Welcome to the Ultimate Sandbox for Live Event Gearheads, Creatives, and Innovators.
LDI® is the catalyst that connects the entire live entertainment, design, and technology community with manufacturers of state-of-the-art gear, and professional training from industry leaders.
Offering an exclusive opportunity to demo and preview the newest gear for the next season, while providing you with the best in cutting-edge training from top industry pros that only LDI can provide.
Join us to experience live event technology nirvana.
LDI 2024 Was The Biggest LDI to Date!
Get In On The Momentum.
More training. More networking. More exhibitors. LDI 2024 had the most extensive pro-training program in LDI history, featuring 75 sessions in the LDInstitute, more than 125 LDInnovation Conference sessions, over 200 speakers, new certification training, and a packed show floor. It's time to get on the list for LDI 2025!
Event Highlights
EXPANDED Rigging Training
Including RIGZ: A two-day LDI Intensive and SPRAT certification training on the LDI show floor, in addition to Entertainment Rigging Fundamentals.
NEW Architectural Lighting Focus
A new pavilion on the show floor and a series of illuminating LDInnovation Conference sessions.
NEW A La Carte Lunches & Brunches
New networking lunches around keynotes, available à la carte when you register for LDI, including keynotes by Sharon Huizinga, Craig Winslow, and Emily Malone. Plus: Geezers of Gear’s Dining With Dinosaurs, where you can have lunch with industry pioneers! Learn more.
EXPANDED Stage Managers Academy
An expanded version of last year’s Stage Management Bootcamp. Learn more.
NEW After Dark Networking Experiences
Join us at our official networking parties and make connections after hours with Jampack, LDI's official group hospitality vendor. We curated experiences at some of the hottest venues in town. Learn more.
LDI offers the most extensive pro-training program in our industry!
Look out for new certifications, more exhibitors and square footage on the show floor, and so much more.
210
Speakers
Hear from Leaders, Innovators, Creators
350+
Exhibitors
Explore Cutting Edge
Companies
75
Training Sessions
See the pro-training and ETCP Credits on offer at the LDInstitute
125
Sessions
Take a look at the LDInnovation Conference Sessions
What's In It For You?
2024 Daily Highlights
07
Dec
Backstage Las Vegas
Career Day Buzz Sessions
LDInstitute
LDInnovation Conference
Career Day Keynote
Portfolio & Website Review
LDI After Dark
08
Dec
Rise and Shine 5K Walk/Run
New Technology Breakfast: Lighting & Lasers
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM / LDI Expo Hall
LDInstitute
LDInnovation Conference
URTA Design Showcase
Behind The Scenes Wellness Lounge
DSE + LDI Keynote Luncheon
Battle of the Busk
Crew Up & Connect Party
LDI After Dark
09
Dec
New Technology Breakfast: Digital Signage, Projection, Special FX
New Technology Breakfast: Audio, Staging, Rigging
XLIVE Keynote
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM / LDI Expo Hall
LDInstitute
LDInnovation Conference
Behind The Scenes Wellness Lounge
Dining With Dinosaurs: Roundtables & Lunch
Mentoring Meet-Up
Meet The Manufacturer
LDI After Dark
10
Dec
LDI Awards Ceremony & Breakfast
Women In Tech Keynote Brunch
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM / LDI Expo Hall
Mental Health First Aid Training
LDInnovation Conference
Behind The Scenes Wellness Lounge
Professional Training
LDI 2024 KEYNOTES
LDI 2024 presented four thought-provoking keynotes exploring different angles of the industry:
2024 Special Events + Experiences
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Quest Zero Initiative
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