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  • For those who haven't attended one of our events before, here's a quick overview of the format and structure of the week, including some of the activities taking place outside the official Symposium dates.

    Official Symposium dates:

    Monday 18 January - Friday 22 January

    There are also a number of social gatherings, meetings and event-related activities scheduled around these dates.

    Saturday: Meet & Greet

    A great opportunity to meet, connect and socialise with other attendees before the week officially begins.

    Sunday: Load-In

    This is when we move into the venue and begin setting everything up. A call for volunteers to assist with load-in will be sent out closer to the event.

    Sunday Evening: Registration, Orientation & Induction (Please ensure you attend this)

    This is an important part of the event and will include:

    • Collecting your event gift bag

    • Familiarising yourself with the venue and reviewing house rules

    • Attending a practitioner-specific induction

    Monday: Presentations

    All attendees are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend all presentations.

    Yes, it can be a long day, however, we've found that this format works best for our event. There are plenty of breaks throughout the day, and the venue is conveniently connected to a café for coffee and refreshments.

    Tuesday - Thursday: Suspensions

    Friday: Soft Load-Out & Installation Pack-In/Rehearsal

    We'll begin a soft load-out while also preparing for INTROSPECTION, including pack-in and rehearsals

    Saturday: Final Load-Out & Closing Dinner

    We'll complete the final load-out before coming together for our joint closing dinner to wrap up the week.

    1. This is a strictly drug and alcohol free event.

    2. Attendance is restricted to individuals 18 years of age and older.

    3. If you wish to arrange a unique or complex suspension that may require multiple practitioners, please contact us prior to registration to confirm feasibility.

    4. In New Zealand, despite the temperature not being very high, it is an arid heat and we are infamous for our thin ozone layer. This means that even when overcast, you can get sunburnt easily. Sunscreen is strongly advised when outside and will be available if needed.

      Average January temperatures are around a high of around 23°C (73°F) and an overnight low of 12°C (53°F). Humidity is also generally quite low.

    5. We strongly encourage attendees to bring their own music and headphones for their suspension, as this can enhance the overall experience and contribute to a more enjoyable and personal atmosphere.

      We will have personal Bluetooth speakers available on some of the suspension points - these however will need to be kept to a reasonable sound level.

    6. We recommend that you bring a spare set of clothing. In some cases, excessive bleeding or bleeding through bandages may occur, and having additional clothing available might be necessary to ensure compliance with our protocols and the safety of other participants.

      We will also provide spare sterile bandages for redressing your wounds on the day following your suspension.

    7. Please ensure your drink bottle is clearly labelled with your name. Dedicated areas will be provided for storing personal belongings, so please make use of these designated spaces.

    8. All Google calendar invitations have been sent.

      Please take a moment to review them carefully, as some attendees have been assigned specific meeting times depending on their role.

  • A detailed event schedule can be found here.

  • Public hours are from 2pm–6pm, with $20.00 daily spectator passes available from the registration desk.

    Please note that contactless payments only will be accepted.

    A 3-day spectator pass bundle, which also includes admission to Introspection, is available to purchase here.

  • A floor plan for the Blackbox can be found here.

  • We will be hosting a number of presentations on Monday the 18th of January from 9am in the Raupo room at Papa Hou.

    All presentations can be found on the event schedule.

  • To manage expectations, we have a suspension request form that all suspending attendees are required to fill out. This will help us build a tentative timetable for the event.

    Please note that while we'll do our best to accommodate all requests even if they change, failure to complete the form on time or be present and ready during your allotted time slot may result in us being unable to facilitate your suspension during the event.

  • This year at Symposium, we will have a dedicated Extended Care Paramedic on-site, whose scope of practice includes managing all wound closure requirements throughout the event.

    A dedicated first aid room will be available, and all wound closure procedures must be carried out in this designated space.

    Please note that this is a mandatory requirement to ensure compliance with WorkSafe regulations and our insurance obligations.

  • This is not included. There is a cafe on site which we recommend our attendees support - a 10% discount on food and drink will be offered to all attendees with the presentation of your symposium badge.

    There are many food and drink options within walking distance of the venue.

    There is also a bistro and bar (for after hours) on site at Hotel Give.

  • Hooks and shackles for most suspensions will be provided. Please note that all provided hooks have been previously used and professionally re-processed and sterilized by Sterile Services at Forté Health.

    All necessary rigging equipment will be supplied for the event.

    If you wish to use any of your own specific rigging equipment, it must be submitted for inspection and formally checked in before it can be used during the event. This is to ensure all equipment meets the required safety standards.

  • Please ensure you read the following documents thoroughly before attending.

  • We have a dedicated WhatsApp Community for Symposium attendees.

    This is a great place to stay up to date with event announcements and important information, as well as ask any questions you may have about the event.

    We encourage all attendees to join so you don't miss any updates or important communications.

    You can join the community here

  • Registration includes ONE event T-shirt.

    If you’d like to order additional T-shirts or add a hoodie to your order, you can do that here.

    ORDERS CLOSE DECEMBER 1ST

  • Your registration includes entry into our closing installation; INTROSPECTION

    Additonal tickets and event information can be found here.

  • All event roles can be found here.