New at IAAPA Expo: EDUTalks
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Presented live on the trade show floor’s EDUTalk Stage, these 15-minute sessions will feature speakers who will offer tips, tricks, and insights on topics such as professional development, sustainability, safety, technology, and the guest experience. Highlights from the schedule of more than 30 EDUTalks include:
Getting Promoted Means Getting Noticed
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2 – 2:15 p.m.
Establishing a personal brand can make all the difference when chasing new opportunities. Whether it’s searching for a job, finding clients, or landing a promotion, leveraging your personal brand offers a competitive advantage.
Blurring the Lines: Creative Operations Align with Meow Wolf Exhibits
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 4:40 – 4:55 p.m.
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return has been welcoming guests in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for over five years and has now created new experiences in Las Vegas and Denver, Colorado, with opening dates in 2021. Transitioning from a hometown operation to a larger-scale exhibition in an established market brings new challenges and opportunities. This Meow Wolf study offers insights and learnings translatable to any organization.
Top 5 Tips to Maximize Your Contacts and Meetings From IAAPA Expo 2021
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Learn tips and actions to take once you leave the trade show floor from a veteran food and beverage industry partner and find out what to do when following up with leads.
Trust the Numbers: Tips for Using Data to Drive Results
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2:55 – 3:10 p.m.
Discover best practices for analyzing data and turning insights into actions to get the maximum benefits from numbers. Learn how to look for trends and use data to make operational decisions with confidence.
Fear Factors: Creating Terrifyingly Brilliant Guest Experiences
Thursday, Nov. 18, 11:20 – 11:35 a.m.
Horror, haunts, and scare tactics are an increasingly popular trend in attractions, but not all attractions have to be scary. Learn how to tap into fear as a tool to connect guests to your attraction.
Leadership Priorities: Scanning for Employees in Distress
Thursday, November 18, 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Hear speaker Mike Westmoreland, Director of Park Operations at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, discuss the evolutions of operations and how it has resulted in a shift of priorities when walking their facilities. Learn how and why it is now critical to put employees first when observing operations and what to do when you see an issue.
- IAAPA Expo Health and Safety Policies: IAAPA is focused on providing a safe and healthy environment for attendees, exhibitors, and team members at IAAPA Expo. IAAPA is working closely with partners at the Orange County Convention Center and Orlando Health to develop and implement a comprehensive plan focused on a safe and successful IAAPA Expo 2021. IAAPA is also following the latest guidance and recommendations for large groups and meetings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit IAAPA.org/IAAPAExpoFAQ for health and safety guidelines.