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Thursday, December 5
 

10:00pm PST

LDI After Dark at TAO Nightclub
Thursday December 5, 2024 10:00pm - Friday December 6, 2024 4:00am PST
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)
Thursday December 5, 2024 10:00pm - Friday December 6, 2024 4:00am PST
Venetian
  Special Events, LDI AFTER DARK
  • Early bird pricing Complimentary with Badge
  • price after 10/14 Complimentary with Badge
 
Friday, December 6
 

10:00pm PST

LDI After Dark at OMNIA Nightclub
Friday December 6, 2024 10:00pm - Saturday December 7, 2024 4:00am PST
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)


Friday December 6, 2024 10:00pm - Saturday December 7, 2024 4:00am PST
Caesars
  Special Events, LDI AFTER DARK
  • Early bird pricing Complimentary with Badge
  • price after 10/14 Complimentary with Badge
 
Saturday, December 7
 

9:00am PST

Career Day
Saturday December 7, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm PST
Career Day: A full day of Buzz Sessions and a Keynote Lunch for LDI's Young Career Professionals Program, part of our Foster The Future Initiative to support and train the next generations of industry professionals.

Career Day Buzz sessions are open to all LDI attendees, including the Keynote speech. The lunch requires a ticket, including with all Young Career Professional badges or available at LDI registration.

Schedule:
9:00am-10:00am: Orientation & Meet Up Breakfast
10:00am-10:30am: Buzz Session: Brad Schiller, Martin Harman
10:30am-11:00am: Buzz Session: Meow Wolf
11:30am-12:00pm: Buzz Session: Elynmarie Kazle, Stage Managers Association
12:00pm-12:45pm: Career Day Lunch (lunch ticket required)
12:45pm-1:30pm: Career Day Keynote Lunch : Sharon Huizinga, Rock Lititz; University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)- Associate Professor of Lighting
1:30pm-2:00pm: Buzz Session: URTA
2:00pm-2:30pm: Buzz Session: Matt Veitch, Ammonite Studios
2:30pm-3:00pm Buzz Session: Simon Evans: TAO Group
3:00pm-3:30pm: Buzz Session: Laura Frank, frame:work
3:30pm-4:00pm: Buzz Session: Shane Smith, LMG
4:00pm-4:30pm: Networking & Snacks

Additional Career Day Activities:
1:00pm-5:00pm: Portfolio & Web Review (open to all LDI attendees) SIGN UP HERE.

6:00pm: Recruitment tour at Omnia nightclub (open to all Young Career Production badges) Join the Tao Group's Senior Director of Creative AV - Simon Evans as he takes you on a tour in one of the most technologically advanced nightclubs in the world - Omnia! This behind the scenes look will provide a showcase into their legendary 'Chandelier Moment' as well as an intimate discussion on how they run the colossal rig, get close up to their FOH systems and discuss what it takes to join his global team.
Speakers
avatar for Sharon Huizinga

Sharon Huizinga

University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)- Associate Professor of Lighting, Academy of Live Technology at Rock Lititz - Program Director
Sharon has been a lighting designer, programmer, and educator for over 20 years, living and working around the world and in many different areas of our industry. She lived in Amsterdam for several years where she was up to various things including working for the Dutch National Opera... Read More →
avatar for Brad Schiller

Brad Schiller

Sr. Business Development Manager | North America, Martin
With over 30 years experience in the lighting industry, Brad Schiller is an industry veteran. Starting his career in the mid 1980’s he worked as Technician and Programmer on many different productions.During his career he has been a part of many varied productions including The... Read More →
avatar for Laura Frank

Laura Frank

Creator/Advocate, frame:work
Laura Frank has worked in entertainment technology for over 30 years. Starting her career as a moving light technician in New York City, she established herself as a top lighting programmer with projects spanning rock tours with David Bowie, to Broadway shows like Spamalot and television... Read More →
avatar for Elynmarie Kazle

