FAQ
Got questions?
Find answers to common queries about the conference, including registration, travel and more.
Who is organising the conference?
The Conference is being organised by Connecting Trust, a Pune-based NGO
working in the field of suicide prevention and mental health.
Connecting Trust was initiated in 2005 by a group of concerned and socially sensitive citizens, led by Arnavaz Damania. Our programs are largely run by volunteers as we believe that suicide prevention as a public health concern, needs to involve everyone. All our work is governed by a humanistic approach in Mindfulness Based Active
Listening. You can read more about Connecting Trust here.
What are the dates?
The Conference is from 28th to 30th November, 2025. On 28th November is the
pre-conference workshop.
Where is it happening?
Tarawade Clarks Inn, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra. Get Directions
What is the Agenda?
The pre-conference workshop on the 28th of November from 2:30pm - 5:30pm will
broadly be a skill-based workshop on Connection & Relational Safety: Why
Listening is key in suicide exploration and risk assessment. The 2-day
Conference on 29th & 30th Nov aims to cover fresh perspectives on suicide
prevention and mental health through key note addresses, plenary panel
discussions, three parallel sessions in the afternoon and listening circles in the
evening. For the parallel sessions on both days, participants need to
confirm their choice/selection at the start of each day. See Agenda
Who can participate?
Mental health professionals, volunteers in the field of suicide prevention, social
workers and NGOs working in allied fields
I know someone who often talks about suicide. Can they attend the
conference?
The conference is meant for dialogue and learning among practitioners
who work in the field of mental health, suicide prevention or allied areas.
For support for someone who is talking about suicide or those who have lost
someone to suicide, do invite them to call on Connecting Trust's helpline numbers
(9922001122 or 9922004305) or write an email
(distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com)
Where can a participant stay for the conference if attending from outside
Pune?
Participants can stay at the Tarawade Clarks Inn or any hotel nearby. You may call
up Tarawade Clarks Inn directly for reservations. Hotel's website : here
How do I pay for the conference?
You can directly go to the registration form, select a category and make the payment
through G-pay or bank transfer. You can register for the conference here.
My payment didn’t go through on the day of the early bird deadline. Can I
still get the early bird dates?
To help us with a smooth registration process the early bird pricing cannot be availed of
after the deadline.
I am a presenter (scientific/invited). Do I need to register?
Invited presenters do not need to register. Your Coordinator will
ensure you are registered.
If you have submitted abstracts through call for proposals and are chosen for oral or poster presentation, you need to register for the conference.
I have a question about the conference, who can i talk to? On what
number?
Connecting Trust has a dedicated team of volunteers to support any queries related
to the Conference. We can be reached at events.connectingtrust@gmail.com
What is the fee structure for the Conference?
Title | Conference Only | Conference Workshop + Conference |
|---|---|---|
Standard | Rs 6,000 | Rs 6,500 |
Standard Early Bird (until 20 October 2025) | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,500 |
NGO | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,500 |
NGO Early Bird (20 October 2025) | Rs 4,000 | Rs 4,500 |
Student | Rs 2,500 | Rs 3,000 |
Student Early Bird (until 20 October 2025) | Rs 1,500 | Rs 2,000 |
Marginalized Communities | Rs 2,500 | Rs 3,000 |
Marginalized Communities Early Bird (until 20 October 2025) | Rs 1,500 | Rs 2,000 |
Benefactor | Rs 8,500 | Rs 9,000 |
Benefactor Early Bird (until 20 October 2025) | Rs 7,500 | Rs 8,000 |