Sessions | IAAPA

Schedule at a Glance

187 Sessions

Sat | Nov 12
Time	Event Name
4 - 7 pm	IAAPA Rookies and Newcomers: FEC 101 Day 1 Special Event	Register

Sun | Nov 13
Time	Event Name
8 am - 10 pm	IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers: Day 1 Special Event	Register
8 am - 2 pm	19th Annual IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament Charity Event	Register
8 am - 5 pm	12th Annual IAAPA Charity Motorcycle Run benefiting Give Kids The World Charity Event	Register
8:30 am - 10 pm	IAAPA Rookies and Newcomers: FEC 101 Day 2
2 - 8 pm	Institute for Executive Education (Day 1) Hybrid Course
5:30 - 10 pm	EDUTour: Fun Spot America EDUTour	Register

Mon | Nov 14
Time	Event Name
7:30 - 11:30 am	EDUTour: Jurassic World VelociCoaster EDUTour	Register
8:30 am - 9 pm	IAAPA Rookies and Newcomers: FEC 101 Day 3 Special Event	Register
8:30 - 9:30 am	Immersive Theater in Location-Based Entertainment: The Creative Whys and the Operational Hows EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	10 Creative Ideas for Recruitment in 2023 EDUSession
8:30 am - 5 pm	Institute for Executive Education (Day 2) Hybrid Course
8:30 - 9:30 am	Emergency Preparedness Drills: The Who, What, and Why of Live Drills EDUSession
8:30 am - 5 pm	Institute for Attractions Managers: Day 2 Special Event	Register
8:30 - 9:30 am	Leave Legacy Systems in the Past and Streamline Your Operations EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	How to Get Free Marketing Through Earned Media & Influencers EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Successful Food and Beverage Operations in the Current Landscape of Rising Costs EDUSession
10 - 11 am	How to Bring Your Marketing In-House EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Building a Food Safety Culture EDUSession
10 - 11 am	How to Leverage Your Game Data to Determine What Should Stay and What Should Go EDUSession
10 - 11 am	The Incredible Customer Journey - Following the Data Through Every Digital Touchpoint EDUSession
10 - 11 am	STE(A)M Powered Design: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists Using Immersive Storytelling EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	Leadership Development: Breaking Down the Silos EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	Thinking Differently About Digital Experiences in Museums EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	In Park Leadership: Lessons Learned and How To Tackle Present and Future Challenges EDUSession
12 - 2 pm	Lunch and Learn featuring Andrew Wexler, CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment Learning Lunch	Register
1:45 - 5:45 pm	Zoos and Aquariums Community Experience Special Event	Register
2:30 - 3:30 pm	How to #Expo like a #YoPro EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Marketing and HR: Why Recruitment Campaigns Benefit Both EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Championing the Visitor Experience: ESG/DEIA Values and Guest Expectations EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	The Road to Greatness: 2022 Top FEC of the World Finalists Share Success Stories EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Family Matters 5.0 - The Next Generation EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	How Your Digital Experience Impacts Your Onsite Experience EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Leading Millennials and Gen Z in the World of Hospitality EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Best Practices in Merchandising from Analytics to Operations EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Blame On! Your Definitive Leadership Guide to Holding People Accountable EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Know Laughing Matter! Having Fun at Work EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	How to Know When it's Time to Expand Your Brand or Offering EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Food and Beverage Trends 2022 EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	2022 Emerging Trends in Immersive Design EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Entertainment Professionals Network EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	The Results Are In: The Impact of Water Park Equipment on Hotels and Resorts EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Optimizing your eCommerce Performance EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Games and Merchandise Operators' Roundtable EDUSession
4:30 - 5:45 pm	Zoos and Aquariums Reception Reception	Register
5 - 6:30 pm	Food and Beverage Operators' Reception Reception	Register
5 - 6:30 pm	Water Park Operators' Welcome Event Reception	Register
5 - 6:30 pm	Museums and Science Centers Reception Reception	Register
7:30 - 9 pm	Family Entertainment Centers' Reception Reception	Register

