PACTcon 2026

Shifting Grounds

PACTcon 2026 in Whitehorse, YT

The seasonal breakup of ice and snow is a moment of creative release, and of potential risk. Periods of waiting, tension, and anticipation give way to flow and unpredictability, allowing ideas to move freely and relationships to change and form in the fertile ground of transition.

Times of transition, change, or the in-between can feel fragile, yet they are rich with potential. Just as ice breaks on a river, the spaces of instability allow movement, experimentation, and the emergence of new pathways.

PACTcon 2026 brings theatre leaders together for the first time in conference history in the Yukon for an exciting opportunity to convene for an invigorating renewal amongst colleagues. We will have the opportunity to engage with our local member company Pivot Theatre (formerly known as Nakai), and the lively artistic community. Our experiences will extend beyond the conference with the opportunity to engage with the Awaken Festival which brings local and international work up North with more opportunities to gather and connect through art.

Join us to rediscover a meaningful opportunity for rootedness and awareness. Being deeply connected to place while remaining attuned to wider contexts allows ideas, art, and collaboration to extend our perspectives and flourish in new and exciting ways.

PACTcon 2026 will take place in Whitehorse, YT, located on the territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, and hosted by Pivot Theatre (formally known as Nakai) and the Yukon Arts Centre.

Join us for the conference Wednesday, April 22 to Saturday, April 25, 2026.

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Your Invitation to PACTcon 2026 in Whitehorse

Pivot Theatre is excited to welcome PACT and PACT members to Whitehorse in April 2026. It’s a time of change in the territory as the river ice begins to flow and the lakes thin and open. The light is back, and the snow remains.

We live in a place and culture where the changes we're all facing show up in different – and in similar – ways.

Gathering in times of Shifting Grounds will always be an important part of building solidarity and thriving in relation to the realities we face – individually and as a community.

Whitehorse offers a unique landscape, and also a space and scale that encourages us to reflect on how professional theatre connects with place and the people who live there. And to imagine and re-imagine those relations with an expansive attention and particular care.

We look forward to inspiring and being inspired and sharing spring with you!

Jacob and Norah
Pivot Theatre Yukon

Important Links

Registration, Travel & Hotel

PACTcon 2026 Registration & Opt-in Programming

Travel & Accomodations

About Whitehorse

Programming

PACTcon Schedule

New(ish) to PACTcon Virtual Info Session & Gathering

About the Buddies Program

Applications & Submissions

PACTcon 2026 Travel Subsidy Applications

The Negotiation Intensive

Submit a Conference Case Study

Submit an idea for a Conference Session

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Important Dates

FEBRUARY

Friday, February 6, 2026	Travel Subsidy Application Deadline
Friday, February 6, 2026	Negotiations Intensive Application Deadline
Week of February 9, 2026	Travel Subsidy Notifications
Week of February 17, 2026	Negotiations Masterclass Notification Results

MARCH

Monday, March 16, 2026	PACTcon 2026 Early Bird Registration Deadline
Monday, March 16, 2026	Hotel Booking Deadline (to recieve the exclusive Sternwheeler Hotel price)
Monday, March 16, 2026	Buddies Program deadline (if you haven't already indicated interest as a part of your conference registration)
Friday, March 20, 2026	Buddies Program pairings sent

APRIL

Wednesday, April 1, 2026	Local Learning Pass Registration (for Yukon Residents only)
Wednesday, April 1, 2026	Deadline to purchase the Conference Closing Dinner Early registration reccomended
Wednesday, April 1, 2026	PACTcon 2026 Final Registration Deadline
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 @ 1:00-1:30pm ET	New(ish) to PACTcon Virtual Info Session & Online Gathering
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 @ 1:30-2:00pm ET	Buddies Program Virtual Gathering
Tuesday, April 21, 2026	PACTcon 2026 Pre-Conference Events
Wednesday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25, 2026	PACTcon 2026

*Please note: More deadlines will be announced in the coming months.

Learn more about PACTcon 2026

- Getting Around Whitehorse
- Who came to PACTcon 2025?

Access at PACTcon 2026

If you have questions, comments or anything you'd like to discuss regarding access, please contact Program Manager, Patricia Cerra at patriciac@pact.ca

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.

Interested in becoming a PACTcon host?

We want to hear from you! Click here to learn more.

Questions about PACTcon 2026? Contact Program Manager Patricia (patriciac@pact.ca)