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Upcoming National Office Closures

CITT/ICTS News:

Rendez-vous 2026: Join us in Ottawa!

CITT/ICTS Annual General Meeting

Call out for Industry In Memoriam

CITT/ICTS Awards

Upcoming Commission Meetings

Callboard 2.0 Updates

Call out for Article Submissions - Protocol Magazine

Artist/Cultural Worker Individual Revenue Survey

EXPO-SCÈNE 2027

Regional Section News

Welcome to our New Members!

Industry News

Resources

CareerHub

Members Area

Thanks to our Contributing Members!

Advertising Space

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🇨🇦 Join us in Ottawa this summer!

Over 150 attendees from across Canada are already signed up.

Don't miss out! Register today for your conference pass to connect with industry peers and enjoy a dynamic program focused on professional development, networking, and inspiration.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Full Conference Pass:

Includes access to all conference sessions and social events.

• CITT/ICTS Member + Partner Organization Member: $339.00 +HST
• Non-Member: $500.00 +HST Become a member and save!
• CITT/ICTS Member Retired: $157.00 +HST
• Student: $57.00 +HST (Available to CITT/ICTS members and non-members. Includes a complimentary 1-year student membership OR free renewal of existing membership!)
• Freelancer: $150.00 +HST (Available to CITT/ICTS members and non-members.)

Day Pass:

Wednesday August 12 | Thursday August 13 | Friday August 14

Includes access to the sessions and social events happening that day, the trade show and trade show events, and Swag Bingo.

• CITT/ICTS Members + Partner Organizations: $90.00 + HST per day
• Non-members: $175.00 + HST per day

Subsidized Registration

Students and individuals who identify as part of a racialized and/or marginalized community can apply to get a free Full Conference Pass. Open to members and non-members of CITT/ICTS. There are a limited number of these registrations available.

Special Offer: Partner Organizations

Members of any of the organizations listed below benefit from the CITT/ICTS Member Price. This registration is protected by an access code. Email us to receive your code!

Organizations:

ADC | AES | APASQ | ATFC | CAEA | CAPACOA | CATR / ACRT | CAVPA | CLMA | CQT | Culture Works Canada | ESAC | ESTA | IATSE / IATSE Canada | IPAA | Ontario Presents | OISTAT | PACT | PMArts/TDArts/SMArts | TAEA | TAPA | USITT

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The conference will be hosted at uOttawa’s Faculty of Arts, Department of Theatre's - LabO and Arts Court, located at 10 Daly Ave, Ottawa.

📲 Conference App - Integral to your conference participation!

Again this year, PheedLoop will be used as our conference app. The app allows conference attendees to stay on top of conference events and announcements, create their own schedule, chat with other attendees, learn about presenters and trade show exhibitors, share updates in the app feed, and more.

‼️ App invitations were sent via email to all registered delegates, speakers, and exhibitors. These emails contain personal credentials and links to download the app.

If you did not receive the invitation email, please verify that you registered for the conference. If you are registered but cannot find the email, please check your spam folder. If you still can't find it, please email us and we will resend it to you.

For new registrants: App invitation emails are sent shortly after registration.

Presenters Only:

You should have received two emails: one inviting you to the app and one inviting you to the Speaker Portal. Please email us if you did not receive either email.

🎭 Odyssey Theatre: Mirandolina, A Comedy of Seduction and Intrigue

For 40 years, Odyssey Theatre has transformed summer nights in Ottawa into something unforgettable. This summer, they celebrate their 40th Anniversary Season with Mirandolina, a joyful, hilarious, and visually stunning outdoor production. An adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s Commedia classic, The Mistress of the Inn.

Rendez-vous Closing Social - FREE TICKET OFFER!

We have 20 free tickets available for Full Conference Pass holders on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reserve your spot as soon as possible via the conference app: In the Schedule, search for 'Closing Social - Odyssey Theatre', then click 'Add to My Schedule'. This will confirm your attendance and free ticket.

Friday, August 14

Strathcona Park (25 Range Rd, Ottawa)

Show hours: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Learn more about the Closing Social 'Choose your Own Adventure' theme!

Learn more about the Odyssey Theatre here

Discount for Delegates: $13 off regular price tickets

The Odyssey Theatre is happy to offer Rendez-vous delegates a discount on show tickets with special conference code.