Elynmarie Kazle

President, Stage Managers' Association Foundation
Elynmarie Kazle is a multidisciplinary artist and management consultant.  She spent her early career as a stage manager and now specializes in organizational development, fundraising and directing, her main focus being on educational and larger not-for-profit institutions. She has... Read More →
avatar for Shane Smith

Shane Smith

Senior Director of Technology, LMG
In 1997, after graduation, Shane accepted a full-time job with Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. He spent the next 8 years working at various venues on special events throughout Walt Disney World property and also traveled with the Walt Disney Company. In 2004, after freelance work... Read More →
avatar for Simon Evans

Simon Evans

Senior Director of Creative AV, TAO Hospitality
Since joining the TAO Group in 2015, Simon has been responsible for some of the company’s biggest openings and most iconic productions. From the ground breaking 8k resolution LED content at Marquee Singapore to the jaw dropping 360 animations on display in Ling Ling - one of our... Read More →
avatar for Matt Veitch

Matt Veitch

Studio Producer, Ammonite Studios
I advise UK-based and worldwide networked commercial arts, media, and entertainment companies on arts development, production training, provision, and policy. Core interests: origination of cutting-edge production training for the theatre/TV and entertainment sectors; arts education... Read More →
Saturday December 7, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm PST
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  Special Events, Career Day

1:00pm PST

LDI Portfolio & Website Review: Lighting and Projection
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
TBA
All students and young professionals are invited to participate in the LDI Portfolio and Website Review.  Bring your portfolio and/or digital device to get tips one-on-one from the industry's top professionals. Co-moderated by Brackley Frayer and Deanna Fitzgerald. All participants will get a code for a free LDI expo hall pass.

Sign up for time slots here: LDI Portfolio & Website Review 
Moderators
avatar for Deanna Fitzgerald

Deanna Fitzgerald

Lighting Designer, Heart Of Light
Deanna Fitzgerald is a lighting designer and member of United Scenic Artists. Her lighting design credits include a wide range of theatre, dance, opera, circus-themed, puppets, architectural lighting and more. Deanna the author of The Heart of Light, a primer for a life and career... Read More →
avatar for Brackley Frayer

Brackley Frayer

Lighting Designer, Emeritus Professor UNLV
Brackley Frayer is an Emeritus  Professor of lighting design at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He has designed Oedipus at Polonus at the Delphi theater in Greece, for the International Ancient Greek Theater Festival. Regional design credits include work with Nevada Conservatory... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Habeck

Michelle Habeck

Area Head Live Design and Production, UT Live Design and Production
Michelle Habeck’s design work is seen nationally at The Guthrie Theater, Goodman Theatre, CenterStage in Baltimore, Alliance Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Seattle Children’s Theatre, and many others. She has enjoyed the great pleasure of collaborating... Read More →
avatar for Ebony Madry

Ebony Madry

Product Manager, Designer, WastedPotential & Brite Ideas
Ebony Madry, committee member for the ‘Pat MacKay Diversity In Design’ Scholarships (part of LDI’s Foster the Future program), works for WastedPotential as Lead Project Manager, overseeing and supporting tours with creative direction, production design, production advance... Read More →
avatar for Roma Flowers

Roma Flowers

Professor Emeritus, lighting/projection designer, Texas Christian University (TCU)
Roma Flowers has designed lighting for theatre, music concerts and dance. A recipient of a New York Dance and Performance Award (a.k.a. Bessie) for her lighting designs, she considers herself fortunate to have worked with such diverse artists in the field of theatre, dance and music... Read More →
avatar for Ann Archbold

Ann Archbold

Associate Dean/College of Liberal Arts, University of Nevada, Reno
Professionally, Ann has designed lighting for over 600 events for theatre, industrials, opera, dance, live concerts and television throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Her design work includes productions for The Malta International Arts Festival, The Old Globe Theatre... Read More →
avatar for Sharon Huizinga

