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Sat | Nov 16 - Mon | Nov 18
Time	Event Name
4 - 9 pm	IAAPA Rookies: FEC 101 Special Event	Ticketed

Sun | Nov 17 - Mon | Nov 18
Time	Event Name
7:45 am - 6 pm	IAAPA Institute for Attractions Professionals Institute Program	Ticketed

Sun | Nov 17
Time	Event Name
8 am - 1 pm	21st Annual IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament Charity Event	Ticketed
5:30 - 10 pm	EDUTour: Fun Spot America EDUTour	Ticketed

Mon | Nov 18
Time	Event Name
7 - 11:15 am	EDUTour: DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida EDUTour	Ticketed
8:30 - 9:30 am	From Reactive to Proactive: Transforming Group Sales Effectiveness EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Environmental Design On A Dime: Reimagining The Guest Experience With High Impact, Low Cost Solutions. EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Food and Beverage as Brand Cornerstones EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Taste of Innovation: Transforming Concessions into Experience EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	How do I get my Employees Heads OUT of their phones and INTO My Business? EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	It’s All Fun and Games: Exploring Gamification in Parks and Attractions EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	What Does it Mean to Be A Leader? EDUSession
9:40 - 10 am	Become a Happier Leader and Create a Bigger Impact EDUTalk
10 - 11:30 am	Thriving in the Middle – a Survival Guide for Middle Managers EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	Bridging the Gap: Inclusive Insights from Museums, Zoos, and Themed Attractions EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Creating FOMO-Worthy Experiences through Experiential Activations EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	Crisis Chemistry: Aligning Operations and Communications with Effective Crisis Planning Tools EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	Future-Proof Your Organization: The Science of Hiring and Training Your Leadership Team EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	Redefining Immersive Experiences EDUSession
10:15 - 10:35 am	Off Duty Employee Conduct: What Rights & Obligations Do Employers Have To Take Action EDUTalk
10:50 - 11:10 am	Why (And How) Creative Thinking Will Save Your Company EDUTalk
11:25 - 11:45 am	Where Happiness Inspires Hope – Learn What's New at Give Kids The World EDUTalk
12 - 2 pm	Lunch and Learn: Qiddiya – SEVEN Story, Transforming the Industry with Groundbreaking Attractions Learning Lunch	Ticketed
12 - 12:20 pm	10 Guest Experience Mistakes to Stop Doing (and What to Do Instead) EDUTalk
12:35 - 12:55 pm	Going Green: What Do Attractions Industry Employers Need to Know as States Across the Country Legalize Cannabis EDUTalk
1:10 - 1:30 pm	World Building with Meow Wolf: AVL and Integrated Technologies EDUTalk
1:45 - 2:05 pm	Leveraging The Power Of Play EDUTalk
2 - 5 pm	Zoos and Aquariums Community Experience Special Event	Ticketed
2:20 - 2:40 pm	Extending the Experience: Enhancing Attractions with Interactive Walkthroughs EDUTalk
2:30 - 3:30 pm	The Pitching Playbook: Mastering the Art of Persuasive Presentations EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Arcade Psychology: Boost Business by Comprehending Your Customers EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Better Together: Women and Allies Leading Change Through Self-Awareness and Mentoring EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Money in Merchandising: Maximizing Sales from Analytics to Operations EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Tell Stories that People Want to Hear: Innovative Approaches to Experiential Storytelling EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Funworld Presents: Top CEOs Shaping Tomorrow’s Entertainment EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Exploring Current Trends: Family Experiences EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Empowering Ride Operators: How to Build Confidence for Enhanced Operations Safety EDUSession
3:30 - 3:50 pm	How to be a Guest Service World Champion EDUTalk
4 - 5 pm	IAAPA Expo First Timer Welcome Event EDUSession
4 - 8:15 pm	EDUTours: Behind-the-Screams of Halloween Horror Nights EDUTour	Ticketed
4 - 5:30 pm	Entertainment Professionals Network EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Product Design and Development 101 EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Workshop: The Intersection of the Guest and Employee Experience EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Water Park Safety Beyond the Water EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Emerging Trends, Techniques and Technologies in Experiential Design EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Reality Bytes - How Extended Reality (XR) Attractions are Reshaping Location-based Entertainment EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Food Trends 2024 EDUSession
4:05 - 4:25 pm	Unexpected Brilliance: Strategies to Spark and Seize Viral Moments! EDUTalk
4:30 - 6:30 pm	Zoos and Aquariums Reception Reception	Sold-Out
4:40 - 5 pm	Igniting Impact: Why Advocacy is Your Superpower EDUTalk
5 - 6:30 pm	Food and Beverage Operators' Reception Reception	Ticketed
5 - 6:30 pm	Water Park Operators' Welcome Event Reception	Ticketed
5:15 - 5:35 pm	"Crack YOUR Confidence Code" EDUTalk
5:30 - 7 pm	Museums and Science Centers Reception Reception	Ticketed
6 - 7:30 pm	Family Entertainment Centers Reception Reception	Ticketed
7 - 10:30 pm	LEGENDS: A Hall of Fame Celebratory Affair Special Event	Ticketed

