Education Sessions at IAAPA Expo Europe
IAAPA Expo Europe offers general education sessions led by industry leaders to help you grow your business, to inspire you, and to advance your career.
Topics include team management and leadership, revenue operations, guest experience, design, sustainability, marketing, and more.
IAAPA Certification: Participation in the general education program at IAAPA Expo Europe qualifies for ten (10) hours of credit toward IAAPA Certification.
In-depth Learning Experiences
In-depth Learning Experiences are programs that provide IAAPA attendees with a deeper understanding of the attractions industry. They include professional development programs, such as the IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers (IAM), behind-the-scenes facility EDUTours, and Learning Lunches.
- IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers at Disneyland Paris
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Saturday, 14 September (noon) to Monday, 16 September (7 p.m.)
The Institute for Attractions Managers is IAAPA’s premier management development program. This two-and-a-half-day professional development course is directed at emerging industry professionals who have the potential to be on a senior management team and newly hired executives who have joined the attractions industry. This program provides attendees with detailed training in attractions management, including a solid foundation on how attractions operate, key drivers, and metrics for success.
- Indoor Entertainment Day
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Monday, 16 September
8:30 – 20:00Discover inspirational educational sessions and unique networking opportunities during Indoor Entertainment Day, previously known as Family Entertainment Center (FEC) / Small Park / Indoor Playground Day. This event is designed for those interested in the business of indoor leisure facilities — including indoor playgrounds, mini-golf, laser games, bowling, trampolines, climbing, escape games, and virtual reality (VR) parks. Learn best practices to apply at these facilities that cater to children, adults, and families, and run as stand-alone or a multi-activity operations, a small attraction, or part of a larger business.
In addition, visit Koezio Senart or Virtual Adventure by bus and conclude the day with a networking reception. Attendees are expected to be back at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles by 8 p.m.
- Water Park Forum
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Monday, 16 September
9:00 – 19:00This information-packed seminar and networking educational event is designed specifically for water park owners, operators, designers, and manufacturers. Join an inspiring educational morning followed by a tour and networking reception at Villages Natures Paris — home to the unique Aqualagon indoor water park. Learn about current development and trends in the water park industry, the psychology of play, water park health and safety issues, revenue operations, and design principles.
- IAAPA Safety Institute at Parc Astérix
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Monday, 16 September
8:30 – 18:00The IAAPA Safety Institute provides an opportunity for attractions owners and operators to learn about the latest developments and best practices in ride safety standards, loss prevention, risk management, ride design, and safety compliance. Learn about the latest EN and ASTM updates, the implementation and benefits of ISO 9001, safe systems of work principles, ride commissioning, guest behavior, and the European Ride Safety Report. The day concludes with a tour of Parc Astérix and a networking reception.
- EDUTour to Mer de Sable and Parc Astérix
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Monday, 16 September
8:30 – 18:00Experience a close-up look of two popular amusement parks just outside of the French capital: Mer de Sable and Parc Astérix. Take part in guided tours at both parks, hear from attractions professionals, enjoy networking receptions, and learn about operations best practices. (Please be advised that the parks are closed and rides will not be operational.)
- Lunch and Learn: What’s Next for the French Attractions Industry
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Tuesday, 17 September
12:00 – 14:00Enjoy guided conversation with colleagues and gain valuable insights on the French attractions industry. Three key players in France share insights on their strategies and approaches to industry trends and challenges, while providing an outlook to what the future has in store for their companies.
- Lunch and Learn: Eye on the Middle East and Africa Attractions Industry
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Wednesday, 18 September
12:00 – 14:00Learn about what’s new in the Middle East and African markets. Discover current and upcoming trends. How are developments in these areas different compared to Western Europe? What are big challenges? Where are opportunities for investors, operators, and suppliers to do business? Enjoy guided conversation with colleagues and gain valuable insights to put into practice.
- Students Forum & Reception by IAAPA Foundation
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Wednesday, 18 September
18:30 – 21:30IAAPA Foundation invites students to the IAAPA Expo Europe Students Forum to network and learn from global attractions industry leaders and veterans. After the forum, learn tips and tricks from young professionals during a reception at Le Manoir de Paris.
Students can attend the Student Forum by IAAPA Foundation for free, but are required to purchase a ticket to join the reception afterwards.
- Young Professionals Forum & Reception
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Wednesday, 18 September
18:30 – 21:30Are you just starting out in your career? Join industry colleagues for a dedicated forum to learn about the many career opportunities within the attractions industry, receive valuable career advice, and discover how to stay up-to-date on industry trends from special guests and a panel of young professionals. Explore working in a different culture, managing guests from all over the world, and approaching the next step of your career. Then, put your new skills to work during a reception at Le Manoir de Paris.
The in-depth learning experiences are individually priced and require a ticket for participation. Tickets may be purchased during the online registration process or on an available only basis on-site at the expo.
Conference Programme
Tuesday, 17 September and Wednesday, 18 September
Discover 15 education sessions led by experienced industry leaders to help grow your business, consider new ways of thinking, and encourage professional development. Ranging in topics from facility operations and guest experience to communications and design, the education sessions are designed to inspire all levels of industry professionals. Additionally, a CEO Talk on Tuesday will focus on how to inspire your team.
Conference Programme Registration
- For IAAPA Members: Admission to the conference programme is free with the purchase of registration.
- For Non-Members: Conference Programme add-on must be purchased in addition to registration in order to participate in education sessions.
- Must be 18 or older to attend education sessions.
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