LDI to Launch Expanded Career Development for Employers
Live event employers will gain access to new hiring sessions and networking tools at the 2026 Las Vegas trade show.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Job Fairs
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Live Design International (LDI) will feature an expanded career development program at the Las Vegas Convention Center from December 2-8, 2026. The producer, Forge, is partnering with the professional networking platform Giggs to connect emerging talent with industry employers.
Why it matters
The collaboration aims to address hiring challenges in the live events industry by providing direct access to a specialized talent pool and expert guidance on recruitment. For local employers, this program offers a structured opportunity to vet potential hires and gain insights into current professional networking trends.
The Giggs platform maintains a network of over 50,000 members since its founding in 2022. The 2026 LDI event, which marks the show's 38th year of operation, will integrate these resources through a 90-minute Career Connect session designed for small-group mentorship.
The players
Live Design International
An annual trade show for live event design and production professionals established in 1988.
Giggs
A Nashville-based professional networking and hiring platform for live event personnel founded in 2022.
Forge
The production firm responsible for managing and organizing Live Design International.
Nikki Sanz
The founder and CEO of the professional networking platform Giggs.
The details
The partnership adds a dedicated booth and podcast recording station to the show floor to facilitate networking between job seekers and industry professionals. On December 6, the event hosts a Young Career Professionals Orientation, followed by the LDInnovation League Career Connect session on December 7. The program concludes on December 8 with a presentation on industry hiring practices led by Giggs CEO Nikki Sanz.
Timeline
December 2-8, 2026: Live Design International 2026 event dates.
December 6, 2026: Young Career Professionals Orientation.
December 7, 2026: LDInnovation League Career Connect session.
December 8, 2026: Giggs hiring practices presentation.
Market Landscape
This development follows the established precedent of the LDInnovation League, which previously focused on product innovation and design. The partnership represents a strategic shift toward data-driven talent acquisition within the live event production cycle.
Operators in the live events space should prepare to evaluate their hiring workflows against the emerging recruitment practices showcased at the event. Reviewing internal talent acquisition strategies prior to the December sessions may help firms better capitalize on the new networking opportunities.
The takeaway
The integration of a specialized hiring platform signals a broader industry move toward formalizing the recruitment pipeline for event professionals. Operators should prioritize tracking the hiring methodology presentation on December 8 to inform their staffing decisions for the coming year.
Further reading
For additional context on professional networking trends, view the Job Fairs section.
More information
To register for the sessions or access show details, visit the LDI event registration and information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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