Montréal, QC. EXPO-SCÈNE 2026, Canada's premier trade show for entertainment technology and live event production, has announced a sold-out show floor made possible by returning exhibitors and the addition of many new exhibitors at this year's event, taking place April 15 and 16, 2026 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Québec.
Produced by CITT/ICTS (the Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology and the Canadian counterpart of USITT), EXPO-SCÈNE is the only event of its kind in Canada, drawing more than 1,900 professionals from across North America and Europe each year, gathering buyers, technicians, designers, and decision-makers under one roof to discover the newest innovations in audio, lighting, video, staging, rigging, special effects, and systems integration.
TEC Talk Studios and Training Courses: Learn from the Industry's Best
TEC Talks are short, focused educational sessions presented by leading exhibitors and industry experts. Held in two dedicated studios on the show floor, the sessions cover a wide range of topics, from technical standards and certification to career development, eco-responsibility, and cutting-edge software. No separate registration is required; attendees simply show up and take a seat.
"TEC Talks, along with our training courses, put real knowledge directly into attendees' hands," says Jacquie Lazar, Executive Director of CITT/ICTS. "These sessions make EXPO-SCÈNE more than a trade show, they also make it an event for professional development."
Demo Rooms: Experience the Technology Hands-on
Complimenting the exhibition floor, EXPO-SCÈNE’s Demo Rooms, give attendees exclusive, hands-on time with the industry's most coveted technologies. Product specialists lead immersive demonstrations, allowing visitors to test equipment, ask in-depth questions, and experience solutions in action, not just on a shelf.
Demo Rooms are included with every visitor badge and are available throughout both days of the event. This format has become one of the most sought-after features of EXPO-SCÈNE, offering an additional layer of product interaction beyond the exhibit floor experience.
Register Now – Admission Is Free
Whether the objective is to discover new technologies, advance professional skills or strengthen business relationships, EXPO-SCÈNE is Canada’s essential meeting place for the entertainment technology industry.
A visitor badge grants access to the full expo hall, both TEC Talk Studios, and all Demo Rooms across both days of the event. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Training courses require separate registration and fees. Preferred rates are available via Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, and partner hotels near the venue. Visit our website for more details and to register!
Event Details
Dates: Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 16, 2026
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal, Room 220DE
Hours: Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration: Free
Website: https://www.citt.org/ExpoScene.html
About CITT/ICTS
The Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology/Institut canadien des technologies scénographiques (CITT/ICTS) is a national arts service organization that promotes the professional development of its members and the betterment of the Canadian live performance community. https://www.citt.org/