Euro Attractions Show 2017 in Berlin Offers the Most Extensive Education Program in Event’s History Up to 100 Leisure Industry Experts Scheduled to Speak at Europe’s Premier Trade Show and Conference for the Leisure, Tourism, Attractions, and Entertainment Industries.24-28 September 2017, Berlin will be the center of the leisure industry as Euro Attractions Show (EAS) 2017 comes to the capital of Germany. The event will offer participants the most comprehensive education program to date, including up to 100 speakers representing the key industry fields and the different leisure attractions and entertainment destinations across Europe who will share their expert knowledge. The education program will offer more than 20 seminars which cover such topics as, safety, marketing and communications, revenue generation, event production, and more.
Top-Executive Speakers Support Strong Education Program
Executives from Europe’s top leisure attractions and entertainment destinations who will take part in the extensive three-day seminar program, include among others Christoph Kiessling (General Manager, Siam Park Tenerife), Robert Dahl (CEO, Karls Tourismus GmbH), Andreas Leicht (General Manager, Hansa Park), Andreas Sievering (General Manager, Fort Fun), Martin Kring (General Manager, Legoland Deutschland), Bruno Vanwelsenaers (Managing Director International, Tomorrowland), Fernando Aldecoa (General Manager Operations and Finance, PortAventura World) and Andreas Knieriem (Zoo Director, Berlin Zoo). In addition, participants can hear speakers from companies outside the traditional leisure and attractions industries, including Bas Bakkers (International Manager Leisure, The Coca-Cola Company), Christoph Zwahlen (Global Marketing Manager, NXP), and Thorsten Düß (Director, Weber Shandwick).
Five New Industry-Related Seminar Tracks Euro Attractions Show 2017 presents five, complete tracks which offer more concentrated insight into each topic. Tracks include the Digital Future Track with details on the new digital landscape, the Profit and Revenue Track with a focus on new ways to increase and expand revenue, Safety and Security Track related to new concerns and solutions, Trends and New Ideas Track to address the latest industry trends, and Creating / Immersive Experiences Track about the creation of unique experiences.
Traditional EAS Education Seminars and IAAPA Institutes Cover Key Learning EAS participants can also take part in the traditional education seminars and IAAPA Institutes while in Berlin, including IAAPA Safety Institute, IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers, the Water Park Forum, and FEC/Indoor Playground Day. Detailed information related to the entire EAS education program and registration information is available at www.IAAPA.org/EAS.
Euro Attractions Show (EAS) is the premier trade show and conference in Europe for the leisure, attractions, and entertainment industries. EAS 2017 takes place at the Berlin Messe Exhibition Center in Berlin 24-28 September, and includes more than 11,500 net-square-meters of exhibition space filled with innovations from more than 500 companies from around the world. EAS 2017 offers the more than 11,000 attractions industry professionals the most extensive education program in the events history with more than 20 seminars, including five tracks and two IAAPA Institutes, and participants have the opportunity to network with colleagues over four days. EAS is owned and produced by the International Association of Amusement @IAAPAHQ #EAS17
About the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently located amusement facilities and attractions and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the attractions industry. IAAPA represents nearly 5,300 facility, supplier, and individual members from 99 countries. Member facilities include amusement and theme parks, water parks, attractions, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers, and resorts. IAAPA is a nonprofit organization. The association’s global headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The association maintains regional offices in Brussels, Mexico City, Hong Kong, and Orlando. www.IAAPA.org @IAAPAHQ #IAAPA
