Asian Attractions Expo 2018

Sessions (26)

IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers (Room N201A)

03 Jun 18
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Speaker(s): Doug Akers, ICAE ; Shaun McKeogh, ICAE ; Ron Merriman ; Christina Tse, ICAE

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 N201A)

04 Jun 18
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Speaker(s): Doug Akers, ICAE ; Shaun McKeogh, ICAE ; Ron Merriman ; Christina Tse, ICAE

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 N201A)

05 Jun 18
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Speaker(s): Doug Akers, ICAE ; Shaun McKeogh, ICAE ; Ron Merriman ; Christina Tse, ICAE

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

Animal Welfare: Trends, Issues and Strategies Forum (Room S428)

05 Jun 18
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Speaker(s): Suzanne Gendron ; Jim Hekkers ; Ted Molter, ICAE

Over the past decade, public concern about the welfare and rights of animals has grown exponentially. The implications of these trends are signific... More...

IAAPA Safety Institute (Room N201B)

05 Jun 18
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Speaker(s): Daan Duijm ; Jose "Blue" Reyna III, ICAE

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 Cartoon Network)

06 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

The Opening Ceremony is the place to kick off Asian Attractions Expo 2018! Start your day by attending this action-packed event to hear updates on ... More...

Quality Show Management (Room N201B)

06 Jun 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker(s): Mike Davis ; Hans Lau

As the audience cheers and applauds, backstage the show management team breathes a sigh of relief, prepares to reset the stage, and gets ready to d... More...

Asia Pacific Spotlights (Room N201A)

06 Jun 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Speaker(s): Christina Tse, ICAE ; Mike Westmoreland

The Asia Pacific region has one of the fastest growing economies buoyed by a growing middle class and rising investments. Learn about the newest tr... More...

Maintenance - Operators Only (Room N201A)

06 Jun 18
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Speaker(s): Adam Campbell ; Greg O'Neill ; Jose "Blue" Reyna III, ICAE ; Mike Westmoreland

Safety is the number one priority for the attractions industry while we thrive on seeing happy and joyful experience to every single guest by provi... More...

Family Owned Attractions - Challenges, Opportunities, and Benefits (Room N201B)

06 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Speaker(s): Anthea Hammon ; Wuthichai Luangamornlert ; Cynthia Mamon

Learn new ideas for your family owned attractions business and connect with owners and operators from around the world. Leaders in the industry wil... More...

Select a Ride? Buy a New Ride? Questions to Ask (Room N201A)

06 Jun 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Speaker(s): Adam Campbell ; Greg O'Neill ; Jose "Blue" Reyna III, ICAE ; Mike Westmoreland

How to select a ride? When to buy a new ride? These are the questions the operators or park owners have all the time. Join us with the same panel t... More...

Opening Night Reception: IAAPA 100th Year Celebration (Room Ocean Park Hong Kong)

06 Jun 18
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Now that the first day of Asian Attractions Expo 2018 has ended, join us at Ocean Park Hong Kong during this milestone year - our centennial celebr... More...

Leadership Breakfast Featuring Dr. Allan Zeman (Room IAAPA Theatre Sponsored by Cartoon Network)

07 Jun 18
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Speaker(s): Allan Zeman

Start your morning with industry professionals and leaders from throughout the Asia-Pacific region and around the world! Enjoy a compelling keynote... More...

The Greg Hale Story (Room N201A)

07 Jun 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker(s): Greg Hale, ICAE

Join Greg Hale, Chief Safety Officer and Vice President of Worldwide Safety and Health for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and immediate past Chairm... More...

The Human Resources Learning Lab: Developing Organizational Culture (Room N201B)

07 Jun 18
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Speaker(s): Amanda Byrne ; Anthea Hammon ; Chris Zumwalt

Join an interactive session where three members of Scenic World’s leadership team will discuss the company’s strategic shift in focus f... More...

In Case of Emergency: How to Prepare (Room N201A)

07 Jun 18
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Speaker(s): Chris Deere

 Unfortunately, tragic events can happen. Listen to a real case study that occurred in an organization which highlights the many different ele... More...

Lunch and Learn: Developing Successful Ride and Show Entertainment with VR and Projection Mapping (Room IAAPA Theatre Sponsored by Cartoon Network)

07 Jun 18
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Speaker(s): Beomjoon Jung ; Vincent Taehyun Park ; Daniel Perez

Attraction technology is evolving at a rapid rate and industry leaders are working hard to stay on top of the hot trends and new developments. Virt... More...

The Supervisors Learning Lab: Inspirational Best Practices from a Water Park (Room N201B)

07 Jun 18
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Speaker(s): Daan Duijm

Through a case study in water parks, learn practical tools and identify unique supervisory and leadership best practices, no matter what type of at... More...

TEA Panel: Theme Park Development 101 - An Asia Perspective (Room N201A)

07 Jun 18
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Speaker(s): Louis Alfieri ; Chris Brown ; Thomas Megna ; Ron Merriman ; John Rust

A panel of expert speakers will give step by step guideline into the process to design, build and operate a world class theme park in Asia. 1. Conc... More...

EDUTour: Ocean Park Hong Kong (Room Ocean Park Hong Kong)

07 Jun 18
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Ocean Park maintains its world-famous cable car attraction and has combined a breath-taking attraction and tran... More...

The Food and Beverage Learning Lab (Room N201B)

07 Jun 18
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Join a leading food and beverage operations team, as they facilitate an interactive workshop, sharing lessons learnt from case studies, to ensure t... More...

Young Professionals Forum and Reception (Room N201A, Hong Kong Tram)

07 Jun 18
5:00 PM - 8:00 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 y... More...

EDUTour: Hong Kong Disneyland (Room Hong Kong Disneyland)

08 Jun 18
7:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Disney's food and beverage program plays a bigger role than simply satisfying its guests appetites. Manfred Wong, Director of Food and Beverage, Ho... More...

Learning from the World's Best - IAAPA Brass Ring Award Winners 2017 (Room N201A)

08 Jun 18
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Speaker(s): Mimi Fu ; Fwu Wren Loh ; Brad Loxley, ICAE ; Shaun McKeogh, ICAE

Join this award-winning panel of attractions industry operators from across the Asia-Pacific region as they share the impact and effectiveness of t... More...

Utilizing the Power of Big Data to Make Your Attraction Shine (Room N201B)

08 Jun 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker(s): Wonwhee Kim ; Ron Merriman

Big data is no longer just a buzzword – it continues to evolve. Strategies for implementation benefit all businesses, regardless of size. Lea... More...

Successful Water Park Development and Operations (Room N201A)

08 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Speaker(s): Ellis Ku ; Alan Mahony ; Alan Mahony ; Lilian Meng

Take an in-depth look at a few of Asia’s leading water parks and learn strategies for operating a successful facility. Learn the history of w... More...