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IAAPA Expos offer education sessions (EDUSessions) that are led by industry leaders to help you grow your business, to inspire you, and to advance your career. EDUSession recordings from previous Expo conferences are available to IAAPA members at no charge and can also be purchased by nonmembers.

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IAAPA Expo Asia 2025

Session Title (click title for details)
AI in Cultural-Commerce-Tourism: Trends, Innovations, and Industry Impact
Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Gen Z Talent

Beyond the Ordinary: Global Innovations Shaping the Future of Parks, Museums, Zoos & Aquariums

Bridging Global Standards & Local Culture: Best Practices for Asia’s Amusement Industry
Building Robust Operations and Maintenance Programs with Integrated Quality Assurance

Building the Dream Team: Recruitment & Training for Mid-Level Managers

Case Study: Collaborative Success in Launching Adventure Experience in a Wildlife Park
Crafting Neverending Storytelling: Enhancing Guest Journeys with Transmedia and Technology

Elevating Guest Service: Turning Vision into Action

From Farm to Disney Table: Create Dining Experiences with the Audience and Community in Mind
Global IP Trends: Crafting Universally Appealing Experiences

International Sustainability Practices and Localization in the Attractions Industry in China

Smarter Investments: Maximizing ROI in Asia’s Attraction Market
The Future of Attractions Marketing: AI Trends and Social Media Strategies

Timeless Appeal: The Power of Live Entertainment in Theme Parks

Trends and Challenges of FECs in the Asia-Pacific: Social Entertainment Leading the New Wave

Unlock the Magic: Bring Storytelling to Life

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IAAPA Expo 2024

Session Title (click title for details)
10 Guest Experience Mistakes to Stop Doing (and What to Do Instead)
2025 Economic Outlook and IAAPA Research Update
6 Key Communication ERAs Every Leader Must Master To Avoid A Cruel Summer
A Blueprint for Transforming Event Sales
Attractions Industry is Attracting Capital: How Do I Maximize My Company’s Value?
Be Prepared: Managing Difficult Guests and Other Situations
Be Vigilant: Assessing Your Organizations Violence Response
Become a Happier Leader and Create a Bigger Impact
Better Together: Women and Allies Leading Change Through Self-Awareness and Mentoring
Communication is Key: How to Handle a Crisis at Your FEC
Confidence is NOT Rocket Science! Defeating Impostor Syndrome to Create Your Launchpad for Authentic Achievement
Crack YOUR Confidence Code
Create a Good Inspection Checklist in Your Water Park
Creating Inclusive Spaces: Making Family Entertainment Centers Accessible for Special Needs Individuals
Creating Waves: A Conversation about Surf
Crisis Chemistry: Aligning Operations and Communications with Effective Crisis Planning Tools
Dancing Across Disciplinary Boundaries to Create Immersive Experiences
Delivering Profitability: 12 "Do It Now" Actions to Build Profitability
Designing Emotional and Inclusive Experiences for Everyone
Developing Brand Ambassadors
Digital Technologies for Food & Beverage: Delivering Value and Incremental Revenue
Don’t Forget the Audience: Operational Planning for Live Entertainment
Emerging Trends, Techniques and Technologies in Experiential Design
Environmental Design On A Dime: Reimagining The Guest Experience With High Impact, Low Cost Solutions
Erasing the Line between Product and Promotion
Extending the Experience: Enhancing Attractions with Interactive Walkthroughs
FEC: To Expand Or Not Expand…..Every Operator’s Burning Question

Food & Beverage Program: Going Above & Beyond

Food Trends 2024

Food and Beverage as Brand Cornerstones
From Ideation to Award Winning: Stories from IAAPA Award Winners
From Minor League to Major Fan First Experience: How the Savannah Bananas' Transformed Baseball
Funworld Presents:  Top CEOs Shaping Tomorrow’s Entertainment
Going Green: What Do Attractions Industry Employers Need to Know as States Across the Country Legalize Cannabis
How to Create your Perfect Pitch
How to Keep your Theme Park Operating Efficiently with ArcGIS Technology
IAAPA Fireside Chat: Inspiring Minds of the Industry
IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) 101: Whats, Whys, &  Hows for Everyone?
IDEA in Entertainment: Designing with Everyone in Mind
Igniting Impact: Why Advocacy is Your Superpower
Immersive Onboarding: Creating a Culture that Emphasizes Employee Retention and Engagement 
Incident Reporting:  The Concierge Approach
Inclusion and Accessibility Champions: The Creative Minds behind the Morgan's Wonderland 2024 Expansion
Legends 2024: Legends Who Share Their Secrets
Lessons From Leaders - Industry Veterans Share their Secrets for Success (Think...G.O.A.T)
Leveraging Technology to Improve Operational Efficiency
Marketing Optimization: Leveraging Data-Driven Strategies
Mastering Targeted Marketing with First-Party Data: From Mobile IDs to Social Media Reach
Meet Me at the Intersection: Brand Voice, Guest Service, Omnichannel Feedback
Now Hiring: Setting Up Effective Onboarding
Oceana Fire Timeline: Managing Authorities, Stakeholders, and Crisis
Off Duty Employee Conduct: What Rights & Obligations Do Employers Have to Take Action
Portfolios 102: How Are You Selling Yourself?
Redemption Inventory Management
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi: The Making of the World’s Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park
Secrets for Increasing Your Profits Through Food & Beverage Sales
Smart Money Moves: Tech-Savvy Financial Strategies for Young Professionals
Storytelling in a Radically Changing World
Taste of Innovation: Transforming Concessions into Experience
Tell Stories that People Want to Hear: Innovative Approaches to Experiential Storytelling
Thanks for Coming in Today! Creating a Culture Where Employees Thrive and Customer Service is Alive!
The Business of Curation: The Art and Science Behind Audience Engagement
The High Cost of Low Engagement: Valuing the Employee Experience
The Power of Free
Thriving in the Middle – A Survival Guide for Middle Managers
Top 10 Employment Law Pitfalls - And How to Avoid Them
Transforming IP into Tangible Magic: The Art of Immersive Attractions
Transversal Collaboration: Education and Restaurant Teams Working Together to Create a New Product
Unexpected Brilliance: Strategies to Spark and Seize Viral Moments!
Unlocking FEC Financial Frontiers: Strategies for Funding Success
Unlocking Inclusive Thrills: Rider Accessibility in Amusement Parks with ASTM F24 Standards
Unruly Guest Behavior:  Frequency, Acceptability, Reactions, and Causes
Unveiling Insights: Lessons Learned from the Evolution of Immersive Attractions & Experiences
Using Artificial Intelligence to Your Advantage
Water Park Safety Beyond the Water
Where Happiness Inspires Hope – Learn What's New at Give Kids The World
Why (And How) Creative Thinking Will Save Your Company
Your Guests Aren’t Complaining Enough

