TOMCAT U 2026

TOMCAT U 2026: Training, Safety, and Industry Connection
TOMCAT U 2026 brought together industry professionals from across North America for an intensive week of hands-on training, safety education, and real-world technical application in Los Angeles, California. Designed to strengthen knowledge, reinforce safe rigging practices, and build meaningful professional relationships, the program combined structured classroom learning with practical demonstrations led by experienced engineers and certified instructors.



Throughout the week, attendees participated in focused sessions covering ground support systems, rigging fundamentals, and fall-arrest awareness—ensuring that participants left with skills directly applicable to real-world field environments. Daily instruction was led by Keith Bohn, Jeff Reder, and Eric Rouse, who shared practical insight drawn from extensive project experience and emphasized proper system design, safe assembly procedures, and compliance with current safety standards.
Beyond the classroom, TOMCAT U fostered a strong sense of professional community. Shared experiences, collaborative discussions, and informal networking moments allowed attendees to exchange knowledge, strengthen relationships, and support one another in advancing safe and successful productions across the entertainment and live-event industry.

Hands-On Learning and Safety in Action
A defining element of TOMCAT U is its commitment to practical, safety-focused education. Participants observed live demonstrations, reviewed real-world scenarios, and explored the engineering principles behind reliable ground support and fall-arrest systems. This applied learning environment ensures that training extends beyond theory into confident, real-world execution.
By the conclusion of the program, attendees leave with expanded technical understanding, strengthened safety awareness, and valuable industry connections. TOMCAT U continues to serve as a cornerstone training experience—supporting the professionals who build, rig, and power live entertainment worldwide.

Strengthening Skills Through Real-World Training
TOMCAT U represents an ongoing commitment to education, safety, and industry partnership. By bringing together experienced professionals and emerging talent in a focused learning environment, the program helps raise the standard for safe rigging, structural integrity, and technical excellence across the global entertainment community.
Through continued investment in training and collaboration, TOMCAT U ensures that the next generation of industry professionals is prepared to meet the challenges of increasingly complex productions with confidence and care. Join us for TOMCAT U 2027 and continue advancing the knowledge, safety, and connections that drive the future of live entertainment.