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Industry prepares to head to Orlando for IAAPA Expo 2022
Anticipation is building for November’s IAAPA Expo, the premier international attractions industry event. Set to bring together nearly 1,000 exhibitors and over 25,000 industry professionals, here’s a sneak peak of what to expect from this year’s event.
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aking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, the IAAPA Expo is running from November 14-18. The Expo’s educational conference starts on November 14 and ends on November
17, while the trade show floor will be open from November 15-18. As the largest trade show for the attractions industry, the IAAPA Expo
welcomes general managers, owners, and CEOs of theme parks, amusement parks, zoos, aquariums, and water parks, all looking to buy rides, build new connections, and learn from industry experts. “It is an exciting time in the attractions industry as we continue on the
path of recovery from the pandemic, and our members are looking for new innovative products and services from our manufacturers and suppliers to enhance their guests' experiences,” says Hal McEvoy, IAAPA’s chief executive officer and president. “IAAPA Expo in Orlando continues to be the premier showplace for the latest innovations to create fun and make memories for our industry. This is also an important event for connecting, sharing best practices, hearing from the industry's top leaders and experts, and working on your professional development needs.”
EXPERT INSIGHTS The Expo offers education sessions led by industry leaders to help others grow their business, to inspire industry professionals and to advance their careers. Topics include entertainment, facility operations, games and merchandise, food and beverage, financial management and information technology, human resources, marketing, safety, and security. In addition to education sessions, EDUTours, networking events, and in-depth learning opportunities are available. Attendees will be able to receive insights direct from some of the industry’s
top minds when it comes to customer service, theming, and innovation, with a featured speaker link-up which includes:
• Leadership Breakfast (GM and Owners): Tom Mehrmann, President and COO Universal Parks and Resorts, Pacific Rim
• Lunch and Learn: Andrew Wexler, CEO Herschend Family Entertainment
• Game Changer: Steven Lewis, Gideon’s Bakery, The Sublime Prince of the Esoteric Order of the Cookie
LEGENDS PANEL The 2022 edition of the Legends Panel at the IAAPA Expo will feature a number of the great minds behind the creation and modern-day operations of Walt Disney World’s Epcot park, as the park prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Hosted by Bob Rogers, founder and chairman of BRC Imagination Arts and
moderator and curator of the Legends Panel, the 2022 session is certain to be a favourite among attendees. ‘Legends 2022: Epcot, 40 Years in a State of Becoming’ will include:
Bob Weis, global ambassador, Walt Disney Imagineering; Jodi McLaughlin, executive portfolio producer, Walt Disney Imagineering; Kartika Rodriguez, vice president, Epcot; and Rick Rothschild, founder and chief creative officer of FAR Out! Creative Direction. “We could not be happier with the speaker lineup we have for this year’s
Legends panel,” says Michael Shelton, vice president and executive director, IAAPA North America. “This popular session lets IAAPA shine a spotlight on just some of the outstanding industry leaders who have truly carved the path to where we are today. Getting to focus on Epcot as it turns 40 should offer greater insight into the future of the park and provide inspiration to everyone in attendance.” This year’s panel explores the tools and lessons arising from the creation
and continuing evolution of Epcot. Speakers strive to answer how Epcot’s core identity evolved and refreshed itself – even going from EPCOT to Epcot. Our five Legends will share insights, strategies, and lessons of a lifetime that attendees can apply to their own careers. This year’s theme is particularly fitting for Rogers, who has curated the
panel for nearly 20 years, as his work history links him personally to Epcot and the greater Disney brand. Rogers – who has been inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame and has two Oscar nominations – wrote and produced the original Impressions du France, which is still playing at Epcot’s France Pavilion. The Legends Panel will take place on November 16 from 4-5:30 pm.
TRADE SHOW FLOOR HOURS:
10 AM – 6 PM | TUES – THURS, NOV 15-17 10 AM – 4 PM | FRIDAY, NOV 18
20 OCTOBER 2022
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