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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

All hours are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

This schedule is a work in progress and will be updated on a regular basis with updates and additions.

Confirmed Sessions:

See dates & times in schedule below - some still tbc.

Pre-conference Workshops:

Separate registration and fees apply.

IATSE Canada Training Hub:

Rendez-vous 2026 will once again feature the IATSE Training Hub, offering six workshops!
Click on the links below for details.

CITT/ICTS Commission Meetings:

The conference will hold meetings for 3 Commissions: Education, IDEA, and Training.
Details, dates and times will be available soon.

Conference Social Activities:

  • Opening Soirée + Awards
  • Trade Show Warm-Up: Coffee & Networking
  • Swag Bingo
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Closing Social

Venue Tours:

Tuesday, August 11

Registration Desk open | 7:30 to 18:00
9:00
to
21:00		 1-Day Pre-conference Workshop
PMArts / TDArts 3-Course Series | Details
8:00
to
17:00 		 2-Day Pre-conference Workshop | DAY 1
Theatrical Rigging and Counterweight Fly Systems | Details

Wednesday, August 12

Registration Desk open | 8:00 to 17:00
8:00
to
17:00		 2-Day Pre-conference Workshop | DAY 2
Theatrical Rigging and Counterweight Fly Systems | Details
 
9:00
to
13:00		 IATSE Training Hub Workshop - Registration is Required  - Backstage Laundry - Harder than it Looks presented by Jonquil Garrick-Reynolds  
9:00
to
13:00		 IATSE Training Hub Workshop -Registration is Required - Maintenance, Styling and Application of Lace Front Wigs in Live Entertainment presented by Normand Couvrette  
9:00
to
10:30		 Firearms Safety in Theatre and Opera Productions presented by Dave Brown
9:00
to
10:30		 3D Printing for the Scenic Designer presented by Adam Parboosingh
11:00
to
13:00		 What is a Production Manager, Really? A National Roundtable on Shared Competencies and the Future of the Role presented by Autumn Coppaway, Crystal Lee and Andrea Lundy
11:00
to
12:30		  Bouncing Back Between Call Times: A Love-Hate Tale of Resilience presented by Masha Birkby
  More to be announced.
LUNCH TIME
13:30
to
16:30		 IATSE Training Hub Workshop - Registration is required - Intro to SFX Make-up - presented by Anna Jones  
14:00
to
15:30		 Decolonizing Production presented by Donnie Osler
14:00
to
15:30		 Converged Networking Made Easy One Network for Lighting, Audio, Video and Control presented by Anthony Stofflet 
16:00
to
17:00		 Fabrics and Flames: Essential Guidelines for Fire Code Compliance, Cleaning, and Handling of Stage Drapery presented by Brad Davies
  More to be announced: Sessions + Commission Meeting.

Opening Soirée + Awards

Time TBA

Location: La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins

Thursday, August 13

Registration Desk open | 8:00 to 17:00
8:30
to
10:30		 IATSE Training Hub Workshop - Registration is Required  The Art of the Pre-set and Quick Change - Costumes on the go (Part 1 of 2)  
8:45
to
10:15		 4-Session Series with Rob Poretti: Wireless Digital Transmission - Is it Really Better
  More to be announced.

9:00 - 10:00

Loudspeaker Showcase

Location: LabO Theatre

10:15 - 10:55

Trade Show Warm-Up
Coffee & Networking

Location: Arts Court Theatre

11:00 to 15:00

Trade Show

2 locations:
Level 1: LabO Theatre
Level 2: LabO Studios
15:15
to
16:30		 The Dark Side: Sales in the Entertainment Industry presented by Carl Lukings 
15:15
to
17:15		 Don’t Fix it in the Mix: Getting Great Sound Starts at the Source presented by Paul Andrews (DPA Microphones)
15:15
to
17:15		 IATSE Training Hub Workshop - Registration is Required The Art of the Pre-set and Quick Change - Costumes on the go (Part 2 of 2)  
  More to be announced: Sessions + Commission Meeting.

19:00 to 22:00

SWAG BINGO

Sponsored by GerrAudio Distribution

Location: Nostalgica Pub & Beer Garden

Friday, August 14

Registration Desk open | 8:00 to 13:00
9:00
to
10:30		 Stuck in the Middle With You: An investigation of workplace culture through the eyes of middle management and younger workers presented by Dominic Housiaux  
9:00
to
10:30		 All About Boning for Wardrobe presented by Linda Sparks   
9:00
to
10:30		  4-Session Series with Rob Poretti: Frequency Coordination: WWB7 & WM4  
  More to be announced: Sessions

9:00 - 10:30

Lighting Fixture Showcase

Presented by Christie Lites

Location: LabO Theatre

11:00 to 12:30

CITT/ICTS 2026 AGM

Location: Arts Court Theatre
13:00
to
14:30		 The Economics of Owning a Rigging System presented by Rick Boychuk
13:00
to
14:30		 Qualities of Colour presented by Jess McNabb  
13:00
to
14:30		  4-Session Series with Rob Poretti: Wisycom IEM & IFB Systems: State of the Art 
13:00
to
17:00		  IATSE Training Hub Workshop -  Registration is required-  Repairs, Alterations, and Quick Rigging - Stitching in Live Entertainment presented by Jenny Tierney 
15:00
to
16:30		  4-Session Series with Rob Poretti: Designing RF Over Fibre Systems 
17:00
to
18:30		 TOUR - Registration is required
Grand Tour of the National Arts Centre with Peter (Spike) Lyne
  More to be announced: Sessions + Commission Meeting.

Closing Social

Time & Location TBA