TRADE SHOW
Connect with industry-leading exhibitors in the heart of Halifax!
A unique opportunity to connect with industry-leading manufacturers, distributors, schools, organizations, and conference attendees. Its intimate setting is ideal for building connections and having in-depth discussions.
Thursday August 14
Sir James Dunn Theatre and Studio 2 | Dalhousie Arts Centre
Opening Hours
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
CASH BAR OPEN IN LOBBY from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
The trade show is FREE and open to all.
Advance registration is not required.
Visitors: Please go to the Rendez-vous registration desk in the Dalhousie Arts Center lobby to receive a visitor badge.
+ Loudspeaker Showcase & Demo
Sir James Dunn Theatre
FRIDAY AUGUST 15 - 12pm to 12:50pm
with GerrAudio Distribution and DataVisual Marketing
OPEN TO ALL TRADE SHOW VISITOR BADGE HOLDERS AND CONFERENCE ATTENDEES.
Interested in exhibiting?
Available on the show floor:
4x tabletop
2x booth (10x10)
See below for reservation details.
View Trade Show FLOOR PLAN
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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
- List of Confirmed Exhibitors
- Trade Show Floor Plan
- Booth Specifications, Cost & Booking Reservation
- Exhibitor Showcase (formerly Product Showcase)
- Speaker Showcase
- Rendez-vous 2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Present a TEC Talk (not available for 2025)
- Venue Address, Shipping & Handling
- Move-in and Setting up Days
- Exhibitor Information Package
- Hotel Accommodation & Travel
- CITT/ICTS Meals & Social Events
- SWAG bingo Fundraising event
1 - LIST OF EXHIBITORS
- ACT Entertainment
- AVL Media Group
- Christie Lites Sales
- d&b audiotechnik Canada
- DataVisual Marketing
- Elation
- GerrAudio Distribution
- IATSE Canada
- JOEL Theatrical Rigging
- Lumenayre Distribution Ltd
- MacEwan University
- Ontario Staging Limited
- Strong MDI Screens
- Theatrixx Technologies
- University of Saskatchewan
2 - TRADE SHOW FLOOR PLAN
Click the link to view the current floor plan and available booths and tabletops.
View FLOOR PLAN
3 - BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS, COST & BOOKING INFORMATION
The Rendez-vous Trade Show is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your products and services to hundreds of performing arts professionals from across Canada, expand your reach in the Canadian market and grow your business, and tap into the Atlantic region market to secure new local buyers!
Please refer to the Floor Plan for current availabilities and contact us for more information.
TO BOOK → CONTACT RENDEZ-VOUSACCESS CODE REQUIRED TO BOOK YOUR BOOTH: As a security measure, all trade show registration types and the link to purchase additional items are protected with an access code. Please contact us to reserve your space and indicate the booth/tabletop you wish to reserve. We will follow up with a confirmation and your access code to register online. You received your code? Go to REGISTRATION PAGE |
10x10 BOOTH RESERVATIONS INCLUDE:
- Black draping and side dividers
- 1x 15A electrical outlet
- 1x 6' skirted table
- 2x chairs
- 2x Full Conference Pass
TABLETOP RESERVATIONS INCLUDE:
- Black draping
- 1x shared 15A power outlet
- 1x 4' skirted table
- 2x chairs
- 1x Full Conference Pass.
• Booth spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Trade Show is located on a stage floor with NO carpet.
10x20 BOOTHS MAY BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST - PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
RENDEZ-VOUS TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
The Rendez-vous Technical Director is Kevin Humphrey. For technical assistance and inquiries, please contact him via email.
