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Annual Conference and Trade Show
for the Live Performing Technologies

Rendez-vous 2026
August 12 - 14, 2026 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Venue: uOttawa’s Faculty of Arts, Department of Theatre – LabO Building
(10 Daly Ave, Ottawa)

August 11 and 12: Pre-conference Workshops
August 12 to 14: Opening Soirée & Awards, Sessions, AGM, Commissions Meetings, Lighting Fixture Showcase
August 13: Loudspeaker Showcase, Trade Show, Hands On Track Training, Swag Bingo

CITT/ICTS acknowledges that the city of Ottawa is built on the un-ceded and un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe. The Peoples of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation have lived on this territory for millennia. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this Land. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live and learn on these lands during our conference.

Join us in Ottawa this summer!
Delegate Registration is Open

Registration options:
• Full Conference Pass
• Day Pass
• Pre-conference Bundles (sold-out)

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IATSE Training Hub

Our friends at IATSE Canada are bringing the IATSE Training Hub back to Rendez-vous attendees with an impressive line-up of courses that are not to be missed!

Space is limited - Act fast to secure your spot, whether you're interested in costumes, wigs, or SFX make-up!

Courses:

The Art of the Pre-set and Quick Change - Costumes on the go
Maintenance, Styling and Application of Lace Front Wigs in Live Entertainment
Repairs, Alterations, and Quick Rigging - Stitching in Live Entertainment
Backstage Laundry - Harder Than It Looks
Intro to SFX Makeup
Intro on Vectorworks presented by Local ADC 659 (details coming soon)

You must be registered for a Rendez-vous FULL or DAY conference pass to participate in the IATSE Training Hub classes. Separate registration is required for the Hub courses, each with a small fee of $10. All proceeds from these registrations will go toward our Swag Bingo fundraiser and student prizes.

Trade Show

FREE ADMISSION & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Engage with industry-leading companies, organizations, and schools, and explore the best our industry has to offer!

This year's trade show will feature our traditional Industry Trade Show, as well as a Loudspeaker Showcase, a Lighting Fixture Showcase presented by Christie Lites, and a stage track system training presented by Triple E and JOEL.

Industry Trade Show
Thursday, August 13 | Opening Hours: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Loudspeaker Showcase
Thursday, August 13 | 9 AM - 10 AM

Hands On Track Training with Triple E
Thursday, August 13 | Room open from 11 AM to 3 PM

Lighting Fixture Showcase presented by Christie Lites
Friday, August 14 | 9 AM - 10:30 AM

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Interested in exhibiting? There is one (1) 10' x 10' booth available.

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About Rendez-vous

Held in a different Canadian city each year, Rendez-vous brings together emerging and established professionals from across the live performance and events industry for four dynamic days of professional development, networking, and collaboration. The event fosters a welcoming, hands-on learning environment where ideas are exchanged, connections are made, and careers are inspired.

The main program features a wide range of training workshops, educational sessions, roundtables, and panels covering key aspects of live performance production, including technical and production direction, stage management, lighting, sound, video, props, costumes, design, theatre architecture, health and safety, and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

These sessions are complemented by pre-conference training, offering one- and two-day hands-on workshops led by industry leaders, a dynamic trade show featuring products and services for the live production sector, and social activities designed to build community and spark collaboration.

Connect with live entertainment and performing arts production professionals this summer!

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