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From Games and Merchandise for Sustainability and Live Entertainment Excellence.

Choose one category to attend.Games & Merchandise: A Tiendas GX session on turning retail into storytelling through themed guest flow, product strategy, and emotional connection.Sustainability: Tour Hotel Xcaret to see how sustainability is embedded in operations, resource management, guest communication, and long-term environmental impact.Live Entertainment: A session that looks inside at the creative, technical and operational behind Xcaret's defining shows.Some portions of this event may take place outdoors and will proceed rain or shine. Please plan to bring a jacket for cooler temperatures and wear comfortable walking shoes.  

Start the day with a continental breakfast and opening remarks from Todd Andrus, IAAPA, and Tony Carovillano, Park Manager and VP of Operations at Kings Island.

Kings Island and Sally Dark Rides are bringing a retired and beloved classic back to life in 2026. Join Sally Dark Rides’ Lauren Wood Weaver and the Kings Island team as they take you behind the curtain of the all-new Phantom Theater. Plus, enjoy exclusive ride time before the park opens. 

The world’s longest wooden roller coaster remains an industry icon and keeping it roaring is no easy task. Join The Gravity Group and Kings Island’s maintenance team and go behind the scenes of The Beast to learn how new technologies are enhancing and preserving this 1979 classic. 

Experience unique programming focused on strengthening connections between the attractions industry and regional leaders, featuring tourism experts sharing insights on travel trends heading into the summer season.

Informal Q&A with IAAPA Hall of Fame past inductees

Go deeper with the Kings Island team across a range of topics relevant to attractions operators today.