If there are no more free tickets, or if you are a Day Pass holder, want to book for a +1 who is not registered for Rendez-vous, or if you want to see the show on a different evening than the Closing Social, please view the full details here for the discounted price offer details and booking link.

July 23 to August 16

Strathcona Park (25 Range Rd, Ottawa)

Show hours: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Conference Sessions - Discover the sessions!

Rendez-vous 2026 features a wide range of educational sessions, panels, and roundtables covering key aspects of live performance production, all presented by experts in their fields. Click the session titles below to learn more about each of them:

• What is a Production Manager, Really? A National Roundtable on Shared Competencies and the Future of the Role
• Fabrics and Flames: Essential Guidelines for Fire Code Compliance, Cleaning, and Handling of Stage Drapery
• The Economics of Owning a Rigging System
• Decolonizing Production
• 3D Printing for the Scenic Designer
• The Dark Side: Sales in Entertainment Industry
• All about Boning for Wardrobe
• 4-Session Series: Wireless Digital Transmission - Is it Really Better / Frequency Coordination with WWB7 & WM4 / Wisycom IEM & IFB Systems - State of the Art / Designing RF Over Fibre Systems
• Don’t Fix it in the Mix: Getting Great Sound Starts at the Source
• Qualities of Colour
• Stuck in the Middle With You : An investigation of workplace culture through the eyes of middle management and younger workers
• Bouncing Back Between Call Times: A Love-Hate Tale of Resilience
• Converged Networking Made Easy One Network for Lighting, Audio, Video and Control
• How AV teams can think acoustically without becoming acousticians
• Audience Theatre Seating: What you need to know about seat replacement
• Safety Chats 101
• Minding the Gap Between the Loudspeaker and the Audience

🔗 Explore the Full Schedule

IATSE Training Hub

Registration is open for all courses - Space is limited

Separate registration is required, with a small fee of $10, except for the Vectorworks training, which is free. All proceeds from these registrations will go toward our Swag Bingo fundraiser and student prizes.

You must be registered for a Rendez-vous FULL or DAY conference pass to participate in the IATSE Training Hub classes!

Click on the links below for course details and registration links:

• The Art of the Pre-set and Quick Change - Costumes on the go
• Maintenance, Styling and Application of Lace Front Wigs in Live Entertainment
• Repairs, Alterations, and Quick Rigging - Stitching in Live Entertainment
• Backstage Laundry - Harder Than It Looks
• Intro to SFX Makeup
• Free: Getting Started with Vectorworks Spotlight: From Concept to Production Package

PM/TDArts Series

Full Day and Single tickets are now on sale - Space is limited

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | HYBRID

We're thrilled to welcome PMArts / TDArts as part of this year's pre-conference workshops! The series offers 3 courses around the 3 building blocks of production management: TIME / MONEY / PEOPLE.

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

Separate registration and fees apply. Registration is via the PMArts Website.

Cost:

• Single Course - VIRTUAL or IN-PERSON: $60 + HST
• Full Day Pass - VIRTUAL or IN-PERSON: $150 + HST

🔗 Learn More & Get your tickets

Trade Show

5 ways to connect. Open to the public & FREE!

Visitors: You are not required to register in advance. Please present yourself at the Rendez-vous registration desk (LabO box office) to check in and receive a visitor badge.

Rendez-vous Delegates: Your conference badge gives you access to everything.

✨ Industry Trade Show | 27 Exhibitors

Thursday, August 13 | 11 AM - 3 PM | LabO Theatre + LabO Studios

✨ Hands On Track Training with Triple E

Thursday, August 13 | 11 AM - 3 PM | LabO Room 2201

✨ Loudspeaker Showcase

Thursday, August 13 | 9 AM - 10 AM | LabO Theatre

✨ Lighting Fixture Showcase presented by Christie Lites

Friday, August 14 | 9 AM - 10:30 AM | LabO Theatre

✨ Trade Show Warm-Up: Coffee & Networking Sponsored by A.C. Americas

- This one is for exhibitors and conference delegates only!

Thursday, August 13 | 10:15 AM - 10:55 AM | Arts Court Theatre

🔗 View Trade Show Details

✈️ Travel & Accommodation:

Les Suites Hôtel Ottawa

Modern One Bedroom Suites: $239/night

Modern Executive One Bedroom Suites: $269/night

Modern Two Bedroom Suites: $339/night

The online booking link has expired -- but you can still make reservations at the preferred rate by calling or emailing the hotel directly and quoting the group ID. Details on our website.

