Student Track at IAAPA Expo Europe 2025

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The attractions industry is vibrant and dynamic, offering a range of career opportunities in engineering, design, operations, entertainment, food & beverage, and more. Making young talent aware of it all, is something we love to shout about.

Which is why IAAPA is hosting a series of Student Track events on Thursday, 25 September, during IAAPA Expo Europe in Barcelona, Spain, designed to help young people “Explore a Career in the Attractions Industry”. These events offer students free entry, a chance to explore the industry, meet professionals, and discover exciting career opportunities.

Information about industry scholarships for students
Insights about the attractions industry
A guided tour of the show floor
Job fair
Networking lunch

Entry to the Expo on that day is free, including professors and faculty members - please express your interest via the below interest form and bring your valid education ID to show on-site in Barcelona.

Region:

Europe, Middle East, Africa

Event Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Europe/Paris

Venue: In-Person

Location: Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain

Address:

Av. Joan Carles I, 64
L’Hospitalet de Llobregat
08908 Barcelona Barcelona
Spain

Session Type: Expo

Please use this from to register your interest for the Student Track at IAAPA Expo Europe 2025. We will contact you closer to the event with more details.

AGENDA

Thursday | September 25

10:40 - 11:00am

Plenary Opening Session

11:00 - 11:10am

IAAPA Foundation Welcome Word

11:10 - 11:30am

Step Into the Industry: Student Day Welcome

11:30am - 12:15pm

Guided Tour Trade Show Floor for Students

12:15 - 1:00pm

Education Sessions for Students

1:00 - 1:45pm

Walking Lunch & Job Fair

See What Our Members Are Saying

Discover how IAAPA membership has positively impacted businesses across the attractions industry

- From the M&S side I love the app and its come so far in recent years. No matter if you are on the M&S side or park side be sure down download and spend some time in the app before the show. There are people and companies in the building next week at IAAPA Expo who you want to meet with but don’t even know they are attending - the app is your answer!
  Jamie Flaherty, ICAE
  VP, Business Development and Marketing | Netserv Applications
- We’ve really enjoyed working with the Connect+ platform over the past few shows. It’s been a game-changer in helping us connect with attendees more efficiently and keep track of meaningful conversations throughout the event. The interface is intuitive, and the personal training session helped our team feel confident using all the features right away.
  Brett Beadle
  Digital Marketing Specialist | Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc.
- Connect+ is a great tool that I can use to prepare and participate in IAAPA events. Being able to see the attendee list allows me to strategize what conversations and meetings I want to have ahead of time, and I can connect with those people directly in the app. It also keeps me organized during an event. Each day will have a full schedule, and if I turn on push notifications, it will let me know what event is coming up and where it is so I can stay on track.
  Megan Gannon
  Business Development Manager | Themed Entertainment
- IAAPA Expo is always a whirlwind, but IAAPA Connect+ kept me organized and focused. Before the show, I was able to map out my entire experience, from scheduling meetings to bookmarking EDUSessions and booths I wanted to visit on the show floor. During the event, I just pulled out my phone and the app guided me through my schedule, ensuring I didn't miss a thing. It was like having a personal assistant dedicated to making my expo experience a success. I felt more organized, more connected, and more confident than ever before. I can't imagine attending another IAAPA Expo without it!
  Cassidy Newman
  Managing Director | Carousel Communications