iWitness 2024
The iWitness Conference is one of a kind. Born out of World Youth Day 2008 it has been a transformative experience for so many who have attended it over the years. It is a conference started by a group of friends wanting to bring together young people from across Sydney and Australia to nourish their faith, grow in love and foster incredible community. iWitness is different to any other conference or retreat you have been to!
One of the marks of iWitness over the years is it's incredible ability to bring together young people from all communities and walks of life to unite on what they have in common. Held yearly in December it brings together the best national and international speakers, provides opportunities for deep, personal encounters with Jesus Christ through beautiful liturgy and perpetual adoration, as well as build lifelong friendships through games and recreation. Each year the Conference adopts a unique theme, which is unravelled through the talks and discussion groups.
Over a decade later, the iWitness community is still going strong; it continues to be an independent, volunteer-run group, which is open to all young adults.
We draw inspiration from John 10:10, encouraging young people to embrace Christ's radical call to love and to ultimately "live life to the full".
The iWitness Conference is back for 2024!
This year's conference theme is taken from Jeremiah 29:11. The Lord has a plan for us all. A plan to give us hope and a future. In a world where so many find themselves amidst reasons for despair, we have a source of hope that the world doesn't understand. This will change us, our lives and the world around us if we let it. The 2024 iWitness Conference's theme is a call to rediscover the source of our Hope, why it's important and how to nourish it.
WHO: YOU! And anyone aged 18-35ish
WHEN: Thursday 12th December 2024 - Sunday 15th December 2024.
WHERE: 352 Cobbity Rd, Cobbity 2570
COST: Your registration covers shared, single-sex accommodation, all meals and resources provided by the iWitness Team.
FULL CONFERENCE (Thurs to Sun) - $365
WEEKEND ONLY (Fri evening to Sun) - $330
ALREADY GOT YOUR TICKETS? Here's what you need to know:
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FOR FULL CONFERENCE: Registrations open at 5pm on Thursday and the first item on the schedule is at 7pm.
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FOR WEEKEND ONLY: Registrations are open from 6:30pm on the Friday evening and the first item on the schedule is at 7:30pm.
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The Conference will finish at 2pm on the Sunday.
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Check your emails for a list of what to pack & how to get to the venue.
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If you or someone you know is interested in attending the conference but is experiencing genuine financial difficulty which would prohibit coming along, please contact the team to discuss possible options for financial assistance.
If you want to meet people that are on a similar life journey to you, then this is the conference for you! Don't just take our word for it - check out what past participants thought of the Conference.
2024
SPEAKERS
"The end of human creatures is union with God; and in this their happiness consists.”
― Jean-Baptiste Chautard (Soul of the Apostolate)
JOE AND ALANA PULLELLA
"Hope: A Testimony"
SR ANASTASIA REEVES
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TANIA RIMAC
"Why are you Catholic"
Fr Bijoy Joseph
"Catholics in Exile"
Fr Greg Morgan
“Hope in the Person of Jesus (and His Mother Mary)”
PANEL DISCUSSION
"Real. Radical. Community"
Fr Aloysius Rego
"The talk that will change your life."
FR SAM FRENCH
“The one and only path to real hope, happiness and peace.”