IAAPA Summit 2024 + Latin American Amusement Expo
April 15 - 18, 2024
Event Type: Connections
Region: Latin America, Caribbean
Event Time:
Venue: In-Person
Location:
Doradal and Medellín
ANT
Colombia
Member Price: See the chart below | Nonmember Price: See the chart below
Credit Hour(s): 17
Expo and Education: April 15, 16. Plaza Mayor, Medellin
EDUTours: April 17-18, Parque Temático Hacienda Napoles
Note: Full Event: 17 Credit Hours | Conference Only: 10 Credit Hours
Please see additional pricing details below.
Please see additional pricing details below.
The largest event in the region
Discover exciting opportunities at IAAPA Summit 2024 + Latin American Amusement Expo. First, experience two days packed with education sessions led by renowned global industry experts, connecting with the most influential decision-makers and leaders while discovering new products on the largest trade show floor in the region! Then, prepare for two days of behind-the-scenes tours at Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles, an extraordinary example of space transformation and the impact of entertainment on local communities.
IAAPA Workshop: Adventure Park Operation Fundamentals
Are you attending to IAAPA Summit 2024 + Latin American Amusement Expo? Extend the educational experience and join this workshop on April 13th and 14th, learn all the necessary information about ACCT and ASTM standards for the operation of adventure parks.
Pricing Details
| Pricing Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Operator - Full Event | $340 | $450 |
| Operator - Expo and Education Only | $170 | $280 |
| Supplier - Full Event | $440 | $530 |
| Supplier - Expo and Education Only | $260 | $400 |
- EXPO AND CONFERENCE ONLY (April 15-16)
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EXPO AND CONFERENCE ONLY (April 15-16):
- Two full days of conferences, lunches, exhibition, and evening receptions in Medellín, Colombia.
- English-Spanish simultaneous translation during conferences.
- Transportation between designated hotels in Medellín and Plaza Mayor Convention Center at predetermined times, and transportation from Plaza Mayor to receptions and back to designated hotels.
- Attendees should book hotel and plan to arrive Medellín before 8:30 a.m. on April 15 and leave after 9 p.m. on April 16 Colombia time.
- NOT INCLUDED: Accommodation, air transportation and transportation to and from the airport.
- FULL EVENT (Expo, Conference and EDUTours, April 15-18)
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FULL EVENT (Expo, Conference and EDUTours, April 15-18):
- Two full days (April 15-16) of conferences, lunches, exhibition, and evening receptions in Medellín, Colombia.
- Two additional days (April 17-18) of EDUTours at Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles with lunch and receptions.
- English-Spanish simultaneous translation during conferences and EDUTours.
- Transportation in Medellín: Between the designated hotels and Plaza Mayor Convention Center at predetermined times and transportation from Plaza Mayor to receptions and back to designated hotels.
- Transportation in Doradal: Transportation from designated hotels in Medellín to Doradal, transportation between Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles and designated hotels in Doradal, and transportation back from Doradal to your choice of Medellín or Bogota.
- Attendees should plan to arrive in Medellín before 8:30 a.m. on April 15 and leave Doradal April 19 in the morning. Transportation will be provided on April 19 from Doradal to your choice of Medellín airport, Medellín Dan Carlton, or Bogota at designated schedules. Hotel rooms in Medellín should be booked to arrive on or before April 15 at 8:30 a.m. and depart April 17. Hotel rooms in Doradal should be booked arriving April 17 and departing April 19.
- NOT INCLUDED: Accommodation, air transportation and transportation to and from the airport.
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Agenda
7:30-8:45 a.m.
Buses departure from hotels to Plaza Mayor
Continuos transfer from Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel, Dann Carlton Belfort Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel and Novelty Suites Hotel to Plaza Mayor convention center.
9-10:15 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Trade Connections & Networking Coffee
Visit the showroom while enjoying a coffee and connecting with colleagues and friends.
11:15-11:25 a.m.
Solution Talk by Qvic
Creative and innovative solutions for playgrounds and water parks, street furniture and equipment for professional gyms; designs that improve public and private spaces.
11:25 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
CEOs Talk: Inspiring Ideas and Perspectives from Regional Leaders
A talk that inspires personal development and shows excellent leadership and guides the development of entertainment.
Speakers:
- Constanza Arango, Multiparque
- Sammantha Frachey, Grupo Lomas
- Pedro Navas, Playland
* Moderator: Renato Lenzi
12:25-12:30 p.m.
Solution Talk by Martin Aquatic
Experience in design and engineering for resorts and hotels, to help create and develop water destinations, from renovations to completely new developments.
12:30-1:20 p.m.