Tue | Nov 15
Time	Event Name
7:30 am - 12 pm	EDUTour: Cooperative Collaboration Amongst Teams at Universal’s Volcano Bay EDUTour	Register
8:15 am - 12 pm	Leadership Symposium Day 1 Special Event	Register
8:30 - 9:30 am	Maximizing Transactions: Ways to Increase Throughput and Revenue EDUSession
8:30 am - 3 pm	Institute for Attractions Managers: Day 3 Special Event	Register
8:30 - 10 am	The Unspoken Puzzle Piece: Mental Health in this Global Climate EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Recognize, Respond, and Survive: Active Shooter Response Training EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Have Fun In Games! How to Build a Unique and Fun Guest Engagement Program for Games Employees EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	The How YOU Doin' Panel: Taking Care of Ourselves, Our Teams, and Overcoming Staffing Challenges EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Building Powerful Membership Programs for Family Entertainment Centers EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Digital Marketing in a Mobile World: Transparency, Trust and The Value of Exchange EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	New Approaches to Designing an Indoor Water Paradise EDUSession
9 - 10 am	Opening Ceremony
10 am - 12 pm	First Time Buyers' Experience Trade Show Floor Tour	Register
10 am - 6 pm	Trade Show Floor Open
11 am - 12:30 pm	Trade Show Floor Tour: Games and Merchandise Suppliers Trade Show Floor Tour	Register
11 am - 12:30 pm	Trade Show Floor Tour: Virtual Reality Suppliers Trade Show Floor Tour	Register
11 am - 12:30 pm	Trade Show Floor Tour: Food and Beverage Suppliers Trade Show Floor Tour	Register
12 - 2 pm	Latin America and Caribbean Lunch and Learn: The key agenda aspects for the attractions industry future in Latin America Learning Lunch	Register
12 - 2 pm	Family Entertainment Center (FEC) Lunch: Send in the Crowds - Unforgettable Special Events and Group Bookings Learning Lunch	Register
12 - 2 pm	Operators' Roundtable Lunch Learning Lunch	Register
1 - 2:30 pm	Trade Show Floor Tour: Water Park Suppliers Trade Show Floor Tour	Register
1 - 2:30 pm	Trade Show Floor Tour: Point-of-Sales Systems Suppliers Trade Show Floor Tour	Register
2 - 2:15 pm	Aligning Personal, Professional, and Company Goals EDUTalk
2:25 - 2:40 pm	How to Flush Toxic Leadership Down the Drain EDUTalk
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Marketing Technology Innovations For Your Attraction: Four Real-World Opportunities to Grow Revenue and Attendance EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Practical Guidance for Injury Claims: What to Do When a Guest or Employee is Injured EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Festivals and Special Events: Driving Revenue and Attracting New Guests EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Solving Problems as a Young Executive EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Take Care of Your Customers and They Will Take Care of You EDUSession
2:50 - 3:05 pm	Valuable Secrets from HR EDUTalk
3:20 - 3:35 pm	Design Empathy: Improving Universal Design by Changing Perspectives EDUTalk
3:45 - 4 pm	Magic By Design: Incorporating Blockbuster Brands Into Your Museum EDUTalk
4 - 5 pm	Your Attraction's Audio: A Key Element to Creative Design and Strong Brand Recognition EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	The Right "BOO" for Your Brand EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Surviving the Storm: A Communicator's Guide to Any Crisis EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	CEO Talk EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Food and Beverage Operators' Roundtable EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Is Cash Dead? A Roundtable on the Present and Future of Currency in the Attractions Industry EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Retrospective: The Past, Present, and Future World of Virtual Reality EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	IALDA Game Show EDUSession
4:15 - 4:30 pm	Influencers & Bloggers… Friend or Foe? EDUTalk
4:40 - 4:55 pm	Score! Building Fan Experiences and Promotions to Drive Revenues EDUTalk
5:05 - 5:20 pm	Purpose Driven Storytelling EDUTalk
5:30 - 5:45 pm	What’s your IDEA? Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Planning EDUTalk
6 - 8 pm	Opening Reception Reception	Register
8 - 9:30 pm	Young Professionals Reception Reception	Register

