EXPO-SCENE Enjoys Successful 2-25 Edition EXPO-SCENE 2025, presented by CITT/ICTS, remains the premier event for Canada's entertainment technology and live events industry. Held on April 16-17 at the Palais des congres de Montreal, the show's organizers report welcoming a record number of attendees. The sold-out show floor featured 80 exhibitors and was marked by a strong turnout from both Canadian and US participants, despite ongoing economic challenges. The increase in US-based exhibitors and attendees further underscores EXPO-SCENE's expanding appeal beyond Canadian borders. A notable feature of the 2025 edition was the return of demo rooms, which featured five exclusive spaces showcasing innovative sound technologies such as d&b audiotechnik's CCL system and Meyer Sound's most powerful point-source loudspeaker, the ULTRA-X80, as well as the latest innovations in lighting from Minuit Une, Cameo, and Portman Lights. These demo rooms were met with enthusiasm and provided attendees with immersive, hands-on experiences with the new technologies. The show also saw the successful reintroduction of pre-show training workshops, with one- and two-day sessions on key systems such as grandMA3, Vectorworks Spotlight, and ETC's Ion Xe console, as well as a one-day event safety forum, drawing strong participation and reinforcing the event's educational value. Meanwhile, the popular TEC Talk series, held on the trade show floor and open to all, continued to spark meaningful discussions, offering insights into key topics relevant to the entertainment technology and live events sector. "This year's edition of EXPO-SCENE has exceeded our expectations," says Monique Corbeil, the show's coordinator. "The sold-out show floor, strong international presence, and overwhelming interest in our workshops and demo rooms reaffirmed our position as a key industry platform. We are proud to say that EXPO-SCENE continued on its mission to connect the people, technologies, and ideas that shape the future of live events." As organizers look ahead to EXPO-SCENE 2026, preparations are already underway to build on this momentum. "I am incredibly excited about the next edition of EXPO-SCÈNE, which will take place on April 15 and 16, 2026," says Jacquie Lazar, executive director of CITT/ICTS. "If the energy and participation of 2025 is anything to go by, 2026 should not disappoint. We're thrilled with how much exhibitors and attendees are enjoying the show, and we're proud to continue to bring this must-attend event to the Canadian market." To learn more about EXPO-SCENE and for booth reservation information, visit www.citt.org/ExpoScene.html 
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