Air Travel Discounts:

Enjoy 5% to 10% discounts on tickets with Air Canada, WestJet and Porter with our conference promo codes.

Rail Transport Discounts:

Enjoy 10% discount on tickets with VIA Rail with our conference promo code.

🔗 Go to Travel & Accommodation

✨ Sponsorship Opportunities:

Budget-friendly & Packed with benefits!

Make your mark and show your support! Reach performing arts and live event production professionals (and students!) from across Canada by becoming a Rendez-vous sponsor. It's an affordable and efficient way to increase your visibility within the industry while showing your support for CITT/ICTS.

• À la Carte Sponsorships: Sponsor a session, conference event, registration, coffee break, and more.

ALL sponsorship opportunities include a linked logo on the conference website and app. More benefits add up depending on the sponsorship type.

There's still time to book! 🔗 Explore Opportunities

Don't miss any updates! Follow Rendez-vous on:

CITT/ICTS 2026 AGM - HYBRID

Friday, August 14, 2026



The CITT/ICTS Board of Directors will present the 2026 financial statements and Committee and Regional Section reports. They will also introduce the newly elected board members and discuss the organization's future. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to download the 2026 AGM Agenda and 2025 AGM Minutes

Attend in-person:

A selection of snacks and beverages will be served prior to the AGM at 10:30 AM.

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

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

Street entrance: 2 or 10 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON

🔗 LEARN MORE

Attend online via Zoom:

Registration for the virtual event is required.

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific / 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Mountain / 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Atlantic

Location: Zoom

🔗 REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND VIA ZOOM

📣 CALL OUT FOR INDUSTRY IN MEMORIAM

Remembering Those We Lost in the Industry

CITT/ICTS is asking for your help in honoring individuals from our industry who have passed away in the last 2 years. We will create an In Memoriam slideshow to be presented at our 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Please send the following information via email by August 10th:

• Photo
• Full name
• Work title
• DOB-DOD (if known, not required)

→ Please send here - Thank you!

The 2026 recipients will be announced at the Rendez-vous Opening Soirée

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination!

The Opening Soirée will take place on Wednesday, August 12, at La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins. This is an in-person event only, and entry is limited to Rendez-vous delegates, exhibitors, and guests. Winners will be announced on social media and our website afterwards.

These awards are important to our industry, and we are proud to recognize the people whose essential contributions often happen behind the scenes. We look forward to celebrating the outstanding individuals and teams whose work has had a lasting impact!

🔗 Learn more about the CITT/ICTS Awards

Upcoming CITT/ICTS Commission Meetings

Held in-person during Rendez-vous + On Zoom

We look forward to engaging with you!

In-person - Rendez-vous Delegates:

Please add the events to your app schedule to confirm your attendance.

Online - Via Zoom:

Registration is required via the links below. Open to all.

EDUCATION COMMISSION

When: Wednesday, August 12

Time: 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

In-person: LabO Studio 2202

Online: via Zoom 🔗 Register here to attend online

TRAINING COMMISSION

When: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Time: 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM ET

In-person: LabO Studio 2202

Online: via Zoom 🔗 Register here to attend online

IDEA COMMISSION

When: Friday, August 14, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM ET

In-person: LabO Studio 2202

Online: via Zoom 🔗 Register here to attend online

COMING SOON!

Connecting the CITT/ICTS community

With a brand-new digital platform for our members!

The beta launch is set for August 2026 at Rendez-vous.

Support the dream:

We are currently seeking Founding Sponsors to help us launch and support the platform in its first year. A variety of sponsorship and ad space opportunities are available throughout the platform with guaranteed visibility and reach. Explore this Brochure to learn more about opportunities. For information and to book, please contact Jacquie Lazar.

Join the dream:

To ensure the success of this new hub, Member involvement will be essential! Your participation will be crucial to nourish it and help it thrive. We hope it strengthens your engagement with fellow members from across Canada.

Stay tuned for further news and updates via this newsletter and the Callboard 2.0 webpage (link below).

🔗 Learn more about CALLBOARD 2.0

✨ Thank you to our first Founding Sponsors!