Tue | Nov 19 - Wed | Nov 20
Time	Event Name
8 am - 5:30 pm	IAAPA Leadership Symposium - Breaking Down Silos Symposium	Ticketed

Tue | Nov 19
Time	Event Name
8:30 - 9:30 am	Mastering Targeted Marketing with First-Party Data: From Mobile IDs to Social Media Reach EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Eatertainment: Exploring the Competitive Socializing Trend EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Beyond Expectations: Building Lasting Memories by Creating a Guest Experience Council EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Leveraging Technology to Improve Operational Efficiency EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Hasbro: Innovating the Waterpark EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	IDEA in Entertainment: Designing With Everyone In Mind EDUSession
9 - 10 am	Opening Ceremony Ceremony
11 am - 12 pm	Launching a digital signage network that monetizes – what it takes to dazzle guests, delight sponsors, and deliver revenue Solution Spotlight
12 - 2 pm	FEC Lunch: Create Raving Fans through Your Guest Experience Learning Lunch	Ticketed
12 - 2 pm	Latin America and Caribbean Lunch and Learn: The Strength and Competitiveness of Attractions through Diversity Learning Lunch	Ticketed
12 - 2 pm	Water Park Operators' Lunch and Learn: Think Outside the Paycheck to Compete for Top Talent Learning Lunch	Ticketed
1 - 1:45 pm	LED for the Pros Everywhere: Essential Insights for Integrating LED in the Amusement Industry Solution Spotlight
1:30 - 1:50 pm	Transversal Collaboration: Education and Restaurant Teams Working Together to Create a New Product EDUTalk
2 - 2:45 pm	Theme park wayfinding experience Solution Spotlight
2:05 - 2:25 pm	Immersive Onboarding: Creating a Culture that Emphasizes Employee Retention and Engagement EDUTalk
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Marketing Optimization: Leveraging Data-Driven Strategies EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi: The Making of the World’s Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Essentials to Excelling in FECs and LBEs EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Inclusion and Accessibility Champions: The Creative Minds behind the Morgan's Wonderland 2024 Expansion EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Lobbying Is Not a Four-Letter Word - How To Get Things Done In Government EDUSession
2:40 - 3 pm	Your Guests Aren’t Complaining Enough EDUTalk
3:15 - 3:35 pm	Redemption Inventory Management EDUTalk
3:50 - 4:10 pm	The Power of Free EDUTalk
4 - 5:30 pm	Erasing the Line between Product and Promotion EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Food & Beverage Operators Roundtable EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	How to Use Dynamic Pricing, Packaging, and Promotions to Pack Your Place EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Developing Brand Ambassadors – Using Innovative Partnerships to Attract and Engage Employees EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Embark on A Journey of Exploration for… EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, within Retail and Games EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	IDEA Roundtable EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Leveraging AI and Tools for Effective Protection Against Fraudulent Activity EDUSession
4:25 - 4:45 pm	How to Keep your Theme Park Operating Efficiently with ArcGIS Technology EDUTalk
6 - 8 pm	Opening Reception Reception	Ticketed
6:15 - 6:30 pm	IAAPA Expo Drone Show, Sponsored by Sky Elements Special Event
8 - 9:30 pm	Young Professionals Reception Reception	Ticketed
8:05 - 8:20 pm	IAAPA Expo Drone Show, Sponsored by Sky Elements Special Event