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| 10'x10' Single | $1300.00 | $1500.00 | $2700.00 |
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| Tabletop | $550.00 | $700.00 | $900.00 |
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Tabletop (CITT/ICTS Members only) |
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| CITT/ICTS membership fees | $995.00 | $550.00 | Become a member and SAVE! | ||||||
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - POWER & DECORAdd them to your cart during booth/tabletop registration:
All amounts are in Canadian dollars. Subject to 14% HST. We are pleased to offer our exhibitors additional value through the following benefits:→ Become a Rendez-vous Sponsor to increase your exposure and receive additional exclusive benefits. → Present at the Exhibitor Showcase and the Speaker Showcase (see details below). → Donate corporate swag to our famous Swag BINGO funraiser event. You are also invited to participate! All proceeds from this event support The AFC. → Our exhibitors receive complimentary full conference passes with a booth or table reservation. SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE HERE. |
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4 - EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE (formerly Product Showcase)
The Exhibitor Showcase is tentatively scheduled to be incorporated to the Rendez-vous Opening Soirée. During this event, exhibitors have a few minutes to present a new product and highlight their abilities, or introduce their company/organization to attendees.
If you would like to participate: Please indicate so by answering YES to the question 'We would like to present at the Exhibitor Showcase (Wednesday August 13 - Evening)' in the Exhibitor Registration form. You may also contact us.
Our Technical Director will be in touch to discuss logistics of this event if there is sufficient interest.
5 - SPEAKER SHOWCASE
The Speaker Showcase is tentatively scheduled for late Friday morning. During this event, exhibitors can present a speaker or a series of speakers, highlight their abilities, and play some music.
If you would like to participate: Please indicate so by answering YES to the question 'We would like to present a demo at the Speaker Showcase (Friday August 15 - Morning)' in the Exhibitor Registration form. You may also contact us.
Our Technical Director will be in touch to discuss logistics of this event if there is sufficient interest.
6 - RENDEZ-VOUS 2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Be seen - Be exclusive! Show your support to CITT/ICTS by sponsoring the conference app, sessions, events and more!
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE
Sponsorships are not subjected to taxes. Thank you for your interest in supporting our Annual Conference!
7 - PRESENT A TEC TALK
The trade show will not include TEC Talks this year.The CITT/ICTS's Rendez-vous Trade Show will be held at the Sir James Dunn Theatre and in Studio 2, both located in the Dalhousie Arts Centre.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Parcel shipping and freight delivery information is detailed in your Trade Show Exhibitor Package. This document will be emailed to each confirmed exhibitor individually. If you didn't receive it, please contact us.
VENUE ADDRESS
Main Entrance - Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University Avenue, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Website: https://www.dal.ca/dept/arts-centre.html
Parking in Halifax: https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/parking/street-parking
Parking & Accessibility: https://www.dal.ca/dept/arts-centre/accessibility.html
| DATE | HOURS | DESCRIPTION |
| Wednesday August 13 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Deliveries at the trade show location |
| Wednesday August 13 | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Pre-set Rendez-vous team only |
| Wednesday August 13 | 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Exhibitors move in & booth set up |
| Thursday August 14 | 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Final set up before show opening |
| Thursday August 14 | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Trade Show hours open to all |
| Thursday August 14 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Tear down, load out and pick-up |
| Friday August 15 | 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Moving Light Showcase open to all |
| Friday August 15 | 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. | Loudspeaker Showcase open to all |
| Friday August 15 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Optional truck pick-up time |
10 - TRADE SHOW EXHIBITOR PACKAGE
11 - HOTEL ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL
HOTELS:
- CITT/ICTS is happy to offer preferred rates on hotels in Halifax near the venue.
- Click here for more information on the hotel accommodation.
AIR TRAVEL DISCOUNT:
- Air Canada is our official airline for the event and offers 10% discount rates on specific rates with our promo code.
- Click here for air travel information.
RAIL TRANSPORT DISCOUNT:
- Get a 10% discount on specific Via Rail rates with our promo code.
- Click here for rail transport information.
12 - CITT/ICTS MEALS & SOCIAL EVENTS
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WEDNESDAY
August 13
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THURSDAY
August 14
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FRIDAY
August 15
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SATURDAY
August 16
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