CONFERENCES & TRADE SHOWS
USA
THE CONFERENCE LIDITZ
THE Conference is all about growing the next generation of touring and live-event professionals by offering real opportunities to connect and grow as a community. Throughout the 2022 – 2025 conferences, we saw some of the leaders of the industry sitting down with the next generation of talent in ways that were personal and meaningful.
GTL SESSIONS
GTL Sessions is a chance to connect, network, and discuss important topics affecting touring life. With TM’s at all levels of their careers, the event offers a space to build relationships that can last a lifetime. It also provides opportunities to find mentors within the industry who can help guide you through your career, while forming partnerships with Tour Providers that help ease the stresses of tour planning.
LDI
LDI® is the catalyst that connects the entire live entertainment, design, and technology community with manufacturers of state-of-the-art gear, and professional training from industry leaders. Offering an exclusive opportunity to demo and preview the newest gear for the next season, while providing you with the best in cutting-edge training from top industry pros that only LDI can provide.
NAMM
From inspiring performances and product launches to meaningful connections across the show floor, The 2026 NAMM Show was a powerful reminder of the creativity, innovation, and community that drive the global music products industry
POLLSTAR LIVE
Pollstar Live! gathers live entertainment professionals and the flagship event of Pollstar magazine, the leading trade publication for the global live industry. For more than three decades, the conference has brought together the most influential voices shaping the business of live music, touring and venue management.
PRODUCTION LIVE
Production Live! is a one-day powerhouse summit taking on the most relevant topics around the challenges and opportunities facing the professionals who make the magic happen. Expect insightful and candid discussions from industry professionals on lighting, video, staging and stage management, sound technique, concert production, video, regulations, security, rehearsals, technological advancements, travel, tour management and accounting.
SXSW
An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, world-class exhibitions, professional development and networking opportunities, tech competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.