In its innovative Foster The Future program, LDI embraces the next generations of industry professionals with special initiatives.
The main focus of Foster The Future is the fifth annual Young Career Professionals Program for those under the age of 25 with an interest in a career in live events design and production. This special package runs for four days, December 6-9, 2024 as part of the LDI Trade Show and Conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Young Career Professionals Program is just $149 (early bird pricing) and features a panoply of special events and training, including:
• LDI Expo Hall
• LDInnovation Conference Access
• XLIVE: The Concert Touring Sessions
• Dining With Dinosaurs
• Career Fair & Coaching
• Portfolio & Website Review
• New Technology Breakfasts
• Pro Audio Training & Demos
• LDI Awards Breakfast
• Battle Of The Busk
• VJ Challenge
• TAO Hospitality Offsite Venue Recruitment Tour
• Mentoring Meet Up
• Foster the Future Sponsored Swag
(Does not include LDInstitute ™ Courses)
Over 200 young professionals have participated in the first four years of this innovative program designed to provide those getting into the industry an affordable way to attend LDI and the LDInnovation Conference, as well as special events and networking opportunities. Register here: ldishow.com
Foster The Future also includes the Pat MacKay Diversity In Design Scholarships, now in their seventh year, and the LDI Production Assistants program for undergrad and graduate students to get hands-on experience producing an industry event on the scale of LDI. Graduates of this program fill a wide range of industry positions today.