Ripples of Impact
Theatre flourishes on the collaboration of ideas, connections and creativity to create ripples of impact that lead to waves of change. From the conversations between colleagues on an upcoming initiative, to the meeting of minds on artistic endeavours, theatre leaves us with possibility when we convene in space anchored in purpose.
Halifax / Kjipuktuk is known as a gathering place and travel way since time immemorial. PACTcon 2025 will convene theatre leaders from across Canada where we will engage with dynamic Nova Scotia member companies. Our time together will take us across water, embed us in nature, and reinvigorate our practice.
As we look to the future, how can we continue our impact and importance in our communities? How can our missions continue to enliven the role that theatre has in audiences' lives? How do we continue to bring intention to the institutions that bring transformation to light?
In the midst of ever-evolving change, our work in ensuring lasting and meaningful effects through purpose-driven creativity and sustainability, continues. The tides have shifted and the need for theatre is more palpable than ever.
At PACT's national gathering is a harbour that welcomes you to convene for the highlight of the year.
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Your Invitation to PACTcon 2025 in Nova Scotia
Neptune Theatre looks forward to gathering and celebrating the power of theatre in our home city Kjipuktuk/Halifax for this year’s PACTCon, May 21 - 24. We can't wait to connect, collaborate, and share our passion for creating theatre in Canada. See you soon!
- Neptune Theatre
EFT is thrilled to host PACT members at Alderney Landing in beautiful Downtown Dartmouth/Punamu'kwati'jk. Alderney Landing is a vital community hub located on the Dartmouth Waterfront (quite literally in the Ferry Terminal) featuring a 300-seat multi-use theatre and impressive rotunda lobby featuring picturesque views of Kjipuktuk, the Great Harbour. Alderney Landing is also home to a Farmers' Market, public library and art gallery; and is surrounded by local shops and restaurants in a tight 3-block radius. - Eastern Front Theatre
Welcome to Two Planks and a Passion Theatre at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts! Pjila’si! Welcome! Beinvenue!
Everyone here at the Ross Creek Centre can’t wait to welcome you all to the S?pekne'katik District of Mi'kma'ki for a full day of PACTcon 2025- Ripples of Impact.
The Ross Creek Centre is a place to gather, nurture and challenge ourselves. Set on a 178- acre farm overlooking the world’s highest tides, we have created a space where it is possible to be present with each other in a way that isn’t achievable elsewhere.
We look forward to sharing our profound connection to the land around us, what that land has to teach us, and providing a grounding moment, before we return to the challenges of our daily lives, to help reacquaint ourselves with why we make theatre and what we intend to do, together, in moving forward with renewed purpose.
Bring your walking shoes! - Ken and Chris
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Registration, Travel & Hotel
Opt-in Programming & Applications
Important Dates
March 14, 2025 - Travel Subsidy Application Deadline
March 14, 2025 - Negotiations Masterclass Application Deadline
March 20, 2025 - Negotiations Masterclass Notification Results
March 20, 2025 - Travel Subsidy Notifications
March 31, 2025 - PACTcon 2025 Early Bird Registration Deadline
April 14, 2025 - Hotel Booking Deadline (to recieve the exclusive Four Point Sheridan price)
April 23, 2025 - Buddies Program deadline (if you haven't already indicated interest as a part of your conference registration)
April 30, 2025 - Deadline to apply for the Conference Closing Dinner
May 2, 2025 - Buddies Program pairings sent
May 5, 2025 - PACTcon 2025 Final Registration Deadline
May 7, 2025 @ 1-1:30 pm ET - Buddies Program Virtual Get Together
May 12, 2025 @ 1-1:30 pm ET - New(ish) to PACTcon Info Session
May 20, 2025 - PACTcon 2025 Pre-Conference Events
May 21-24, 2025 - PACTcon 2025
Access at PACTcon 2025
PACT is currently working with a local Access Coordinator to make PACTcon 2025 accessible.
If you have questions, comments or anything you'd like to discuss regarding access, please contact our Program Manager, Patricia Cerra at patriciac@pact.ca and PACTcon 2025 Access Coordinator, Sara Graham at outreach@pact.ca
Learn more about PACTcon 2025
What is PACTcon?
PACT's annual gathering is an opportunity to share vital experiences and build genuine connections with your theatre colleagues from across Canada. The conversations started at the event carry through the rest of the year and often spark creative partnerships, mentorships, and joint projects.
The annual gathering is open to theatre leaders and other staff at PACT Member Companies and PACT Colleagues, as well as anyone from beyond the membership who would like to attend. Theatre artists, managers, administrators, and board members are all encouraged to join us. The more voices in the room, the richer our conversations will be.
Click here to read PACT's Terms of Use.
Questions about PACTcon? Please contact our Program Manager Patricia Cerra (patriciac@pact.ca)
Thank you to our 2025 PACTcon Sponsors!
