IAAPA Expo Asia 2019

Sessions (35)

IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers (Room Shendi Exhibition Center)

09 Jun 19
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Tracks: Facility Operations

The IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers is the attractions industry’s premier development program for professionals with five or fewer y... More...

IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers (Room Shendi Exhibition Center)

10 Jun 19
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Facility Operations

​The IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers is the attractions industry’s premier development program for professionals with five or fe... More...

ASTM Update Meeting (Grand Ballroom 1 (3rd Floor of Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel))

11 Jun 19
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Safety and Security

Hear updates on ASTM standards and activity over the past year and an update on standards development involving ASTM content (Australia, Indonesia,... More...

EDUTour: The Magic Behind the Magic of Food and Beverage Quality, Safety and Service at Shanghai

11 Jun 19
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Every year, Disney resorts around the world delight over 130 million guests with a full range of cuisines and dining options to suit any taste and ... More...

IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers (Room Shendi Exhibition Center)

11 Jun 19
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Facility Operations

​The IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers is the attractions industry’s premier development program for professionals with five or fe... More...

EDUTour: Shanghai Natural History Museum

11 Jun 19
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

As one of the largest natural sciences museum in China, Shanghai Natural History Museum moved to its new location and reopened to public in 2015. A... More...

IAAPA Safety Institute (Grand Ballroom 1 (3rd Floor) - Jumeirah Hotel)

11 Jun 19
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Safety is the attractions industry’s number-one priority: safety for guests, safety for employees, and the safe operation and maintenance of ... More...

Opening Ceremony (Room IAAPA Theatre sponsored by Simtec Systems)

12 Jun 19
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Opening Ceremony 09:15-10:00 (doors open at 9:00) Location: IAAPA Theatre sponsored by Simtec Systems The Opening Cere... More...

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN (Room Shanghai New International Expo Centre (W1-W3))

12 Jun 19
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

IAAPA Expo Asia is held in Halls W1, W2, and W3. More...

Global Safety Standards Harmonization Panel Discussion (Grand Ballroom 2 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

12 Jun 19
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

How aware is your attraction and organization of the global efforts to harmonize attraction safety standards around the world? Every developing and... More...

The Marketing Learning Lab: Developing Marketing Plans (Grand Ballroom 1 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

12 Jun 19
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Marketing, PR and Communications

Speaker(s): Paul Pei

A perfectly developed and executed marketing plan can give your attraction the edge over the competition. This learning lab involves input and grou... More...

The Importance of Storytelling and IP Creation (Grand Ballroom 2 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

12 Jun 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Entertainment

Storytelling is a universal, timeless language that provides a powerful connection between individuals. From the earliest cave paintings to today&r... More...

Theme Entertainment Learning Lab: Market Trends and Development Implementation in China (Grand Ballroom 1 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

12 Jun 19
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Entertainment

Speaker(s): Chris Yoshii

What are the key market trends for themed entertainment in mainland China?  What lessons can we learn from past project implementation in Chin... More...

The Evolution of Visual Media Technology (Grand Ballroom 2 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

12 Jun 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Facility Operations

Visual Media Technology is one of the core elements on direct story telling in any attraction. With no doubt that high quality technical equipment ... More...

Opening Night Reception at Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park (Room Shanghai Ocean Park)

12 Jun 19
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Come celebrate with us at the city’s newest ocean theme park! A highlight of IAAPA Expo Asia, the Opening Reception gives you the opportunity... More...

Leadership Breakfast ft. Joe Schott of Shanghai Disney Resort (Room IAAPA Theatre sponsored by Simtec Systems, Hall W3)

13 Jun 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Start your morning with industry professionals and leaders from throughout the Asia Pacific region and around the world. Attendees will be able to ... More...

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN (Room Shanghai New International Expo Centre (W1-W3))

13 Jun 19
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

IAAPA Expo Asia is held in Halls W1, W2, and W3. More...

Safety Innovations For Managing Your Attraction (Grand Ballroom 2 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

13 Jun 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Safety and Security

Speaker(s): Franceen Gonzales ; Chris Perry

A World-Class attraction experience requires safety as its number one principal. Join this diverse and experienced panel as they discuss safety in ... More...

