The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), a non-profit representing compelling places and experiences worldwide, has announced the details for the 2023 Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, and Experience (SATE) conference in North America.
This year, the event will take place on 12 – 14 October in Kansas City, Missouri. The agenda will explore the theme “Origins and Influencers: The people, places and ideas that shape our industry”.
Kansas City has an inspiring origin story and a vibrant culture, embedded in entertainment and the arts. This city offers an inspiring background for the conference, which encourages delegates to look to the future while learning from the past.
Looking to the future, learning from the past
This year’s SATE North America conference, held in the “Heart of America,” will examine what the past has taught us, learn from the people who influence us, take a bet on future breakthroughs, and build the next generation of experiences.
TEA describes the ethos of the conference using a quote from Walt Disney: “Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious … and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
To mark the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney’s relocation to Los Angeles, this event celebrates the amazing origin tales and the influential people in the sector. It will provide an opportunity to talk about how the past shapes the present and how art and storytelling are the DNA of innovation.
Further event details will be published on the TEA website as they are released.
Call for presentations
The speaker programme will explore how Storytelling, Architecture, and Technology unite in the creation of compelling Experiences (S+A+T=E).
Presentations will investigate the conference theme, “Origins and Influencers: The people, places and ideas that shape our industry” while also covering topics including:
- Navigating cultural differences
- Community engagement
- Mixed-use spaces
- Cause-driven experiential marketing
- Cultural authenticity
- Global perspectives
- Inclusive processes and experiences
Submissions are invited from industry experts, trendsetters, and authorities in their field and on the issue under discussion. The most successful speakers are those that take a broad overview both inside and outside of the sector, and who share projects and developments which demonstrate the theme as it relates to their topic.
Individuals and groups of speakers are invited to apply.
Applications close on Friday 1 June at 5.00 pm PST.
For full submission information please click here to download the application pack.
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is hosting a trio of events at the upcoming Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo in Riyadh, which takes place from 28 – 30 May 2023.
On Sunday 28 May, the TEA will host a mixer at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Al Waha), with networking and a free lunch. On Monday 29 May, attendees can hear from experts from across the industry during TEA Presents: The Project Development Process, and on Tuesday 30 May at 17.45, the association is hosting TEA Presents: Themed Entertainment Attractions 101.
