Views from the Field on Psychedelics in 2026: Excitement, Anxiety, and Open Questions

As we head into what many expect to be a pivotal year, we asked people from across the psychedelics field what they are excited about, concerned by, and hoping to gain clarity on in 2026. What emerges is a picture of tempered anticipation: acceptance of the importance of the year ahead is paired with a sober realism about what pivotal data, regulatory decisions, and access pathways may or may not resolve.