IAPA Expo 2024 showcases innovations at Orange County Convention Center

The January 13, 2025, meeting focused on the upcoming IAAPA Expo 2024, set to take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This event is recognized as the world's largest attractions industry trade show, attracting over 41,000 guests from more than 100 countries. The meeting highlighted the expo's role in showcasing the latest trends and technologies in the attractions sector.

Key discussions included the expo's expansion, featuring 1,100 exhibitors, which reflects the growing demand within the industry. Organizers emphasized their commitment to providing an engaging experience for attendees, with new activations and entertainment designed to make guests feel welcomed and entertained. The event will include both indoor and outdoor exhibits, showcasing innovations such as the first aquatic virtual reality system.

Attendees will have opportunities to network and collaborate, with a focus on fostering creativity and new ideas within the attractions community. The meeting also noted the success of past expos and the positive feedback from exhibitors and attendees alike, highlighting the supportive atmosphere that encourages participation and engagement.

In addition to the trade show, the meeting mentioned a spectacular drone light show planned for the evening, featuring over 2,400 drones creating animated images in the sky. This event underscores the technological advancements in entertainment and the creative possibilities available to industry professionals.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of Orlando's status as the theme park capital of the world, with ongoing developments at major attractions like SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, Universal, and Disney World. The Orange County Convention Center was praised for its capacity to host such a large-scale event, reinforcing its importance as a venue for industry gatherings. Overall, the meeting set an optimistic tone for the upcoming IAAPA Expo, emphasizing its significance for networking, innovation, and entertainment in the attractions industry.