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! Check out the 2024 photostream here.
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!
Here's what you can expect at LDI 2025!
210
Speakers
Hear from Leaders, Innovators, Creators
350+
Exhibitors
Explore Cutting Edge
Companies on the Expo Floor
75
Training Sessions
Pro-training and ETCP Credits are on offer at the LDInstitute
125
Sessions
At the LDInnovation Conference
What's In It For You?
Professional Training
2024 Special Events + Experiences
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Learn more about the Quest Zero initiative and specific actions already being taken to reduce emissions at events like this one.
Quest Zero Initiative
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