LDI Keynote
The Blending of Technology and Digital with Immersive Entertainment
Thursday, November 17, 4:30PM (open to all LDI attendees), Room N259
Kick off your evening with an inspiring keynote, part of XLIVExLDI, and a look at the immersive experience of AREA15 in Las Vegas.
Mark Stutzman, CTO for AREA15
New Technology Breakfasts
Room N250
Start your day with a cup of hot coffee and continental breakfast plus a sneak preview of the cool new technology on the show floor.
- SkyFire Arts LED Opening Performance and quick product tech talk
Friday, November 18, 9:00am–9:08am
- Lighting & Projection: From the newest LED fixtures and consoles to state-of-the-art projectors and pixels, hot new technology to put you on the cutting edge.
Friday, November 18, 9:00am–11:00am
- SkyFire Arts LED Opening Performance and quick product tech talk
Saturday, November 19, 9:00am–9:05am
- Audio, Staging & Rigging: New technology to be pitch perfect in terms of audio gear, that also meets the latest standards for staging and rigging.
Saturday, November 19, 9:00am–10:00am
Sponsored by: Vectorworks
- Special Effects & Lasers: A truly eye-popping display of pyro, lasers and effects that add panache to productions.
Saturday, November 19, 10:00am–11:00am
Sponsored by: Grand Majestic FX and Ultratec FX
- Gear Sponsors: AV Franklin and ModScenes
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Friday, November 18, 11:00am
Join the us as for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of the LDI Expo Hall!
Foster The Future Roundtable
Friday, November 18, 11:00am-12:00pm, Room N255
Join us right after Friday's New Technology Breakfast for a special meet and greet with the next generation of designers, technicians, and creators from LDI's Young Career Professionals Program, including the 2022 Pat MacKay Diversity In Design Scholarship recipients. An A-list of industry experts will host round tables and share advice and insights as we "foster the future" of entertainment design and technology.
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Professional Headshots
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Friday and Saturday, November 18-19, 11:00am-5:00pm, Booth #423
Barbizon Lighting is offering complimentary professional headshots to all attendees at this year’s event! Visit their Booth #423 for your photo and receive a digital high-res image instantly.
LDI Portfolio And Website Review: Lighting And Projection
Friday, November 18, 12:00pm-4:00pm, Room N233
All students and young professionals are invited to participate in the LDI Portfolio and Website Review.
Bring your portfolio and/or device to get tips one-on-one from the industry's top professionals. Co-moderated by Brackley Frayer and Deanna Fitzgerald.
Registration for the Portfolio Review is now closed. If you are interested in attending and did not register yet please email [email protected]
SkyFire Tesla Coil Performances
Friday and Saturday, November 18-19
1:00pm-1:15pm and 6:00pm-6:15pm
Special Events Stage by the Circle Bar + Lounge
SkyFire Arts performers wear high-voltage protective suits to dance with real electricity. Giant Tesla coils are used to produce 10-foot-long arcs that are 1 million volts strong and 5000 degrees Fahrenheit, over half as hot as the surface of the sun. Beyond offering the thrilling nature of this spectacular technology, SkyFire Arts makes a powerful experience truly transformative by incorporating dramatic storytelling. As a result, this act has left an indelible impression on the hearts & minds of its audiences world-wide.
Applied Tesla Technology, Inc. is the worlds largest Tesla coil manufacturer, in addition to Tesla, offering high voltage special effects. REAL electricity, REAL impact.
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Music Sustainability Association: Sustainable Design And Power Without Compromising Production Value
Friday, November 18, 1:30pm-2:30pm, LDI Stage by the Circle Bar + Lounge
As sustainability becomes a focus in the live event industry, there is a calling for production to innovate and adopt green practices. In this panel we will discuss how designers, set construction companies, production managers, and power companies can work collaboratively to minimize the use of virgin materials, maximize the use of existing inventory, and power shows efficiently.
Moderator: Carol Scott, Principal Sustainability Advocate, TAIT
Speakers:
Aaron Seibert, Business Development Manager, TAIT
Neel Vasavada, CEO, Overdrive Energy Solutions
Nick Whitehouse, CEO, Lighting Designer, and Chief Creative, Fireplay
The Entertainment Association Panel & Discussion
Friday, November 18, 3:00pm-4:30pm, LDI Stage by the Circle Bar + Lounge
In describing his efforts to defend our industry over the last year, Michael T. Strickland described it this way: “the airlines, the restaurants, the gyms all showed up in a Battleship. Our industry showed up in hundreds of canoes.” It is clear - we need a Battleship. The Entertainment Association is a new political action committee that will represent the entire entertainment industry; touring, television, corporate, trade shows, theatre, meta experiences, and anyone in the business of creating entertainment. Like the airlines, we’ll combine our version of the pilots, baggage handlers, gate agents, airlines, airports, and traffic controllers into a single, powerful, united voice in Washington DC's sea of noise. Our gathering at LDI will be a chance to discuss where we’ve come from, where we can go, and why this is desperately needed. For those who think, ‘why now, the pandemic is behind us’? What is the next threat to our industry that could shut it down completely in less than 48 hours? “That can’t happen again”… did you see the last one coming? Join us as Bandit Lites’ chair, Michael T. Strickland and a host of panelists from all experiences in this journey take a look at what comes next.
Moderators:
Nathan Alves, Partner, Darkroom Creative
Seth Jackson, Partner, Darkroom Creative
Speakers:
Marcel Fairbairn, President/CEO, GearSource.com
Marty Hom, Tour Manager
Robin Shaw, Co-Founder, Upstaging, Inc.
