2024 Cacticon

What is Cacticon?

Cacticon or Succulenticon is a biannual convention, hosted by a different state every 2 years (even years). New Zealand is included in the Australian rotation of hosts. Cacticon is open for financial members of any Cactus and Succulent Society in Australia or New Zealand.

2024 will see The Cactus and Succulent Society of NSW Inc hosting the event.

International Speakers:

• Kelly Griffin (USA)
• Steve Plath (USA)
• Elisabeth Sarnes (Germany)

Read Kelly's Bio

Read Elisabeth's Bio

 

Read Steve's Bio

 

Australian Speakers:

• Bec Archer – QLD
• David Fripp – NSW
• Bob Hunter -WA
• Melissa Jackson – VIC

Cacticon Speaker Program timings

Venue: Rydges Campbelltown

Onsite accommodation: Rydges Campbelltown

Program

• Friday 04^th October (Evening) Registration

• Saturday 05th October: Guest speaker presentations includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea 

• Saturday Night Dinner and Auction

• Sunday 06th October: Garden and Collection Visits

• Sunday Night Dinner and Mega Raffle

• Monday 07th October: Guest Speaker presentations includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea