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IAAPA Expo 2023 IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 IAAPA Expo Asia 2023 IAAPA Expo 2022 IAAPA Expo Europe 2022 IAAPA Expo 2021 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? Back to top 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 Back to top 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 Back to top IAAPA Expo 2022 Session Title (click title for details) #AttractionProsLIVE! at IAAPA Expo 2022 10 Creative Ideas for Recruitment in 2023 Ask the Experts: Using Data to Drive Results Attraction Security in 2023: Preparing for the Unexpected Beverages and Bottom Lines: How Drinks Drive Profit Blame On! Your Definitive Leadership Guide to Holding People Accountable Breaking Through: Technical Roles for Young Professionals Building a Food Safety Culture Capacity Planning: Building it Right The First Time Championing the Visitor Experience: ESG/DEIA Values and Guest Expectations Creating Immersive Technology Experiences For Less: Leveraging Your AV System Designers and Engineers: Talk Nerdy to Me Digital Marketing in a Mobile World: Transparency, Trust and The Value of Exchange Doing More With Less: Maximizing Labor Efficiency When Cost Matters Most Festivals and Special Events: Driving Revenue and Attracting New Guests Happy Team, Happy Guests: Building Employee Engagement Programs That Work for the Attractions Industry Have Fun In Games! How to Build a Unique and Fun Guest Engagement Program for Games Employees How to Bring Your Marketing In-House How to Get Free Marketing Through Earned Media & Social Influencers How to Guide Research Tactics Within the Attractions Industry How to Know When it's Time to Expand Your Brand or Offering How to Make Your FEC The Place People Want to Work How to Measure the ROI of Your Marketing Strategies How Your Digital Experience Impacts Your Onsite Experience Human Factors in Attractions Immersive Theater in Location-Based Entertainment: The Creative Whys and the Operational Hows Introduction to Special Effects: What are Special Effects and How Can I Utilize Them in My Business? It's Not "If" It's "When" - Perspectives on Emergency Preparedness Leadership Development: Breaking Down the Silos Leave Legacy Systems in the Past and Streamline Your Operations Let's Get Spooky! Transforming Your Attraction for Halloween Season Marketing and HR: Why Recruitment Campaigns Benefit Both Marketing Technology Innovations For Your Attraction: Four Real-World Opportunities to Grow Revenue and Attendance Maximizing Transactions: Ways to Increase Throughput and Revenue Menu Mix 101: Increasing Profitability at Your Facility Now What? Not Again! Preparing Your Team for Incidents Optimizing your eCommerce Performance Practical Guidance for Injury Claims: What to Do When a Guest or Employee is Injured Recruitment Marketing: Talent Acquisition Throughout The Great Resignation Retrospective: The Past, Present, and Future World of Virtual Reality Ride Design for the Non-Rider: How to Engage Every Guest Ride Operations & Guest Engagement: It's Not Just About Service ROI on Your Sustainability Efforts: The Costs and Benefits Safety in Attractions: Risk Assessment Best Practices Solving Problems as a Young Executive Taking Care of Your Most Valuable Resource - People The Business and Future of Surf Parks The Future of Entertainment & Leisure in the Middle East, UAE and Abu Dhabi The How YOU Doin' Panel: Taking Care of Ourselves, Our Teams, and Overcoming Staffing Challenges The Infinite Game: How to Lead in Times of Stress and Uncertainty The Results Are In: The Impact of Water Park Equipment on Hotels and Resorts The Right "BOO" for Your Brand The Trickle Down Rut: How Investor Behavior Has Impacted Attractions Thinking Differently about Digital Experiences in Museums TikTok or Not? Insights on Social Media’s Hottest Platform When Did You Know it was Time to Go? Your Attraction's Audio: A Key Element to Creative Design and Strong Brand Recognition Back to top IAAPA Expo Europe 2022 Session Title (click title for details) Be Inclusive! Learn How to Make it Happen for Your Organisation Brave Investments CEO Talk Career Slam - Find Your (Young) Professional Purpose Creating an Iconic Attraction: The Making of Eurosat - CanCan Coaster Crisis Communication Planning - Tips & Tricks European Theme Park Legends Foodalicious: New Trends and Ideas to Innovate Your Food and Beverage Experience Hospitality by Design Metaverse New UK Attractions You Need to Know About Planet Attractions Presents: How to Make Friends and Influence People - Working with Influencers Queue Line Design Toolbox TEA Presents: The Things We Miss When Creating Attractions Understanding the Mechanism of Public Funding Opportunities You've got Data. Now what? Zoo and Aquarium Panel Back to top IAAPA Expo 2021 Session Title (click title for details) A Big Brand Means a Big Responsibility: Living Up to Today’s Consumer Expectations A Stimulating Experience – Excitement for Some, Anxiety for Others Accessibility and Inclusion: Providing Great Guest Experiences for All Bringing it Back to the Basics: Lessons Learned from Resilient Theme Parks and Attractions Creative Expense Management Strategies in a Strained Market Developing Annual Pass Loyalty: A Look at the Important Base of Your Business Dynamic Pricing Philosophies for Ticketing, Tours, Activities, and Events Engaging Leadership: Strategies to Make Employees Your Competitive Advantage Faced with a Lawsuit: The Importance of Frontline Training FEC: Experts Weigh in on Esports FEC: Ideas and Strategies for Group Sales FEC: Increasing Customer Lifetime Value and Driving Repeat Visits FEC: Key Strategies for Opening a Facility that Thrives Focus on the FUN! Creating Memorable and Unique Experiences for Games and Merchandise Teams Food & Beverage Management 101: Controlling the “Big 3” Expenses Food & Beverage Trends 2021 Group Sales Strategy: Implementation and Evaluation Methods That Lead to Success Leadership Development - The Lost Art of Listening Millennials and Gen Z: Different Generations, Different Marketing Partnering with Academia: Accomplish your Mission and Protect Your Future Revolutionizing the Future of Theme Park Design Skyrocket Your Food & Beverage Revenue and Maximize Profits! Strategic Storytelling: The Art, Craft, and Science of Story Back to top