Michael T. Strickland, Founder, Bandit Lites
Crew Up & Connect Industry Party
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Friday, November 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm, LDI Circle Bar + Lounge, LDI Show Floor (free to all DSE attendees)
Hard Rock’s Circle Bar may be gone but we have recreated that iconic LDI gathering place right on the show floor. Now that the industry is in swing again, we’re ready to party at the After-Hours Industry Party. Crews are back to work, so it’s the perfect time to reconnect with the friends and colleagues you haven’t seen. Join us at the LDI Circle Bar + Lounge for drinks and appetizers immediately after the show floor closes. The Circle Bar will also be open during show hours.
Special performance by SkyFire Arts at 6:15pm-6:30pm.
LDI and DSE: After Dark
Las Vegas opens its arms – and dance floors – to LDI and DSE attendees.
Present your LDI or DSE badge for free entry into the hottest clubs in town. It’s the perfect way to check out the gear as you dance the night away. Each night will have exclusive VIP expedited entry and access to special VIP table booking options.
URTA Designer and Technician Showcase at LDI
Saturday, November 19, 11:00am – 6:00pm, Association and Partner Lounge by the Circle Bar + Lounge
Designers and technicians! Present your work, and network with graduate school recruiters and potential employers. Presented by the University Resident Theatre Association, there is no additional cost to participate in the showcase. For more information, and to pre-register for the showcase visit urta.com/ldi. Walk-ins are available as space permits. All pre-registered showcase participants will receive a free LDI Expo Hall pass
Shaking Things Up - A Case For Diversity Fireside Chat
Saturday, November 19, 1:30pm-2:30pm, LDI Stage by the Circle Bar + Lounge
Join us for a conversation on the need for increased diversity, equity, and inclusion in the live events industry, an important issue the industry is facing and there is so much more to learn.
Moderator: Roma Flowers, Associate Professor of Professional Practice, Classical & Contemporary Dance, Texas Christian University (TCU)
Panelists include: Christopher Dennis, Director of Production, San Francisco Ballet
Lumen Brothers Light Talk Podcast Live at LDI
Saturday, November 19, 4:00pm-5:00pm, Podcast Studio, Room N234
The Light Talk podcast features seasoned professional lighting designers and educators— the original three Lumen Brothers Steve Woods (SMU), Stan Kaye (University of Florida), David Jacques (California State University Long Beach), plus Brackley Frayer (UNLV) as well as designers Zak Borovay and Driscoll Otto, and honorary Lumen Sisters Ellen Lampert-Gréaux (LDI/Live Design) and Ann McMills (San Diego State University)—who discuss the latest topics and developments in the world of entertainment and architectural lighting design and offer sage, and sometimes controversial advice to professionals and students of lighting design. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and they can be as silly as they are informative. Join us for a live taping and toss out questions and topics at LDI.
Tools And Resources For Mental Health And Suicide Prevention
Saturday, November 19, 3:30pm-4:30pm, LDI Stage by the Circle Bar + Lounge
Learn about the Behind the Scenes Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative and how it can benefit you, your family, and your colleagues. The presentation will provide an overview of the tool and resources developed specifically to support entertainment industry workers and promote mental health and psychological safety. These include the Entertainment Industry Therapist Finder, online behavioral self-assessments, easy to navigate resources pages, information and resources on alcohol and substance abuse, Mental Health First Aid training, sample language on mental health, and resources to help fight bullying, harassment and intimidation. It will also include a detailed look at the program’s suicide prevention materials including the warning signs, the steps to take to help keep someone safe, and practical guidance and examples for those steps.
Speakers :
Lori Rubinstein, Executive Director, Behind the Scenes Foundation
Steven Michelman, Founder, EPS
Diversity In Design Scholarships & LDI Product And Booth Awards Ceremony
Saturday, November 19, 6:00pm-7:00pm, LDI Stage by the Circle Bar + Lounge, LDI Show Floor
Support diversity and inclusion as we acknowledge and celebrate the 2022 recipients of the 4th annual Pat MacKay Diversity In Design Scholarships, sponsored by LDI. Followed immediately by the 2022 LDI Booth and Best Debuting Product Awards, which honor technological advances in new products from our exhibitors and those companies who excel in their booth design.
Take Advantage of Co-Located DSE Special Events with your LDI Expo Hall Pass!
Alegría, la Fiesta Latina
Thursday, November 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Lobby
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You are invited to the Alegría, la Fiesta Latina cocktail reception, sponsored by AVI Latinoamerica. Experts in bringing the Latino community together! Integrators, brands, and professionals from both industries gather together in the same space during the DSE and LDI shows.
DSE Keynote
Saturday, December 2, 4pm
Take advantage of inspiring keynote speakers. Details to be confirmed.
Cocktail Reception
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Catch up with old friends and meet new ones as we enjoy cocktails and appetizers together.
DSE Keynote
Monday, December 4, 2023, 10:30am.
An inspiring keynote session. Details TBC.
Digital Signage Experience (DIZZIE) Awards Ceremony and Reception
Monday, December 4, 2023.
The DIZZIE Awards will recognize and celebrate visionaries from around the world whose digital signage installations and campaigns challenge existing standards and drive the industry forward.
DSE Keynote
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 10:30am
An inspiring keynotes, details TBC
Vertical Market Meet-Up
Saturday, November 19, 1PM - 2PM, Central Park (open to all)
Meet your peers and other colleagues! Join like-minded attendees for a self-guided discussion, your chance to chat with other attendees in vertical markets, including AV/Integration, DOOH/Advertising, Education/Corporate Comms, Hospitality, and Retail.