On the Road: Connecting People and Tech at LDI, NAMM, and USITT
Over the past year, I had the incredible opportunity to travel with Tech25 to three of the biggest events in our industry: LDI, NAMM, and USITT. Each stop was a chance to explore new gear, have important conversations, and connect with people about the future of performance and technology.
At LDI in Las Vegas, it was all about lighting, staging, and projection. We spent our time on the floor exploring next-gen gear and filming interviews and demos to share what we found. You can see the short videos we made over on Tech25’s Instagram.
Next, we went to NAMM, which leans more into the music side of things. Our main goal was to advocate for Pittsburgh as a great place for innovation and to plant seeds for future partnerships and training opportunities back home through Tech25‘s workforce development programs.
The final stop was USITT in Columbus, OH, which focuses on theatre technology. This stop was special. I had the privilege of connecting with SoundGirls, an amazing organization dedicated to empowering women in the audio world. Their work creating space for mentorship and visibility is so important. I also had the chance to teach a fast-and-furious workshop on VDMX6 and ISF shaders, cramming a three-day course into about 30 minutes. It was a whirlwind, but the great questions about creative coding and media servers made it a blast.
This whole tour reaffirmed something I deeply believe: technology should be accessible, teachable, and creative—not gatekept. There’s a new generation of artists and engineers hungry for knowledge and tools, and our job is to help build bridges to those possibilities.
A huge thank you to Tech25 for making this tour happen, to SoundGirls for their incredible mission, and to all the students, educators, and creators we met along the way.
Meta Title: LDI, NAMM & USITT 2024–2025: Connecting Tech, Education & Equity with Tech25
Meta Description: A recap of industry events with Tech25, including LDI, NAMM, and USITT. From gear showcases to education advocacy, here’s what we learned and why it matters.
Keywords: LDI 2024, NAMM 2025, USITT recap, Tech25 Pittsburgh, audiovisual education, women in audio, SoundGirls partnership, VDMX workshop, ISF shaders, live performance tech
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