Wed | Nov 16
Time	Event Name
8 - 10 am	Leadership Breakfast Breakfast	Register
8:30 - 9:30 am	Managing Employee Safety Compliance EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Creating Immersive Technology Experiences For Less: Leveraging Your AV System EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	The Business and Future of Surf Parks EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Let's Get Spooky! Transforming Your Attraction for Halloween Season EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	How to Guide Research Tactics Within the Attractions Industry EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	A Day in the Life: True Stories of Working at an Amusement Park EDUSession
8:30 am - 5:30 pm	Leadership Symposium Day 2 Special Event	Register
10 - 11:30 am	Think Outside the Plush Box - 2! EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Keeping Amusement Parks Safe from Bombing Attacks EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Ride Design for the Non-Rider: How to Engage Every Guest EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Maximizing Revenue: Thoughtful Ways to Incentivize Spending EDUSession
10 - 11:30 am	A Seat at the Table: Diversity and Inclusion in Themed Entertainment EDUSession
10 am - 6 pm	Trade Show Floor Open
10 - 11 am	When Did You Know it was Time to Go? EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Doing More With Less: Maximizing Labor Efficiency When Cost Matters Most EDUSession
10:55 - 11:10 am	Using Engaging Storylines to Integrate Navigation Patterns EDUTalk
11:20 - 11:35 am	Water Park Management: Leveraging Technology to Manage Staff Competencies EDUTalk
12 - 2 pm	Amusement Park and Attractions Constituency Lunch featuring Chip Cleary Learning Lunch	Register
12 - 2 pm	Family Entertainment Center (FEC) Lunch: To the Metaverse and Beyond - Creating Innovative & Cross-reality Attractions Learning Lunch	Register
2 - 2:15 pm	Augmented Reality is the Future of Attractions EDUTalk
2:25 - 2:40 pm	Why Linking Marketing and Sales to your Operations Makes Sense EDUTalk
2:30 - 4:30 pm	Security Roundtable EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Safety in Attractions: Risk Assessment Best Practices EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	The Trickle Down Rut: How Investor Behavior has Impacted Attractions EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Funworld Presents: Navigating Professional Development, Opportunity, and Change EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Beverages and Bottom Lines: How Drinks Drive Profit EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Recruitment Marketing: Talent Acquisition Throughout The Great Resignation EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Guest Recovery: The Right Words at the Right Time EDUSession
2:50 - 3:05 pm	Digital Sales and Guest Experience Solutions: Online or In-Person, It’s All E-commerce. EDUTalk
3:20 - 3:35 pm	Building Character: How to Implement Characters into Attractions and Build Audience Appeal EDUTalk
3:45 - 4 pm	The New Possibilities with Drone Shows EDUTalk
4 - 5:30 pm	IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility) Roundtable EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	The Infinite Game: How to Lead in Times of Stress and Uncertainty EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Legends 2022 EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Capacity Planning: Building it Right The First Time EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Happy Hour: The Latest Trends in Ready-to-Drink Beverages EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Ride Operations & Guest Engagement: It's Not Just About Service EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	The Future of Entertainment & Leisure in the Middle East, UAE and Abu Dhabi EDUSession
4:10 - 4:25 pm	Small Footprint, Big Impact: Designing Innovative Experiences in Existing Spaces EDUTalk
4:35 - 4:50 pm	Networking 102: Beyond the Business Card EDUTalk
5 - 7 pm	2022 IAAPA Brass Ring Awards Awards Ceremony
5 - 5:15 pm	Stay Involved: Don't Wait 52 Weeks to Get Involved Again! EDUTalk
6 - 7:30 pm	Latin American Reception Reception	Register
6 - 7:30 pm	Europe, Middle East, Africa Reception Reception	Register
6 - 7:30 pm	Carnival and Showmen's Reception Reception	Register
7:30 - 9:30 pm	Water Park Social Reception	Register

