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IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers (Room Efteling Bosrijk)

24 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Speaker(s): Mikael Ahlerup ; Yael Coifman, ICAE ; Michael Collins ; Eric Cosset ; Massimiliano Freddi ; Ellen Verburg
The Institute for Attractions Managers is IAAPA’s premier management development programme. This three day course gives attendees detailed tr... More...

FEC / Small Parks / Indoor Playgrounds Day (Conference Room 2)

24 Sep 18
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Speaker(s): Heather Barnes ; Daria Bohorodzicz ; Christophe Chauvard ; Max Coppes ; Ulrike Dahl ; Joachim De Munck ; Janice Dunphy ; Robert Hetherington ; Gaelle & Abdel-Majid Kotbi ; Steven Putzeys ; Steven C. Rhys
Join indoor playground, laser game, bowling, mini-golf, VR and active play colleagues for a full day of learning, discovering and networking. We... More...

ASTM Meeting (Conference Room 1)

24 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ASTM International - Helping our World Work Better This meeting is an opportunity for technical experts from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and... More...

Animal Welfare Forum (Conference Room 3)

24 Sep 18
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): George Bryan ; Ted Molter, ICAE ; Laura Van der Meer ; David Williams-Mitchell
Trends, issues and strategies for attractions with animals Over the past decade, public concern about the welfare and animals in professional ca... More...

IAAPA Safety Institute (Conference Room 1)

24 Sep 18
12:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Speaker(s): Richard Brown ; Emmanuel C ; Gianni Chiari ; Massimiliano Freddi ; Mohamed Gad ; Har Kupers ; Alan Love ; Laurent Martin ; Danilo Santi ; Achim Stoß ; Owen Yorath
Update on the latest developments in keeping your guests and staff safe The annual EAS IAAPA Safety Institute presents the latest information on... More...

Opening Ceremony (Room IAAPA Theatre Sponsored by Polin Waterparks)

25 Sep 18
8:45 AM - 9:55 AM
Join us at The Opening Ceremony to kick off Euro Attractions Show 2018! Start your day by attending this action-packed event to hear updates on ... More...

Exhibit Floor Open

25 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

#foodie - How attractions can incorporate food trends from all over the world to exceed guests' expectations and increase profits (Conference Room 2)

25 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker(s): Charles Coyle ; Sara Liparesi
How attractions can incorporate food trends from all over the world to exceed guests' expectations and increase profits Over the last 5 year... More...

Every guest has special needs (Conference Room 1)

25 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker(s): Thorsten Eden ; Sven Lakemeier ; Fabien Manuel ; Werner Nowotny
How to think inclusive from design to operations, from safety to marketing Visitor attractions want to offer everybody the chance to participate... More...

Lunch & Learn: Let’s talk trends! (Room IAAPA Theatre Sponsored by Polin Waterparks)

25 Sep 18
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Dominic Davies ; Niels de Wildt ; Patrick Janssen ; Tom Lionetti-Maguire ; Tobias Mundinger ; Matteo Perino ; Rik Stapelbroek
7 Intriguing Developments in the Attractions Industry In this anniversary year IAAPA is celebrating the past and looking forward to building the... More...

51 ways to increase secondary spending (Conference Room 2)

25 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): Stephanie Schaub ; Martijn Vrij ; Tim Zuidgeest
Creative and inspiring approaches to grow in-park spending Improving per cap on in-park spending is every attraction operator’s goal. Howe... More...

Apps 101 - Do you really need an app to wow your guests? (Conference Room 1)

25 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): TJ Christensen ; Stefan Colins ; Kåre Dyvekær ; Sebastien Momerency
A day out without technology seems to be a thing from the past. Extended battery life and favorable EU regulations with regard to data plans have m... More...

Sustainable profits? The green and social road to effective and sustainable success. (Conference Room 2)

25 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker(s): Nicoletta Nodari ; Peter Persoon
Why sustainable operation isn't a burden, but a chance! More and more facilities are finding that sustainable approaches to various facets o... More...

When it gets personal… how to use your collected data smartly. (Conference Room 1)

25 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker(s): Jonas Buhl Gregersen ; Jegar Pitchforth ; Michala Svane
How to turn your big data in meaningful data With the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming in to force, we all had to tho... More...

No more room for growth? Overtourism and its lessons for the wider attractions industry. (Room IAAPA Theatre Sponsored by Polin Waterparks)

25 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Stephen Hodes ; Goof Lukken ; Carolien Nederlof ; Axel Rüger ; Joost van Berkel ; Maarten van der Meer ; Joris Van Dijk ; Hans van Driem ; Marcel Westerdiep
Why too many tourists can be an opportunitiy instead of problem Many popular tourist destinations are ringing the alarm bells. Euro Attractions ... More...

MEGA solutions – Takeaways from big operational challenges for your facility. (Conference Room 2)

25 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): David Gianotten ; Annika Troselius ; Sander van Stiphout
Get inspired by the way mega projects operate to improve your operations. Whether it’s a mega concert, an enormous pavilion or a giant sta... More...

VR, AR, MR, XR, RR… What’s your reality of the future? (Conference Room 1)

25 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker(s): Laurence Beckers ; Steven Putzeys ; Kevin Williams
Explore the current and future state of immersive technology and the possibilities for your facility A way to turn older rides in attendance dri... More...