The Employee Engagement Learning Lab: Serious Business for the Attractions Industry (Grand Ballroom 1 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

13 Jun 19
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Mark shaw

Successful attractions have always understood the enormous impact that engaged employees have on the quality of the guest experience. They lea... More...

Lunch and Learn: Building a Successful Global Entertainment Business (Room IAAPA Theatre sponsored by Simtec Systems)

13 Jun 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join Michael Croaker, Head of Entertainment of Village Roadshow for an interactive session as he shares his insights Village Roadshow encounters wh... More...

Exploring Creative Design for Indoor Attractions (Grand Ballroom 2 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

13 Jun 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Entertainment, Facility Operations

The scalization of Indoor Commercial Entertainment Attractions represents a growing trend throughout the Attractions Industry. Join ... More...

The Safe Operations Training Learning Lab:  Ensuring The Ongoing Effectiveness of Your Operations Safety Training (Grand Ballroom 1 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

13 Jun 19
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Speaker(s): Erik Beard ; Anna Danau, ICAE

Training is not a singular event that takes place only at the start of an employee’s tenure with a park or attraction.  To be effective ... More...

The DNA of Memorable Attractions:  Trends, Technologies and Techniques (Grand Ballroom 2 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

13 Jun 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Information Technology

Speaker(s): Shawn McCoy

Join Shawn McCoy as he reflects on the past 10 years of memorable attractions; trends, technologies and techniques and how this knowledge... More...

Operators' Reception (Room IAAPA Theatre sponsored by Simtec Systems, Hall W3)

13 Jun 19
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Meet, greet, and gather with other operators from the Asia Pacific region to exchange ideas on what you learned throughout the week at IAAPA Expo A... More...

The Human Resources Learning Lab: Team Building Games and Learning Activities (Grand Ballroom 1 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

13 Jun 19
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Human Resources

Engaging your team in the learning process is critical to the attractions training process. Join this highly interactive learning lab as you discov... More...

Young Professionals Forum (Ru Room 1 and 2 Floor 2, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

13 Jun 19
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Are you a student or just starting out in your career? Learn proven tips and tricks for successful networking and career advancement and put your s... More...

Young Professional Networking Event (Room Shanghai Dungeon)

13 Jun 19
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Attendees will explore the newly opened Shanghai Dungeon – a horror house recreating historical urban myths that are based in real life. Afte... More...

EDUTour: Safety and Environmentally at Shanghai Disney Resort

14 Jun 19
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Speaker(s): Phil Hong ; Leafy Li

Learn from other industry peers about safety at Shanghai Disney Resort! The resorts boasts of world class safety operations and this edutour will t... More...

International Theme Park and Attractions Management Workshop for Educators (Grand Ballroom 1 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

14 Jun 19
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

This workshop is being sponsored by the IAAPA Foundation as part of its mission to inspire life-changing careers in the global attractions industry... More...

The Data-driven Entertainment Experience Model (Grand Ballroom 2 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

14 Jun 19
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Speaker(s): Mark Dvorchak ; Shan Zong

As Asia and China continue to develop, the opportunities for themed entertainment are expanding. However, Asia’s themed entertainment develop... More...

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN (Room Shanghai New International Expo Centre (W1-W3))

14 Jun 19
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

IAAPA Expo Asia is held in Halls W1, W2, and W3 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC).  More...

Rain, Hail or Shine – The Show Must Go On! (Grand Ballroom 2 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

14 Jun 19
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Facility Operations

Speaker(s): Doug Akers, ICAE ; Yik Ho

Rain, hail or shine, the show must go at your attraction, or does it? The weather has a huge impact on the operations, revenue and safety o... More...

Career Slam (Grand Ballroom 2 Floor 3, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel)

14 Jun 19
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The IAAPA Career Slam is a program that provides university students with a rare opportunity to network and learn from leaders and veterans of our ... More...

EDUTour: Hello Kitty Shanghai Times

14 Jun 19
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hello Kitty Characters come alive for the first ever Hello Kitty themed indoor theme park. The park spans three stories inside a mall on the city&r... More...

IAAPA Expo Asia Post Tour: Hangzhou, China

14 Jun 19
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

4 days/3 nights 14 June, Friday 16:00 - 18:30:    Departure from Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai to Hyatt Regency  ... More...