Investigating Non-Human Intelligence
Groundbreaking Talks By Leading Experts On Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Around the world, individuals and institutions are grappling with an unprecedented question: Are we encountering technologies—and even intelligences—of non-human origin?
Investigating Non-Human Intelligence (NHI) is a presentation and panel series designed to bring clarity, rigor, and open inquiry to this emerging frontier of human knowledge.
From scientific research to eye-witness experiences, from aerospace anomalies to ethical quandaries, this series invites participants to explore what it means to investigate humanity’s potential interactions with a non-human intelligence.
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Why Register for Investigating NHI?
- Priority Q/A with Speakers
- Recaps and key idea summaries
- Next speaker announcements, reminders and livestream links right in your inbox
Upcoming Talks
Michael Cifone
- PhD Philosophy of Science
- Founder & CEO, Society for UAP Studies
- Editor-in-Chief, Limina
Garry Nolan
- Professor of Genetics, Stanford University
- Co-Founder, SOL Foundation
Developing Research Roadmaps for Investigating Non-Human Intelligence
Outlining a pragmatic agenda for scientific research into non-human intelligence and close encounters, including biological effects, sample analysis, and pathways to professionalize anomaly research.
December 12, 6pm EST
Investigating Non-Human Intelligence
Groundbreaking Talks By Leading Experts On Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
November 7, 5pm EST
Mike Cifone
What are the Scientific Foundations for Investigating Non-Human Intelligence?
Around the world, individuals and institutions are grappling with an unprecedented question: Are we encountering technologies—and even intelligences—of non-human origin?
Investigating Non-Human Intelligence (NHI) is a lecture and panel series designed to bring clarity, rigor, and open inquiry to this emerging frontier of human knowledge.
From scientific research to eye-witness experiences, from aerospace anomalies to ethical quandaries, this series invites participants to explore what it means to investigate humanity’s potential interactions with a non-human intelligence.
Welcome to Investigating NHI
A Platform for Science, Research, and Inquiry
Investigating NHI introduces the foundational concepts and investigative frameworks needed for uncovering the reality of a potential non-human intelligence and the implications of direct contact and engagement.
Topics span the astronomical search for technological civilization, the biological and psychological impacts of close encounter experiences and the policy and ethics implications of confirming the existence of non-human entities.
Each session is crafted to be accessible for curious newcomers while offering depth for seasoned researchers and investigators of anomalous phenomena.
Featuring Groundbreakers, Forerunners and Visionaries
Investigating NHI will feature a top lineup of scientists, experiencers and investigators and seeks to foster a respectful, interdisciplinary dialogue that bridges subjective experience and objective scientific inquiry in order to advance our collective understanding of UAP and NHI.
Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, experiencer, or a curious citizen, you are invited to help shape a more informed and courageous public conversation into this critical and neglected area of knowledge, one with urgent and perhaps existential implications for us all.
Seeking The Brightest Minds in Research and Investigation
We believe evidence-based research is the foundation for larger public awareness and readiness for this topic. To that end, Investigating NHI is seeking serious investigators and researchers to present their proposals, methods and findings as a speaker in the I-NHI series.
If this describes you, we want to collaborate with you and bring your work to a larger research and public audience. Submit your presentation abstract and introduce us to your work.
Program
Part 1: Scientific Foundations
TALK
Scientific Foundations for Investigating Non-Human Intelligence
Discussing frameworks for how rigorous philosophy of science principles can be applied to establish a standards of evidence for validating claims of non-human intelligence.
Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (60′ talk + 30′ Q&A)
TALK
Establishing a Research Roadmap for Investigating Non-Human Intelligence
Outlining a pragmatic agenda for renewed scientific research and analysis into anomalous phenomena and close encounters, including biological effects, sample analysis, and pathways to professionalize anomaly research.
Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (60′ talk + 30′ Q&A)
TALK
From Biosignatures to Technosignatures: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life
Exploring how planetary science and remote‑sensing techniques may identify chemical and technological signatures of life and potential technological activity beyond the Earth.
Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (60′ talk + 30′ Q&A)
PANEL
Standards of Evidence: The Science Foundation for Researching Non-Human Intelligence
How do we reconcile the scientific process with the elusive nature of anomalous phenomena and subjective nature of direct encounters with potential non-human intelligences?
Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Part 1: Scientific Foundations
TALK
Establishing the Science of Contact: A Research Roadmap for NHI Studies
Outlining a pragmatic agenda for renewed scientific research and analysis into anomalous phenomena and close encounters, including biological effects, sample analysis, and pathways to professionalize anomaly research.
Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (60′ talk + 30′ Q&A)
TALK
Standards of Evidence: Building a Scientific Foundation for Confirming NHI
Discussing frameworks for how rigorous philosophy of science principles can be applied to establish a standards of evidence for validating claims of non-human intelligence.
Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (60′ talk + 30′ Q&A)
TALK
From Biosignatures to Technosignatures: Astrobiology’s Search for Signs of Intelligent Civilization
Exploring how planetary science and remote‑sensing techniques may identify chemical and technological signatures of life and potential technological activity beyond the Earth.
Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (60′ talk + 30′ Q&A)
PANEL
What Counts as Evidence of Non-Human Intelligence? The Science of Researching Non-Human Intelligence
How do we reconcile the scientific process with the elusive nature of anomalous phenomena and subjective nature of direct encounters with potential non-human intelligences?
Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
How to Participate
Attend Lectures and Panels
- Attend live keynote-style talks (60–75 minutes) led by leading researchers, experiencers, and investigators. Each lecture is followed by an audience Q&A.
- After every three lectures, join us for in-depth panel discussions (90 minutes) featuring 3–4 experts in cross-disciplinary conversation. Panels will feature speakers from prior lectures and will delve deeper into critical themes and audience questions.
- Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure you receive updates on upcoming lectures and schedule changes and to enable you to submit your questions ahead of time.
Tune In Live
- All events are streamed on YouTube channel and X. No registration required—just log in and join the conversation.
Ask Your Questions
- Audience questions are welcome and encouraged. Submit yours live through YouTube chat or anonymously at [email protected]
Register and Attend
Why Register for I-NHI?
- Priority Q/A with Speakers
- Recaps and key idea summaries
- Next speaker announcements, reminders and livestream links right in your inbox
Our mission is to expand society’s awareness and understanding of UAP and NHI through rigorous and empirical research and analysis.
Join the effort and let’s move the needle together.
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