NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Registration is now open for Live Design International (LDI) 2026, Questex’s must-attend annual event for global entertainment design and technology professionals. Taking place December 2-8, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, LDI will once again bring together the designers, programmers, engineers, technicians, production teams, manufacturers, and innovators shaping the future of live experiences.
This year's event is already gearing up to be one of the most exciting in LDI's history, with expanded professional development opportunities, hundreds of exhibitors, cutting-edge technology demonstrations, immersive experiences, and the industry's most comprehensive education program.
Early Access to LDInstitute™—A First for LDI
For the first time, attendees can also register early for the highly anticipated LDInstitute™ professional training courses. Many Institute courses feature limited hands-on enrollment and routinely sell out, making early registration the best way to guarantee access to these sought-after training opportunities.
With more than 75 expert-led training courses, many featuring limited hands-on enrollment that sells out each year, early registration gives attendees the best opportunity to secure a seat in some of the industry’s most in-demand technical training.
"LDI is where the live events industry comes together to discover new technology, sharpen skills, and build the relationships that move careers—and our industry—forward," said Marian Sandberg, Vice President and Brand Leader, LDI. "We're excited to open registration for LDI 2026 and give attendees early access to our Institute courses. These small-group training experiences provide unparalleled hands-on learning and consistently fill quickly, so we encourage attendees to secure their seats early."
Register for Industry-Leading LDInstitute™ Training
LDInstitute delivers intensive, hands-on education taught by respected industry professionals across lighting, networking, production technology, media servers, design, and live event systems.
Sessions include:
- grandMA3 Beginner and grandMA3 Special Topics
- ETC Eos and High End console Training
- Setting Up, Testing, and Troubleshooting Lighting Control Systems and Networks
- Vectorworks Training
- Green Hippo and Pixera media server Training
- Ethernet For Entertainment
- Cutting-edge AI Training
- Additional technical and professional development courses
The LDInnovation™ Conference Returns
The full LDInnovation™ Conference agenda and speaker lineup will be announced in August, featuring industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners exploring the trends, technologies, and creative ideas shaping the future of live events and entertainment production.
Register Early & Save: Super Early Bird Rates Through August 14
Attendees who register now can take advantage of Super Early Bird pricing through August 14, 2026, and secure the lowest available rates for LDI 2026 and reduced rates for LDInstitute Courses.
LDI 2026 will feature:
- Hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest in lighting, audio, video, projection, staging, automation, rigging, and immersive technologies
- The LDInnovation™ Conference
- 75+ LDInstitute™ training courses
- Live demonstrations
- Networking events
- Career development opportunities
- Experiences celebrating the creativity and technology behind live entertainment
To register to attend LDI, click here. To view LDInstitute Courses, click here.
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About Live Design International (LDI)
Established in 1988, Live Design International (LDI) is built on a 36-year history as the essential trade show and conference for global live design professionals. Attendees come to LDI to see the latest gear and entertainment technology in action, covering audio, lighting, projection, video, staging, special effects, and XR. It is also a great opportunity to refresh knowledge and professional training, in addition to networking and finding inspiration from colleagues, manufacturers, and distributors at the vanguard of entertainment technology. For more information, visit http://www.ldishow.com/. LDI takes place December 2-8, 2026, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
About Questex
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