This historical event is a container to unify the Kambo community, give indigenous voices representation, and discuss the future, science, and ethics of Kambo as a practice and traditional art form.
Gather with likeminded others for an unforgettable weekend of learning, co-creating, and innovating.
We are stronger together. When we connect with others who share our passion for healing modalities, we grow, evolve and thrive together.
1Hear from the globes top Kambo experts from various backgrounds share wisdom, ideas and projects.
3Deepen your knowledge and practice with Kambo by attending satellite workshops hosted by renown instructors.
2Experience authentically traditional Kambo application directly from Indigenous elders in optional satellite ceremony offerings.
4This is more than a conference, it’s an opportunity to
Hosted by the Institute of Kambo Advancement and Preservation (I-KAP), as a 501(c)3 registered non-profit, we are dedicated to supporting indigenous leaders and communities by featuring indigenous voices and generating funds to support reciprocity projects, cultural preservation, and conservation initiatives. All profits generated from the conference go directly to funding projects that support indigenous communities of the Amazon that we work with closely.
Noke Koi Representative
Rane is an esteemed community member of the Noke Koi/Katukinas peoples of Acre Brazil.
Indigenous representative
Peter is the 2nd eldest son of reknown Maestro, Johnny Java. Lovingly named after Peter Gorman, After Peter's father, Johnny passed away unexpectedly in Jan 2024, He has stepped up to fill his fathers big shoes as a Kambo legend. Johnny java had 40+ years of experience working with Kambo and other jungle medicines. He had a deep and sweet connection to the frogs which was apparent to all that knew him. His soft heart and gentle methodlogy provided healing for hundreds of people who came to him. Johnny was one of Peter Gorman's origin teachers of Kambo. His unique way of working with Kambo married his Quechua and Matis lineages to create something innovative and nurturing. Johnny's style of working with Kambo has likely influenced the developement of Kambo in the west in ways that have gone unknown. To honor the work and impact of his father, Peter joins us share to make sure the essence of Johnny carries forward.
Matses chief of Ibama community
Daniel Manquid Jimenez is a Matses by heritage and chief of the Ibama native community outside of Iquitos, Peru. He has a passion for supporting his family village and working with the modern world to keep indigenous traditions alive. He shares about his personal and ancestral experience with Kambo medicine and is working to create the first legitimate frog reserve recognized by the government of Peru. His voice is a valuable force of the jungle to represent Amazonian indigenous groups and contribute to preserving the traditional knowledge of Acate (Kambo).
Founder of Kambo Practitioner Alliance
Lewis Powell is the founder of the Kambo Practitioner Alliance (KPA) and a Master Kambo Practitioner with 11 years of experience working with this medicine. He has sat with and learned from multiple Amazonian tribes, including the Matsés, and has completed many master plant diets over the past decade. Lewis was given permission by Matsés elders to study their way of life and learn directly about their traditional use of Dow-Kiet (Kambo), and continues to support their community through fundraising and cultural preservation. He’s personally treated thousands of clients and trained hundreds of practitioners, with a strong focus on safety, integrity, and cultural respect. Back home in Liverpool, UK, Lewis runs several grassroots community projects, including mental health and suicide prevention work. His approach is about keeping the work real, rooted, and in service — to the people, the practice, and the culture it came from.
River City Kambo / Kambo Practitioner Collective
Anura is the founder of the Kambo Practitioner Collective, a global network devoted to raising the standards of Kambo facilitation through safety, integrity, and reverence. With nearly a decade of immersion in Earth-based medicine traditions, Anura’s path is anchored in lived experience and guided by a deep commitment to authenticity, originality, and integrity. Her work bridges Western education with indigenous tradition, shaped through direct study with the Matses and Yawanawa peoples and the late Jhonny Java. Her approach to Kambo is rooted in heart-centered feminine leadership, ecological responsibility, cultural respect and harm reduction. As a facilitator, educator, and speaker, she advocates for ethical practice, reciprocity with the natural world, and community accountability in the rapidly evolving field of plant and amphibian medicines. Through her work, Anura is helping shape a future where sacred traditions are honored, medicine is respected, service is a path of initiation and deep calling, and healing takes place in right relationship. After 15 years of nomadic study, pilgrimage, and exploration of cultures across the globe, she returned home to Richmond, VA where she now serves her local community at River City Kambo, weaving the sacred into the soil that raised her.
Founder of Jungle Cultura
Annelene, a physiotherapist from Venezuela, moved to Canada in 2015 and immersed herself in the cannabis industry. Motivated by a quest for personal growth and aligning with her life's purpose in education, travel, and the enhancing of quality of all life. She has explored multiple psychedelics, through many travels to the Amazon Jungle, Europe, Latin America and Asia. She has participated in sacred medicine journeys and shamanic studies, gaining profound insights along the way. Annelene has been honored with two medicine names: Soi Biri by the Shipibo, and Pemà by the Matsés, reflecting her deep connection with these traditions and the wisdom she carries forward. She has been invited to speaking engagements at notable venues such as the United Nations, Boom Festival, and Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, with her contributions at the festival published in the book Humans of Boom. Her advocacy includes teachings about harm reduction for psychedelics, heart-opening practices, inclusivity, and the deconstruction of societal norms, drawing from ancient and shamanic traditions as well as science.
Sacred Tree
With 25 years of experience as a full-time healing arts practitioner, Greg Manning offers a uniquely integrated approach to plant medicine and holistic wellness. Having trained under Giovanni Lattanzi and other esteemed teachers, Greg has spent the last 15 years developing a distinct philosophy and approach to Kambo, safely guiding over 3,000 people through the process. His work seamlessly bridges Western and Indigenous wisdom, merging deep study of plant medicine with a diverse range of disciplines, including shadow work, breathwork, energy healing, ceremonialism, nutrition, and trauma integration.
Medicine Frog Kambo
 Matses and Noke Koi cultural transmissions
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Facilitated by Jetta Moon
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Facilitated by Annelene Sillet, Jungle Cultura
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An evening to celebrate the stewards of the forest with Rapeh ceremonies, horderves and performances.
Saturday @ 7PM
Talk topics range from Indigenous culture and reciprocity, ethics and stewardship, research, conservation, harm-reduction & community engagement.
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Disclaimer: KamboCon is an open forum intended to welcome a diverse range of voices, perspectives, and individuals who are passionate about Kambo. The views, practices, and affiliations of any speakers or organizations represented at the event are their own and have not been formally vetted or endorsed by KamboCon or its organizers. Attendees are encouraged to exercise personal discernment, conduct their own research, and take full responsibility for any decisions made based on interactions or connections formed during the conference.
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