ORLANDO, FLORIDA (October 31, 2024) – Bringing passion, innovation, and creativity to the forefront, more than 30 exhibitors, alongside their operator partners, will host press conferences at IAAPA Expo 2024. Covering topics from groundbreaking product partnerships and new developments to park expansions and general industry updates, this year’s event promises to be a continued source of where attractions industry news happens.
IAAPA Expo, the premier international event for the global attractions industry, officially opens the show floor on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. With over 550,000 square feet of exhibition space, the sold-out trade show floor will showcase more than 1,100 exhibitors.
Press conferences will take place Tuesday through Friday, on the trade show floor or at the newly reimagined Innovation Stage, located in room S230BC on the OCCC’s south concourse.
The lineup of IAAPA members and exhibitors holding press conferences includes, but is not limited to:
- Premier Rides / Canada’s Wonderland
- Zamperla
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg / B&M
- S&S Worldwide / Hersheypark
- VidantaWorld
- Sally Dark Rides
- Vekoma
- Mack Rides / SeaWorld Orlando
- Triotech / SEVEN
- Falcon’s Creative Group
- Extreme Engineering
- DOF Robotics
- RWS
- Valo Motion
- EpicSurf
- Morgan’s Wonderland
- Polin Waterparks
- L3DFX / Escapology
- IBCCES
- Brogent Technologies
Media are also encouraged to attend the below events:
- Media Morning Preview | Tuesday, Nov. 19 @ 7:30 a.m.
We are granting early access to broadcast television networks to go live from the IAAPA Expo 2024 show floor!
Gain insights from some of the attractions industry’s leading visionaries as they sit down for a fireside chat with IAAPA President and CEO Jakob Wahl. This is a session you don’t want to miss!
- Drone Show Sponsored by SkyElements | Tuesday-Wednesday
Witness a captivating drone show Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:15 and 8:05 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6:15 p.m. as SkyElements attempts to break another Guinness World Record.
Stop by booth #3265 to sample the latest food and beverage products coming to a park near you!
As part of IAAPA Expo 2024, media attendees will get to experience firsthand how the attractions industry is driving global economic impact, generating over $500 billion annually, and making bold strides in guest experience, safety, and sustainability.
Registration for press and influencers closes on Thursday, Nov. 14. There is no on-site registration for media during the Expo. The press conference schedule and planned announcements are subject to change.
View the full press conference schedule here.
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About IAAPA
IAAPA is a diverse and dynamic community of global attractions professionals. As the largest international trade association for permanently located attractions, IAAPA unifies the attractions community, connects people to learn and grow together, and strives to promote the highest professional standards for excellence and safety around the world.
Founded in 1918, IAAPA represents leading industry attractions and supplier companies, consultants, and individual members from more than 100 countries. Members include professionals from amusement parks, theme parks, attractions, water parks, resorts, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, cruise lines, manufacturers, and suppliers.
The association’s global headquarters and North America office are in Orlando, Florida, U.S. IAAPA also maintains offices in Brussels, Belgium; Hong Kong, China; Shanghai, China; and, Mexico City, Mexico. Visit IAAPA.org or connect through IAAPA’s social media channels: @IAAPA #IAAPA
