“The Leadership Conference was a great success,” said IAAPA Chairman and Managing Partner of Europa Park Roland Mack. “We had top representatives of all regions of our industry together and experienced a warm and open-minded welcome in all the businesses we visited. The possibility to exchange thoughts and ideas on an international level is much appreciated by our members.”
The IAAPA Leadership Conference brings together attractions facility and supplier company owners, CEOs, GMs, directors, and managers for firsthand learning and exclusive networking opportunities. This year participants experienced revolutionary technology and new rides and attractions, and discovered different ideas to establish successful business partnerships. Host facilities for this year’s event included: Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Technifex, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, California Science Center, and The Disneyland Resort.
American Locker, Chance Rides, Freeman, Jack Rouse Associates, Premier Rides, The Producers Group, and Vekoma Rides were 2012 IAAPA Leadership Conference sponsors.
IAAPA Third Vice Chair Gerardo Arteaga Cerda of Fantasilandia, Chile, is excited to take the conference to Latin America in 2013. “We have an opportunity to show what’s been happening in Latin America, and get people more involved,” said Arteaga. “It will be a good chance for manufacturers to learn more about our market, as well.”
Additional announcements including specific dates and tour locations for the IAAPA Leadership Conference 2013 in São Paulo, Brazil, next March will be available at www.IAAPA.org in the weeks ahead. The conference will take place in conjunction with the 2013 IAAPA Latin American Regional Networking event.
ABOUT IAAPA
Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities and attractions and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the amusement industry. The association’s global headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, and it maintains regional offices in Brussels, Mexico City, and Hong Kong. IAAPA is online at www.IAAPA.org.