Thu | Nov 17
Time	Event Name
7 - 9 am	16th Annual IAAPA Footprints From the Heart 5K Run/1-Mile Walk Benefiting Give Kids The World Village Charity Event	Register
8:30 - 9:30 am	Innovations in Inclusivity: Creating Accessible Attractions for Sensory Impairments EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	How to Make Your FEC The Place People Want to Work EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Brazilian Breakfast/Café da Manhã Brasileiro Breakfast	Register
8:30 - 10 am	Asia Pacific Breakfast Breakfast	Register
8:30 - 9:30 am	Now What? Not Again! Preparing Your Team for Incidents EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Designers and Engineers: Talk Nerdy to me EDUSession
8:30 - 9:30 am	Menu Mix 101: Increasing Profitability at Your Facility EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Safety Exchange EDUSession
8:30 - 10 am	Canadian Breakfast Breakfast	Register
10 am - 6 pm	Trade Show Floor Open
10 - 11 am	Harmonization EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Ask the Experts: Using Data to Drive Results EDUSession
10 - 11 am	The Water Theme Park: Insights from the Qiddiya Development Team EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Happy Team, Happy Guests: Building Employee Engagement Programs That Work for the Attractions Industry EDUSession
10 - 11 am	Human Factors in Attractions EDUSession
10 - 11 am	ROI on Your Sustainability Efforts: The Costs and Benefits EDUSession
10:30 - 10:45 am	How to Elevate Guest Experience and Increase Revenue at your FEC EDUTalk
10:55 - 11:10 am	How to Create Fulfillment in your Daily Leadership Experience EDUTalk
11:20 - 11:35 am	How to Create a Positive Employee Experience EDUTalk
11:20 am - 5:10 pm	Uncovering Additional Revenue Streams at Your Location EDUTalk
12 - 2 pm	Family Entertainment Center (FEC) Lunch: High Octane Growth - Boost Performance, Reduce Costs, and Increase Enterprise Value Learning Lunch	Register
12 - 2 pm	Legal Roundtable EDUSession
12 - 2 pm	Water Park Operators' Lunch and Learn: Life Saving Leadership Panel Learning Lunch	Register
1:50 - 2:05 pm	Guest-Driven Transactions: Creating Staffing Efficiencies EDUTalk
2:15 - 2:30 pm	Welcome to ServSafe EDUTalk
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Introduction to Special Effects: What are Special Effects and How Can I Utilize Them in My Business? EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	#AttractionProsLIVE! at IAAPA Expo 2022 EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	TikTok or Not? Insights on Social Media’s Hottest Platform EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Resilient Leadership: Navigating Stress and Increasing Mental Toughness EDUSession
2:30 - 3:30 pm	Breaking Through: Technical Roles for Young Professionals EDUSession
2:40 - 2:55 pm	Tech Trends in Food Service EDUTalk
3:10 - 3:25 pm	Drones: Your New Roller Coaster Inspection Tool EDUTalk
3:35 - 3:50 pm	The Guest Experience: Culture vs. Department EDUTalk
4 - 5 pm	It's Not "If" It's "When" - Perspectives on Emergency Preparedness EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	HR Committee Presents: Career Pathways Special Event	Register
4 - 4:15 pm	Enhancing Safety by Digitizing Maintenance Management EDUTalk
4 - 5 pm	Riding the New Wave of Technology in Water Parks EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	How to Measure the ROI of Your Marketing Strategies EDUSession
4 - 5 pm	Taking Care of Your Most Valuable Resource - People EDUSession
4 - 5:30 pm	Game Changer featuring Steven Lewis, Owner & Creator of Gideon's Bakehouse Special Event	Register
4:30 - 4:45 pm	What Makes a Souvenir Sellable? EDUTalk
8:15 - 11:15 pm	IAAPA Celebrates Special Event	Register

Fri | Nov 18
Time	Event Name
9 am - 4:45 pm	Themed Experience and Attractions Academic Symposium Workshop
10 am - 4 pm	Trade Show Floor Open

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