We are thrilled to announce that Root Healing founder Ryan Rich is co-organizing and presenting at the inaugural Iboga Leadership Summit in Libreville, Gabon this June 21-24. This groundbreaking gathering represents a pivotal moment in the global conversation surrounding Iboga, bringing together Bwiti tradition-keepers, scientific researchers, healthcare practitioners, and spiritual wellness leaders from around the world.
A Bridge Between Worlds
The Iboga Leadership Summit creates a unique space where living Bwiti culture, advancing scientific progress, and time-honored traditions converge. Rather than imposing external frameworks onto traditional practices, this summit prioritizes listening and learning—centering the voices of Bwiti community members while engaging thoughtfully with global research trends and practices relating to Iboga and Ibogaine.
Bridging the Networks
Through years of working at the intersection of Bwiti tradition, Western wellness frameworks, scientific research, and the diverse global networks surrounding both Iboga and Ibogaine, Ryan has witnessed firsthand the fragmentation that can occur when these communities operate in silos. Too often, traditional practitioners, clinical researchers, ceremonial facilitators, and Ibogaine treatment providers work in parallel rather than in partnership—missing opportunities for mutual learning and collective advancement of the work.
This summit represents Ryan's commitment to fostering genuine collaboration across these sometimes-disconnected spheres. By bringing together stakeholders who rarely share the same table, the Iboga Leadership Summit creates space for the kind of cross-pollination that can elevate the entire field while ensuring that cultural integrity and community benefit remain central to the conversation.
Why This Summit Matters
As interest in Iboga and Ibogaine continues to grow globally—from addiction treatment research to spiritual wellness applications—the need for respectful dialogue between tradition-keepers and modern practitioners has never been more critical. The Iboga Leadership Summit addresses this need by creating space for:
- Cultural preservation and respect for Bwiti traditions and the communities who have safeguarded this knowledge for generations
- Scientific advancement that honors traditional wisdom while exploring therapeutic applications
- Ethical frameworks for the global expansion of Iboga work
- Direct connection between Bwiti elders, researchers, and international practitioners
- Collaborative networks that break down silos between different approaches and communities
Join the Conversation
We invite our community to follow along as we share insights and updates from this historic gathering. The Iboga Leadership Summit represents the kind of thoughtful, collaborative approach that will shape the future of this work—one rooted in respect, reciprocity, and genuine partnership across all networks engaged with this sacred medicine.
Learn more about the summit at ibogaleadershipsummit.com