Sharon Huizinga

University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)- Associate Professor of Lighting, Academy of Live Technology at Rock Lititz - Program Director
Sharon has been a lighting designer, programmer, and educator for over 20 years, living and working around the world and in many different areas of our industry. She lived in Amsterdam for several years where she was up to various things including working for the Dutch National Opera... Read More →
avatar for David Finn

David Finn

Lighting Designer, David Finn Design
David Finn’s professional career as a lighting designer began at the age of 16, working for the puppeteer Burr Tillstrom and Kukla, Fran & Ollie.For five years, David assisted lighting designer Jennifer Tipton – beginning in 1988 with Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. David assisted... Read More →
avatar for Christina Giannelli

Christina Giannelli

Lighting Designer
Christina Giannelli has designed original lighting for ballets by Julia Adam, Christopher Bruce, Jorma Elo, Donald McHale, Kenneth McMillan, Trey McIntyre, Dennis Nahat, Ben Stevenson, Glen Tetley, Natalie Weir, Stanton Welch, and Lila York, among others. In the course of her career... Read More →
avatar for Anne McMills

Anne McMills

Head of Lighting, MFA in Design and Technology, San Diego State University
Anne E. McMills is a lighting designer, professor, and author. Her career extends across the many facets of the lighting world—from theatre (regional to Broadway and the West End) to television and theme parks to architectural lighting, corporate industrials, concerts, cruise ships... Read More →
avatar for David Lee Cuthbert

David Lee Cuthbert

Lighting, Projection, and Scenic Designer, UC Santa Cruz
David Lee Cuthbert: A professor of design at UC Santa Cruz and proud member of USA 829 for over two decades focusing on lighting, projections, and scenic disciplines.  Broadway: Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays 2004, 2013, and HBO.  Off Broadway: The Snow Queen at NYMF and The Open... Read More →
avatar for Mary Stebbins

Mary Stebbins

Lighting Designer, Carnegie Mellon School of Drama
Mary Ellen Stebbins (Lighting Design) Based in New York City, collaborations include work with Little Island, AMOC*, MCC Theater, Shakespeare Theater Company, Opera Philadelphia, Juilliard, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as well as Theresa Rebeck, CYI Studio, Clare Barron, A$AP Rocky... Read More →
avatar for Christina Watanabe

Christina Watanabe

Lighting Designer, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Christina is an award-winning lighting designer and educator for theatre, dance, music, and events. Regional: Denver Center, Trinity Rep, Dallas Theatre Center, Contemporary American Theatre Festival, The Rep St. Louis, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Arkansas... Read More →
avatar for Sherrice Mojgani

Sherrice Mojgani

Lighting Designer, Tulane Associate Professor- Theater and Dance
Sherrice Mojgani (she/her) is a New Orleans-based theatrical lighting designer. She has designed for  Arena Stage, Round House Theater,  La Jolla Playhouse, Pittsburgh Public Theater, The Guthrie, and The Old Globe. Sherrice is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theater... Read More →
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
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6:30pm PST

All Networking Events -VIP Access + Open Bar Cheapshot + Atomic Golf
Saturday December 7, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm PST
Join your industry colleagues for Exclusive AFTER DARK Networking Experiences, featuring an exciting lineup of events at premier Las Vegas venues. VIP All Access Pass with a 2-hour open bar at both networking events.

Saturday 12/7/2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Cheapshot
with appetizers and open bar included

ALSO INCLUDES 
Event: Official Networking Event
Monday 12/9/2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: Atomic Golf
with golf play, appetizers and open bar included


Saturday December 7, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm PST
  Special Events, Networking
  • Item Code VIPN
  • price after 10/14 186

6:30pm PST

All Networking Events CheapShot + Atomic Golf - Access Only
Saturday December 7, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm PST
Join your industry colleagues for Exclusive AFTER DARK Networking Experiences, featuring an exciting lineup of events at premier Las Vegas venues.

