LDI 2025 to Take Place in Las Vegas
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2024 – Questex’s Live Design International (LDI) 2024 concluded, drawing over 13,000 live event and entertainment design technology professionals and over 350 exhibitors. The event showcased the latest advancements in production technology and provided unparalleled educational and networking opportunities.
A Successful Year for LDI 2024
LDI 2024 featured an expanded professional training program, with a 50% increase in LDInstitute™ classes and over 125 LDInnovation™ Conference sessions. The exhibit floor was 10% larger than the previous year.
“LDI 2024 was a vibrant celebration of the creativity, innovation, and community that power the live entertainment industry,” said Jessi Cybulski, Show Director, LDI. “With outstanding professional training, an electric show floor, and countless opportunities to connect, this year’s event exceeded expectations. We can’t wait to see what the industry will create in the coming year and showcase at LDI 2025.”
LDI 2024 Highlights:
- A Buzzing Expo Hall: Over 350 exhibits displayed the latest gear and technologies shaping the future of live entertainment.
- Keynote Excellence: Visionary speakers like Thibaut Duverneix, Sharon Huizinga, Emily Malone, and Craig Winslow shared their insights into the entertainment technology field.
- Expanded Training Programs: The event included 75 LDInstitute™ classes, 125 LDInnovation™ Conference sessions, and over 200 industry-leading speakers. Attendees participated in hands-on training, case studies, and behind-the-scenes tours.
- Unrivaled Networking Opportunities: LDI 2024 fostered connections among industry professionals through various events.
- Behind-the-Scenes Access: Tours provided access to tech-savvy venues, including Speigelworld’s DiscoShow and Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère.
- Fierce Battle of Busk Competition: This competition, sponsored by industry leaders, kept attendees engaged over three days.
- Inspiring the Next Generation: The Foster the Future program supported emerging talent.
What Attendees and Sponsors Said about LDI 2024:
“As far as the quality of programming and the quality of showroom floor, it’s definitely some of the top memories I’ll have when it goes to conferences and attending events,” said Michaela Ternasky-Holland, Creator, Immersive, Spatial, & Interactive Experiences.
“If you’re thinking about coming to LDI or getting into this industry, I would certainly recommend you taking advantage of this amazing opportunity that happens every year. Just great exposure to many of the manufacturers, all of the technology that you see on any of the events that are happening out there is here at the LDI conference. Even better are the people and the relationships that make all the live events in the industry happen. It’s all about the people and the products, and it all happens here at LDI,” said Shane Smith, Sr. Director Technology, LMG, Inc.
LDI 2025
LDI 2025 will take place December 3-9, 2025, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The conference will begin on December 3, and the expo floor will be open from December 7-9.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Turner at kturner@questex.com.
About Live Design International (LDI)
Established in 1988, Live Design International (LDI) is a key trade show and conference for live design professionals. It offers attendees the opportunity to explore the latest entertainment technology, including audio, lighting, projection, video, staging, special effects, and XR. LDI also provides training and networking opportunities.
For more information, visit http://www.ldishow.com/.
About Questex
Questex connects people in markets that help people live better and longer, including hospitality, wellness, life science, healthcare, and the technologies that drive these new experiences. The company delivers results through live events, data insights, and digital communities.
