Are you a designer, programmer, technician, rigger, electrician, technical director, or other entertainment design/technology industry expert? Or are you a manufacturer, distributor, inventor, or R&D guru?
We are especially open to sessions led by an ETCP recognized trainer or with ETCP credits, so that certified riggers and electricians can attend LDI to obtain renewal credits. Form submissions will be accepted until Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT.
We’d love to have you be part of LDI in 2026!
1. TRAINING — BE PART OF THE LDInstitute*
Courses for the LDInstitute are half day, full-day or two-day classes, from hands-on training on lighting consoles and media servers to the latest audio, software, rigging, projection, video and pixel mapping, etc. As well as full-day, in-depth sessions on a specific topic, from technology to project/production management.
Submission deadline: March 17, 2026
2. SPEAKING —BE PART OF THE LDInnovation™ Conference*
Sessions for the LDInnovation™ Conference (December 5- 8) are generally 30 to 60 minutes and can range from a solo talk to a panel discussion on entertainment design and technology subjects. If you suggest a panel, please confirm that all speakers are available to attend LDI 2026 before submitting your session. Submission deadline: April 17, 2026
3. MENTORING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Are you new to the industry or an experienced expert? We will be hosting our Mentoring Meet Up, Career Coaching and Dining with Dinosaurs (industry legends) events and would love to include your voice and expertise. Please reach out directly to Jessi Cybulski: [email protected]
* Please note: All speakers receive an LDI 2026 LDInnovation Conference badge as compensation plus a speaker gift.
* LDI is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs associated with your attendance.
* All speakers in each session must be fully confirmed before you submit the session idea.
* Please make sure the written information correctly describes the session content in depth.
* Please indicate if the session is on a beginner, intermediate, or expert level.
* First-time speakers at LDI may be asked to provide two professional references that attest to their teaching ability and depth of knowledge.