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Annual Conference and Trade Show
for the Live Performing Technologies

Rendez-vous 2026
August 12 - 14, 2026 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Venue: uOttawa’s Faculty of Arts, Department of Theatre – LabO Building
(10 Daly Ave, Ottawa)

August 11 and 12: Pre-conference Workshops
August 12 to 14: Opening Soirée & Awards, Sessions, AGM, Commissions Meetings, Lighting Fixture Showcase
August 13: Loudspeaker Showcase, Trade Show, Hands On Track Training, Swag Bingo

CITT/ICTS acknowledges that the city of Ottawa is built on the un-ceded and un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe. The Peoples of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation have lived on this territory for millennia. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this Land. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live and learn on these lands during our conference.

Join us in Ottawa this summer!
Delegate Registration is Open

Only a few more days to benefit from the Early-bird rate!
Ends July 10, 2026 at midnight EDT

Available:
• Full Conference Pass
• Day Pass
• Pre-conference Bundles (sold-out)

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About Rendez-vous

Held in a different Canadian city each year, Rendez-vous brings together emerging and established professionals from across the live performance and events industry for four dynamic days of professional development, networking, and collaboration. The event fosters a welcoming, hands-on learning environment where ideas are exchanged, connections are made, and careers are inspired.

The main program features a wide range of training workshops, educational sessions, roundtables, and panels covering key aspects of live performance production, including technical and production direction, stage management, lighting, sound, video, props, costumes, design, theatre architecture, health and safety, and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

These sessions are complemented by pre-conference training, offering one- and two-day hands-on workshops led by industry leaders, a dynamic trade show featuring products and services for the live production sector, and social activities designed to build community and spark collaboration.