2019 New World Rigging Symposium Announces Initial Sponsors ESTA and USITT announce the initial sponsors for the 2019 New World Rigging Symposium, taking place March 19 - 20, 2019, in conjunction with the USITT Conference and Stage Expo 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. Returning as the platinum sponsor is Stage Rigging, Inc. a diversified theatrical rigging company that provides a full range of specialized rigging services on a global basis for tours, corporate and special events, and expositions. Chris Schmidt, vice president and general manager of Stage Rigging, says, "Stage Rigging is thrilled to once again be part of the New World Rigging Symposium, a great place for riggers that want to achieve higher trims." The organizers are also delighted to welcome as additional sponsors for the 2019 event: gold -- J.R. Clancy; silver -- Kish Rigging; and bronze -- H&H Specialties, The Light Source, Motion Labs, Reed Rigging, Sapsis Rigging, and Stagemaker. One gold sponsorship, three silver sponsorships, and two bronze sponsorships are still available. Please visit www.esta.org/nwrs_sponsorships or contact riggingsymposium@esta.org for those interested in becoming a sponsor. The New World Rigging Symposium offers riggers and those with a vested interest in rigging a unique opportunity to explore the complex issues and demands placed on today's rigging industry. The two-day symposium will include sessions www.esta.org/events/symposium/nwrs_schedule.html on a variety of technical and workplace related topics and will carry ETCP education renewal credits for re-certification. Registration for the symposium will open in early November. Registration for the two-day symposium, including lunches and an opening day reception, is $375 and attendees will receive a free show floor pass to the USITT Stage Expo March 19 - 20. Attendees wishing to attend the full USITT Conference will receive a discounted price of $675 for both events. To be notified when registration opens, email riggingsymposium@esta.org. 
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