The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), a non-profit representing compelling places and experiences worldwide, has announced it will be present to meet current and future members at IAAPA Expo.
The Themed Entertainment Association represents the world’s leading manufacturers, developers, designers and producers for the themed entertainment industry.
TEA has over 1,600 members which represent some 10,000 creative specialists, from technical specialists to master planners, scenic fabricators to artists, and architects to feasibility analysts located in 44 countries and creating projects worldwide.
Association members create engaging storytelling and entertainment, with clients typically including casinos, restaurants, retail stores, museums, zoos and amusement parks. Members benefit from a continuously growing list of destinations planning to create improved, memorable visitor experiences worldwide.
The TEA has several events occurring during IAAPA Expo Orlando, including the Thea Award Recipients announcement, its annual member meeting, new Board leadership installations and its international mixer. It is a time for TEA to wrap up the calendar year, acknowledge its community, celebrate accomplishments and milestones and look ahead to what’s next.
IAAPA highlights
TEA provides channels and opportunities for themed entertainment professionals to grow careers through networking and education and help businesses in the sector to develop.
The association can be found at IAAPA Expo booth #1366, 10 AM till 6 PM 16 – 18 November, and 10 AM till 4 PM on 19 November.
The Thea Awards were created by the TEA in 1994 to help realise a key mission of the association, bringing recognition to achievements and talents within the themed entertainment industry. TEA’s 28th Thea Awards Press Announcement will take place 16 November, 2 PM at the IAAPA Press Conferences Booth (#3040).
Networking opportunities
TEA’s International Mixer will provide attendees with an opportunity to network with friends, colleagues, industry partners, and clients from around the world.
Taking place on Tuesday 16th November from 7.30pm -10.30pm, this mixer is a tented lawn reception at ICON Park, 8375 International Drive, Orlando. Tickets include an alcoholic drink ticket, light snacks and cash bar access. The event is supported by companies including Barco and Medici XD.
Guests will also enjoy a ride on The Wheel at ICON Park (formerly the Orlando Eye), a 400 ft high observation wheel with 30 air-conditioned passenger capsules.
The TEA Annual Member Meeting (S310 A/B South Side, Level 3) takes place on the final day of the show, 19 November. Attendees can enjoy breakfast at 8 AM, before the meeting officially commences at 8.30 AM. Sponsors include OE Experiences and Smart Monkeys, Inc.
Tickets for Themed Entertainment Association events can be purchased from its official website.
Last month, TEA’s Europe and Middle East divisions came together for SATE Europe 2021, a conference designed to inspire, educate and foster new connections.
