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!

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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?

The ultimate combination of education and networking for the live events industry.
Limitless Learning Opportunities
Limitless Learning Opportunities
Learn from 200+ Speakers and A-List Industry Experts.
Next-Level Networking
Next-Level Networking
Network with experts from all aspects of the live events industry in a variety of formats.
Industry's Most Extension Professional Training
Industry's Most Extension Professional Training
From professional training to the use of XR and virtual production, learn to enhance audience experiences.
Exciting Special Events + Experiences
Exciting Special Events + Experiences
From New Tech Breakfasts to Meet the Manufacturers Reception to LDI After Dark Clubs, we bring you every type of event you need to drive your career and maximize your experience onsite.
Hundreds of Leading Tech Suppliers
Hundreds of Leading Tech Suppliers
The LDI Show Floor lets you experience the latest gear and cutting-edge tech from 300+ leading suppliers.

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

Don't miss out on the most extensive pro-training program in LDI history.

LDInnovation™ Conference

Three days of 30-minute to 60-minute sessions on important topics from all aspects of the entertainment design and technology industry from The Art of Programming for lighting consoles, to lighting, audio, projection, as well as special sessions for houses of worship, plus a deep dive into AI, XR, and immersive experiences with XLIVE@LDI, and a new focus on architectural lighting.

 

LDInstitute™

From the latest software to hands-on training on lighting consoles & media servers, as well as essential rigging and electrical courses, including our new two-day rigging symposium, RIGZ, plus lasers, and our insider Backstage Las Vegas tours, the LDInstitute is the most comprehensive professional training program our industry has to offer.


 

 

Young Career Professionals Program

LDI is committed to helping young professionals advance their careers through diversity scholarship opportunities, hands-on real-world training, and connecting them with mentors and leaders in the live events industry in our Foster The Future initiative. Don't miss the exciting Young Career Professionals, with its Career Day on Saturday, December 7 and a full LDInnovation Conference badge.

 

LDI Keynotes 2024

LDI 2024 KEYNOTES

LDI 2024 presented four thought-provoking keynotes exploring different angles of the industry:

Career Day Keynote: Sharon Huizinga, Rock Lititz and UC-CCM- Associate Professor of Lighting

LDI + DSE Crossover Keynote: Craig Winslow, light artist


Women In Tech Keynote: Emily Malone, Disguise


 

2024 Special Events + Experiences

LDI Show isn’t just a tradeshow—it’s an unforgettable experience packed with incredible events, exclusive gatherings, and immersive networking designed for you.

New Tech Breakfasts

New Tech Breakfasts

See hot new technology on Sunday and Monday mornings before the expo hall opens.

Portfolio & Website Review

Portfolio & Website Review

Get one-on-one tips from the industry's top professionals.

LDI After Dark

LDI After Dark

Network and dance the night away at the hottest clubs in town, free entry with LDI badge.

Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships & Awards

Diversity in Design Scholarships Product & Booth Awards

LDI After Dark

LDI After Dark

Explore the hottest clubs in town as well as experience after dark networking via our partner Jampack.

Wellness

Wellness

Join us for a Rise and Shine 5K Walk/Run and Explore Behind the Scenes Mental Health Sessions.

Battle of the Busk

Battle of the Busk

Experience the ultimate showdown between lighting and video jockeys as they compete in the Battle of the Busk.

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Events are great for business.

Let’s make them good for the world.

Quest Zero is the Questex initiative to bring you community connection, discovery and learning without the green house gasses. We’re committed to reach net zero by 2050 – if not before!

Learn more about the Quest Zero initiative and specific actions already being taken to reduce emissions at events like this one.

Quest Zero Initiative

Let’s reach net zero together!

Download tips so you can have a more sustainable event experience.