Event: Welcome Networking Event
Saturday 12/7/2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Cheapshot
with appetizers included

ALSO INCLUDES
Monday 12/9/2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: Atomic Golf
with golf play and appetizers included

*Upgrade to the VIP All Access Pass to get all the benefits of the All Access Pass plus a 2-hour open bar at both events.
Saturday December 7, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm PST
CheapShot + Atomic Golf
  Special Events, Networking
  • Item Code ACCESS
  • price after 10/14 33

10:00pm PST

LDI After Dark at Hakkasan Nightclub
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday December 8, 2024 4:00am PST
MGM
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)
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday December 8, 2024 4:00am PST
MGM
  Special Events, LDI AFTER DARK
  • Early bird pricing Complimentary with Badge
  • price after 10/14 Complimentary with Badge
 
Sunday, December 8
 

6:30am PST

Rise and Shine 5K Walk/Run

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 start at the Fontainebleau Hotel, outside at the Main Entrance on the corner of Elvis Presley + Las Vegas Blvd. Route Details will be provided by Saturday before the event.

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

8:00am PST

New Technology Breakfast - Lighting and Lasers
Sunday December 8, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am PST

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
avatar for Bill Digneit

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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10:00am PST

LDI Ribbon Cutting
Sunday December 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:05am PST
Join us at 10am on Sunday, December 8 as the doors to LDI 2024 open !
Sunday December 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:05am PST
Entrance

10:00am PST

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

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

6:00pm PST

Battle of the Busk Competition
Sunday December 8, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST
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:
Media Servers: Pixera
Lighting Fixtures: Acme, ACT,  Chauvet, ETC
Stage: Apex Stages, StagePro
Sound: RCF
Haze: Hazebase
Sunday December 8, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Circle Bar - Battle of the Busk Stage

6:00pm PST

Crew Up + Connect Industry Party
Sunday December 8, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
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

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
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, LDI AFTER DARK
  • Early bird pricing Complimentary with Badge
  • price after 10/14 Complimentary with Badge
 
Monday, December 9
 

8:00am PST

New Technology Breakfast - Digital Signage, Projection, Special FX
Monday December 9, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PST
LDI, in conjunction with its sister show Digital Signage Experience, has added digital signage technology to its series of New Technology Breakfasts. With digital signage, projection, and Special FX technology all at one breakfast, you'll have lots to enjoy along with that first cup of coffee!
Speakers
avatar for Bill Digneit

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 →
Monday December 9, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PST
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9:00am PST

New Technology Breakfast - Audio, Staging & Rigging
Monday December 9, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PST

Audio, staging, and rigging are among the classic products at LDI since its debut in 1988... check out new technology and a sneak peek of gear from the LDI expo hall as you enjoy a cup of coffee and light breakfast. A great way to spend the hour before the show floor opens.
Speakers
avatar for Bill Digneit

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 →
Monday December 9, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PST
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12:30pm PST

Geezers Of Gear Presents Dining With Dinosaurs
Monday December 9, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Geezers Of Gear presents Dining With Dinosaurs, hosted by the head geezer and podcast host himself, Marcel Fairbairn. Join us for lunch 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!

Included with an LDI VIP Pass or available at registration for $79.
Speakers
avatar for Seth Jackson

Seth Jackson

Lighting & Production Designer, Seth Jackson Creative
Seth Jackson has twice won the Parnelli Award for Set Design of the Year, the Redden Award for Lighting Designer of the Year, the Broadway World Los Angeles for Lighting Design of the Year, and the Paul Waterbury Award of International Distinction in Architecture.In 2024, he was... Read More →
avatar for Jake Berry

Jake Berry

CEO, Jake Berry Productions
Over a career spanning more than 40 years, Jake Berry is a multiple award winning production director. Known throughout the industry as the go to guy for any successful tour, Jake is the founder and CEO of Jake Berry Productions, a leading tour production management company. Hailing... Read More →
avatar for Marcel Fairbairn

