Continuing the Conversation

Registration is now open for the 2022 New World Rigging Symposium, which will take place online April 5-7, 2022. Produced by ESTA and USITT, the NWRS brings together professional riggers, engineers, manufacturers, venue managers, educators and students to further their rigging knowledge, hear about challenging projects, get up to speed on new technologies, discuss current industry challenges, and have their questions answered by a host of subject matter experts.

Comments from attendees of the 2021 virtual NWRS include, “You had interesting, smart people talking about stuff they are wizards at,” “I thought the sessions were well thought out and put together. The opportunity to just discuss with engineers was super valuable,” and “Definitely worth my time.”

The NWRS also offers valuable information to those working in other areas of the industry who want to further their knowledge of rigging. One attendee wrote “As an electrician cross-training, I found the whole thing absolutely fascinating and really excellent. The entire open nature of getting as much good information out there and also really technical questions was fantastic.”

Confirmed sessions include: a follow up to the highly popular 2021 primer on the various types of ropes used in rigging, a case study of performer flying, the practical applications of rope access, and an in-depth look at load monitoring. In a switch from our traditional “Ask the Engineers” session, we’ve asked them to present on what they most want you to know. We’ll look at the challenges faced in hosting road shows in a university setting and hear from production riggers about the challenges of working overseas. We’ll hear from the women riggers of ETCP about their vision for the future of women in the industry, and discuss some important topics around mental health which has become a challenge for so many either directly or for someone they know as the pandemic drags on. Additional session information will be posted here as it becomes available.

The three-day Symposium will also include breakout rooms where attendees can get in-depth information from our sponsors as well as virtual networking opportunities with attendees and presenters. The Symposium will carry ETCP education renewal credits for re-certification. Information about schedules, sessions and presenters will be posted here as it becomes available. The cost of the NWRS is just $99.

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