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
Keynote Speaker: Systems of Safety
Keynote Speaker: Ergonomics
Keynote Speaker: Self-Care
Panel Discussion: Making the Case for Certifications
Workshop: Using TTF Tools to Plan Your Spring/Summer Safety Training
Workshop: Time Management
Workshop: Project Management Tools
TTF Updates
Materials
Project Management Tools
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.
