The IETM (Informal European Theatre Meeting), also called the International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts, is the largest European-based performing arts network, with over 400 member organizations from 45 countries in Europe and beyond. These are engaged in innovative performance work, and committed to cross-border artistic exchange and collaboration, as well as international touring and programming. Over twenty Canadian performing arts organizations are members of the IETM; most of these are in Montreal. IETM is a platform for networking, communication, the dynamic exchange of information, and know-how transfer. Since this could well be the only official IETM plenary gathering ever held outside Europe, where the majority of members are based, don’t miss this chance to discover the network! Under the main theme of Cultural Warming, the meeting is sure to shake participants out of their winter doldrums: besides an exciting artistic program, the presentations, panel discussions, and workshops will go straight to the heart of subjects such as cultural diversity and emerging artists, that are of prime concern to the performing arts milieu. IETM Montréal 2007 is taking a decided stand in favour of younger artists and cultural operators. Their presence will be felt and their ideas will be heard, even if it makes the temperature rise a few degrees!