LONDON, UK – Registration is now open for Europe’s premier event for the leisure industry. Set for 21–25 Sept. 2026 at ExCeL London, IAAPA Expo Europe makes its highly anticipated return to London after four years. Reflecting continued growth of 50% since 2022, this year’s Expo will feature a record-breaking show floor of 21,000 square meters, more than 800 exhibitors, 175+ industry speakers and over 60 education sessions.
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Networking drinks will take place on Monday 21st September. Information will be emailed to Members soon.
A weekend prior to the Expo, IAAPA Institute for Attractions Professionals (IAP) will take place at the Chessington World of Adventures Resort*. It’s designed for motivated industry professionals with an interest in cross-departmental industry functions. They will return inspired, with a better understanding of the attractions industry and practical learnings to help grow business.
Learn more and register https://iaapa.org/event/iaapa-institute-attractions-professionals?utm_source=balppa&utm_medium=artcile&utm_campaign=iaapa-expo-europe26-iap
Institute for Attractions Professionals (IAP)
The IAAPA Institute for Attractions Professionals is a two day in-person professional training education programme for individuals with five or fewer years’ working within attractions.
Learning areas
Across two days of in-person training, attendees learn about principles of operations, finance, marketing, F&B, and leadership. Learning is delivered as interactive projects and group work and led by industry experts and subject-matter specialists.
Certification and materials
Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) towards IAAPA certification renewal. They also leave the room with a Participant Guide to support learning activities, and supplemental online resources for deeper learning after the event.
International Cross-Industry Network
Participants come from across the world. They work at parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, and other leisure facilities.
Highlights
Post-IAP satisfaction surveys reveal that attendees value hand-on practical aspects. They are happy to hear from experts who work in the industry and other participants sharing thoughts and ideas. They highlight the fact of creating a new network of peers in the industry. Watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxVS4RygfAI&list=PLf9_nx74F_5T8IspTXvEGSRrMWiJGCbfx
Take advantage of the training opportunity from IAAPA – only in 2026 in the UK.
Learn more and register https://iaapa.org/event/iaapa-institute-attractions-professionals?utm_source=balppa&utm_medium=artcile&utm_campaign=iaapa-expo-
europe26-iap
Special Group Discount: For every three attendees from one organisation, the fourth attends free! A discounted hotel package will be available soon.
For more information contact IAAPA EMEA Education Manager, Gwendolien Vanderschaeghe at GVanderschaeghe@IAAPA.org
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