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IAAPA Meetup: Ignite Your Career
In-Person
Event Details
Join us at IAAPA HQ in Orlando, Florida for an engaging evening of education and networking designed for Young Professionals (18-35) and Students, where we will host members of Universal Orlando Resort’s Talent Development Leadership team that will dive deep into how you can elevate your operational leadership skills in today’s attractions industry.
Come prepared for interactive exercises, discussion, and connection with other Young Professionals and Students on how to effectively work through others and be a successful leader in today’s attractions industry.
Learning Objectives:
- Define key elements of successful operational leadership
- Discuss operational challenges and scenarios with other industry leaders
- Leverage human-centered leadership to achieve desirable outcomes for your guests and employees alike
Ticket Required
Region:
North America
Event Time:
February 25, 2026 | 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM EST
Venue:
In-Person
Address:
4155 W Taft Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32837
United States
Session Type:
Connections
Continuing Education Units:
1
| PRICING | Member | Nonmember |
|---|---|---|
Registration Fee | 10.00 | 25.00 |
AGENDA
Wednesday | February 25
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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 from IAAPA Leadership
Hear from IAAPA North America leadership to kick off the evening.
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Human Centered Leadership
Attendees will explore core leadership concepts through a blend of guided discussion, real-world scenarios, and hands-on interactive exercises. Through breaking out into smaller focus groups and coming back together for a broader discussion, the group will deepen their understanding of what it means to lead with empathy, curiosity, and conviction while also examining how these principles show up in day‑to‑day operational challenges.
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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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Networking Activity
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