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:

IATSE's Training Hub will be back at Rendez-vous 2026!
Wednesday, August 12
Details and times will be available soon.

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:

To be announced, stay tuned!

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

 
Times TBC IATSE Training Hub - Workshops
Details coming soon.
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
  More to be announced.
LUNCH TIME
14:00
to
15:30
Decolonizing Production presented by Donnie Osler
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

8:45
to
10:15
Stuck in the Middle With You : An investigation of workplace culture through the eyes of middle management and younger workers presented by Dominic Housiaux (description to come)
8:45
to
10:15
The Dark Side: Sales in Entertainment Industry presented by Carl Lukings
  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

15:00
to
18:30
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
To be announced: Sessions

9:00 - 10:30

Lighting Fixture Showcase

Presented by Christie Lites

Location: LabO Theatre

CITT/ICTS 2026 AGM

Time TBA

Location: Arts Court Theatre

13:15
to
14:45
The Economics of Owning a Rigging System presented by Rick Boychuk
13:15
to
14:45
All about Boning for Wardrobe presented by Linda Sparks
  More to be announced: Sessions + Commission Meeting.

Closing Social

Time & Location TBA