DIARY DATES 7-12 SEPTEMBER 2013
Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference 2013
Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
The AZA conference is where business solutions, new trends and science-based know-how converge. Hosting over 1,800 attendees and 130 service providers, it attracts zoo and aquarium veterans and rising, future leaders. This year, poster presentations will include: Does Handling Affect Behavior and Physiology of Educa- tion Program Animals?, New Perspectives on Children Zoos, and Mixed-Species Ex- hibits: A New Phase in Zoo Evolution. Tel: +1 301 562 0777 (ext. 247) Email:
cwallen@aza.org Facebook: /zoosaquariums Twitter: @zoos_aquariums
www.aza.org
9-10 SEPTEMBER 2013
Event Organisers Summit Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa, Northamptonshire, UK
This international summit is specifically or- ganised for senior executives, managers, directors and buyers directly responsible for the purchase of products and services for their organisation’s events. “98 per cent of past attendees have said our events are a better way to source providers than a normal trade show.” The summit offers free seminars led by industry experts and a business-focused, intensive agenda pro- viding an innovative route to new ideas, products and providers. Tel: +44 1992 374 100 Email:
p.aitken@
forumevents.co.uk Twitter: @letstalkevents
www.forumevents.co.uk
www.attractionshandbook.com 14-17 SEPTEMBER 2013
Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) Conference and Trade Show
Canadian Museum of Civilisation, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The GSCA provides industry-related indi- viduals and members with an opportunity to preview new films, films in production and films in development. The conference also provides networking opportunities and professional development sessions. Topics will include: Dragons: Real Myths and Unre- al Creatures, Penguins 3D, Titans of the Ice Age and Patagonia. Tel: +1 919 346 1123 Email:
tammy@giantscreencinema.com Facebook: /giantscreencinema Twitter: @gsca
www.giantscreencinema.com
18-20 SEPTEMBER 2013
Euro Attractions Show (EAS) 2013 Porte de Versailles Convention Centre, Paris, France
A one-stop shop for leisure and attractions industry professionals, more than 8,100 visitors, 367 exhibitors and over 40 speak- ers from across the world participated in EAS in 2012, and it is anticipated that EAS 2013 will draw even more visitors, exhibitors and additional seminars. Educa- tion sessions will cover the core issues of attractions operations, including: new tech- nologies, storytelling, safety, in-park spend, human resources, waterparks, and family entertainment centres (FECs), with pres- entations from European industry leaders. The Young Professionals Forum will also be in a completely new format this year. Tel: +32 2609 54 45 Email:
europe@iaapa.org www.iaapa.org/europe
24-26 SEPTEMBER 2013
Leisure Industry Week (LIW) NEC, Birmingham, UK
The UK’s largest out of home leisure exhibit provides a platform to showcase new prod- ucts and services to over 8,000 visitors. There are six sectors: Health & Fitness (inc. Sport), Play & Attractions, Leisure Facili- ties, Pool & Spa and Eat & Drink. Tel: +44 20 7955 3790 Email:
douglas.read@
ubm.com Facebook: /LeisureIndustryWeek Twitter: @L_i_W
www.liw.co.uk
30 SEPTEMBER - 3 OCTOBER 2013
World Waterpark Association WWA) Symposium & Trade Show
Marriott & Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
A gathering of water-leisure professionals and development experts featuring a water- park educational programme and showcase of waterpark products and services. Tel: +1 913 599 0300 Email:
wwamemberinfo@waterparks.org www.waterparks.org
3-4 OCTOBER 2013
SATE 2013 – TEA Conference Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, GA, USA
A professional design event presented by the Themed Entertainment Association. Each year a new theme is explored via the specific elements that contribute to successful attractions: Storytelling, Archi- tecture, Technology and Experience (SATE). Tel: +1 818 843 8497 Email:
info@teaconnect.org http://teaconnect.org
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