This year’s theme is particularly fitting for Rogers, who has curated this panel for nearly 20 years, as his work history links him personally to EPCOT and the greater Disney brand. The Legends panel will take place 4-5:30 p.m., Nov. The five legends on this panel will share insights, strategies and lessons of a lifetime that attendees can apply to their own careers. 'Getting to focus on EPCOT as it turns 40 should offer greater insight into the future of the park and provide inspiration to everyone in attendance,' Shelton said. “This popular session lets IAAPA shine a spotlight on just some of the outstanding industry leaders who have truly carved the path to where we are today. “We could not be happier with the speaker lineup we have for this year’s Legends panel,” said Michael Shelton, vice president and executive director, IAAPA North America. Legends 2022: EPCOT, 40 Years in a State of Becoming will include Bob Weis, global ambassador, Walt Disney Imagineering Jodi McLaughlin: executive portfolio producer, Walt Disney Imagineering Kartika Rodriguez, vice president, EPCOT and Rick Rothschild, founder and chief creative officer of FAR Out! Creative Direction. It is hosted by Bob Rogers, founder and chairman of BRC Imagination Arts and moderator and curator of the Legends Panel. It will feature a number of the great minds behind the creation and modern-day operations of Walt Disney World’s EPCOT, as the park prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Sure to be a highlight this year is the 2022 edition of the Legends Panel. There will be almost 100 EDUSessions offered as part of the education conference. Whiting said the IAAPA team works hard to put together a conference program that is engaging and educational, making sure to focus on the industry's hot topics.Īttendees will get insights directly from some of the industry’s top minds when it comes to customer service, theming and innovation. “IAAPA’s Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome members and not-yet-members back to Orlando for our world-renowned Expo event,” said Ken Whiting, 2022 IAAPA Chairman of the Board. Topics include entertainment, facility operations, games and merchandise, food and beverage, financial management and information technology, human resources, marketing, safety and security. Regular educational programming begins Monday, Nov. Also on this day are the first days of IAAPA Institute topics Attraction Managers and for Executive Education. 13, the 12th annual IAAPA Charity Motorcycle Run for Give Kids the World takes place. 12, the first day of IAAPA Rookies and Newcomers: FEC. 14, there are happenings beginning on Saturday, Nov. This is also an important event for connecting, sharing best practices, hearing from the industry's top leaders and experts, and working on your professional development needs.”Īlthough programming technically begins on Monday, Nov. “IAAPA Expo in Orlando continues to be the premier showplace for the latest innovations to create fun and make memories for our industry. “It is an exciting time in the attractions industry as we continue on the path of recovery from the pandemic, and our members are looking for new innovative products and services from our manufacturers and suppliers to enhance their guests' experiences,” said Hal McEvoy, IAAPA’s chief executive officer and president. IAAPA is looking forward to hosting more than 25,000 attendees at the expo.

IAAPA officials announced earlier that there were 1,000 exhibitors registered to bring their newest and top products to the 500,000-square-foot exhibit space within the convention center. 14 with the trade show opening the next day. The educational conference portion of the event begins Nov.

14-18, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Psherborne - Officials, members, exhibitors and attendees associated with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) are excited about the upcoming IAAPA Expo 2022, feeling it is back to full force after two roller coaster years. IAAPA Expo 2022 back at full force, ready to welcome industry

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