Live Design International (LDI) 2024: Full Schedule

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7:00am PST

Rise and Shine 5K Walk/Run

Sunday December 8, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am PST

Join us for a meaningful stride towards positive mental health and substance use support at our annual 5K Rise and Shine Walk/Run. Lace-up your running shoes and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Every step counts as we come together to support a worthy cause, Behind the Scenes. Run with purpose, run with heart – let's go the extra mile for BTS!

Route will be around the LVCC and convention center hotels - Starting point location TBA

***All participants must sign a liability waiver on the morning of the run.

Sunday December 8, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am PST
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Special Events, Mental Health and Wellbeing

8:00am PST

New Technology Breakfast - Lighting and Lasers

Sunday December 8, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am PST

W231

Start the morning with an eye-catching array of new lighting and laser products from LDI's leading exhibitors. A sneak preview of the hot technology on the LDI 2024 show floor. Take it all in with a cup of coffee and a breakfast goodie...

Speakers

Bill Digneit

Department Head, Theatre & Dance, Northern Michigan University

William "Bill" Digneit has worked as the Production Manager for the annual LDI Conference program (including the LDInstitute and LDIntensives and LDI Mexico) for more than 10 years. He is passionate about technology education to push the entertainment industry forward. Bill created... Read More →

Sunday December 8, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am PST
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Special Events, New Technology Breakfasts

10:00am PST

LDI Ribbon Cutting

Sunday December 8, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am PST

Entrance

Join us at 10am on Sunday, December 8 as the doors to LDI 2024 open !

Sunday December 8, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Entrance

Special Events

10:00am PST

URTA Design Showcase

Sunday December 8, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm PST

LDI Expo Hall

Location: Association Lounge, LDI Expo Hall

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.
Please pre-register to reserve your space at the showcase here. Pre-registration deadline, Friday, November 22.

All pre-registered participants will receive a code for a free LDI expo hall pass

Sunday December 8, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm PST
LDI Expo Hall

Special Events, Special Events

6:00pm PST

Battle of the Busk Competition

Sunday December 8, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST

Circle Bar - Battle of the Busk Stage

The live show finale of the Battle of the Busk when the 4 teams compete and show their talents at busking…

Consoles and fixtures provided by Chauvet, ETC, Acme, and ACT Entertainment. Stage by StagePro/Apex Stages. Media servers by AV Stumpfl/Pixera. Sound system by RCF. Haze by Hazebase.

Consoles:

Road Hog 4 by ETC
grandMA by MA Lighting
ChamSys MQ500M
ONYX by Obsidian Control Systems

Media Servers: Pixera
Lighting Fixtures: Acme, ACT, Chauvet, ETC
Stage: Apex Stages, StagePro
Sound: RCF
Haze: Hazebase

Sunday December 8, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Circle Bar - Battle of the Busk Stage

Special Events, Foster the Future

6:00pm PST

Crew Up + Connect Industry Party

Sunday December 8, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST

Circle Bar - Battle of the Busk Stage

Reunite with old friends, colleagues, and make new ones at LDI’s Crew Up + Connect industry party. Meet us at the Circle Bar for beverages immediately following the expo hall closing. . The Circle Bar will also be open during show hours.

As the party opener experience the ultimate showdown between lighting and video buskers as they compete in the Battle of the Busk at 6pm. Vote for your favorite lighting and video team!

Sunday December 8, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Circle Bar - Battle of the Busk Stage

Special Events, Networking

10:00pm PST

After Dark - Drenched After Dark at Night Swim Marquee

Sunday December 8, 2024 10:00pm - Monday December 9, 2024 4:00am PST

Cosmopolitan

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.

After Dark Club Schedule:

Thursday, December 5 – TAO (Venetian)
Friday, December 6 – Omnia (Caesars Palace)
Saturday, December 7 – Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
Sunday, December 8 – Marquee Drenched After Dark (Comopolitan) & LIV Nightclub (Fontainebleau)
Monday, December 9 – Jewel (Aria)
Tuesday, December 10 – Omnia (Caesars Palace)

Sunday December 8, 2024 10:00pm - Monday December 9, 2024 4:00am PST
Cosmopolitan

Special Events, Networking

Early bird pricing Complimentary with Badge
price after 10/14 Complimentary with Badge