IAAPA Institute for Attraction Professionals - South Africa

Event Details
IAAPA Institute for Attractions Professionals is the global attractions industry’s premier professional development program for individuals with five or fewer years’ working within attractions. These include museums, science centers, aquariums, attractions, local based and family entertainment centers, amusement parks, and zoos.
Unlock Your Potential in the Global Attractions Industry
Are you ready to take the next step in your attractions career? Join us in Cape Town for the IAAPA Institute for Attractions Professionals (IAP)—a dynamic, two-day learning experience tailored for individuals with up to five years of experience in the industry. Whether you're working in a museum, zoo, aquarium, amusement park, family entertainment center, or cultural attraction, this program delivers the essential knowledge, skills, and connections to help you grow as a professional.
Led by renowned faculty and industry experts, IAP offers face-to-face sessions, group projects, and real-world case studies designed to equip emerging leaders with the tools to thrive in the global attractions sector. You’ll gain fresh insights into the core areas of operations, finance, marketing, human resources, facility management, and more.
What You Can Expect
Interactive Workshops & Expert Sessions
Learn directly from industry veterans and subject-matter experts in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
Real-World Group Projects
Apply your learning through dynamic team challenges designed to mirror real attractions industry scenarios.
Certificate & CEUs
Receive a certificate of completion and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward IAAPA certification.
Invaluable Networking
Connect with peers and faculty from around the world who share your passion and career aspirations.
Faculty Subject Matter Experts
Get ready to learn from top-tier professionals from across the attractions industry. Our faculty brings together leaders with extensive experience across operations, marketing, HR, and guest experience management.
Pricing Details
PRICING | Member | Nonmember | New Member |
---|---|---|---|
Registration Fee | 699.00 | 1165.00 | N/A |
AGENDA
Monday | June 09
Registration Open
Welcome Plenary Session
Attendance Mandatory
Moderator
Tom Van Liefferinge, Education Manager, IAAPA EMEA
Trends in the Entertainment Industry
Games & Merchandise
Speaker
Massimiliano Freddi - ICAE CEO, Wonderwood
Break
Finance
Speaker
Sabine Lehmann Founder & CEO, CURIOSITAS
Lunch
Food & Beverage
Speaker
Massimiliano Freddi - ICAE CEO, Wonderwood
Break
Entertainment 1
Speaker
David Hill Ride Operations Manager, Pleasure Beach Resort
Break
Entertainment 2
Speaker
David Hill Ride Operations Manager, Pleasure Beach Resort
End of Day 1
Tuesday | June 10
Registration Open
Summary of Day 1 in Plenary
Moderator
Tom Van Liefferinge, Education Manager, IAAPA EMEA
Human Resources 1
Speaker
Simon Spitzbart Managing Director, Fantasiana Austria
Break
Human Resources 2
Speaker
Simon Spitzbart Managing Director, Fantasiana Austria
Short Break / Transition
Lunch
Facility Operations 1 & 2
Sessions Combined
Speaker
David Hill Ride Operations Manager, Pleasure Beach Resort
Break
Information Technology (IT)
Speaker
Philipp Gamper Head of Marketing, Sarovski Kristallwelten
Break
Marketing 1
Speaker
Philipp Gamper Head of Marketing, Sarovski Kristallwelten
Break
Marketing 2
Speaker
Philipp Gamper Head of Marketing, Sarovski Kristallwelten
End of Day 2
IAAPA Institute for Attractions Professionals (IAP) is a hybrid educational programme that includes two full days of in-person learning and three-month access to curated online coursework. Participants will strengthen their knowledge on the following functional areas applied to the attractions industry:
- Marketing, PR and Sales
- Finance and Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Facility Operations
- Food and Beverage
- Games and Merchandise
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