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IAAPA Expo Europe 2024

Session Title (click title for details)
A Holistic Approach to Location Based Entertainment
AI - The Present
Artis Zoo's Sustainability Milestones
Assessing Accessibility: Access Needs in Advance and all its Benefits
Can Airlines ever Become Sustainable?
Can We Innovate While Honouring Tradition?
Co-Creation – What is it and how can we prepare our audiences, teams, and facilities to leverage this game-changing paradigm in experiential entertainment?
Dark Rides: Now, Wow and Awe Experiences
Emerging Trends in Active and Immersive Indoor Leisure: Key Strategies for Long-Term Success in a Thriving Market
Emerging Trends in Recreation and Holiday Parks for 2024
Engage Visitors: Revitalise Dutch Zoos with Strategic Positioning
Extreme Weather Conditions and Operations
Food & Beverage Trends 2024
Game On: Integrating Sports into the Middle Eastern Leisure and Entertainment Experience
How Future-Proof is the European Attractions and Theme Parks Industry's Commitment to Sustainability?
How Green Landscaping shapes Guest Experience, Brand Extension, and Climate Resilience
IAAPA Research and Investment Analysis: Do the Numbers Justify the Investment?
Kick-off: One Year Since Vienna - What are the hot Trends, Topics and Gossip?
Mastering Flow: Strategies for Capacity and Queue Management
Maximising Revenue and Engagement: Expanding Water Park Operations to Include Night Events
Nxt Museum Trends
Shaping and Understanding Park Performance
Smart Parks: Leveraging Digital Tools for Unforgettable Experiences
Social Entertainment and Competitive Socialising: The New Trend
Social Responsibility and Inclusion at Casa Batlló's
Strategies for Enhancing Small Attraction Facilities
Student EDUTalk
Student EDUTalk: How the Courage to be Enthusiastic Changed my Life
Student EDUTalk: How to Empower Your Teams for a Sustainable Future
Sustainability at Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost
Sustainable fun: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Leisure Parks
Sustainable Innovations at SnowWorld: Leading the Future of Indoor (Ski) Recreation
Sustainable Innovations for Manufacturers and Suppliers
TEA Presents - Designing Experiences Beyond Opening Hours
The Fifth Sense - Multisensory Experience: Elevating Attractions with Smell, Sound, and Visuals to the next Level
The Great Inversion - The Pivotal Transformation of the Travel Industry
The Power of a Strong Employer Brand
Trends in Immersive Entertainment
Welcome Plenary: Young Professionals and Students Day
What Works: Priming a Food and Beverage Operation to Sizzle
Young Professional Forum

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IAAPA Expo Asia 2024

Session Title (click title for details)
AI in Action: Unlocking Opportunities in Your Attraction
Animal Interaction Trends and Guests Expectations

Best Practices for Opening and Operating a New Water Park

Beyond Expectations: Crafting Unforgettable Guest Services in Theme Parks
Building a Winning Team: Unveiling Effective Recruitment, Retention, and Training Strategies in the Attractions Industry

Diversifying Income Streams for Long-Term Attraction Success

Expect the Unexpected: Effective Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness
Family Entertainment Centre Roundtable

Fun for All: Unlocking the Power of Accessibility & Inclusion

Global Insights: Unveiling Asia Pacific's Attractions Market
How Data and Creativity Join Forces to Produce Better Immersive Experiences

Revitalizing Parks with Seasonal Spectacles: Unleashing the Power of Ocean Park's Halloween Fest

Revolutionizing Guest Experiences with Marketing AI in Theme Park Industry
Sustainable Success: Effective Maintenance Planning and Asset Management

Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connections: Introduction to Global IP Partnerships

