07/08/2026
Do you work in live events or performing arts production? If so, then Rendez-vous is for you!
Held in a different Canadian city each year, the Rendez-vous conference brings together emerging and established professionals from across the live performance and events industry for an exciting program filled with professional development, networking, and collaboration.
The main program features a wide range of training workshops, educational sessions, roundtables, and panels covering key aspects of live performance production and presented by experts in their fields. These sessions are complemented by a 1-day industry trade show featuring products and services for the live production sector, a Loudspeaker Showcase, a Lighting Fixture Showcase, a stage track system training presented by Triple E, the IATSE Training Hub, venue tours and social activities designed to build community and spark collaboration.
Rendez-vous is open to all, with options for Full Conference or Day Passes, low student and freelancer rates, and a special offer for members of performing arts organizations and unions. Early-Bird Rate: Register before midnight EDT on July 10, 2026, to secure your conference pass at the best price!
The 2026 edition will take place at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Arts Department of Theatre, LabO Building, and Arts Court (10, Daly Ave).
- Pre-conference Workshops: August 11 and 12
- Conference: August 12 to 14
- Industry Trade Show + Loudspeaker Showcase + Lighting Fixture Showcase presented by Christie Lites + Hands On Track Training presented by Triple E (free admission - open to the public): August 13 and 14
Connect with your peers in Ottawa this summer!
LEARN MORE + REGISTER ⇢ bit.ly/CITTICTSRendez-vous
Rendez-vous is presented by CITT/ICTS (Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology/Institut canadien des technologies scénographiques)