Marcel Fairbairn

Founder, GearSource.com
Marcel Fairbairn joined the live events business as a working musician in his teens. Realizing he loved the business more than the music, he honed his selling skills in music retail - selling musical instruments and eventually sound and lighting systems. It was then, in the late 80's... Read More →
avatar for Patti Connors Thurston

Patti Connors Thurston

VP, Efficacy, The Designory
Having developed a love for Theatre in high school, Patti’s journey to the Entertainment industry took her to Temple University to pursue an interest in Costume Design which segued into Lighting Design. After getting her degree, she was able to develop her design craft in plays... Read More →
avatar for Mark Fetto

Mark Fetto

Vice President, Lighting, OSA International
Mark Fetto started working as a lighting technician in the late 1970’s, working his way through the ranks at the Obie Company and Vari-Lite, he then became a lighting designer and senior programmer. In 1989 Mark opened Vari-Lite's satellite office in Las Vegas. He went on to become... Read More →
avatar for Bob Gordon

Bob Gordon

Retired
I started my career in lighting as a student at Florida State University in the mid 1960s. While in school, I got a job at the school’s professional stage, Wescott Auditorium (now Ruby Diamond Auditorium). I ran a carbon arc Trouper at first, and learned every job in the theatre... Read More →
avatar for Bob Harmon

Bob Harmon

Owner, Eggshell Lighting
It was 1974, and 16-year-old Bob Harmon was enjoying life in Kailua, Oahu and showing his friends old films for fun. When an acquaintance happened to ask Harmon if he’d ever worked with lighting before, he immediately said yes, and booked his first job that very weekend.After lighting... Read More →
avatar for Jeff Ravitz

Jeff Ravitz

Lighting Designer, Intensity Advisors
Jeff Ravitz is a Primetime Emmy®-winning lighting designer, lecturer, and writer specializing in live entertainment being captured for multi-camera television, as well as top-tier concert tours and specialty installations. He co-authored the book Lighting for Televised Live Events, in... Read More →
avatar for Dave Shadoan

Dave Shadoan

CEO, Sound Image
Dave Shadoan is the CEO of Sound Image, one of the largest Live Sound companies in the world. His longtime partner and good friend, Ross Ritto, formed Silverfish Audio with Joel Silverman in 1971. Dave later joined the company and by 1981 became half-owner with Ross. They changed the name and soon became known as Sound Im... Read More →
avatar for Howard Ungerleider

Howard Ungerleider

Owner, Production Design International
Howard Ungerleider’s name is not unfamiliar in the entertainment industry. He is notorious for his amazing designs in not only architectural lighting, but stage lighting, set design, direction and lasers. Howard’s eclectic career has seen him work closely with such talents as... Read More →
avatar for Scott De Vos

Scott De Vos

Founding Partner, De Lux Productions
At the time, we rarely realize the significance of the pivotal moments in our lives.Such a moment came to Scott De Vos in 1971, while attending college in Denver Colorado, when he was given the opportunity to see a Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert for free–all he had to do was help... Read More →
avatar for Cosmo Wilson

Cosmo Wilson

Lighting Designer & Director, Concert
Cosmo is a concert lighting designer and director. He has been in the industry  since the 80’s and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, he is a legend.Cosmo has worked with over 40 acts including AC/DC, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Foreigner, INXS... Read More →
avatar for John Wiseman

John Wiseman

Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales, PRG
John began his career in live event production in 1979 as the concert chairman at California State University, Sacramento. Shortly after, he launched a small production company and began managing local bands, one of which, Steel Breeze, was signed to RCA records with John as their... Read More →

Monday December 9, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm PST
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  Special Events, Special Events
  • Item Code C80
  • Early bird pricing 79
  • lunch included (yes/No) yes included

3:30pm PST

Mentoring Meet Up Networking Event
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
All LDI attendees are invited to our Mentoring Meet Up , on Monday, December 9 from 3:30pm-4pm at the Circle Bar on the LDI show floor.  Network directly with your peers, meet industry veterans, and share tips, tricks and questions.  The perfect chance to build new relationships in an informal setting. Beverages and a chance to win prizes included.  

