2026 Training Director Summit
Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2026 | New York, NY
Summit Agenda
Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily
Day one: Friday, April 24
8-9 a.m. | Registration and Light Breakfast
9–9:30 a.m. | Welcome, Introduction, and IATSE TTF Updates
9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Keynote: Ergonomics with Dr. Jonathan Dropkin, Mount Sinai Selikoff Centers
12–1:30 p.m. | Off-site Lunch
1:30–2:30 p.m. | Keynote: Culture of Safety with Beverly Miller, IATSE Local USA829
2:30–3:30 p.m. | How to use TTF Safety First! Instructor-Led Training with Pat Landers, IATSE TTF Training Specialist
3:45–4 p.m. | Break
4–5:15 p.m. | Panel: Making the Case for Certifications
5:15–6 p.m. | Using TTF Tools to Plan Your Spring/Summer Safety Training
Day Two: Saturday, April 25
8-9 a.m. | Light Breakfast
9–9:30 a.m. | Welcome and IATSE TTF Updates
9:30–11 a.m. | Keynote: Self-Care and Stress Management with Kayleigh Truman, IATSE Local 1 and Rutgers University
11–11:15 a.m. | Break
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Time Management and Project Management with Pat White, IATSE Education Department Director and Luz Angélica Vázquez, IATSE TTF Communications Manager
12:30–2 p.m. | Off-site Lunch
2–4:30 p.m. | Keynote: Systems of Safety with NJ Work Environment Council
4:30–5:15 p.m. | Afternoon Tea/Networking Session
5:15–5:30 p.m. | Wrap Up and Feedback
Materials
Ergonomics
How to Use TTF Safety First! Instructor Led Training
Examples of ILT Curriculum in Use
TTF Safety First! Webinars: These are bi-weekly webinars presented by TTF Training Specialists using the Instructor Led Training (ILT) versions of the TTF Safety First! curriculum. Questions? Email onlinecourses@iatsetrainingtrust.org.
Click here for the webinar schedule.
Click here to register for a TTF Safety First! webinar.
TTF Safety First! Webinar Series Learning Path: Recordings of our bi-weekly TTF Safety First! webinars are available on the LinkedIn Learning platform. Current recordings include:
Basic Entertainment Safety
Biological Hazards
Chemical Protection
Electrical Safety
Ergonomics
Fall Prevention and Protection
To view the videos, simply search “TTF Safety First! Webinar Series” or click this link while logged into your LinkedIn Learning account. This Learning Path will be continuously updated as we offer more webinars. Questions? Email lil@iatsetrainingtrust.org.
Flyers for Your Local
Have Curriculum to Share?
The TTF is collecting curriculum materials that local unions are willing to share with other locals, including lesson plans, outlines, videos, and PowerPoint presentations. These materials will be made available to all local unions to download and use through our TTF Courses & Resources learning platform. Click here to fill out the submission form.
Making the Case for Certifications
Certification Reimbursement: We reimburse eligible IATSE workers who successfully obtain approved industry certifications and recertifications for the cost of the certification exam. Participants should not take a course with the expectation that they will be reimbursed. All applications will be considered based on responses given and funds available.
First Aid/CPR/AED/Stop the Bleed Certification
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
CTS Certification & Recertification
ETCP Certification & Recertification
SPRAT Certification & Recertification
Lift Operator
Click here for more information and the certification reimbursement application.
Questions? Email: funding@iatsetrainingtrust.org
Additional Topics Covered During Panel
Using TTF Tools to Plan Your Spring/Summer Safety Training
Live Training
Self-Paced Training
Tools to Build Training
Project Management Tools
Self-Care and Stress Management
Afternoon Tea Networking Session
Safety and Health Week Resources
Safety Webinar on SFX & Fog
We invite all IATSE workers to join an important upcoming webinar on SFX & Fog Safety, led by Monona Rossol. This training focuses on the safe use of special effects chemicals—such as fog, haze, and pyrotechnics—incorporating the latest guidance from the EPA and FDA. Designers are often exposed for much longer than performers when sitting through ongoing technical rehearsals. The session will cover common exposures on sets and in theaters, along with best practices for minimizing health risks.
Date: May 4
Time: 3 PM ET | 2 PM CT | 12 PM PT
Location: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Monona Rossol
We’re here for you
Please contact us with any questions.
FAQs
General Information
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The IATSE TTF Training Director Summit is an event hosted by the IATSE Training Trust Fund. It brings together IATSE local leaders in charge of their local training programs for workshops, panels, and discussions focused on training and professional development resources available to locals through the TTF.
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The Summit will take place at the IATSE New York General Office in the Training Room at 207 W 25th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
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The Summit will take place on Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Travel & Accommodations
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Yes, we've locked in a great hotel rate at the Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Chelsea. A booking link was emailed to all accepted applicants.
Room Rate: $209.00/night (1 King Bed)
Taxes and Fees: 14.75% room tax + $3.50 per night
Registration & Check-In
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Check in for the Summit at the IATSE General Office, from 8-9 a.m. on April 24.
Agenda & Sessions
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We will include the current agenda in your welcome email. You can also find the agenda on this page.
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To align with IATSE’s Green Initiative, the IATSE TTF has opted for a digital packet for this year’s Summit. All Summit materials can be found on this page.
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The TTF encourages all attendees to bring a laptop or similar device with them to access the Summit page. Many of the workshop activities also have an interactive component that requires participants to use a device.
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Yes, select materials will be made available to attendees after the event via the Summit page. Details will be shared during and after the Summit.
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Information coming soon.
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Business casual/casual is recommended for sessions. Comfortable attire is encouraged for hands-on workshops.
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The TTF encourages attendees to post recordings and images throughout the Summit. Official TTF photography and select recordings will also be made available after the event.
Meals & Accessibility
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The IATSE TTF will provide coffee and snacks. The TTF will not provide meals or pay for lodging, travel, incidentals, or per diem expenses. Although meals are not provided, the hotel offers on-site dining, and there are several dining options in the Manhattan-Chelsea area.
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Yes. All meeting spaces are ADA-compliant. If you require additional accommodation, please reach out to Matt at summit@iatsetrainingtrust.org in advance.
Networking & Activities
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Information coming soon.
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Outside of the scheduled networking sessions, the TTF will provide a digital event bulletin board for attendees to post dinner or meeting plans, training ideas, shout-outs, and questions for the TTF staff.
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The TTF encourages local attendees to utilize the Event Bulletin Board and the networking sessions to coordinate plans with other attendees outside of the Summit.
Support
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TTF Staff will be present at the Summit throughout the event. You can also reach out to Matt via email: summit@iatsetrainingtrust.org.
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Information coming soon.
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For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911. For on-site assistance, notify hotel security or Summit staff immediately.
Local Dining and Attractions
The Infatuation New York
Eater New York
Secret NYC
