IAAPA Safety Institute at PortAventura World
IAAPA Safety Institute provides an opportunity for attractions owners and operators to learn about the latest developments and best practices in ride safety standards, loss prevention, risk management, ride design, and safety compliance. Learn about the latest EN and ASTM updates, the implementation and benefits of ISO 9001, safe systems of work principles, ride commissioning, guest behavior, and the European Ride Safety Report. The day concludes with a safety tour of PortAventura and a joint networking reception with EDUTour attendees.
LOCATION: PortAventura, Avda. Alcalde Pere Molas Km. 2, 43480 Vila Seca (Tarragona)
MODERATOR: David Bromilow, ICAE, Global Director, Parks and Attractions, Mobaro
IAAPA CERTIFICATION: 6 credit hours toward IAAPA Certification renewal
SCHEDULE:
08:00 - 10:00 Transportation to PortAventura World
10:00 - 10:15 Welcome & Introduction
10:15 - 11:00 Rapids Ride – Insight and learnings
11:00 - 11:30 Standards and where we are today with EN 13814 including ISO harmonization
11:30 - 11:45 Accessible Tourism
11:45 - 12:30 Networking Lunch
12:30 - 13:45 Accessibility and Inclusivity of people with special needs/persons with disabilities
13:45 - 14:30 Creative an effective ride Evacuation program
14:30 - 15:00 Ride Safety report
15:00 - 15:15 Coffee break
15:15 – 16:00 Drones and the high-level inspection process
16:15 - 17:15 Tour: Drone DEMO + Rapids River
17:15 - 18:00 Networking Reception
18:00 - 20:00 Transportation to Fira Barcelona
FOOD AND BEVERAGE: Lunch buffet, coffee break, and light fare at networking reception
TRANSPORTATION: Buses depart from the IAAPA Bus Stop, Career de les Ciències (corner Av. Joan Carles I) at 08:00 sharp. Buses depart PortAventura at 18:00 to return to Fira Barcelona Gran Via Convention Center. Participants may drive separately to this event.
NOTES: Must be 18 or older to attend. Separate ticket and Expo badge required to attend.
COST: IAAPA Members: €156 (excl.VAT); Nonmembers: €218 (excl.VAT). Tickets should be purchased in advance as space is limited and may sell out. Expo registration is also required.
INTERPRETATION PROVIDED: No
Important Notice
All participants are requested to be fully vaccinated* or to have a negative Covid-19 test. It is the participants’ sole responsibility and personal accountability to observe those rules. IAAPA will not do further checks.
* A person is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after the 2nd dose of a two doses vaccine, or 4 weeks after one dose of a single dose vaccine.