IAAPA Expo 2024: Another Brilliant Success

4 December 2024 Off By Facto Edizioni

/ The world’s largest and most dynamic event for the parks and attractions industry is the annual IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida. The 2024 edition took place last month and was a celebration of innovation, networking and education /

Held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, the world’s theme park capital, from November 18 to 22, IAAPA Expo 2024 brought together 41,429 attendees from across the globe, cementing its position as the premier annual event for the global attractions industry. Reflecting the growth and innovation in the industry, the event featured more than 1,100 exhibitors and around 27,000 buyers from over 20,000 companies.

“This year’s IAAPA Expo was truly a celebration of community and collaboration within our industry,” said Jakob Wahl, President and CEO for IAAPA. “Bringing together professionals from every corner of the globe, we saw firsthand the power of shared passion, knowledge and creativity. IAAPA Expo is more than an event; it’s a place where ideas come to life and where lifelong connections are made. Watching the energy and excitement of attendees reminded us why we do what we do – to inspire, to innovate, and to create memorable experiences that bring joy to people everywhere.”

In addition to a fantastic show floor packed with innovative products, IAAPA Expo 2024 also offered engaging educational sessions, workshops, tours enabling participants to learn new insights, stay at the leading edge of new developments, explore key industry issues and network with peers.

Although the doors just closed on this year’s event, plans for IAAPA Expo 2025 are underway already. It will take place in Orlando Nov. 17-21. So far, 688 exhibitors have reserved 34,225 square meters of contracted booth space.