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.

In addition to education sessions, EDUTours, networking events, and in-depth learning opportunities are available at an additional cost. For more information, visit the Special Events page. 

IAAPA Certification: Participation in the general education program at IAAPA Expo Europe qualifies for ten (10) hours of credit toward IAAPA Certification.

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.

In-depth Learning Experiences

IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers at Disneyland Paris

Saturday, 14 September to Monday, 16 September

IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers is a 2,5-day immersive course for entry-level management professionals seeking to create stronger teams. It combines classroom instruction, video presentations, teamwork, and field exploration to dive deeper into the business of running an attraction. 

Indoor Entertainment Day

Monday, 16 September
8:30 – 20:00

Discover inspirational educational sessions and unique networking opportunities during the 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. 

 

Water Park Forum

Monday, 16 September
9:00 – 19:00 

This information-packed seminar and networking educational event is designed specifically for water park owners, operators, designers, and manufacturers. An inspiring educational morning will be followed by a tour and networking reception at Villages Natures Paris — home to the unique Aqualagon indoor water park. 

 

IAAPA Safety Institute at Parc Astérix 

Monday, 16 September
9:00 – 20:00

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. A tour of Parc Astérix and an EN/ASTM meeting will conclude the day. 

EDUTour to Mer de Sable and Parc Astérix

Monday, 16 September
9:00 – 18:00

Experience 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. 

Lunch and Learns

Tuesday,  17 September | 12:00 – 14:00
Wednesday, 18 September | 12:00 – 14:00

Enjoy guided conversation with colleagues and gain valuable insights you can put into practice during two learning lunches. On Tuesday 17 September, learn about the French attractions industry and on Wednesday 18 September, take a deep dive into the latest developments in the Middle East and Africa regions. 

Educators Roundtable

Thursday, 19 September
10:30 – 12:00

IAAPA Foundation welcomes all those involved in teaching, research, and student mentoring in fields related to the attractions industry to meet, discuss their areas of focus, and explore potential partnerships and future avenues for lasting relationships. 

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