Future Forward

Future Forward Sponsors

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" LPS isn't just informative; it is transformative. It solidified my passion for a career in live production, and the networking unleashed there has landed me consistent gigs. "

" LPS created a space for me to network with entertainment professionals in a way I hadn't been able to before. I meet people I had spoken to online, but never met in person. "

" Thanks to my involvement with LPS, I've had the privilege of connecting with numerous industry professionals who have become invaluable mentors to me. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to everyone's personal anecdotes and experiences from touring. Furthermore, I took the initiative to reach out to many of them afterward, which led to exciting shadowing opportunities and much more. "

" LPS helped me realize that I can actually make my career goals and dreams a reality. Every single person at that conference was so willing to help and give me any opportunity they could. Not only was everyone so willing to help, I was also treated with the upmost respect by everyone even if they were the owner of the entire conference. Getting to hear from the people that you look up to in the industry and seeing that they care about you is just an experience that I will never replace. "

LPS is committed to the future of our industry

LPS is a great opportunity for students to learn from some of the best in the world in focused communal conversations covering all aspects of live events along with hands on training opportunities all while networking with manufactures, vendors and production companies looking to provide employment and intern opportunities both nationwide and globally.

Students and educators alike are encouraged to attend LPS ’2026 (Jan 8th – 10th 2026 in Palm Springs, CA) as a guest of LPS and their sponsors. Students along with educators can take advantage of the Future Forward Program by reaching out to Chris Musgrave (CMusgrave@LiveProductionSummit.com) for details and registrations.

Future Forward registrations allow access to all training opportunities as well as all general panels (excluding travel, accommodations and the Pinnacle Awards which can be purchased separately). LPS ’25 was able through our incredible sponsors to cover rooms for more than twenty students. LPS does offer full breakfast and lunch daily for all students.

Educators: Do you have a standout student or maybe someone who needs a smile? We have sponsors looking to cover travel and accommodations to help facilitate a full Future Forward sponsorship. Please reach out to Chris Musgrave with your nomination.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Mentorship

Kevin Lyman
Associate Professor USC
Founder of Vans Warped Tour

LPS has truly embraced the next generation of industry professionals, through their Future Forward program. I was truly impressed with the forward-thinking programming, at LPS, that addressed issues that the touring industry faces moving forward.

Hugo Burnham
Assistant Professor Experiential Learning Endicott College
Gang of Four

I have been teaching in Massachusetts since 2000, after my 20+ years as a musician, manager, and record/publishing company stooge. I started in Boston teaching young men and women about the entertainment industry and all who sail in her, graduating (pun intended) to running the long-term and highly successful Internship program in the School Of Visual & Performing Arts at Endicott College, where all students engage in and complete three active internships over their four years here, in ordser to graduate. We take it very seriously.

Things have really changed from “how do I get a job at a record company?” and “How can I work at a major recording studio?” to these students focusing on today’s more vibrant live entertainment (and management/agency-related) careers. It was eye-opening to see the group of students at LPS just this past January taking such an active interest in all the different types of work and engagement out there. They didn’t just sit and listen in panels, they were forward in engaging and networking with people, with the companies involved, and with their mentors. My old friend from 100 years ago, Kevin Lyman, who’s also made the transition to academia, brought a great group of his Los Angeles students, who were buzzing with energy and attitude. And there were more, some of them already working.

We’re all getting old – we need fresh faces, bodies, and minds coming in to all elements of this industry, and LPS is the epicenter of where they can start.