Join us to learn all about cults, including the latest research and powerful stories. Meet the experts, listen to the victims, be part of the change!

The first Decult Conference in New Zealand offers a space for connection, professional networking and support. Attendees will spend a weekend with authors and educators, academics and counsellors, cult survivors and their advocates as they share their expertise and personal stories.

Mental health workers, doctors, social services, educators and law enforcement are especially welcome to upskill in cult education.

35 speakers, 20+ sessions - check www.decult.net for more info.

Regular and concession tickets for full-time students and community services card holders (ID required). If you’d like to support someone who can’t afford to attend Decult otherwise, please consider adding a donation to your purchase on Humanitix.

The full programme will be available soon.

YOUR TWO-DAY TICKET OFFERS YOU:

Four plenary sessions with international experts
Six panels (Kids in Cults, Gloriavale, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Cult Media, Disinformation/AI and Rainbow Rights) – Stream 1
Solo presentations about groups like the Exclusive Brethren, The Truth/2x2s, ISTA and others – Stream 2
Special info session for health workers (with Dr Caroline Ansley)
Special debrief session for cult survivors (with Dr Gillie Jenkinson)
Survivor story jam
Lunch, morning/afternoon tea and coffee/tea
Calm room available with professional help for those in distress
Security guards at all time
Online access to all recorded sessions after the conference

FRIDAY FILM PREMIERE

Our opening night is Friday, 18 October at Lumiere. Please join us for the screening of “Witness Underground” with US director and former Jehovah’s Witness Scott Homan.

Everyone is welcome to this public event (additional matinee screenings on Saturday and Sunday).

Book your seat for “Witness Underground”: https://lumierecinemas.co.nz/movie/witness-underground for bookings please scroll to the bottom of the booking page.

SATURDAY NIGHT CONFERENCE DINNER

Please join us for the Saturday night conference dinner with all speakers, volunteers and attendees, and bring a friend or partner along. Meal tickets are separate and can also be purchased without attending the conference.

HOTEL BOOKING DISCOUNT

Decult attendees can access a 12% discount at Ibis through this link: https://accorevents.com/offers/de-cult/conference

LIVE-STREAM TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:

Live access to 10 sessions in our main room from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (NZST) both days
Access to re-watch main sessions and 12 breakout sessions (22 sessions), available one week after the event.