ETC

CETEC

G.C. Stage Equipment Ltd

On-Site Drapery Cleaners

NEW: University of Saskatchewan | School for the Arts - Drama

2025-Artist/Cultural Worker Individual Revenue Survey

Help us demonstrate the reality of cultural work in our specific sector!

CITT/ICTS and Culture Works Canada are collaborating on a dedicated survey link for CITT/ICTS Members and anyone working in live performing arts production. With sufficient representation, the CITT/ICTS-specific data collection will lead to a specialized dashboard and respondents will receive the data analyses for FREE.

This survey is the only national study that accurately captures revenue and work portfolios in the arts and culture sector. When you take part, you help represent our community’s real experiences and your engagement is deeply valued.

📆 Share and/or fill out the survey before August 15th, 2026. Thank you!

CITT/ICTS Dedicated Survey:

→ CITT/ICTS-CWC dedicated link to survey in English

→ Lien dédié au sondage CITT/ICTS-COC en français 

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For any questions, please write to info@cwc-coc.ca.

ℹ️ More information on the content and structure of the survey is available here.

📣 CALL FOR ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS

Fall Issue of Protocol Magazine

The National Office invites members and non-members to submit an article for the CITT/ICTS column in the fall issue of Protocol Magazine.

Have you been working on a project or event, conducting research, or developing a great resource that would interest readers of Protocol Magazine? Don't miss this unique opportunity to have your achievements published in a distinguished industry magazine!

Protocol is a quarterly publication featuring columns and articles of interest to professionals in the entertainment technology industry on business and technical topics, current standards issues, certification developments, and trade shows. Since its inception in 1994, Protocol has grown to become the leading source of information for businesses in the field of entertainment technology.

Submission Guidelines and Article Specs:

• Length: 800-1200 words
• Please include:
• High-resolution photos
• Author Headshot
• Author Bio (50 words)

The deadline to submit is Friday, August 14, 2026. The Fall issue will be published early October 2026.

→ Send your files here

EXPO-SCÈNE 2027 will be held on April 7 and 8, 2027

at the Palais des congrès de Montréal

Visitor registration opens in November 2026.

For exhibiting information, visit this page.

Don't miss any updates! Follow EXPO-SCÈNE on:

+ Sign up for EXPO-SCÈNE's email updates

Upcoming BC-Yukon Section Events!

Both events are open to members and non-members of CITT/ICTS.

➡️ Lighting Workshop

Held in a "Speed Dating" format on 1hr rotations. Do one, do them all!

Learn about:

◦ Reading plots, then hang and focus fixtures

◦ Lighting Networks: sACN and DMX

◦ EOS Console programming and operation

◦ Rigging, Fly System and Knot basics

◦ Working at height with some hands on experience

July 30 | 9am- 5pm

The Port Theatre, Nanaimo, BC

FREE. RSVP is required. Limited capacity. Free lunch.

🔗 RSVP HERE

➡️ Technical Direction for Music Venues

2-Day Workshop. An introduction to technical director skills for music venue operators. Instructor: Mimi Abrahams.

Day 1

◦ Navigating Organizational Structures

◦ Production Budgets

◦ Production Schedules

◦ Clientele Types

◦ Supporting Stakeholder and Artist Needs

◦ Communication and Soft Skills

Day 2

◦ Reading & Writing Technical Documentation

◦ Template Tools

◦ Interactive Exercises in Event Preparation

◦ Iterative Development Between Client and Venue

August 10 and 13 | 1pm - 5:30pm

University of British Columbia, School of Music Building, Vancouver, BC

$350.00 | Limited capacity.

🔗 Register here

Upcoming Québec Section Events!

Both events are open to members and non-members of CITT/ICTS.

➡️ Rendez-vous technique 2026

September 9 and 10, 2026 | Palais Montcalm (Québec City)

The Rendez-vous technique des arts de la scène returns for its 21st year with eight workshops that combine theory, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, incorporating activities that engage participants to help them retain knowledge and new skills. Two days of training tailored to both professional and emerging stage technicians and technical directors, as well as artists, set designers, stage managers, and cultural sector workers.

