Lucid Dreaming Symposium

About this event

Dive into the wild world of lucid dreaming science and hear about the first results from our newest study! After more than one year of data collection, it is time to wrap up this large-scale first-of-its-kind neuroscientific investigation into lucid dreaming. We are excited to share the preliminary results with you! The event is open to anyone, with a special invitation to the participants of the study. Bring your best friends, family, and neighbours! When? Friday, 13th 2026, 14:00 - 16:45 Where? Kapittelweg 29, Donders Institute in Nijmegen Preliminary program: 13:30-14:00 Welcome & registration 14:00-14:30 Lecture: The neuroscience of lucid dreaming (Prof. Martin Dresler) 14:30-15:15 Results of the first large-scale lucid dreaming neuroscience study (Dr. Paul Zerr & Ali Saberi, Phd Candidate) 15:15-15:45 Break 15:45-16:45 Short presentations + Q&A with leading lucid dreaming researchers. You’re very welcome to bring any burning questions you have about lucid dreaming to the Q&A and we’ll do our best to satisfy your curiosity. We’ll conclude the afternoon with optional socializing over drinks & snacks. The event is free to attend, but please reserve a ticket for each person so we know how many people to expect. Can't join in person? We will broadcast the first part of the program online as well (14:00-15:15). To receive the link, select the special 'online ticket' at check-out.