
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! CITT/ICTS Commission Meetings:The conference will hold meetings for 3 Commissions: Education, IDEA, and Training. Conference Social Activities:
Venue Tours:To be announced, stay tuned! |
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Tuesday, August 11Registration Desk open | 7:30 to 18:00 |
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| 9:00 to 21:00 |
1-Day Pre-conference Workshop PMArts / TDArts 3-Course Series | Details |
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| 8:00 to 17:00 |
2-Day Pre-conference Workshop | DAY 1 Theatrical Rigging and Counterweight Fly Systems | Details |
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Wednesday, August 12Registration Desk open | 8:00 to 17:00 |
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| 8:00 to 17:00 |
2-Day Pre-conference Workshop | DAY 2 Theatrical Rigging and Counterweight Fly Systems | Details |
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| Times TBC | IATSE Training Hub - Workshops Details coming soon. |
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| 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 + AwardsTime TBA Location: La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins |
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Thursday, August 13Registration Desk open | 8:00 to 17:00 |
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| 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. | ||
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9:00 - 10:00 Loudspeaker ShowcaseLocation: LabO Theatre |
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10:15 - 10:55 Trade Show Warm-Up
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11:00 to 15:00 Trade Show2 locations: |
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| 15:00 to 18:30 |
To be announced: Sessions + Commission Meeting. | |
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19:00 to 22:00 SWAG BINGOSponsored by GerrAudio Distribution Location: Nostalgica Pub & Beer Garden |
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Friday, August 14Registration Desk open | 8:00 to 13:00 |
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| 9:00 to 10:30 |
To be announced: Sessions | |
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9:00 - 10:30 Lighting Fixture ShowcasePresented by Christie LitesLocation: LabO Theatre |
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CITT/ICTS 2026 AGMTime TBA Location: Arts Court Theatre |
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| 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 SocialTime & Location TBA |
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