!%IntertechPira%! of Portland, Maine, has announced that its LEDs 2011: Bringing Lighting to Life conference will be held at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa from Oct. 24 to 26. New disruptive technologies, changes in regulations and increasing competition from China are among the challenges facing the LED and lighting industries. The conference will feature more than 30 presentations assessing market trends, technical development and application-related advances, as well as one day of preconference seminars and workshops to allow for more in-depth coverage of issues and additional networking opportunities.