Day 1 of IAAPA Expo was a rousing success with booths staying busy from 10 a.m. all the way through 6 p.m. There are more than 1,100 exhibitors on the show floor and around 38,000 attendees are expected to walk the many miles from booth to booth. There are also a plethora of educational opportunities, networking events and more.
“Expo reflects the extraordinary creativity and innovation of our industry,” said Jakob Wahl, president and CEO of IAAPA. “Every exhibitor, every attendee and every session represents our shared passion for creating memorable moments and happiness. The attractions industry doesn’t just entertain – it transforms lives, strengthens communities and continues to grow as a global economic force.”
Added the association’s COO Michael Shelton: “This is where our industry comes together to imagine what’s next. IAAPA Expo is the premier event for the global attractions industry – a place where ideas take shape, partnerships are built and learning opportunities inspire the next generation of attractions.”
The RePlay team of Barry Zweben and Matt Harding have been hard at work here in Orlando covering the show, taking photos at all the coin-op-related booths and meeting up with industry friends. Be sure to check out our December issue for more details about this whopper of a trade show.