The following is a partial listing of trade shows, conventions, and seminars of interest to the amusement industry. Please submit calendar information 45 days in advance to: Funworld Calendar, IAAPA, 1448 Duke St., Alexandria, Va. 22314-3464; phone 703/836-4800; fax 703/836-2824, e-mail funworld@iaapa.org.

MAY 2004
7 to 10. Annual International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Spring Management Conference, Hyatt Regency Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For information, contact the IAFE, P.O. Box 985, Springfield, Mo., 65801; tel: 800/516-0313; fax: 417/862-0156, or visit www.fairsandexpos.com.

14 to 16. Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Convention, Adams Mark Hotel, Charlotte, N.C. Contact L. Pickel at 704/366-0875; fax: 704/366-0876; web: www.hauntcon.com.

23 to 25. EXP3, the second annual conference of Experiential Industry entrepreneurs. Century Plaza Hotel and Spa, Los Angeles. The interactive conference will include roundtable discussions that will focus on what constitutes an “experience.” Douglas Rushkoff, a commentator on NPR’s All Things Considered, columnist, and TV host, will deliver the keynote address. For more information, please visit www.EXP-3.com or call 702/450-7662, ext. 102.


JUNE 2004
6 to 9.
Fiftheenth Annual VMA Convention & Trade Show, Star City, Sydney, Australia. For more information, contact the VMA secretariat at +07/38704777, or send an e-mail to jbenett@vma.org.au.

15 to 17. TiLE 2004 (Trends, Technology, Theming and Design in Leisure Environments), MECC Maastrict, Netherlands. For more information, visit www.andrich.com/tile, or contact Richard Curtis, Andrich International Limited, 51 Market Place, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AZ, U.K. at tel: +44/1985 846181; fax: +44/1985 846163, e-mail: tile@andrich.com.

JULY 2004
11 to 14. Fifthteenth Annual VMA Convention & Trade Show, Star City, Sydney, Australia. For more information, contact the VMA secretariat at +07/38704777, or send an e-mail to jbenett@vma.org.au.

14 to 16.
IAAPA Asian Expo 2004, Suntec City, Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Center. For information, contact Linda Wan at Terrapinn, 12 Prince Edward Road, #03-01, Bestway Building, Singapore 079212; tel: +65/6322-2749; fax: +65/6226-3264; e-mail: linda.wan@terrapinn.com; or visit www.iaapa.org.


SEPTEMBER 2004
9 to 12. Giant Screen Theater Association (GSTA) International Conference and Trade Show, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more information, contact GSTA at 651/292-9884; fax: 651/292-9901; e-mail: info@giantscreentheater.com or visit www.giantscreentheater.com.

14 to 17. IAAPA Summer Meeting, Europa-Park, Rust, Black Forest, Germany. Visit www.IAAPA.org/summermeeting04.htm or contact the IAAPA Convention, Meetings, and Exhibition Department at 703/836-4800.

21 to 23. International Leisure Industry Week (LIW) will be held at the NEC, Birmingham, U.K. For more information, visit www.liw.co.uk.

30 to October 2. Fun Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev. For more information, e-mail info@funexpo.com.

OCTOBER 2004
6 to 10. World Waterpark Association (WWA) 24th Annual Symposium and Trade Show. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more information, contact the WWA, tel: 913/599-0300; fax: 913/599-0520.

7 to 9. Tourism Management Institute Conference, Winter Garden, Eastbourne, U.K. For information, contact John Owen at +44/15-3956-3595.

NOVEMBER 2004
15 to 20.
IAAPA Convention & Trade Show, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. For more information, visit www.iaapa.org, or contact the IAAPA Convention, Meetings, and Exhibition Department at 703/836-4800.