We will all gather and have a casual networking mentoring meet up. Attendees take a Topic Card (see below) at their arrival with what they are interested in talking about. Mentors will be aligned with a topic they feel strong mentorship with. We’ll stand in a circle, start with a quick icebreaker, then hold up the cards to see the commonality. From this, smaller groups are formed where our mentors and mentees can align together.

MENTORSHIP IN:
  • Networking
  • Guidance and Advice
  • Professional Experience
  • Career Advancement 
  • Affinity or Diversity 
  • Leadership 
  • Desired Introductions  (help being introduces to specific people/ or even assisted  around the floor and introduced to exhibiting companies)

Speakers
avatar for Jessi Cybulski

Jessi Cybulski

Show Director, LDI, Questex
Jessi Cybulski has been working in design and production since 2003. As show director based in Denver, Jessi creates, programs, and oversees the creative day to day management of the Questex owned, LDI: Live Design International Tradeshow and Conference.Prior to LDI Jessi developed... Read More →
avatar for Bill Digneit

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 →
avatar for Chris Lose

Chris Lose

Designer Relations, Follow Me
Chris Lose is an international touring lighting director, programmer and columnist who has dedicated his life to solving problems through pragmatic decision making and calming techniques. He strives to invoke relationships and emotion through color, atmosphere, and beauty. He is dedicated... Read More →
avatar for Karla López

Karla López

Lighting Programmer, Designer, Creative Director, Lux Molecule
With a theater degree, Karla has taken multiple trainings with brands of lighting consoles to program and execute live shows. After that, she had the opportunity to take Photometry workshops with Oxford University and computing and programming with Microsoft University. With over... Read More →
avatar for Tracy Nunnally

Tracy Nunnally

Owner/President, Vertigo
Professor Tracy Nunnally received his MFA from The Florida State University and has worked in professional theatre since the 1980s. His contributions include all aspects of theatre automation, motion control, rigging, pyrotechnics, special effects, scenery construction, and technical... Read More →
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Ebony Madry

Product Manager, Designer, WastedPotential & Brite Ideas
Ebony Madry, committee member for the ‘Pat MacKay Diversity In Design’ Scholarships (part of LDI’s Foster the Future program), works for WastedPotential as Lead Project Manager, overseeing and supporting tours with creative direction, production design, production advance... Read More →
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Luther Frank

Founding Partner, Lighting Designer, Sovereign Candle Collective
Specializing in light, projection, and stage design, Luther works in a wide variety of live production genres. They have extensive experience in scenography and creative direction for the performing arts, ranging from opera to fashion shows to live broadcast concerts and everything... Read More →
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Christina Watanabe

Lighting Designer, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Christina is an award-winning lighting designer and educator for theatre, dance, music, and events. Regional: Denver Center, Trinity Rep, Dallas Theatre Center, Contemporary American Theatre Festival, The Rep St. Louis, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Arkansas... Read More →
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Dara Swisher

Stage Manager, Performer, Creator, Producer, Sovereign Candle Collective & House Lumina
Dara Swisher is a stage manager, performer, creator, and producer based in New York, with over three decades of experience in the arts and live events industry. Holding a BA in Dance from Mercyhurst College and an MFA in Choreography from Jacksonville University, Swisher has seamlessly... Read More →
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Kearston Dillard-Scott

Outside Sales Representative, Barbizon Lighting Company
Kearston Dillard-Scott, a native of Suffolk, VA, has been studying and practicing the art of lighting for the last 23 years. She graduated in 2003 from Randolph (Macon-Woman's) College with a B.A. in Theatre, subsequentally resulting in spending the next 13 years in the Hampton Roads... Read More →
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TJ Donoghue

