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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

Pre-conference Workshops: August 10 and 11
Sessions, Tours, Social Activities, AGM: August 12 to 14
Trade Show: August 13

Delegate Registration opens in May.

Ottawa is built on un-ceded and un-surrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. 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.

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Call for Sessions Now Open

CITT/ICTS is calling on experts, innovators, and thought leaders from across the live entertainment industry to submit proposals for engaging and impactful sessions, workshops, roundtables and panel discussions that will inspire, educate, and challenge attendees.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Technical, Stage, and Production Management
• Stage Technology/Carpentry/Rigging
• Lighting, Sound, Video, Systems Integration
• Props, Wardrobe, Hair, Make-up
• Design, Architecture
• Health & Safety, EDI

We welcome proposals from members and non-members.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Submit Here

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First Pre-conference Workshop Announced!

Theatrical Rigging and Counterweight Fly Systems
2-Day hands-on course with a mix of lectures and practical work.
August 11 & 12, 2026

This course is an intro to stage rigging, taking place in both a classroom and theatre setting, focusing on counterweight systems. Topics will include basic rigging theory, rigging hardware, knot tying, wire rope terminations, loading weight, and hanging scenery. Also covered: spot lines, arbor assist devices, trick releases, and hanging chain motors for touring shows, rigging inspection requirements, procedures, and reports.

This course is made possible through a joint collaboration and partnerships with JOEL Theatrical Rigging, the National Arts Centre, and Wes Jenkins with Down Stage Right Industries.
Instructors: Joe Henning, Wes Jenkins.
Price: 600$ per person (course value is higher), lunch will be provided.
Limited spots.
Further details & registration coming soon.

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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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