Save Your Spot
Registration is free. Lunch is a paid add-on.
CIRCASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
DAY 1
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
DAY 2
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Coffee & Croissant mingle
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · The Rooms
"His Story"
by Vitor Martinez Silva
10AM - 10:30AM · Eastern Edge Workspace
Keynote and Croissants
Circus and Difference: Queer Circus and its Others
by Charles Batson
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM · The Rooms
"The Influence of Social Media on Artists"
by Vanessa Furlong
10:30AM - 11:15AM · Eastern Edge Workspace
LUNCH
12PM - 1:30PM · The Majestic Theatre Hill
"The Neuroscience of Awe: How Wonder Rewires Your Brain"
by Brian Stonehocker
11:15AM - 12PM · Eastern Edge Workspace
"Perspective"
An Interactive Session
by Vanessa Furlong
1:30PM - 2:15PM · The Majestic Theatre Hill
LUNCH
12PM - 1PM · The SPACE
"Leading an Organization Through Uncertainty, Ambiguity and a Dash of Chaos!"
by Benoit Mathieu
2:15PM - 3PM · The Majestic Theatre Hill
"My failure Story"
by Sabine Jean
1PM - 1:45PM · Eastern Edge Workspace
Roundtable Discussions
"Casting" by Brigitte Scherrer
"Designing Inclusion" by Guillaume Blais
"What motivates you" by Kimberly Scully-Montels & Guillaume Montels
3:15PM - 5PM · The Majestic Theatre Hill
"Circus in Other Spaces"
by Guillaume Blais
1:45PM - 2PM · Eastern Edge Workspace
"Building a Life in Circus"
by Kimberly Scully-Montels & Guillaume Montels
3PM - 3:30PM · Eastern Edge Workspace
"Stories That Move Us: Imagining the Future of Circus Together"
by Nadia Drouin and Emmanuel Cyr
3:30PM - 5PM · The SPACE
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!
Frequently asked questions
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
