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Annual Conference and Trade Show
for the Live Performing Technologies

Rendez-vous 2025
August 13 - 16, 2025 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Dalhousie Arts Centre & Fountain School of Performing Arts | Dalhousie University

Pre-conference Workshops and Activities: August 12 and 13
Educational Sessions, Tours, Social Activities, AGM: August 14 to 16
Trade Show: August 14

Halifax (Kjipuktuk) is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet), and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726.

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- Delegate Registration opens May 5 -

Sign up EARLY to benefit from the best price on a full conference pass!
Deadline for the early bird rate is June 16, 2025

Rates include access to all conference sessions, and to the majority of events and activities. Please note that pre-conference workshops have separate registration and fees.

Full Conference Pass

• Early Bird - CITT/ICTS Members + Partner Organizations: $225.00 + HST
• Early Bird - Non-Member: $390.00 + HST (Become a member and save!)
• CITT/ICTS Member Retired: $155.00 + HST
• Student: $55.00 + HST (Available to CITT/ICTS members and non-members! Includes a complimentary 1-year student membership OR free renewal of existing membership.)

Day Pass

Day passes are available for Thursday, August 14, Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16. They provide access to the conference sessions taking place that day only, and to any conference events and activities. They also allow registration for pre-conference workshops (separate fees apply).

• CITT/ICTS Members + Partner Organizations: $87.00 + HST each
• Non-members: $170.00 + HST each

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- Call for Sessions is Open -

We are currently accepting proposals for:

• Workshops
• Educational sessions
• Panel discussions
• Roundtables

We welcome proposals on a variety of topics in all areas of production for the live entertainment industries, including, but not limited to, Technical and Production Management, Stage Technology, Stage Carpentry, Lighting, Sound, Video, Properties, Wardrobe, Design, Architecture, Health & Safety and EDI.

Deadline to submit is Friday May 16th, 2025. Learn More & Submit ⇒

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- Trade Show -

The Trade Show will be held on Thursday August 14 at the Sir James Dunn Theatre, Dalhousie Arts Centre. Booth reservations open in mid-May. See booth and tabletop pricing information.

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Connect with the Canadian live performing arts community at Rendez-vous!

Rendez-vous brings together professionals from all fields of live entertainment production to create an inclusive and diverse community. Whether you're an emerging or seasoned professional, our conference aims to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to advance your professional career.

The main program runs over three days and includes training workshops, educational sessions, round tables and panel discussions covering various aspects of theatre and live event production, such as technical and production direction, stage management, lighting, sound, video, props, costumes, design, architecture, health and safety and EDI. This main program is complemented by two days of pre-conference training, offering longer, hands-on workshops presented by leading industry names. In addition, participants have the opportunity to go backstage at local theaters and performance art centers, take part in social activities and network with other performing arts professionals and students.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with your peers!

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THANK YOU TO RENDEZ-VOUS 2025 VENUE PARTNERS

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THANK YOU TO RENDEZ-VOUS MEDIA PARTNERS