Wed | Nov 20
Time	Event Name
8:30 - 9:30 am	Using Artificial Intelligence to Your Advantage EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Interactive Halloween Concepts for Monsters, Munchkins and Everyone In Between EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Pursue Your Passions 2.0: Make Your Dream Job a Reality EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Level up your FEC's Online Social Media Presence EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Delivering Profitability: 12 "Do It Now" Actions to Build Profitability EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Managing a Multigenerational Workforce EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Leadership Breakfast Learning Breakfast	Ticketed
9:35 - 9:55 am	Creating Waves: A Conversation about Surf EDUTalk
10 - 11 am	Digital Technologies for Food & Beverage: Delivering Value and Incremental Revenue EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Storytelling in a Radically Changing World EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	SHOPPED: The One Good Display Workshop Challenge EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	A Blueprint for Transforming Event Sales EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	Becoming a Totally Responsible Person: Establishing A Culture Of Accountability, Respect & Teamwork EDUSession
10:10 - 10:30 am	Create a Good Inspection Checklist in Your Water Park EDUTalk
10:45 - 11:05 am	Confidence is NOT Rocket Science! Defeating Impostor Syndrome to Create Your Launchpad for Authentic Achievement EDUTalk
11 - 11:45 am	Elevating User Engagement: The Crucial Role of Support in Enhancing Digital Experiences for High-Traffic Environments Solution Spotlight
11:20 - 11:40 am	How to Create your Perfect Pitch EDUTalk
11:55 am - 12:15 pm	Attractions Industry is Attracting Capital: How Do I Maximize My Company’s Value? EDUTalk
12 - 2 pm	FEC Lunch: The Next Generation of LBE will be Immersive, Gamified, and Personalized Learning Lunch	Ticketed
12 - 2 pm	Women in the Industry Networking Lunch: Advancing Women in our Industry - Expand, Connect & Celebrate Learning Lunch	Ticketed
12 - 2 pm	Amusement Park and Attractions Constituency Lunch: Cultivating High-Performing Dream Teams Learning Lunch	Ticketed
1 - 1:45 pm	Integrating unique shapped displays into games and fixtures Solution Spotlight
2 - 2:45 pm	Winning the Challenges of the Outdoor Environment with Digital Signage Solution Spotlight
2:15 - 2:35 pm	Unveiling Insights: Lessons Learned from the Evolution of Immersive Attractions & Experiences EDUTalk
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Turnover and Retention: Surprising Employee Insights from Scotland EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Creating Inclusive Spaces: Making Family Entertainment Centers Accessible for Special Needs Individuals EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	The High Cost of Low Engagement: Valuing the Employee Experience EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	IAAPA Member Meeting EDUSession
2:50 - 3:10 pm	Top 10 Employment Law Pitfalls - And How To Avoid Them EDUTalk
3:25 - 3:45 pm	Incident Reporting: The Concierge Approach EDUTalk
4 - 5:30 pm	Legends 2024: Legends Who Share Their Secrets EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Unruly Guest Behavior : Frequency, Acceptability, Reactions, and Causes EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Your Deposition is Served EDUSession
4 - 4:20 pm	Food & Beverage Program: Going Above & Beyond EDUTalk
4 - 5 pm	Mastering FEC Management: Strategies for Leading Teams and Optimizing Operations EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Operators Round Table EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Oceana Fire Timeline: Managing Authorities, Stakeholders, and Crisis EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Yes And! Navigating Difficult Conversations EDUSession
4:35 - 4:55 pm	Secrets for Increasing Your Profits Through Food & Beverage Sales EDUTalk
6 - 7 pm	Carnival and Showmen's Reception Reception	Ticketed
6:15 - 6:30 pm	IAAPA Expo Drone Show, Sponsored by Sky Elements Special Event
6:30 - 8 pm	Europe, Middle East, Africa Reception Reception	Ticketed
6:30 - 8 pm	Latin America Fiesta Reception	Ticketed
7:30 - 9:30 pm	Water Park Social Reception	Ticketed

