The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), a non-profit representing compelling places and experiences worldwide, has confirmed the speakers for its upcoming industry event.
SATE, which stands for Story + Architecture + Technology = Experience, will take place 4-7 May 2022 at Liseberg. The event will celebrate the post-pandemic recovery of the industry with three full days of activities and networking in Sweden.
Speakers
The TEA will explore a variety of industry topics including accessibility and expos, as well as trending issues such as sustainability and the metaverse. The conference programme takes place on 5-6 May. Speakers announced are:
- Yael S Coifman, co-founder and senior partner Leisure Development Partners (LDP)
- Matt Dawson, vice president business development at Forrec
- David Debouverie, senior associate at P+A Projects
- Daniel Kerscher, global art director of MackNext and design department of Europa-Park
- George Lawton, lighting designer
- Lesley Morisetti, director of Morisetti Associates
- Grant Poje, executive vice president of Europe, Russia and Africa at WhiteWater
- Jacob Trevino, founder and CEO of Gorilla Cinema Presents
Tickets now available
Attendees will also receive a hard-hat tour of Liseberg’s expansion project, which includes the addition of Oceana, a new water park. The park is also launching Luna Park, with two new rides opening this year and a new roller coaster announced for the 2023 season.
TEA Members can attend for a discounted rate of $650, with non-member tickets being $1,300. Tickets include entry to Liseberg, three dinners, two lunches, speakers and networking opportunities. Tickets are available for purchase from the TEA website.
The conference is sponsored by Barco and WhiteWater, with the closing dinner sponsored by Leisure Development Partners. SATE’s support team features 7thSense and Simworx.
The TEA recently announced it has started the search for TEA Masters nominees, seeking individuals in a wide range of disciplines who have made significant and long-lasting contributions to the themed entertainment sector.
