Anyone know which organization or individuals are running this new consciousness center in Siena? Is it part of a university or a private foundation? Always curious about who funds and organizes these kinds of international research efforts.

The ICCS Conference is organized under the leadership of the Centro Internazionale per lo Studio della Coscienza, which was just launched in Siena. The article gives more background here: https://toscananews.net/a-siena-la-prima-conferenza-del-centro-internazionale-per-lo-studio-della-coscienza. It’s a collaborative initiative involving academics, researchers, and institutions both from Italy and abroad. While it has university ties, it’s more than just academic—it’s designed as a broader hub for global research and dialogue. The ICCS Conference was its first public statement of purpose.