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Registration is free. Lunch is a paid add-on.
11 days to the event
CIRCASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Keynote and Croissants
The ROOMS
Circus and Difference by Charles R. Batson
10-11:30AM
The No-Book Book Club
The ROOMS
11:30AM-12PM
LUNCH
The Majestic Theatre Hill
12-1:30PM
"Perspective"
The Majestic Theatre Hill
An Interactive Session by Vanessa Furlong
1:30-2:15PM
"Leading an Organization Through Uncertainty, Ambiguity and a Dash of Chaos!"
The Majestic Theatre Hill
by Benoit Mathieu
2:15-3PM
Roundtable Discussions
The Majestic Theatre
"Casting" by Brigitte Scherrer
"Designing Inclusion" by Guillaume Blais
"What motivates you" by Kimberly and Guillaume Montels
3:15-5PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
"His Story"
Eastern Edge
by Vitor Martinez Silva
10-10:30AM
"The Influence of Social Media on Artists"
Eastern Edge
by Vanessa Furlong
10:30-11:15AM
"The Neuroscience of Awe: How Wonder Rewires Your Brain"
The SPACE
by Brian Stonehocker
11:15AM-12PM
LUNCH
The SPACE
12-1PM
"My Failure Story"
Eastern Edge
by Sabine Jean
1-1:45PM
"Circus in Other Spaces"
Eastern Edge
by Guillaume Blais
1:45-2PM
"Building a Life in Circus"
Eastern Edge
by Kimberly and Guillaume Montels
3-3:30PM
"Stories That Move Us: Imagining the Future of Circus Together"
The SPACE
by Nadia Drouin and Emmanuel Cyr
3:30-5PM
As part of the St. John’s International CircusFest, the CircAssembly brings together circus artists, creators, presenters, and producers for two inspiring days dedicated to the future of circus arts.
Held on September 18–19, 2026, CircAssembly is a collaborative gathering bringing together expert presentations, Q&As with industry professionals, roundtable discussions, interactive sessions, and a Keynote & Croissants event to kick things off. Designed to spark new ideas and strengthen connections across circus communities, the event invites participants to explore emerging practices, share knowledge, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to the growth and evolution of contemporary circus. CircAssembly offers a welcoming space to exchange perspectives, learn from one another, and imagine the future of circus arts together.
Participation is free!
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
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