Tech Producer / Tech Director, Periaktoi Productions
With over 30 years expertise in leading teams designing and installing complex systems for corporate events, theatrical productions, film/ television and fine arts installations, TJ has worked in entertainment and experiential events of all kinds. Known as a technical expert, team... Read More →
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Anne McMills

Head of Lighting, MFA in Design and Technology, San Diego State University
Anne E. McMills is a lighting designer, professor, and author. Her career extends across the many facets of the lighting world—from theatre (regional to Broadway and the West End) to television and theme parks to architectural lighting, corporate industrials, concerts, cruise ships... Read More →
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Brad Schiller

Sr. Business Development Manager | North America, Martin
With over 30 years experience in the lighting industry, Brad Schiller is an industry veteran. Starting his career in the mid 1980’s he worked as Technician and Programmer on many different productions.During his career he has been a part of many varied productions including The... Read More →
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Marcus Hammond

U.S. Sales Representative - Southwest, A.C. Lighting
Marcus Hammond is the Southwest US sales rep with A.C. Lighting. With 20+ years of technical production and AV consulting experience for churches across the US, Marcus has had the privilege of creating experiences in numerous sacred spaces that help connect people and tell the story... Read More →
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Butch Allen

Vice President of Global Business Development, TAIT
From the front seat of a truck to the front of house, Butch Allen's touring journey has been both varied and unusual: back line tech, lighting director, lighting designer, set designer, and production manager.
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Amanda Gougelmann

Technical Support, ACT Entertainment
Amanda Gougelmann is a part of the Software Support Team at ACT Entertainment. While Amanda is based in San Diego, CA, she works in the ACT Burbank office. Amanda graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Design and Technology. After being introduced... Read More →
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Edward Hodge

Vice President, Creative & Innovation, BRC Imagination Arts
Edward Hodge is Vice President Creative and Innovation at BRC Imagination Arts where he brings his award-winning ingenuity and innovation to some of the largest brand, cultural and entertainment projects around the world. For over two decades, he’s worked as a creative designer... Read More →
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Courtney Nichols

Head of Installations and Show Support, EPS
Courtney Nichols joined EPS in 2022 and serves as head of Installations and Show Support. With more than 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry, she has a rigging background in installation, inspection, project management, and show operations in a variety of entertainment... Read More →
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Elena Piech

Account Director, ZeroSpace
Elena Piech is an Emmy-nominated journalist turned emerging technologist. She is the Account Director for ZeroSpace, an AR production & technology company leading creative innovation in media & entertainment. At ZeroSpace, she’s created immersive activations and real-time 3D storytelling... Read More →
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Michaela Ternasky-Holland

Creator & Consultant, Immersive, Spatial, & Interactive Experiences (VR, AR, AI)
Michaela Ternasky-Holland is a Peabody-nominated and Emmy award-winning director who specializes in creating impactful stories using immersive and interactive technology. She is one of the first directors to create and premiere a short film utilizing Open AI’s SORA platform, which... Read More →
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Shane Smith

Senior Director of Technology, LMG
In 1997, after graduation, Shane accepted a full-time job with Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. He spent the next 8 years working at various venues on special events throughout Walt Disney World property and also traveled with the Walt Disney Company. In 2004, after freelance work... Read More →
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Peter Smith

Many years ago, I was standing in the doorway of our high school auditorium, watching a group of kids in black shirts climb ladders and cut pieces of colored plastic. One of them asked, “you gonna help us or what?”  I walked in, learned how to cut a gel and hang a leko, and never... Read More →
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John Garberson

Founding Director, Creative Backstage Group in Arizona
Director of Creative Backstage Group in Arizona Founder / owner of Creative Backstage in 2003, sold to Pride Group in 2019- still run the company Creative Backstage is an award-winning production company winning local and nation awards , we specialize in live event production: Lighting... Read More →
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Sam Hillyer

