TOMCAT U 2026 brought together live-event professionals from across North America for a week of hands-on training, safety education, and real-world rigging instruction in Los Angeles. Through expert-led sessions and practical demonstrations, the program strengthened technical knowledge, reinforced safe practices, and built lasting industry connections.
TOMCAT U 2026 delivered a comprehensive week of professional education designed to strengthen technical expertise, reinforce safe rigging practices, and foster meaningful collaboration across the live-event industry. Hosted in Los Angeles, the program combined structured classroom instruction with hands-on demonstrations led by experienced engineers and certified safety professionals, ensuring participants gained both theoretical understanding and practical, real-world application.
Throughout the week, attendees engaged in focused training covering ground support systems, rigging fundamentals, and fall-arrest awareness. Daily sessions were led by Keith Bohn, Jeff Reder, and Eric Rouse, who shared practical insight drawn from extensive real-world project experience. Their instruction emphasized proper system design, safe assembly procedures, and compliance with current safety standards—equipping attendees with knowledge they can apply immediately in professional environments. This applied learning approach remains central to TOMCAT U’s mission of advancing safety and technical excellence throughout the entertainment and production community.
Beyond the classroom, TOMCAT U created space for connection, collaboration, and shared professional growth. Networking opportunities and informal discussions allowed participants to exchange experience, strengthen industry relationships, and contribute to a culture centered on safety, reliability, and innovation. By the conclusion of the program, attendees left with expanded technical confidence, deeper safety awareness, and lasting connections that continue to support successful productions worldwide.
TOMCAT U 2026 reaffirmed a shared commitment to education, safety, and industry partnership—bringing together professionals dedicated to raising the standard for rigging, structural integrity, and technical excellence across live entertainment. As productions continue to grow in scale and complexity, ongoing training remains essential to ensuring safe, reliable, and successful outcomes in the field.
TOMCAT U returns in 2027.
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