In 2025—the Year of the Brain—Join visionary minds who refuse to accept conventional limits on human potential. For two rejuvenating days in New York's magical Hudson Valley, experience what happens when the soulful meets the statistical, when ancestral intelligence harmonizes with modern AI.
Six Pillars of Transformation
Each talk, workshop, riverside chats and activities are carefully designed to optimize your cognitive wellness while building meaningful connections with fellow growth-minded individuals.
Vibes AI communes connectors and caregivers, hackers and healers, plus sages and scientists whose intellect and intuition is pioneering ideas and inventions that are shaping the a cognitive wellness movement. Enjoy talks, workshops and riverside conversations that renew your cognitive reserve from these remarkable thinkers and speakers:
Joanna Peña-Bickley
AI Pioneer & CEO, Vibes AI
Board, USC Jimmy Iovine & Andre Young Academy
Bertha Asare
Cybersecurity+Responsible AI
Founder, Miracle Cyber
Stephani Shivers
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Chief Innovation Officer, CaringKind
Cyndy Gallop
Brain Health & Sex
CEO, MakeLoveNotPorn
Marisa Zalabak
AI Ethicist / Psychologist
CEO & Founder, Open Channel Culture
Victoria Deiorio
Award Winning Theatrical Sound Designer,
Author, Co-Founder, Vibes AI
Gayatri Devi, MD
Director, Park Avenue Neurology
Author, Clinical Professor of Neurology & Psychiatry
Concetta Tomaino
Executive Director/Co-founder
Institute for Music and Neurologic Function
Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin
Founder, The Ripple Effect Institute
The Salon Agenda
Like the historic salons that shaped society—from Catherine de Rambouillet's 17th-century gatherings to Gertrude Stein's legendary Saturday evenings—JoySpan revives the art of meaningful conversation for the modern age. Our intimate Hudson Valley setting creates the perfect environment where healers meet hackers, sages meet scientists, and transformative ideas are born. This isn't just another conference. It's a carefully curated experience where brilliant minds converge to explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge neuroscience, creating lasting change that extends far beyond our two days together.
Day One - Thursday, July 17
8:30 - 9:30 am
Breakfast + Intention Setting
10:15 am
Welcome & Introductions
11 am – 12:30 pm
Collective Concousiness:
The Neuroscience of Joy as Resistance
with Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Lunch
Harvest on the Hudson
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Talk: A Calm Brain
2:30 – 3:45 pm
The Cognitive Climax:
The Neuroscience of Sexual Intelligence
with Cindy Gallop
3:45 – 4:15 pm
Break
4:15 – 5:30 pm
Sound, Scent & Sip Spa
with Sue Phillips Fragrance
6:00-8:00 pm
Dinner
NeuroNourish on the Hudson
8:30 pm
Hudson Valley
Social Sunset
Day Two - Friday, July 18
8:30 – 9:45 am
Breakfast + Intention Setting
10 – 11:00 am
The Power of Voice: Mantra Making with AI
with Joanna Peña-Bickley
11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Neural Security:
Protecting Your Mind's Operating System
with Bertha Asare
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Lunch
Nourish by Nature
11:15 – 12:00
Building The Future: Learn to Vibe Code
with Joanna Peña-Bickley
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Cultivating Your JoySpan
2:45 – 3:45 pm
Riverside Chat Orchestrating Neuroplasticity:
The Science of Sound as Medicine
with Dr. Concetta M. Tomaino, DA, LCAT, MT-BC
3:30 – 5:30 pm
40Hz Sound Bath
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Dinner
Cognitive Cuisine
8:30 PM
Hudson Valley Sunset
Mantra Meditiation
From Training to Triumph: Rejuvenation Olympians Reveal All
"The salon helped me understand that my relationship with technology was causing silent stress I wasn't even aware of. Now I approach AI as a collaborative partner rather than a necessary evil. The community we formed continues to share insights about maintaining cognitive wellness in a digital age—it's been the support system I didn't know I needed."
"What I discovered was transformative—AI doesn't have to deplete our cognitive resources; it can actually help restore them. Learning ancestral practices alongside frontier technologies showed me how to create boundaries that protect my wellbeing while still harnessing AI's potential. I've completely redesigned my digital life since returning home."
"The intentional food at fed more than my body—it nourished my potential. Combined with the powerful sound bath and curated talks, I experienced true neural restoration. I left with practical skills that have transformed my relationship with tech and returned to New York's chaos w/ a surprising discovery: sustainable energy that grows rather than depletes with each challenge. My brain now works with tech instead of being drained by it."
"I arrived with skepticism about AI and left with a profound understanding of how to use it as an extension of my own creativity rather than a replacement. The wellness practices combined with technological insights unlocked mental clarity I hadn't experienced in years. Now I use AI daily, but in a way that amplifies rather than diminishes my wellbeing."
""As a C-suite executive, I thought I'd mastered peak performance. JoySpan showed me I was operating at maybe 60% capacity. The cognitive optimization techniques I learned here have become my competitive edge. My team notices the difference—I'm calmer under pressure and infinitely more creative in problem-solving.""
"That was 18 months ago, and I'm still implementing insights from JoySpan. The community doesn't end when you leave—these rejuvenation olympians become your brain trust for life. We're all pushing each other to new levels of performance and fulfillment."
Limited to just 50 participants to ensure meaningful connection and conversation.
All proceeds support cognitive wellness research and development in collaboration with the AI Design Corps, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
**Financial assistance available for people who are transitining jobs, students or qualified applicants committed to advancing the field - click here to apply for an assistance code.
TICKET POLICY
All tickets for the JoySpan Brain Wellness Salon are non-refundable. We understand that plans can change, so we offer a complimentary ticket transfer option to provide flexibility.
Transfer Policy: Ticket holders may transfer their registration to another person at no additional charge up to 7 days before the event date. To initiate a transfer, please email rachelbickley@aidesigncorps.org with both the original purchaser's and new attendee's full names and contact information. Please note that this event is a fundraiser supporting vital brain health research. Your ticket purchase directly contributes to advancing cognitive wellness initiatives through Vibes AI and AIDC, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our mission to forge new pathways for brain health and wellness. By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
Need Hudson Valley Accommodations?
For all other ticket types, accommodations are not included in the price. We've curated exceptional B&Bs and hotels throughout the magical Hudson Valley to suit every style and budget. From charming historic inns to modern boutique hotels, you'll find the perfect place to lay your head.
The Factory
134-147 Main St, Beacon, NY, 12508
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The Thayer Hotel
674 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY 10996
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Stone Cottages at Bear Mountain Inn
99 Service Rd, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986
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Danskammer House Bed & Breakfast
5 West St, Marlboro, NY 12542
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