CEO Talk – Going Dutch? What can the wider industry learn from the Netherlands? (Room IAAPA Theatre Sponsored by Polin Waterparks)

25 Sep 18
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker(s): Caroline Kortooms ; Huub Lazarom ; Dirk Lubbers ; Reinoud van Assendelft de Coningh ; Marcel Westerdiep
What can the wider industry learn from the Netherlands? Even though the Netherlands is not one of the biggest countries, the impact of its leisu... More...

Opening Reception (Room Strandzuid Amsterdam)

25 Sep 18
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Mix, mingle, and recap the first day while enjoying great food, entertainment, and drinks at the city beach Strandzuid. Located right behind the RA... More...

Leadership Breakfast with Coen Bertens (Room IAAPA Theatre Sponsored by Polin Waterparks)

26 Sep 18
8:30 AM - 9:55 AM
Speaker(s): Coen Bertens
Join Coen Bertens, park director and member of the board of directors of the Efteling, for an inspiring breakfast and presentation. The Efteling is... More...

Exhibit Floor Open

26 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Lunch & Learn: Train and motivate your staff to deliver outstanding guest experiences. (Room IAAPA Theatre Sponsored by Polin Waterparks)

26 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Heather Barnes ; Massimiliano Freddi
How to deliver an unforgettable experience by selecting, training and motivating staff as never before Based on the success on the previous edit... More...

More than a Field Trip – Increase Attendance with Programs for Schools (Conference Room 1)

26 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): Christina Høj ; Ann-Marie Pendrill ; Andreas Theve
From slow days to meaningful days (for the visitors AND you)! Not every day is a peak attendance day at an attraction and with high fixed costs,... More...

TEA Presents - Safety in Design (Conference Room 2)

26 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): Matt Barton ; Bowie Faas ; Suzy Griffiths ; Chris Lange ; Zoe Shelmerdine
How does design help to a secure an environment and how can design help secure a space? Can design and safety work together as a harmonious expe... More...

Crazy about you? How to activate your fanbase to deal with ugly rumors, bad reviews, and good advice. (Conference Room 1)

26 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker(s): Renée Maassen van den Brink ; Tessa Maessen ; Jordan Middleton ; Peter Osbeck ; Robert Owen ; Wessel Wit ; Andre Wolf
There are occasional visitors, regular visitors, … and your fans. In this session we explore the synergy between a facilities marketing depa... More...

TEA Presents - Design for Secondary Use (Conference Room 2)

26 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker(s): David Camp ; Nick Farmer ; Margreet Papamichael ; Clifford Warner
Can a space be designed well to serve two purposes and how can we make this happen? Every facility has a space that is underutilized. Is it poss... More...

Retailtainment - Where retail meets leisure (Conference Room 2)

26 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker(s): Ingrid Grimbergen ; Steven Putzeys
The experience economy is blurring lines, causing some activities to now look and feel like an attraction. Leisure is becoming an active part of re... More...

The Big LOUD Marketing Debate (Conference Room 1)

26 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Tessa Maessen ; Rosella Passier
How much should you focus on digital marketing versus traditional media? How is social media developing? What should you do in-house, and what shou... More...

CEO Talk – Inspirational Leadership, Words of Wisdom Shared (Room IAAPA Theatre Sponsored by Polin Waterparks)

26 Sep 18
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker(s): Juliana Delaney ; Ahmad Hussain ; Michael Mack ; Andreas Veilstrup Andersen, ICAE
What does it require to be a great Leader in our industry? Experience? Charisma ? Luck? Skill? Or maybe a little of everything? Our guests are at t... More...

Young Professionals Forum & Reception (Conference Room 1)

26 Sep 18
6:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Speaker(s): Romesh Popelier ; David Pusch ; Nicolas Renard ; Danielle Tanton
Enjoy a unique networking event with fellow colleagues from the industry IAAPA welcomes Young Professionals to explore a holistic view of achiev... More...

Students Forum by IAAPA Foundation & Reception (Conference Room 2)

26 Sep 18
6:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Speaker(s): Doug Akers ; Chip Cleary ; Andreas Veilstrup Andersen, ICAE
For the first time in Euro Attraction Show history, an educational event will be organized exclusively for students in the field of leisure and att... More...

Halloween & Haunted Events Forum at Walibi Holland (Room Offsite)

27 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Lotta Carlsbogard ; Filip De Witte ; Bianca Leemrijse ; Manuel Prossotowicz ; John Ruisch
Meetingpoint: Bus stop in front of Entrance K How to develop, market and manage a successful scary event There was a time when the traditiona... More...

Water Park Forum (Conference Room 1)

27 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): John Child ; Peter Curtis ; Anton Hoefter ; Ewelida Jedrysiak ; Stefaan Lemey ; Rick Root ; Gerro Vonk
Trends, best practices and insights in future projects. An information-packed seminar and networking educational event designed specifically for... More...

Exhibit Floor Open

27 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

After Show Tour to Attractiepark Toverland and Efteling (Room Offsite)

28 Sep 18
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Meetingpoint: Bus stop in front of Entrance K Discover the latest developments of two legendary facilities Although Attractiepark Toverland o... More...