Questers The Great Awakening 2026 Conference
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Join us for The Great Awakening 2026 Conference, hosted by the Canadian Society of Questers, in the beautiful setting of Ashton Creek, BC.
Could this be part of a larger shift in awareness? Explore UFOs, consciousness, and related phenomena in a relaxed, open-minded environment with experienced speakers and engaged participants.
Location:
Riverside Community Hall, Ashton Creek, BC
Dates:
11–13 September 2026
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Featured Speakers:
Brian Ruhe – The Reality of Contact: Non-Human Intelligence and the Future of Humanity
Brian explores the possibility that contact with non-human intelligence is not rare, but part of an ongoing and structured phenomenon. Drawing on global UFO encounters and contact reports, he examines what these experiences may reveal about the nature, intent, and capabilities of these intelligences.
The talk looks at communication, consciousness, and consistent patterns across decades of reports—asking what ongoing contact could mean for humanity’s future and our place in a larger cosmic context.
About Brian:
Brian Ruhe is a Vancouver-based ufologist and former Theravāda Buddhist monk. Since 2006, he has researched UFOs, contact experiences, and consciousness, producing over 3,500 videos and interviewing figures such as Richard Dolan, Stanton Friedman, and Clif High. He is the author of An ET Hypothesis with Sources and organizer of the Vancouver UFO Meetup.
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Chris Rutkowski – The Canadian UFO Survey
Chris Rutkowski is a Canadian science writer and leading UFO researcher who has studied UFO reports since the 1970s. He has authored 10 books and appeared on programs such as Unsolved Mysteries and Coast to Coast AM.
Chris will present documented UFO cases across Canada, including BC sightings, and explore links between UFOs and other paranormal phenomena.
Full speaker lineup:
https://questers.ca/conferences/2026-fall-conference/
Downloadable Material:
2026 Fall Conference Schedule
Event Registration (Printable PDF)
Event Registration (Fillable DOC)
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