Director, Hardware Product Management, TAIT
Sam Hillyer started his career at Cirque du Soleil where he programmed and operated complex acrobatic performances, ensuring show integrity and performer safety. He transitioned to TAIT in 2015, holding a variety of roles focusing on control systems and technology. He led the commissioning... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
LDI Circle Bar

4:00pm PST

Meet the Manufacturers Reception
Monday December 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
All LDI attendees are invited to our Meet The Manufacturers reception, on Monday, December 9 from 4pm-5pm at the Circle Bar on the LDI show floor. Bring your tech and troubleshooting questions and interface directly with representatives of leading LDI exhibitors away from the busy booth environment. The perfect chance to network with manufacturers in an informal setting. Come early at 3:30 to join the Mentoring Meet Up. Beverages and a chance to prizes included.  

Participating Companies; ACT Entertainment, The Screen Works, TAIT, Apollo MFG, Acme Lighting, Leica Geosystems, Sony Electronics, Blackout Lighting, Full Dome, Pathway Connectivity, Disguise, LightAct and more!
Monday December 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
LDI Circle Bar

6:00pm PST

All Networking Events -VIP Access - Atomic Golf
Monday December 9, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Join your industry colleagues for Exclusive AFTER DARK Networking Experiences, featuring an exciting lineup of events at premier Las Vegas venues. VIP All Access Pass with a 2-hour open bar at both networking events.

Saturday 12/7/2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Cheapshot
with appetizers and open bar included

Monday 12/9/2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: Atomic Golf
with golf play, appetizers and open bar included

Monday December 9, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Atomic Golf 1850 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

6:15pm PST

UVify Drone Show: The IFO Experience: A Creative Revolution, Live
UVify will light up the sky with an incredible drone show that will leave you in awe.  Look up and prepare to be amazed as the night sky transforms into a canvas of light, color, and motion. You won’t want to miss this breathtaking display—join us and let the magic begin! This show is a collaborative work with SkyElements!

Outside West Hall - Diamond Lot 1 (outside registration area near Rideshare pickup). Free for all LDI + DSE attendees.

10:00pm PST

LDI After Dark at Jewel Nightclub
Monday December 9, 2024 10:00pm - Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:00am PST
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)
Monday December 9, 2024 10:00pm - Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:00am PST
Aria
  Special Events, LDI AFTER DARK
  • Early bird pricing Complimentary with Badge
  • price after 10/14 Complimentary with Badge
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

8:45am PST

LDI Booth, Product and Project Awards Breakfast Ceremony
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:45am - 10:00am PST
Join LDI over on the DSE keynote stage before the LDI show floor opens on Tuesday, December 10, and let's start the last day of the show with the LDI Awards for best debuting products and best booths, as well as the presentation of our 2024 Pat MacKay Diversity In Design Scholarship recipients. A light breakfast will be served to kick off your Tuesday morning!

Free to all LDI attendees but please RSVP!

8:45am Doors Open
9:00 – 10:00am Ceremony 

Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:45am - 10:00am PST
Battle Of The Busk Stage

9:00am PST

Pat MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarship Ceremony
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PST
The presentation of our 2024 Pat MacKay Diversity In Design Scholarship recipients will be held over on the DSE keynote stage before the LDI show floor opens on Tuesday, December 10, as part of the new format for the LDI Awards Ceremony for best debuting products and best booths.

A light breakfast will be served to kick off your Tuesday morning!
Speakers
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Roma Flowers

Professor Emeritus, lighting/projection designer, Texas Christian University (TCU)
Roma Flowers has designed lighting for theatre, music concerts and dance. A recipient of a New York Dance and Performance Award (a.k.a. Bessie) for her lighting designs, she considers herself fortunate to have worked with such diverse artists in the field of theatre, dance and music... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PST
Battle Of The Busk Stage
 

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