Career Programming to Expand at 2026 LDI Convention
The event arrives at the Las Vegas Convention Center this December with new networking sessions for local talent.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Job Fairs
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Live event professionals in Las Vegas seeking new roles will have a chance to connect with employers at the 2026 Live Design International event taking place December 2-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The conference is partnering with the networking platform Giggs to host new career development sessions for emerging talent.
Why it matters
As the resort economy remains a primary driver for local jobs, this expanded programming aims to bridge the gap between emerging industry talent and active employers. The partnership provides a venue for local professionals to gain hiring insights through both small-group mentorship and direct networking opportunities.
The professional networking platform Giggs claims a membership of over 50,000 individuals following its 2022 founding. While the event’s scope continues to grow, the participation of specific local firms in the upcoming sessions is not yet confirmed.
The players
Live Design International
An annual industry event for live event professionals that was established in 1988.
Giggs
A professional networking and hiring platform for live event workers founded in 2022.
Nikki Sanz
The founder and CEO of the hiring platform Giggs.
Forge
The company that produces the annual Live Design International event.
The details
Produced by Forge, the 2026 conference will feature a Young Career Professionals Orientation on December 6 and the LDInnovation League Career Connect session on December 7. The collaboration includes an onsite podcast recording station and a dedicated booth for Giggs to facilitate career networking. The program concludes with a session on hiring practices presented by Giggs CEO Nikki Sanz on December 8.
Timeline
December 2-8, 2026: Live Design International takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
December 6, 2026: The Young Career Professionals Orientation is scheduled.
December 7, 2026: The LDInnovation League Career Connect session occurs.
December 8, 2026: Nikki Sanz presents on hiring practices.
Beyond the Strip
This career expansion follows a trend of professional networking events integrating directly into the city's massive convention calendar. It updates the local workforce development landscape long documented by the LVCVA's recurring resort-economy workforce reports.
Attendees can access the convention center starting December 2 to participate in networking sessions. Professionals should monitor the event schedule for specific registration deadlines regarding the Career Connect small-group discussions.
The takeaway
Local job seekers in the live events industry should prepare for networking by refining their profiles on the Giggs platform before the December event. Watch the conference website for the finalized list of participating employers to maximize your time at the December 7 Career Connect session.
Further reading
Find more details on regional workforce opportunities in the Job Fairs section.
More information
For full program details and registration, visit LDI event registration and information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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