Winning Inside To Win Outside: Build A Powerful Brand
Discover how consumer desires change depending on the type of visit and throughout the life cycle of this visit. Discover generational differences in the types of experiences consumers seek.
Speaker: Jeff Fromm, Author and Consultant, Lane Terralever
1:20-1:25 p.m.
Solution Talk by WhiteWater
Creating places where families come together and create happy and lasting memories is the goal of this company, accompanying clients from conception to completion, giving free rein to creativity to make their projects a reality.
1:25-2:55 p.m.
Networking Lunch & Trade Connections
Enjoy lunch to meet new colleagues and friends and visit the supplier and manufacturer showroom with opportunities to offer new experiences to your visitors or improve your operation.
2:55-3:25 p.m.
Room A: Technological Trends for Experience Creation
Location: Room A
Incorporating technological trends allows you to create attractive and memorable experiences for guests, and improves operational efficiency and safety standards. It is essential to balance technological advances with preserving the charm and magic of storytelling.
Speakers:
- Tania Bayona, WhiteWater
- Mel McGowan, Storyland Studios
- Marlene Toussaint, Storyland Studios
2:55-3:25 p.m.
Room B: Impact of Staff Well-being on Entertainment Companies
Location: Room B
Why a wellness program at work? Learn about the current concept of well-being and the impact it has on companies, such as talent satisfaction and retention, and the importance of implementing strategies such as stress management and sleep hygiene.
Speaker: Alan Ortiz, Universal Wellness
3:25-3:35 p.m.
Room selection
4:05-4:50 p.m.
Trade Connections & Networking Coffee
Visit the showroom of suppliers and manufacturers for the attractions industry, while enjoying a coffee and connecting with colleagues and friends.
4:50-4:55 p.m.
Solution Talk by Manillas para eventos
Specialists in security products for event logistics, to which we add our experience, timely delivery and prices in security handles and box office or tickets.
4:55-5:05 p.m.
Parque Explora Talk
A park with more than 300 interactive experiences, amidst native trees, contained in four red boxes, a space that invites us to learn, have fun and of course connect with colleagues and friends.
Speaker:
- Andrés Roldán, Parque Explora
5:05-5:15 p.m.
Solution Talk by Active Leisure
Reliable and highly efficient solutions for the installation, relocation and heavy maintenance and refurbishment of roller coasters, amusement rides and water attractions.
5:15-6 p.m.
Architecture of the senses. An immersion experience
An entertainment experience for the five senses. The Wow factor and how to create experiences that go beyond. An immersive session that will lead us to experiment with sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch.
Speaker: Marcelo Flores, Businessland, Brazil
6-6 p.m.
Boarding buses to Parque Explora
Transfer time: Approximately 20 minutes
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Reception at Parque Explora
An interactive science museum, planetarium, educational and conservation aquarium, and public experimentation workshop. In addition to enjoying the facilities, we will have a networking reception with canapés, music and wine.
8:30-9:30 p.m.
Depart for hotels
Transfer time: Approximately 20 minutes
7:30-8:45 a.m.
Buses departure from hotels to Plaza Mayor
Continuos transfer from Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel, Dann Carlton Belfort Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel and Novelty Suites Hotel to Plaza Mayor convention center.
9-9:05 a.m.
Opening presentation Day 2
9:05-9:15 a.m.
Solution Talk by Vekoma
Quality and innovation that distinguishes one of the largest roller coaster manufacturers in the world. Emotion and security in design, production and project management in more than 40 countries.
9:15-10 a.m.
How to Solve Your Most Common Guest Service Challenges
Although attraction visitors come for the thrill, other factors such as customer service, cleanliness, and accessibility are critical to creating a positive experience. Customer expectations are constantly changing and it is essential to exceed them to ensure they have a positive experience and return. This session will share research on the most common challenges facing customer service in our industry, as well as solutions and tools to overcome them.
Speaker:
- Ruby Newell-Legner, 7 Star Service
10-10:05 a.m.
Solution Talk by Fly Trampoline
Passion for design, comprehensive project management, manufacturing, training and maintenance of equipment for play areas, parks, entertainment centers in shopping centers, hotels, restaurants.
10:05-10:50 a.m.
Inspiration Insights and Mindset Change. Consumer changes and business trends
This conference will guide us to delve into the changes that occur in consumption and the commercial trends to consider. One of the objectives is to inspire thinking outside the box and break paradigms from insights. In addition, learn about success stories where the forces that triggered the change came from understanding insights and trends.
Speaker: Cristina Quiñones, Consumer Truth, Peru
10:50-10:51 a.m.
Solution Talk by Semnox
Comprehensive technological solutions for the entertainment and leisure industry. Automate key processes to create delightful guest experiences while making your business stronger and your staff more productive.
