Overview:

LDI 2013  Envision. Build. Tech. Go.

Now in its 26th year, Live Design International (LDI) has become the leading tradeshow and conference for live design professionals in North and South America.

Over 8,000 attendees working in theater, concerts, houses of worship, corporate presentations, clubs, theme parks, and any other live venue come to LDI from 72 countries to see the latest gear in action, refresh their knowledge, and replenish their creativity. More than 300 exhibiting companies provide attendees with live demos and the opportunity for face-to-face discussions about equipment including: lighting, sound, projection, special effects.

Exhibitors:

Why Exhibit?

-reach over 8,100 potential buyers

-generate leads & close sales

-showcase the gear that the pros want to see

-expose your brand to the world

-connect your company with the top influencers

-meet new customers and engage with loyal ones

The Value of Face-To-Face Contact

-60.9% of marketers considered face-to-face exhibiting as the best means to effectively build brand image*

-62.9% of marketers indicated in-person events are considered the best tactic to generate qualified leads*

-An exhibitor or company incurs 50% less in costs to identify a new customer with an exhibition lead**

*Source: from Forrester Consulting Services on behalf of American Business Media

**Source: Center for Exhibition Industry Research, The Cost Effectiveness of Exhibition Participation: Part I

Who Should Exhibit? You Should Exhibit if your company manufactures, distributes or supplies professional products and services for the production/live entertainment industry including any of the following.

· Lighting 
· Sound 
· Projection 
· Software 
· Production 
· Special Effects 
· Cinematography/Videography 
· Staging/Truss

You Should Exhibit if you want to see specifiers and buyers of these products for the following applications:

Concerts, Special Events, Live Entertainment
Theater/Opera
Corporate Presentations/Events
Indoor Entertainment Facilities, Sports Facilities, Museums
Hospitality Industry (Clubs, Hotels, Casinos, Restaurants)
Houses of Worship
Film/TV Videography
Education/Government
Amusement/Theme Parks
Commercial/Residential Architecture/Design

You Should Exhibit if you want to have face to face meetings with thousand of professionals, including the following titles:

Academic Theatre
Electrician
Facility Design Consultant
Lighting Designer
Lighting Programmer
Lighting Rental Operations
Manufacturer/supplier
Production Lighting Crew
Production Sound Crew
Production Staging Crew
Projection Designer
Set Designer
Sound Designer
Sound Mixer
Stage Manager
Staging Rental Operations
Technical Director
Theater Consultant

Products Attendees Want To See:

-Audio

(PA Systems/Intercom, Amplifiers, Mikes/ Consoles, Audio Accessories, PA Systems)

-Control/Interface Systems

-Dimming Systems

(Wireless, Large/Fixed Installation, Small Portable)

-DMX Power Control Lighting

(Gobo, LED, Ballasts, Stands, Exterior, Transformers, Lamps/Bulbs)

-Luminaires

(Fresnel, LED, Theatrical, Club/Disco, Searchlights)

-Projection

(Displays, Screens, Projectors)

-Software

(Show Control, Rigging Control, Drafting/ CAD, Light Design)

-Truss and Rigging

(Safety Equipment, Rigging Design, Hardware, Truss, Flying)

-Video

(Controllers, LED Displays, Digital Video Equipment, Playback, Walls, Camera)