This conversation was presented by USITT and Live Design International, and took place on Friday, July 10. It was moderated by David Stewart, USITT Board member and Production Manager for Disney Parks Live Entertainment.

Panelists included lighting designer Xavier Pierce, lighting/projection designer and Associate Professor of Professional Practice at TCU Roma Flowers, Director of Production at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Lawrence Bennett, lighting designer at the HowlRound Theatre Porsche McGovern, lighting designer Rachael Blackwell, and lighting designer and project manager Ebony Madry.