Workshops Offered:

- Advanced GrandMa3 FULL

- Audiovisual Networks: Demystified and Real-World Examples

- Creating Immersive Sound Spaces

- Wireless Sound Systems FULL

- Electrical Supervisor for Events

- Stage Equipment Maintenance

- The Basics of Rigging FULL

- Master Class: Inspiring Projects

NOTE: THIS EVENT AND THE WORKSHOPS ARE IN FRENCH.

🔗 Learn more & Register

➡️ TD Roundtable

Challenges in Technical Direction: Major Renovation of a Performance Venue, Resource Sharing, and Employee Retention

As part of the Rendes-vous technique, the CQICTS invites you to continue the discussions that began in April at Place des Arts regarding the various issues related to technical direction. This discussion will be followed by a tour of La Caserne - Scène jeune public, which has recently been renovated.

This roundtable is intended for technical directors of touring companies and venues, regardless of their level of experience.

Seats available: 20

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Roundtable (45 minutes of discussion per topic)

7:30 PM to 8:00 PM: Tour of La Caserne - Scène jeune public and networking

🔗 Learn more & Register

INDIVIDUAL

Ryan Elliott, Meaford, ON

CCA 2026–2031 Strategic Plan - Together with the Arts

The Canada Council for the Arts has published its 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.

"Our vision is one where the arts are thriving in all parts of Canada and on the world stage, to the full cultural, social and economic benefit of people across the country."

Download Together with the Arts: 2026–2031 Strategic Plan (PDF)

🔗 Learn more

Therio Innovation Launches Newly Redesigned Website

Therio Innovation, an engineering and manufacturing firm specializing in world-class custom structures for the live entertainment industry and innovative truss solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website.

The updated site reflects the company's continued growth, including the recent introduction of its Motorization and Automation Division and the addition of the ModTruss product line to its portfolio of structures and truss solutions. The redesign provides clients with easier access to the latest technical information, product specifications, and service offerings.

Visitors can now explore Therio Innovation's expertise across all its key markets, including live entertainment, film and television, immersive experiences, aerospace, and industrial applications.

🔗 Visit the new website now

Entertainment industry veteran Jim Norris launches new podcast

Backstage Circle is now home to musicians and entertainment industry professionals around the world — working people who take the business seriously and want more than another feed to scroll. Members join for three reasons: 

→ Learn. Practical resources, webinars, podcasts and working knowledge you can apply immediately — the skills that keep you booked, hired, and relevant.

→ Connect. Real networking with serious professionals: musicians, crew, retailers, producers, and marketers who show up, contribute, and open doors for each other. 

→ Act. This isn't a place to just talk about change — it's a place to make it stick. Members turn ideas into permanent improvements in their careers, their businesses and their lives.

🔗 Join Backstage Circle for free

Submit press releases, resources, and information about upcoming events for consideration in the Monthly Newsletter and the Industry News section of our website.

Newsletter deadline: please submit your news before the 25th of the month.

⇢ Send here

ESTA Standards Watch

The latest issue is now available.

Five ESTA standards recently published:

ESTA’s Technical Standards Program announces publication of five recently approved standards, now available for download. They are also available for purchase at the ANSI WebStore, and at Accuris. Learn more here.

• ANSI E1.27 - 2 - 2026, Recommended Practice for Permanently Installed Control Cables for Use with ANSI E1.11 (DMX512-A) and USITT DMX512/1990 Products 

• ANSI E1.37-4 - 2026, Remote Device Management over DMX512 Networks - File Transfer Control with Firmware Upload capabilities

• ANSI E1.62 - 2021 (R2026), Minimum specifications for mass-produced portable platforms, ramps, stairs, and choral risers for live performance events

• ANSI E1.66 - 2026, Safety Standard for Followspot Positions Erected for Short-term Use in Entertainment Venues

• ANSI ES1.5 - 2026, Event Safety - Medical Preparedness

Canada - One standard now in limited public review:

• E1.51 - 2024, The selection, Installation, and use of Single-conductor Portable Power Feeder Cable Systems for use at 600 Volts Nominal or less, for the Distribution of Electrical Energy in the Television, Film, Live Performance and Event industries in Canada is now in limited, 30-day public review. Sections 2.2 and 4.2 have been revised, and the review considers only those revisions. 

Download the public review documents here, and return any comments before the review period ends. Deadline: 10 August 2026. 

ONLINE READS

from our Media Partners

LSA

July 2026

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TFWM

July 2026

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July 2026 (in French)

Read here (pdf, $5)

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