Special Events at IAAPA Expo Europe

Attending the special events at IAAPA Expo Europe allow attendees to make valuable, lifelong connections, and business partnerships.

IAAPA Expo Europe registration is required to participate in these events. You may also need a separate event ticket to attend.

Opening Ceremony

Tuesday, 17 September
8:45 – 10:00

Kicking off IAAPA Expo Europe 2019, the Opening Ceremony features entertainment, updates on what’s new in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, and a preview of what’s ahead for the global attractions industry and IAAPA.

Translation: English to French

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Opening Reception at Jardin d’Acclimatation

Tuesday, 17 September
18:30 – 21:30

After a busy first day at IAAPA Expo Europe, mingle with industry peers from around the world and enjoy specialty food and beverages at the Opening Reception at Jardin d’Acclimatation — an amusement park in the heart of Paris which was entirely renovated in 2018.

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Leadership Breakfast with Keynote Speaker Nicolas de Villiers from Puy du Fou

Wednesday, 18 September
8:30 – 10:00

The annual Leadership Breakfast provides senior-level attractions industry professionals the opportunity to learn and network with regional and global colleagues. Join Nicolas de Villiers, président of Puy du Fou, who will share the successes of the unique Grand Parc and look ahead to new international expansions. De Villiers directs the staging and oversees the strategy of the unique Puy du Fou historical shows and performances for the park which welcomes more than two million visitors annually.

Translation: English to French

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Future Feature: The Future of Disneyland Paris

Thursday, 19 September
12:00 – 14:00

From relentless innovation to a promising roadmap for the years to come, Disneyland Paris is now more than ever a key player in tourism and entertainment. Daniel Delcourt, chief operating officer for Disneyland Paris and David Wilson, Walt Disney Imagineering site leader for Disneyland Paris, will share the vision, ambitions, and highlights of what’s in store for one of the top tourist destinations and beacon of the Disney brand in Europe.

Translation: English to French

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Post-Tour (La Cité du Vin, Puy du Fou, Zoo de la Flèche)

Thursday, 19 September – Sunday, 22 September
Bus at Paris Porte de Versailles: 16:15
Train at Paris Montparnasse Station: 17:14

Explore the amazing "Cité du Vin“ in Bordeaux, a unique mixture of science centre and museum dedicated to the universal, living heritage of wine. Spending two nights at Puy du Fou, to fully experience one of the world’s most beautiful theme parks. Before returning to Paris, the IAAPA Expo Europe Post Tour will also visit Zoo de la Flèche, which offers some of the most amazing accommodation projects with lodges built as part of some of the exhibits.

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Discover more opportunities to connect with leisure professionals and to visit leading Paris attractions in the IAAPA Expo Europe In-depth Learning Experiences.