Schedule of Events
A three-day program of presentations, rituals, art, and live music for the Atlanta gathering, held April 8–10, 2016 at the Sheraton Atlanta Airport Hotel.
Full Timetable
The complete hour-by-hour listing of talks and performances was published closer to the event dates. For admission and ticketing details, visit the tickets page.
See TicketsWhat the Weekend Included
Programming spanned four tracks across the three days in Atlanta.
Speaker Sessions
Presenters including Thomas Karlsson PhD, Edgar Kerval, Corvis Nocturnum, Taylor Ellwood, Augustus Invictus, Ken Henson, David Smith, Bill Duvendack, and many others covered occult and esoteric topics.
Art Show
Works by Francísco D, Rev. Steven Johnson Leyba, Luciana Lupe Vasconcelos, Ovezt Alia, and other artists and photographers were on display throughout the venue.
Live Music
Performances from Sleazoid Mafia 666, Acrucé Mortem, Eyes of Ligeia, Shea Bilé, Projekt F, Ciaran Arts, and Seven Factor ran alongside dark poetry and performance art.
Rituals
Ceremonial workings led by Thomas Karlsson and Caleb Storms, including AMA O AMA: The Rite of Lilith, Leviathan and Lucifer and The Mass of the Black Sun.
Attendee Notes
- Discounted room rates were offered for attendees booking at the Sheraton Atlanta Airport Hotel.
- Recording sessions were arranged, with video coverage handled by videographer Melissa Simpson.
- Exhibitors, including Transmutation Publishing, offered esoteric literature alongside the scheduled programming.
The International Left Hand Path Consortium gathering in Atlanta brings together practitioners, scholars, and artists from across the globe for a multi-day exploration of esoteric traditions rooted in the left hand path. The event's schedule is structured to offer a rich variety of experiences, including speaker sessions where noted authors and occult researchers present on topics ranging from draconian magic to chaos magick and sigil work. Attendees can also participate in live rituals, view art installations, and experience musical performances that complement the weekend's thematic focus on individual spiritual sovereignty and the transformative power of shadow work.
Beyond the formal presentations, the weekend is designed to foster community among those who walk the left hand path. The programming includes practical workshops on candle magic, spellcraft, and the use of the 5th element in ritual practice. Evening events such as a masked ball provide opportunities for networking and shared celebration within a container of mutual respect and esoteric understanding. With multiple tracks running concurrently across the three days, each attendee can tailor their experience to their own interests, whether those lie in theoretical Qliphothic studies, hands-on hex work, or connecting with fellow travelers on the path of self-deification.