November 18-21, 2008
Orlando, Florida
Orange County Convention Center
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 is the largest show for the amusement and attractions industry. At the IAAPA Attractions Expo, amusement and attraction industry leaders, decision makers and visionaries gather to view and explore new amenities for their facilities. The show will fill more than one million gross square feet of the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, with more than 1,100 exhibitors showcasing new products like games and devices, souvenirs, foods and beverages, rides and more. IAAPA has planned a number of educational sessions and social events that will make any one feel a part of the IAAPA family. IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 offerings include specialty educational courses focusing on different disciplines like family entertainment centers, watermarks, zoos and aquariums, museums, marketing, finance and more; off-site educational lessons to local attractions, the IAAPA Awards Presentation, the IAAPA Gala; and a charity golf tournament and silent auction benefiting Give Kids the World Village. There will be a European Breakfast on Wednesday, November 19. For further information please visit http://www.iaapa.org/expos/index.asp
Product categories include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Admission/financial equipment
- Clothing
- Computer systems/software
- Construction
- Consultants
- Hi-tech equipment & services
- Insurance
- Participatory play equipment
- Printing
- Rides
- Displays and sets
- Food & beverages
- Games
- Gifts/novelties
- Security equipment
- Shows/productions
- Theatrical equipment
Show Management and the U.S. Department of Commerce will maintain a comprehensive International Business Lounge (IBL) in room S210 of the Orange County Convention Center. The IBL will provide 30-minute free interpretation services, conference rooms, electronic matchmaking, local telephone service, Internet capable computers, and refreshments.
Finnish companies interested in participating and/or receiving more information on IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 and the services U.S. Commercial Service provides are welcome to contact Ms. Merja Poikolainen in our office at helsinki.office.box@mail.doc.gov