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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

All hours are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Subject to some changes and additions.

Confierence Sessions:

PM/TDArts Series:

This series offers 3 courses around the 3 building blocks of production management – TIME / MONEY / PEOPLE. 
They will each offer a beginner and advance option.
Separate registration and fees apply.

  • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. = Managing People in the Performing Arts
  • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. = LUNCH
  • 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. = Scheduling a Show OR Scheduling a Season
  • 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. = DINNER
  • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. = Budgeting a Show OR Budgeting a Season

Learn more & Register

IATSE Canada Training Hub:

Rendez-vous 2026 will once again feature the IATSE Training Hub!
Separate registration and fees apply. Click on the links below for details and registration links.

CITT/ICTS Commission Meetings:

The conference will hold HYBRID meetings for 3 Commissions: Education, Training, and IDEA.
In-person and on Zoom. All are welcome to join.

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
8:00
to
17:00 		 2-Day Pre-conference Workshop | DAY 1
Theatrical Rigging and Counterweight Fly Systems | Details SOLD-OUT
 
10:00
to
13:00		 PMArts / TDArts Series - Separate registration is required
Managing People in the Performing Arts | Details & Registration
14:00
to
17:00		 PMArts / TDArts Series - Separate registration is required
Scheduling a Show - OR - Scheduling a Season | Details & Registration
18:00
to
21:00		 PMArts / TDArts Series - Separate registration is required
Budgeting a Show - OR - Budgeting a Season | Details & Registration

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 SOLD-OUT
 
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		 How AV teams can think acoustically without becoming acousticians presented by John Herder
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
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		 Safety Chats 101 presented by Don Parman
14:00
to
15:30		 Converged Networking Made Easy One Network for Lighting, Audio, Video and Control presented by Anthony Stofflet 
15:45
to
17:00		 CITT/ICTS Education Commission - HYBRID Meeting - Details
16:00
to
17:00		 Fabrics and Flames: Essential Guidelines for Fire Code Compliance, Cleaning, and Handling of Stage Drapery presented by Brad Davies

18:00 - 20:30

Opening Soirée + Awards

Offsite 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

9:00 - 10:00

Trade Show Event:
Loudspeaker Showcase

Open to the public.

Location: LabO Theatre (Floor 0)

10:15 - 10:55

Trade Show Warm-Up
Coffee & Networking

For Rendez-vous Delegates and Exhibitors only.

Location: Arts Court Theatre (Floor 2 via elevator B)

11:00 - 15:00

Trade Show

Open to the public.

Locations:
- LabO Theatre (Floor 0)
- LabO Studios 1201 + 1202 (Floor 1)

11:00 - 15:00

Trade Show Event:
Hands On Track Training with Triple E

Presented by Triple E

Open to the public.

Location: LabO Studio 2201 (Floor 2 via elevator A)
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)
15:45
to
18:00		 CITT/ICTS Training Commission - HYBRID Meeting - Details

19:00 - 22:00

SWAG BINGO

Sponsored by GerrAudio Distribution

Offsite 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  

9:00 - 10:30

Trade Show Event:
Lighting Fixture Showcase

Presented by Christie Lites

Open to the public.

Location: LabO Theatre (Floor 0)

11:00 - 12:30

CITT/ICTS 2026 AGM

Location: Arts Court Theatre (Floor 2 via elevator B)
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
15:00
to
16:30		 Audience Theatre Seating: What you need to know about seat replacement presented by Athos Zaghi and panel
15:00
to
16:15		 CITT/ICTS IDEA Commission - HYBRID Meeting - Details
17:00
to
18:30		 TOUR - Registration is required
Grand Tour of the National Arts Centre with Peter (Spike) Lyne

Closing Social

Join us for dinner and then choose your own adventure!

Time TBD