Ignite Your Career!

This engaging session, designed for Young Professionals (18-35) and Students, will focus on professional development and active steps you can take to stand out for growth and development opportunities in a competitive talent market. 

This event will feature a panel of seasoned leaders in the attractions industry who will offer their perspective and answers to your questions, followed by a networking session with fellow attendees.

Learning Objectives:

The first ever IAAPA Summit arrives to north Africa. Join fellow industry professionals for a summit in Marrakesh, Morocco. The co-host of 2030 FIFA World Cup is a fast growing tourism destination and has grand ambitions to develop the leisure industry.

Find out about the Moroccan attractions landscape and future development plans. Learn what's new, innovative and popular. Join us to visit exclusive behind-the-scenes of local facilities while networking and creating meaningful connections.

At IAAPA Presents: Drayton Manor and Beyond, we will learn from successful attractions that started as family owned enterprises. Over the years these have developed into major attractions for the local area and continue to enjoy success. Take a look into operations through behind the scenes EDUTours whilst networking with other industry professionals. 

Spend Thursday, 23 October exploring Drayton Manor with an optional add on tour to West Midlands Safari Park on Friday, 24 October. 

In a highly competitive market, can competitors also be collaborators? At IAAPA, we believe manufacturers and suppliers have the ability to work collectively to create mutually beneficial improvements for each other’s business. Most operators do not use an individual vendor for specific operations, so how can we build a community and work together to grow our network, knowledge, and drive business?

The Brass Ring Awards are the most prestigious professional honors awarded to member facilities, marking excellence throughout the international attractions industry. Named for the rings given to carousel riders at the very first amusement parks, the IAAPA Brass Ring Awards are a symbol of achievement.