XLIVE 2026
LDI 2026 is a week‑long live‑design trade show held Dec 2‑8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. The event features over 360 exhibitors across key categories: Architectural Lighting Pavilion, Pro Audio Pavilion, Staging & Rigging, XR/Video, Visual Design, Audio, Stage Management, and Tech Crews. Attendees can demo the latest lighting consoles, media servers, lasers, projection, rigging gear, and immersive sound systems. The program includes the LDInnovation™ Conference (100+ sessions, 215+ speakers), LDInstitute™ hands‑on training (30‑60‑minute courses, ETCP credits), new‑technology breakfasts, a career fair, awards ceremony, VJ challenge, drone show, and after‑dark parties. The show also highlights the Foster the Future initiative for young professionals, scholarships, and wellness experiences. It serves as a central hub for networking, product launches, and professional development for lighting designers, audio engineers, stage managers, riggers, and content creators.