Professional Training Overview

VIP Pass

Includes an LDI Expo Hall Pass, An LDInnovation Conference pass, XLIVE: The Concert Touring Sessions, Dining With Dinosaurs, Drink Tickets, VIP Lounge with beverages, Saturday and Sunday lunch; Three New Technology Breakfasts, Battle of the Busk, VJ Challenge, Industry Parties, and LDI Awards Ceremony. The best way to experience all that LDI has to offer!
 

LDInnovation Conference

Four 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 color, houses of worship, and a look at corporate and architectural lighting. Sessions run from Saturday, December 5 thru Tuesday December 8.
 

LDInstitute Courses™

From the latest software to hands-on training on lighting consoles & media servers, as well as essential rigging and electrical courses, including the third annual two-day rigging symposium, RIGZ! and the Stage Managers Academy... plus lasers, and our insider Backstage Las Vegas tours, the LDInstitute is the most comprehensive professional training program our industry has to offer. Register for one or more of these courses, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to further your career with new skills and enhanced knowledge. This year the LDInstitute includes in-depth dives on specific topics such as project management, Ethernet for entertainment, content creation, and more. Check it all out and register for the sessions that intrigue you. All attendees who register for one or more LDInstitute classes will receive a FREE EXPO HALL pass and a 50% discount for the LDInnovation Conference. LDinstitute courses run from Wednesday, December 2 thru Tuesday December 8.
 

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. 

If you are 18-25, with an interest in the live events design and technology industry, make LDI an important stepping stone and get a jump start on your career! Open to all those starting out in the industry, this program includes the XLIVE: The Concert Touring Sessions and Dining With Dinosaurs or the Stage Managers Academy, an LDInnovation Conference pass, LDI Expo Hall Pass, select LDI special events, LDI Awards ceremony, three New Technology Breakfasts, LDI's Portfolio & Website Review. A great way to jump start your career!