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. 

As an industry, the ASTM standards are held in high regard.  These standards govern everything from manufacturing to design to operation of amusement rides of all types, sizes, and locations.  But do you really know what is in these standards?  This session dives into the ASTM standards governing operations and de-mystifies some of the most commonly overlooked and misunderstood facets of ASTM compliance for various facilities – from FECs to Waterparks to Amusement Parks and Carnivals - and ride types, all with an eye toward ensuring that your compliance program is as robust as possible.

The Institute for Attractions Professionals (IAP) is an intensive, hybrid, and transformative educational experience. Designed for individuals with five years or less of experience in the industry, the IAP combines high-impact in-person training with access to exclusive digital content for three months.

The most comprehensive global program for the water park sector

The IAAPA Bootcamp: Waterparks 2025 is the exclusive event for those who operate, manage, and develop water parks. Through a dynamic and practical program, you'll learn strategies to increase your revenue, optimize the guest experience, implement innovative technologies, and improve the sustainability of your operations.

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