2011 ILDA Conference in Moscow - Post-conference report

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The International Laser Display Association, the only trade group for companies involved in laser light shows, celebrated its 25th anniversary at its Annual Conference held in Moscow, Russia. The event showcased the ILDA Awards, as well as advances in laser show art and technology. It was clear that laser usage is growing for events and installations.

At the Nov. 12 ILDA Awards Banquet, 16 companies were honored in categories such as Nightclub/Disco/Rave Show, Live Stage Show, and Multimedia Show. Top winners included Germany's LOBO electronic, with nine awards and Lightwave International from the U.S. who received eight awards. The host of the 2011 Annual Conference, Moscow's Orion-Art Multimedia was also well represented with five ILDA Awards. Shows were honored for events such as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's tour (Laser Design Productions), the Muse 2010 tour (ER Productions), the opening of Melbourne's new AAMI Stadium (Oracle Attractions) and theme parks Mirabilandia (Scenes di Giuseppe Zagaria) and Europa Park (LOBO). A complete list of 2011 awards is here.

In addition, Stephen Heminover of Aura Technologies received ILDA's highest honor, the Career Achievement Award. He is a pioneer of laser computer graphics and served four terms as ILDA President in the 1990s.

Other events at the Conference included Artistic, Awards, Safety and Technical Seminars. During the latter, laser manufacturer Coherent Inc. and software provider Pangolin presented new products for improved laser colors and beam quality, and to make shows easier and more powerful.

The 2011 ILDA Conference opened with a Business Meeting. New ILDA Board Members elected were Dan Goldsmith of X-Laser and Justin Perry of Pangolin Laser Systems. Christine Jenkin of Laser Production Network in Miami was elected President.

During the first evening of the Conference, the "Lase-Off" provided an opportunity to see laser shows in an informal environment. Conference participants were free to showcase their own custom made shows in front of the audience, sharing their ideas and concepts for what makes a great laser light show.

The Conference concluded with a culture day in Moscow, in which the attendees visited the Kremlin and had a dinner cruise along the scenic Moskva River.

The overall feeling at this yearʼs conference was one of vigor and excitement for the future. The industry is growing, and it appears that it will continue to grow. Some of the main topics were how to continually advance the safe and professional use of lasers, and how to further promote the effects and displays that can be created using laser. The new ILDA Board hopes to address these concerns in the upcoming months, and work together with the existing member base to ensure the safe, professional, and ethical use of laser display in the art and entertainment fields.

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