49 Bucks Gets You A Whole Lot Of LDI

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Right now, an LDI Expo Hall Pass is just $49. That’s less than fifty bucks for three days of networking, hands-on tech, exclusive events, and nonstop inspiration.

What Can You Do for $49?

A lot. Discover new career opportunities. Get hands-on with the latest gear. Learn from industry legends. Catch live competitions. And connect with 15,000+ industry pros.

Kick things off with free coffee and a bagel at the New Technology Breakfasts, get a first look at the latest innovations, then head onto the show floor to find your next must-have product, new collaborator, or career connection.

Here's your lineup of 49 reasons to experience LDI 2026:

  1. New Technology Breakfast: Lighting & Lasers 

2. New Technology Breakfast: Projection, Special Effects, Staging

3. New Technology Breakfast: Audio

4. Pro Audio Training On The Show Floor

5. Battle of the Busk Competition

6. VJ Challenge

7. LDIndustry Party

8. Career Fair

9. Career Coaching

10. Spin It To Win It

11.Mentoring Meet-Up

12. Behind The Scenes Wellness Lounge

13. Exploring Career Expansions/Transitions Sessions

14. Cup of Coffee Yoga Sessions

15. Bystander Intervention in the Workplace Sessions

16. Movement, Stress, & Mental Health in the Entertainment Industry

17. Managing Chronic Pain and the Brain Body Connection

18. Alcohol, Recovery, and the Workplace

19. Carnival Entertainment: Technical Careers In The Cruise Industry 

20. Women in Lighting Session

21, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Panel

22. Narcan/Overdose Prevention

23. Grief, Gigs & Getting Through Session

24. LDI After Dark at Las Vegas Clubs

25, Incredible Light Shows by LDI Exhibitors

26. Podcasts: Light Talk Live At LDI 

27. Business Sessions for Career Advancement

28. The LDI Circle Bar

29. Sponsored Sessions on the LDI Main Stage

30. Outdoor Drone Show

31. LDI Booth and Product Awards Reception

32. Allen & Heath University Using Space: Creating an Effective Mix

33. Allen & Heath dLive Certification

34. Audio Basics Training

35. Intro to Live Sound Mixing for Theatre

36. Allen & Heath University Mixing Monitors from FoH

37. Allen & Heath University Live Sound Mix Lab and Q&A

38. Allen & Heath House of Worship Mixing Techniques

39. Livestream Lighting Session

40. Live Sound Sabotage: An Exploration of Workflow and Best Practices

41. Pat MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarship Ceremony

42. Networking With 15,000+ Industry Pros

43. Exhibitor 1:1 Meeting Spotlights

44. How Live Events Actually Hire with Nikki Sanz, Founder of GIGGS

45. Making A Living: Theatrical Lighting Designer Q&A

46. Life on the Road: Touring, Busking and Getting More from MagicQ With Anthony Hazelden

47. Artistic Finance Podcast Sessions

48. Floating Sky: Behind the Movement at Tomorrowland’s Freedom Stage

49. Access to nearly 400 top-tier exhibitors showcasing the latest in live event technology all in one place.

That’s a LOT of LDI for just $49. The only question is: How much can you fit into three days? Grab your pass now before prices go up and be part of the action at LDI 2026!