3 Essential Events to Attend at LDI 2019

Live Design International (LDI) is upon us again in fabulous Las Vegas! Previous iterations have made a splash in the Pro AV market, and this year looks to do the same. Before heading out to LDI, be sure to check out our Las Vegas Trade Show Survival Guide. One of our favorite tips on the list is to check out the industry events while in town. Many of the great networking events and sessions are taking place off of the show floor this year, and we compiled a list of 3 essential events to attend.

 

1. LDI 5K Fun Run

Friday, November 22 from 6:00AM – 8:00AM

Introducing the first annual LDI 5K Fun Run to be held Friday, November 22 from 6AM to 8AM at the Las Vegas Convention Center. All proceeds of the Fun Run will benefit the Behind the Scenes charity, which provides financial assistance to entertainment technology professionals who are seriously ill or injured. Participants can enjoy post-run beer, water, and donuts, courtesy of Ambersphere Solutions Ltd, the exclusive UK sales, support, service, and training center for Astera, Ayrton, MA Lighting, Robert Juliat, and Zactrack entertainment lighting products.

2. LiveXperience Symposium

Wednesday, November 20 – MGM Grand, Las Vegas

XLIVE and LDI present a full-day symposium on Experiential Immersive Design. From brand experiences to cutting-edge entertainment, the experience is the thing, and the more immersive the better. Meet the players, from the agencies that serve as the creative catalysts for brand experiences and producers that create immersive entertainment events to the designers who bring them to life with an arsenal of high-tech tools, in a full day of panels and talks, plus an off-site visit to an immersive experience in Las Vegas. Register today!

3. LDI After Dark

Las Vegas opens its arms – and dance floors – to LDI2019 attendees.

Present your LDI2019 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.

  • Monday, November 18 – Marquee Nightclub @ Cosmopolitan – LDI Industry Night and XLIVE Official Afterparty
  • Thursday, Nov 21 – Hakkasan Nightclub – LDI OFFICIAL KICK-OFF PARTY
  • Friday, Nov 22 – Jewel Nightclub
  • Saturday, Nov 23 – OMNIA Nightclub
  • Sunday, Nov 24 – Hakkasan Nightclub

 

*Contributions to this article were made by the official LDI site


 

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