10:51-11:51 a.m.
Trade Connection & Networking Coffee
Visit the showroom of suppliers and manufacturers for the attractions industry, while enjoying a coffee and connecting with colleagues and friends.
11:51 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Solution Talk by Tickamore by IACPOS
Ticketing and access control solution. Optimal experience and knowledge in the management of reservation and ticket sales platforms, design of a service based on continuous improvement.
12-12:50 p.m.
New parks or malls: the evolution of shopping centers
Experiences for everyone, passion that generates value. We present the trends that these entertainment allies are implementing to create the attractions of the future. A true pillar and precursor of leisure, economic and commercial experiences in people's daily lives.
Speakers:
- Ibonne Zabala, Shopping centers Entertainment Specialist, Colombia
- Victor Garcia, Grupo GICSA, Mexico
- Alex Malachowski, Nuevocentro Shopping, Uruguay
* Moderator: Eduardo Walls, Strategio BC, Mexico
12:50-12:55 p.m.
Solution Talk by DOF
Creating high-tech, creative storytelling experiences that have revolutionized the attractions industry with high-tech immersive virtual reality and augmented reality, motion simulators and interactive virtual reality games.
12:55-1:05 p.m.
Room selection
1:05-1:50 p.m.
Room A: Components of correct theming. A cultural experience as an attraction.
Location: Room A
Learn the necessary aspects to develop theming for entertainment. Creative, operational, economic and educational factors that must be considered to give theme to each of the experiences offered to visitors. In addition, we will delve into how a cultural experience can become an attraction.
Speaker: Carlos Cárdenas, Cacto, Mexico; Raquel Kieling, FORREC, Canada
1:05-1:50 p.m.
Room B: Experiences for all seasons
Location: Room B
Room B: Experiences for all seasons
Salitre Mágico park shares its best practices for the implementation of seasonal events, the use of installed capacity and extending the visitor experience.
Speaker: Néstor Bermúdez, Director, Salitre Mágico
1:50-3:20 p.m.
Networking Lunch & Trade Connections
Enjoy lunch to meet new colleagues and friends and visit the supplier and manufacturer showroom with opportunities to offer new experiences to your visitors or improve your operation.
3:20-3:30 p.m.
Solution Talk by WTI
Planning, design and engineering of aquatic destinations, with a portfolio of award-winning projects. Global experience that takes WTI projects to the next level and incorporates the latest technology in design, engineering and construction.
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Futurology creating the industry's tomorrow
Designing the future of the industry does not only refer to the incorporation of technology and innovations in attractions. It also has a very important personal component of creation and involvement.
Speaker: Ligia Zotini, Voicers
4:15-5 p.m.
Trade Connections & Networking Coffee
Visit the showroom of suppliers and manufacturers for the attractions industry, while enjoying a coffee and connecting with colleagues and friends.
5-5:10 p.m.
Happy City Viva Envigado Talk
A park where you can enjoy true fun with attractions full of adventure and designed for all ages. Enjoy the joy and color of all our outdoor spaces and the magic of enjoying this meeting place for friends and family
Speaker: Camilo Calle, Coney Park
5:10-5:55 p.m.
FUN FOREVER: elevating fun forever
Leadership is not only about making decisions, but inspiring others to follow a positive path. An ensemble of music, dance and leadership recommendations come together in this immersive experience that will restore the passion of leading.
Speaker: Verónica Villegas, Peterland, Colombia
5:55-6 p.m.
Closing
6-6 p.m.
Boarding buses to Happy City Viva Envigado Reception
Transfer time: Approximately 30 minutes
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Reception at Happy City Viva Envigado
The 10,000 square meter park is located on the top floor of a shopping center and combines both indoor and outdoor areas. We'll close the conference in spectacular fashion with a networking reception with canapés, music and wine, while enjoying the attractions.
8:30-8:30 p.m.
Depart for hotels
Transfer time: Approximately 30 minutes
7:30-9 a.m.
Depart from hotels to Parque Tutucán
9-11 a.m.
Visit Parque Tutucán
Parque Tutucán is a place full of culture, traditions and art that celebrates the 125 municipalities of the Antioquia region in Colombia. After a brief tour of the park, we will have a traditional Colombian breakfast.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Water and snacks will be provided for the 3-hour trip.
2-4 p.m.
Arrival and lunch at Parque Temático Hacienda Nápoles
Buses will arrive directly at Dinos Restaurant for lunch, where Oscar Jairo Orozco, CEO, will provide an inspiring presentation on the history of the park, its journey to bring prosperity and development to the region, its commitment to sustainability and preservation, and the impact of entertainment in the community. The park receives over 1,2 million guests annually in a town of 10,000 people. It has three water parks, a safari park, an amusement park, and two hotels, among other attractions.
