Dining With Dinosaurs* is presented by Geezers of Gear and moderated by head geezer Marcel Fairbairn and Scott De Vos of DeLux Productions. Join us for an informal dinner and networking at roundtables with some of the industry pioneers who paved the way and created the world of entertainment design and technology. Join these "dinosaurs" and hear some of the best stories to tell on a trip down memory lane! 

The "dinos" include:

- Allen Branton: A 40-year veteran of the entertainment lighting business with hundreds of successful projects to his credit from concerts to tv specials.

- Scott De Vos: Longtime roadie and business owner in live events production.

- Jeff Ravitz: Emmy award winning LD, tour designer (over 30 years with Bruce Springsteen) and TV and film lighting guru.

- Roy Bickel: Literally the godfather of rock and roll rigging, no one knows more than this man.

- Howard Ungerleider: A top LD who spent 37 years with Rush among others, Howard is also a funny man with an amazing art for storytelling.

- Seth Jackson: Award-winning LD, set designer and great guy who has a resume that includes The Doobies, Barry Manilow, and Toby Keith to name a few.

- Jay Robert Harmon: Celebrating 50 years with Eggshell Lighting in Hawaii, Bob is a book of knowledge combined with an expert teller of tales.

- Jake Berry: Hardly needs an introduction... Jake is one of the OG's of production management with acts including U2, AC/DC, The Stones, and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

- Peter Morse: Award-winning lighting/production designer for concerts, video, and film, for such stars as Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, and the list goes on…

- Bob Gordon: The now retired business guru who founded ACT Entertainment.

- John Wiseman: A legend of the business, John started his concert career in the 70s and is at the top of the game as VP at PRG.

- Mark Fetto: VP Lighting at OSA International, with a history of working in the entertainment industry.

- Nancy May: A seasoned administrative project manager and production executive

- Dave Shadoan: CEO of Sound Image, one of the largest live sound companies in the world.

-John Procaccini: A seasoned production executive, tour manager, and entrepreneur; tour production manager for Peter Frampton.

- Joe Branam: With more than five decades of contributions to the art and science of rigging, Joe Branam has more than earned the title: The Rigger’s Rigger

"I am really excited this has become an annual event — so why not join us for second annual  #DiningWithDinosaurs in Las Vegas!" says Fairbairn. "It's going to be phenomenal!"

*Dining With Dinosaurs is included with an LDInteractive Pass and Young Career Professionals Pass; or a la carte for $129 (see LDI registration options).