshops (16&17th 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 Exclusive Dinner with Guest Speakers (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 Exclusive Dinner with Guest Speakers (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 Exclusive Dinner with Guest Speakers (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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]