The Arts Court is proud to host the 18th Annual Conference. Located in the former Carleton County Courthouse, an heritage building located at 2 Daly Avenue, the Arts Court is the home for the professional arts in Ottawa. To learn more about the Arts Court visit their website www.artscourt.ca.
Pre-conference workshops are scheduled to take place at the National Arts Centre (http://www.nac-cna.ca), the Irving Greenberg Theatre new home of the Great Canadian Theatre Company (www.gctc.ca) on Wellington St. and La Nouvelle Scène (nouvellescene.com) near the Byward Market.
- SLEEP IN LATE!!! Yes! This year delegates will be able to enjoy a couple of more hours of sleep before joining their colleagues for the late morning Regional Section Meetings.
- THE PLENARY FORUM BRUNCH - Informative, thought provoking and stimulating the conference plenary forum focuses on a topic that will surely spark debate, sharpen your opinion and perhaps even change your mind! Join a panel of industry experts as we dialogue about a current and important topic of the day.
- AFTERNOON SPECIAL PLENARY SESSION – A guest speaker will be invited to share their view and vision on a topic of their choice in relation to their work.
PRE-CONFERENCE, FULL CONFERENCE and
EVENTS À LA CARTE REGISTRATION
Full Conference Registration Fee August 14-17, 2008
Includes Education Forum, Social Events, Friday AM, Trade Show, Sessions
| CITT/ICTS Member Regular Registration | $450 |
- Early registration until June 30, 2008
| $400 |
| CITT/ICTS Student Member rate | $175 |
| Non CITT-ICTS Member rate | $600 |
| Non CITT/ICTS Member Student rate | $200 |
Pre-conference Workshops August 12-13
Fall-Arrest Certification Tuesday Aug. 12 - $50
Pyrotechnic SFX Certification Tuesday Aug. 12 Registration via NRCAN
Display Firework Certification Wedneday Aug. 13 Registration via NRCAN
The Basics of Rigging & Flying Performers Wednesday Aug. 13 - $300
RF Microphone MasterClass Wednesday Aug. 13 - $250
Non CITT/ICTS Member ADD $75
CAN’T STAY FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT?
Events À la carte (social event & meals not included, one registration form per person)
| - Education Forum Pass - Thursday Aug 14 | $75 |
| - Friday AM Pass - Friday Aug 15 AM | $25 |
| - Trade Show Pass - Friday Aug 15 PM | FREE |
| - Saturday One Day Pass | $200 |
| - Conference Single Session Pass | $40 |
| - Conference Double Session Pass | $80 |
NEED A FEW EXTRA SOCIAL TICKETS?
Extra Social & Meal Tickets (for Events à la carte attendees, partner and friends)
| - Thursday Opening Night/Junk Challenge | $20 |
| - Friday Corporate Luncheon | $40 |
| - Friday SWAG BINGO | $20 |
| - Saturday Awards Banquet and Keynote | $75 |
| - Sunday Plenary Luncheon | $20 |
To register, download the registration form and forward completed form to:
CITT/ICTS National Office
340-207 Bank St.
Ottawa, ON K2P 2N2
Email: info@citt.org
Fax: 613-482-1212
For information and to contact us: info@citt.org or by phone at 613-482-165 or toll free 1-888-271-3383
CONFERENCE TRADE SHOW &
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
The CITT/ICTS Rendez-vous 2008 Trade Show will be held in downtown Ottawa at the Government Conference Centre (GCC), 2 Rideau Street. The Trade Show floor will be open to the public from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. No regular conference sessions are planned during the show. The Trade Show will also include a cash bar.
Booth spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with CITT/ICTS members receiving priority booking prior to May 30, 2008.
A single booth measures 10 ft. x 10 ft. A limited number of double booths (20 ft. x 10 ft.) are also available. Booths are separated with a black drape backing. Pipe and drape side dividers (3 ft. high), tables, chairs and A/C outlets are available at additional cost.
To reserve your Trade Show exhibit space, please complete the Trade Show registration form and forward it to the CITT/ICTS National office today at info@citt.org or fax: 613-482-1212.
Click here to download the Trade Show and Sponsorship package.
ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL
CONFERENCE HOTELS
CITT/ICTS is pleased to offer delegates a selection of two hotels for your stay. The cut-off date to reserve is July 11, 2008. There are a limited number of rooms available at each hotel so book early!
Hotel INDIGO – Ottawa’s newest boutique hotel! www.ottawadowntownhotel.com
123 Metcalfe Street less than a 10-minute walk to the Arts Court
Conference rate start at: $75 Internet included. Reservations: (613) 231-6555
Please mention conference code RRC (Road Rebel-CITT) Cut off date: July 11, 2008
Lord Elgin Hotel www.lordelginhotel.ca
100 Elgin Street less than a 10-minute walk to the Arts Court
Conference rate start at: $99 Internet included. Please mention conference code CITT.
Reservations: 1-800 267-4298 Local (613) 235-3333 reservation@lordelgin.ca
Cut off date: July 11, 2008
OTHER OPTIONS
The HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel 75 Nicholas Street Adjacent to the Arts Court,
www.hostelz.com/hostel/2107-HI---Ottawa-Jail-Hostel
University of Ottawa Residences Less than a 10-minute walk to the Arts Court
www.ottawaresidences.com
TRAVEL
AIR CANADA www.aircanada.com
Air Canada is the official Canadian airline for the event. Delegates can obtain a 10% discount on the all Tango Plus, Latitude, Business and First Class reservations. To book your flight, please click here and enter the promotion code number: D78AWYW1 at the appropriate place. Travel dates valid from August 9 to August 20, 2008
VIA RAIL www.viarail.ca
Delegates attending the conference may enjoy a 10% discount on the best-available fare plan in all classes on board VIA Rail trains. The ticket is subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional 10% discount is being applied.
To obtain the discount, click here and either login to your profile or create your profile as directed. Select your travel itinerary and then once on the "Passenger Information screen", you select “Conference Fare” under Discount Type and enter the "Discount Code" 11269. Travel dates valid from August 10 to August 20, 2008