Thu | Nov 21
Time	Event Name
6:30 - 9 am	18th Annual IAAPA Footprints from the Heart 5k Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk Charity Event	Ticketed
8:30 - 9:30 am	Launching Lean: The KC Wheel EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Canadian Breakfast: Revitalizing Ontario Place – The Therme Canada Journey Learning Breakfast	Ticketed
8:30 - 9:30 am	Unlocking Inclusive Thrills: Rider Accessibility in Amusement Parks with ASTM F24 Standards EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Brazilian Breakfast/Café da manhã brasileiro Learning Breakfast	Ticketed
8:30 - 9:30 am	Thanks for Coming in Today! Creating a Culture Where Employees Thrive and Customer Service is Alive! EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Building the Next-Gen Entertainment Ecosystem: Lessons from Area15 EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Asia Pacific Breakfast Learning Breakfast	Ticketed
8:30 - 9:30 am	Transforming Water Park Operations: From Paper to an Advanced Tech Setup EDUSession
9:30 - 9:50 am	From Ideation to Award Winning: Stories from IAAPA Award Winners EDUTalk
10 - 11:30 am	IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) 101: Whats, Whys, & Hows for Everyone? EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Now Hiring: Setting Up Effective Onboarding EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	Midway Games 201: The Next Level EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	Transforming IP into Tangible Magic: The Art of Immersive Attractions EDUSession
10:10 - 10:30 am	Music and Sound: The Key to Supercharging Your Storytelling EDUTalk
10:45 - 11:05 am	Don’t Forget the Audience: Operational Planning for Live Entertainment EDUTalk
11 - 11:45 am	Transforming Digital Menu Board for Power and Profit at Concession Solution Spotlight
11:20 - 11:40 am	Unlocking FEC Financial Frontiers: Strategies for Funding Success EDUTalk
11:55 am - 12:15 pm	Smart Money Moves: Tech-Savvy Financial Strategies for Young Professionals EDUTalk
12 - 2 pm	FEC Lunch: FEC Remix of the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Learning Lunch	Ticketed
12 - 2 pm	Legal Roundtable EDUSession
1 - 1:45 pm	Maximizing Park Potential: The Advantages of Leasing Digital Signage Technology Solution Spotlight
2 pm	Discover the Transformative Power of Self Service Kiosks Solution Spotlight
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Dancing Across Disciplinary Boundaries to Create Immersive Experiences EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Portfolios 102: How Are You Selling Yourself? EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	6 Key Communication ERAs Every Leader Must Master To Avoid A Cruel Summer EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	FEC Track: To Expand Or Not Expand…..Every Operator’s Burning Question EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Empowering Women in Leadership: Insights from the Water Park Industry EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Optimizing Handover and Performance with On-Ride Data Integration EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Menu Design that Delivers: Planning, Strategy, and Execution EDUSession
2:30 - 4:30 pm	Security Roundtable EDUSession
3:50 - 4:10 pm	Communication is Key: How to Handle a Crisis at Your FEC EDUTalk
4 - 5:30 pm	Designing Emotional and Inclusive Experiences for Everyone EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	How To Harness the Power of Influencer Marketing For Your Attraction EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Career Slam: Explore Diverse Industry Pathways Through this Mentoring Event. EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Staying Safe: Best Practices in Food Service & Personnel Management EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Lessons From Leaders - Industry Veterans Share their Secrets for Success (Think...G.O.A.T) EDUSession
4:25 - 4:45 pm	Be Prepared: Managing Difficult Guests and Other Situations EDUTalk
8 - 11:30 pm	IAAPA Celebrates Special Event	Ticketed

Fri | Nov 22
Time	Event Name
11 - 11:45 am	Out of this World Ride Simulation Experiences Solution Spotlight
1 - 1:45 pm	Designing Digital Signage for Guests Accessibility Solution Spotlight