Stage Expo Experiences
Experience exhibitors and more on our Expo floor! Among our more than 350 exhibitors you will find immersive and exciting experiences around every corner! Explore our official schedule for dates, times, and locations
Stages on Expo Floor Sponsored by
Battle of the Beams
Step up to Battle of the Beams at USITT25 and witness cutting-edge moving lights go head-to-head in a live demo! This unique showcase gives you a front-row seat to compare performance, color, movement, and effects—all in real-time. Tony Award-winning Broadway lighting designer Jeff Croiter will provide expert insights, offering a rare opportunity to see how top-tier moving lights stack up side by side.Sponsored by
Blood Drive
Versiti is hosting a blood drive on the Expo floor in Booth #1133 on Thursday, March 6, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. If you would like to donate blood, please sign up here. Sign-ups are not required but are encouraged.Bob Mackie Book Signing
Join us on the Expo floor on Friday morning for a book signing! The USITT bookstore will be selling a limited number of copies of The Art of Bob Mackie, by Frank Vlastnik and Laura Ross on Thursday beginning at 11 a.m. Grab your copy on Thursday at the USITT Bookstore and have it ready to be signed by the man himself on Friday! We're excited to have Bob Mackie in Columbus — the number one metro city in the U.S. for concentration of professionals working in the apparel and fashion industry. We hope to see you at all of these events!Joel E. Rubin Celebration of Life
Join us at the Expo Stage as we celebrate the legacy and life of the last co-founder of USITT, Joel E. Rubin. Stories, memories, and Joel’s wine of choice will flow during this celebration of one of our industry’s great leaders and pioneers of USITT. Through this celebration of Joel’s foundation and service to USITT, his vision and legacy will live on as we continue to Power Live Entertainment.COSI
Join COSI – the Center of Science and Industry, the premier Columbus Ohio Science Center with some fun with science at the COSI Van. There will be liquid nitrogen mini-demonstration, hands-on activities, and information about COSI. We will be exploring color and light diffraction with some amazing Spectrum Glasses!USITT Bookstore
You can find the USITT Bookstore in Exhibit Hall B, right at the front of the Expo Floor! USITT Member-Author books, hats, shirts, stickers, exclusive USITT25 poster designed by Tess Rosen, and more will be available for purchase at our onsite USITT Bookstore! Please note: The USITT Bookstore is cashless.USITT Store Lounge Sponsored by
Career Campus
USITT25's Career Campus is the ultimate hub for resume revamping, headshot updating, and snagging that dream interview with your most sought-after company! Click here to explore what's waiting for you at the USITT25 Career Campus!Sponsored by
USITT Member Lounge
Learn how you can Power Live Entertainment with USITT year round! Our USITT Member Lounge allows you to explore the programs, education and training opportunities, awards, and Membership opportunities available to you explained by those who know the Institute best — our Members! Already a Member? Stop by to chat, relax, and connect with fellow Members!Sponsored by
