Thinking about heading to Las Vegas this year? LDI 2025 puts the spotlight on XLIVE, diving into the heart of live production: how world tours are designed, how a stadium comes alive each night—and what happens when things go wrong.
On stage, absolute leaders in live production: professionals who have worked with The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Metallica, Madonna, Coldplay, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Toby Keith and many more. This is not theory: it’s real-world experience under pressure.
The speakers bring decades of touring, Emmy Awards, and projects that transformed the industry. Between anecdotes and technical confessions, the promise is clear: an intense, entertaining day filled with practical lessons rarely shared outside the backstage of the business.
Pre-sale tickets
Early registration is now open until October 14 at a reduced rate. This is the time to secure your spot in a program that usually sells out quickly, while also gaining access to additional discounts on other event courses.
A program that leaves nothing out
On Saturday, XLIVE takes a full journey through the live entertainment industry: stage design, lighting, tour management, logistics, and technical production. A bridge between generations that connects the experience of the masters with the energy of those who are just arriving.
Confirmed speakers: Jake Berry, Marcel Fairbairn, Bob Bonniol, Butch Allen, Cort Lawrence, Emilio Sa Colorado, Ollie Newland, James Oliver, Anders Rahm, Joshua Koffman, and Sooner Rae Routhier.
Saturday highlights:
- 9:00 – Introduction and Keynote by Jake Berry
- 9:30 – 11:00 – The Road to Success
- 11:15 – 12:30 – Life on the Road: Lessons From Coldplay’s World Tour
- 12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch and networking
- 13:30 – 14:30 – The Drop That Changed Festivals: EDM’s Festival Takeover
- 14:30 – 16:00 – Creating Moments: The Art and Science Behind Unforgettable Shows
- 16:15 – 17:15 – Show Wreckers: When Things Go Wrong (and How the Pros Fix It)
- 17:30 – 21:30 – Dinosaurs Panel and dinner Dining With Dinosaurs with new networking opportunities
Attendee benefits
LDInstitute courses include free admission to the Expo Hall and a 50% discount on passes for the LDInnovation conference. Everything is applied automatically upon registration, with no extra steps required.
LDI 2025 will not just be a showcase: it will be the place where the secrets of great shows are revealed and where you can learn firsthand from those who make them possible. An unmissable event for technicians, creatives, entertainment professionals, students, and live-show enthusiasts.