4-5 p.m.
EDUTour in Amazon Safari
After lunch we will walk through Amazon Safari, where park veterinarians will talk about the park’s conservation, preservation, and rescue mission.
*This is a one-mile walk. Attendees who do not wish to participate can visit the African Museum instead, located 100 feet away from the starting point. The African Museum is a space dedicated to African cultures, their characters, their history, and their impact on the entire world.
5-6:30 p.m.
Depart for hotels
Buses will depart to designated hotels for check-in and rest. Attendees have to board the bus with their hotel name on it. Buses will go to individual designated hotels only.
(Africa and Casablanca hotels are located inside the park; Lago Azul y Las Colinas hotels are located at the entrance of the park; and the Nebraska hotel is located 5 minutes away from the entrance).
6:30-8 p.m.
Depart for African Savannah
We will visit the feline area, where park veterinarians and animal handlers will talk about their enclosures and their unique characteristics.
*This visit does not require significant walking.
8-9 p.m.
Dinner at Pangea water park
Enjoy a relaxing evening with buffet dinner, open bar, and DJ music.
9-10:30 p.m.
Buses will depart for hotels
8:45-9 a.m.
Depart for Congo amusement park
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EDUTour at Congo amusement park
The newest attraction in the park, set to open in July 2024, Congo features more than 25 thrill and family rides and attractions. Rides will be fully operating, but riding is not allowed yet. The EDUTour will cover topics such as ride theming with an emphasis in their art workshop; reconditioning and automatization of travelling rides; water treatment and recycling for water rides; and construction challenges.
At the end of the EDUTour, attendees will be able to use the go-karts, boogies, and bumper cars.
*Attendees who do not want to use the attractions may refresh at the restaurant or visit the park’s ticketing/entrance area and the clinic.
12-1:30 p.m.
Lunch at Río Salvaje restaurant
Buses will depart for Victoria Falls. We will cross behind the falls to arrive directly at the restaurant, where we will enjoy a relaxing lunch.
*This is a 1/4-mile walk. Attendees who do not want to walk may arrive directly to the restaurant by bus.
1:30-2 p.m.
Short visit to the Museum of Infamy
The Museum chronicles the Hacienda’s and the region’s infamous drug past.
*The museum is located next to the restaurant.
2-2:30 p.m.
Depart for Pangea water park
We will walk from the museum to the park.
*This is a 1/4-mile walk. Attendees who do not want to walk may arrive directly to the water park by bus.
2:30-5 p.m.
EDUTour at Pangea water park
The continents meet again to make way for fun slides, mammoths, pools, and rivers. Discover their newest water park as park professionals guide attendees through the park facilities, water pump room, and water treatment facilities.
*Attendees may use the facilities after the EDUTour. Towels will be provided. Those who do not want to use the facilities may return to the hotel after the tour.
5-6:30 p.m.
Depart for hotels
Buses will depart to designated hotels for check-in and rest. Attendees have to board the bus with their hotel name on it. Buses will go to individual designated hotels only.
(Africa and Casablanca hotels are located inside the park; Lago Azul y Las Colinas hotels are located at the entrance of the park; and the Nebraska hotel is located 5 minutes away from the entrance).
6:30-7 p.m.
Depart from hotels to closing dinner
7-10:30 p.m.
Closing dinner at Victoria Falls
Celebrate four days of connections and valuable business relations at this spectacular dinner party with live music, buffet dinner, and open bar.
9-10:30 p.m.
Buses will depart for hotels
7-9 a.m.
Return to Medellin and Bogota
- There will only be two departure times: 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
- Buses will leave for Medellín Airport (MED), the Dann Carlton Medellín Hotel or Bogotá Airport (BOG). Attendees must select an option during the registration process.
- Attendees wishing to leave before Friday or after 9 a.m. on Friday must contact our team in advance to arrange a private car at the attendee's expense.
- Attendees may extend their visit by covering the hotel rate and transportation. The park will be free for event participants until April 21.
*Estimated arrival times at destination:
Buses that leave at 7 a.m. hours will arrive:
-Medellin Airport between 10 and 11 a.m.
-Hotel Dan Carlton Medellín between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
-Bogotá Airport between 12 and 1 p.m.
Buses that leave at 9 a.m. hours will arrive:
-Medellín Airport between 12 and 1 p.m.
-Hotel Dan Carlton Medellín between 1 and 2 p.m.
-Bogotá Airport between 2 and 3 p.m.
Please Note: Agenda is subject to change.