Session Proposal Submission
Rendez-vous 2025 will be held August 13 to 16, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Pre-conference Workshops and Activities: August 12 and 13
Educational Sessions, Tours, Social Activities, AGM: August 14 to 16
CITT/ICTS is calling on experts, innovators, and thought leaders from across the live entertainment industry to submit proposals for engaging and impactful sessions that will inspire, educate, and challenge attendees. Go to proposal form.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Technical & Production Management
- Stage Management & Stage Technology
- Lighting, Sound, Video, and Rigging
- Stage Carpentry, Props, Wardrobe & Design
- Health & Safety, Architecture, EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)
Topics should be timely and relevant to our industry. We strongly encourage presentations that highlight Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, especially those promoting diversity within IBPoC-identifying professionals. CITT/ICTS recognizes the importance of these conversations during the conference in order to support and mentor a greater number of individuals in our industry.
Presentation formats
- Educational session (max. 90 min): Share your knowledge on a specific topic.
- Workshop (one or two days maximum, held on August 12 and 13): Hands-on sharing of skills and expertise.
- Panel discussion (max. 90 min): Bring together a main presenter or moderator with guest panelists to share their thoughts and knowledge on a topic.
- Roundtable (max. 90 min): Bring together participants to discuss a topic.
Please take note:
- 1-Day Workshops: Held on Wednesday August 13 only
- 2-Day Workshops: Held on Tuesday August 12 and Wednesday August 13 only
Additional Information
Broadcast and recording consent: In the event that Rendez-vous 2025 is held in a hybrid format (to be confirmed), we ask presenters to indicate whether they agree to have their session broadcast live and/or recorded for on-demand streaming purposes via the CITT/ICTS Video Library (not open to the public, exclusive to CITT/ICTS members). Consent given may be withdrawn at any time with notice sent to the committee prior to the opening of delegate registration (date to be determined).
Please note: As a not-for-profit organization, CITT/ICTS relies on funds raised through memberships and conference fees to support our programming. Rendez-vous not only serves as a fundraising opportunity for CITT/ICTS, but also provides a platform for members to come together, share knowledge, and support one another within the industry. Presenters whose submissions are selected for the conference program will be eligible for discounted or complimentary conference registration, including panelists. Please note that speakers are responsible for their own hotel and travel expenses. If these costs pose a barrier to your participation, we encourage you to contact us to discuss potential options.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Deadline to submit is Friday May 16th, 2025.
Thank you for your interest, we will be in touch!
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Session Proposal Form
The deadline to submit a session has now passed. Thank you to everyone who submitted!