ITEAC Conference

The International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference or ITEAC is the leading international gathering for those involved in the planning, design, construction, specification or operation of places of entertainment. It happens every four years, and the next edition promises to be the most diverse and learned conference since the event’s inception in 2002.

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The programming format was perfect… the quality of the speakers was very good, and the keynote speakers were exceptional. One of the most engaging and thought-provoking conferences we’ve had the pleasure of attending!

ITEAC Conference Survey 2018

ITEAC is the International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference, a global forum to look at the places where we make and experience performance.

Building on the success of ITEAC 18, ITEAC will be back in 2023 with a more ambitious conference than ever, based not only in London, but in three primary centres around the world: Tokyo, London and Bogotà. The conference will include live and digital events from these and other cities.

ITEAC 23 will consider three themes driving dramatic change in theatre practice and theatre space:

Environmental Sustainability
The Digital Revolution
Serving Communities

Book now to take advantage of limited Early Bird tickets available for Full London Delegate Two-Day Tickets at the discounted price of £650 +VAT GBP. The event will take place at the state-of-the-art Savoy Place, the Global Engineering Hub of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

This ticket includes attendance at the in-person London event as well as access to the online platform during and for up to 12 months after the event. Once early bird tickets are taken, tickets will be available at £680 +VAT GBP.

ITEAC will for the first time engage with participants across global time zones, combining online connectivity with Hubs in London, Brisbane, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong and beyond… With participation from these and other cities, ITEAC will achieve a truly worldwide conversation.

Why was ITEAC created?

Having taken soundings around the sector, the late Richard Brett, the stage engineer of his time, discovered that many agreed with him that in the design and equipping of performance spaces, too many mistakes were being made.

The solution: to gather together all involved to discuss, to understand and to learn about the good and the bad.

The format: to be inclusive and as welcoming as possible to not only those engaged in the design and construction of performance spaces – architects, consultants and engineers, as well as acousticians, technicians, owners and contractors – but also to those who create the art; those for whom the spaces must work and whose needs must be understood; to create the optimum environment for stimulation, comprehension and development.

What is the history of ITEAC?

In 2002, the Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference was born, followed by editions in 2006, 2010 & 2014, with delegates from across the globe travelling to London.

The need to be near Theatreland had been high on the priority list and the Strand Palace provided an excellent starting point for the 2002 Conference. After the success of the 2002 Conference, plans were laid for another to be staged four years later, on a cycle that would not clash with Showlight (another UK-based conference) or with Showtech (a biennial theatre equipment exhibition held in Germany). This 2006 event was held in Institution of Civil Engineers at No 1 Great George Street.

ITEAC 2010 – the final full Conference under the directorship of Richard Brett took place at the Central Hall, Westminster, 13-15 June. Delegates, speakers and sponsors from around the world were welcomed to London for the third Conference on Theatre Engineering and Architecture – the pattern of the event following that of its predecessors by including a range of topics based largely on early responses received from many individuals and groups.

It was with regret that the fourth instalment, ITEAC in 2014, opened not with salutations from Richard to the assembled delegates and speakers but with tributes to him, he sadly having passed away at the beginning of the year. With London the setting once again, ITEAC 2014 was held at the University of London’s Senate House, on Sunday 8 June, Monday 9 June and Tuesday 10 June.

ITEAC 2018 was presented at IET: Savoy Place, London, the Global Engineering Hub of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. It ranks as one of London’s premier and most inspiring event spaces and is the ideal place in which to enthuse and stimulate the current – and the next – generation of those who design buildings for the performing arts and supply the production technology within them.

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How do I attened ITEAC 2023?

If you wish to attend the next conference you can find out more information on how to apply or purchase tickets here: https://www.iteac.co.uk

Delegate Rates and ticket availability will be updated on this website, once Registration opens/progresses.

In due course, this area will also be updated with maps, logistics and other useful information, to make your visit to London as care-free as possible.

If you have a specific query, please do get in touch with the Conference Organiser, via the Contact page.

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How do I support ITEAC 2023?

The support of sponsors has been vital to the success of every edition of ITEAC 2018 is no exception. We are grateful to the following companies who have already committed to the Conference.

Sponsorship offers benefits, brand profile and placement but, in addition, it bestows a recognition of your company’s commitment to the art and advancement of theatre building, production engineering and performance technology.

Should you be interested in learning more about the oppotunities available, please contact the Conference Organiser:

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