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 OPENING CEREMONY

Come expereince the wonder of the circus with the Cirque du Soleil and musical guest Peter Katz
at the Sony Centre in Toronto.

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Tickets for the Welcome Reception will be available at the ticket counter inside the MTCC.

Opening Ceremony

 

Seasoned delegates to IACs look forward to the Opening Ceremony since this often can be the 'signature event' of a Congress. You certainly won't want to miss the Opening Ceremony of IAC 2014, featuring a performance by the Cirque du Soleil the world-renowned troupe of performers from Québec. The Cirque was founded by Canadian Guy Laliberté, one of the very few non-astronauts who has visited the International Space Station.

 

The performance troupe enjoys global recognition for high-quality, artistic entertainment. Since its inception in 1984, Cirque du Soleil has constantly sought to evoke the imagination, invoke the senses and provoke the emotions of people around the world.


Cirque du Soleil was built on values and deep convictions which rest on a foundation of audacity, creativity, imagination and our people: the backbone of their success. Cirque du Soleil places creativity at the core of all its endeavors so as to ensure limitless possibilities. This is why the creative challenge is of the utmost importance with each new business opportunity, whether it is a show or any other creative activity.

Our World Needs Space

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

29 SEP - 03 OCT 2014

Entertainment will also be provided by Peter Katz a 2012 JUNO Nominee and Emerging Artist of the Year 
nominee at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and Winner of the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award.

 

Recording artist Katz captivates listeners with his unique brand of contemporary folk music.

 

 

The IAC 2014 Opening Ceremony will take place at the Sony Centre 
for the Performing Arts on Monday 29 Sept. Doors open at 08:30 AM. 

 

The Welcome Reception will also be held on Monday 29 Sept from 19:30 – 22:00 in Hall D of the MTCC South Building.

 

Please check and pick up your name badges at the MTCC on Level 600  prior to attending the Opening Ceremony.  

 

Registration is open Saturday and Sunday until 18:00 and opens Monday morning at 07:00.

Maps to the Sony Centre are available here. There will be way pointers (signs) along the walking route along Front Street. Look for the IAC logo. Returning from the Opening Ceremonies to the MTCC South Building, there will again be way finders.
 

 

Canada’s first private explorer in space


In September 2009, Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil undertook a ground-breaking, ground-leaving adventure of a lifetime. Laliberté became Canada’s first private explorer in space and the first to engage in a Poetic Social Mission in space. During his 11-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Laliberté’s unique social/humanitarian mission had one clear purpose: to raise humanity’s awareness of water-related issues.

 

The objective of Laliberté’s mission in space was also pertinent: to make an impact on how water, our most precious resource, is protected and shared.

 

One Drop Foundation


In Canada, ONE DROP is a charitable organization, founded by Guy Laliberté, that develops integrated, innovative projects with an international scope, in which water plays a central role as a creative force in generating positive, sustainable effects for local and foreign populations and in the fight against poverty. ONE DROP is involved in raising awareness among individuals and communities on water related issues to convince them to mobilize for universal access to water and urge them to adopt sound habits for managing this precious resource for future generations. ONE DROP Canada is also involved in fundraising — a crucial activity if it is to realize its dream of water for all, today and tomorrow.

 

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