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IAAPA Expo  2023

Session Title (click title for details)
18 Creative Ways to Fill Your Downtime
24 "Do It Today" Food & Beverage Ideas for '24
Accessibility and Inclusivity in Water Park Planning & Design
AI Panel: Emerging AI Trends in the Attractions & Theme Park Industry
Beat the Cheats: Countering Theft and Scams in the Amusement Industry
Beyond the Blockbuster: Exploring New Platforms for Visitor Experiences
Breaking Down the Silos 2.0 - Can You See Me?
Breaking Through Digital Realities: Illusions in Next-Level Live Shows & Experience Design
Burnout and Mental Health… What We SHOULD Be Talking About
Competitive Fun: Why Sport Themed Experiences Are Growing In The Eatertainment Social Gathering Industry
Criminal Liability for Amusement Accidents and the Impact of Social Media
Develop Brand Heroes - How Empowered Team Members Live Positive Culture Out Loud!
Did Your Guest Leave Their Brain in the Car? Contingency Planning for Park Operations
Dynamic vs Variable Pricing – The Great Pricing Debate & Why It Matters To Your Consumer (And You)
Emerging Technologies: What's Next in Immersive Experiences?
Employee Engagement Comes Before Guest Engagement
Employee Support in 2023: The Care and Feeding of Your Employees
Empowering Women in the Entertainment Industry: Insights from IAAPA Executives
Failure to Launch: How to Avoid Common Venue or Market Launch Pitfalls
Family Matters 6.0: Behind the Curtains, Insights from Non-Family Employees at a Family Business
Fix Your Train Wreck: Strategies for Creating Engaging Training Programs to Increase Your Workplace Performance
Food & Beverage Case Studies
Funworld Presents: Designing For 2026 and Beyond
Generate More Profit From Virtual Reality
Harnessing The Power of PR to Elevate Your Brand, Boost Content and Drive Attendance
How Cubic Feet - Not Square Feet - May Be Your Answer To Profitability
How to Expo Like a YoPro: Engaging the Future: Connecting with Young Professionals in Our Industry
How To: Standardizing Best Practices Across Aquatic Facilities
IAAPA Expo First Timers Welcome
Interactive Guest Experiences - What is Being Offered Now, and What Can Guests Expect in the Future
Let’s Get Social!
Leveraging Simulation To Power Your Labor Scheduling
Managing Aquatic Related Emergencies – A Full Lifecycle Approach to Preparedness
Quantifying Risk – How Much is Too Much?
Restaurant Renovation for Any Size Budget
Shall We Play a Game? Using Gamification In Your Experiences
Show and Tell: Using Entertainment to Educate
Soft World Building and Non-Linear Storytelling
Taking the Madness Out of Birthday Parties: Tips for Managing Increasing Guest Expectations
The Anatomy of A High-Performing Arcade
The Big 4 to Create More Storytellers For Your Attraction!
The Budgeting Mindset – An Insight into Budgeting and Forecasting Techniques, Cost Saving Ideas and the use of AI
The Intersection of Guest and Employee Experience
The Metaverse and The Future of Live Entertainment
The Ultimate Guide to Driving ROI Through Marketing Automation
Top Trending Communications Topics in Our Industry for 2024 (and how to navigate them!)
Using AI for Personalization
When Is A Crisis A Crisis?

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IAAPA Expo Europe 2023

Session Title (click title for details)
AI in Practice
Be Customer Centric: From Reactiveness to Proactiveness
CEO Talk
Emerging Trends in the Attractions Industry: What’s Happened Since IAAPA Expo Europe 2022?
Festivalization: Blurring Lines Between Parks and Music Festivals
FooZ Ideas: Food at the Zoo
From Chaos to Calm: How to Master Crisis Communications
Human Capital: The Heartbeat of our Industry
Iconic Ride: Helix at Liseberg
Keeping Us Engaged
Leadership Breakfast
Mega Trends and Societal Changes: Attractions Industry in an Everchanging World
More than just Giga Projects and Cruise Ships: The Real Focus on the Middle East
Online Promotion: Lessons in Native Ads, Online Displays, and Social Media at Crystal Worlds
Safety and the Human Factor
TEA Presents: Masterplanning the Ever-changing Future
Tech Lab: Digital, Data-Driven Personalisation
The Art of Effective Leadership: Simplifying the Right and Challenging the Wrong
The New Frontiers of Accessible Tourism: The Importance of Training
The Power of Strategic Investments: Why Invest in Themed Entertainment
The Visitor Magnet: How to Build Brand Loyalty and Capture Repeat Guests

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IAAPA Expo Asia 2023

Session Title (click title for details)
An Insider’s Guide to Food & Beverage Operations at Theme Parks and Resorts
Attraction Market Trends in Southeast Asia
Creating and Maintaining an Operational Budget
Excellence in Retail and Merchandising
How Data-Driven Tech Drives Business Growth & Deliver World-Class Experiences
Safe and Efficient Guest Evacuation from Rides and Attractions
Success at the Core: Defining a Winning Creative Strategy for Your Experience

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