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IAAPA Meetup: Ignite Your Career
Event Details
Ignite Your Career!
This engaging session, designed for Young Professionals (18-35) and Students, will focus on professional development and active steps you can take to stand out for growth and development opportunities in a competitive talent market.
This event will feature a panel of seasoned leaders in the attractions industry who will offer their perspective and answers to your questions, followed by a networking session with fellow attendees.
Learning Objectives:
- Self-Reflection: Audit your own skills and work history to determine next steps to take with your own development
- Standing Out: Learn about actionable and scalable steps you can take to posture yourself as a great candidate
- Redefining Success: Develop a new way to identify personal success outside of a promotion or new job
Region:
North America
Event Time: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM America/New_York
Location: IAAPA HQ
Address:
4155 W. Taft Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32837
United States
Session Type: Connections
| PRICING | Member | Nonmember |
|---|---|---|
Registration Fee | 10.00 | 25.00 |
AGENDA
Wednesday | October 08
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Check In
Check in and network with your fellow attendees over coffee and soft drinks.
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Opening Remarks
Hear from Rob McNicholas, Executive Director & Vice President, IAAPA North America, as he kicks off the evening.
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Panel Discussion: Standing Out in a Sea of Talent
Hear from professionals representing a wide range of roles within the attractions industry as they share stories, insights, and strategies for success—regardless of department or career stage. Attendees will also have the chance to pose their own questions, submitted during check-in, for a dynamic and interactive conversation.
Speakers
Jonathan Reuel Product Director, OpSheet Ecosystems, Walt Disney World
Franceen Gonzales Attractions Industry Executive Leader
Todd Hougland Senior Director, Design and Development, Ripley's Entertainment, Inc.
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Interactive Room Exercise: Barriers & Breakthroughs
Attendees will rotate between posters stationed around the room, adding their perspectives on common challenges in professional growth. This is your chance to contribute ideas, identify patterns, and surface the topics that matter most.
Speakers
Bella Cortier Technical Coordinator - Engineering & Safety, Universal Creative
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Table Talks: Turning Insight into Action
Gather with your tablemates to discuss themes from the room exercise, compare notes, and reflect on shared experiences. The goal? Leave with at least one actionable takeaway.
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Closing Remarks
A short wrap-up to thank attendees, reinforce key themes, and share what’s next in IAAPA’s professional development journey.
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Networking
Head to the lobby for continued conversations, casual networking, and goodbyes. A final opportunity to connect before the night wraps up.
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