18 Nov IAAPA Expo 2026 Education Conference IAAPA Expo 2026 Education Conference Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 5.0 PDCs Provider: International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Course Name: IAAPA Leadership and Talent Development Forum Speaker: David Gray, Lisa Zimmerman, Rachel Bigham, Sebastian Restrepo, Johnathan Levine, Nick Martorelli Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://iaapa.mcievents.com/dwx94B?_gl=1*12h7yy2*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODQ3MzUyNTcuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JdWY3dHV0RG1sUU1WSjRSYUJSMDFIakdBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s5MmZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTkzMjUzMzI0LjE3ODI3MzYzMDEuLS4tLjE3ODQ2MzYyMDMuMTc1MDU1MjgzOC4xNzg1ODY2OTIxLjE3ODU4NjY5NDU. IAAPA Expo 2026 Education Conference, Orlando, Florida Email Details Team Leadership development, People Leadership, Training Cycle, Employee Lifecycle Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation The IAAPA Leadership and Talent Development Forum is a dynamic professional development program designed for HR professionals, people leaders, and anyone passionate about building stronger, more engaged teams. This immersive experience brings together leaders from across the global attractions industry to explore the strategies, tools, and mindsets that drive meaningful workplace culture. Through expert-led education sessions, interactive workshops, and unique networking opportunities, attendees gain actionable insights they can bring back to their organizations. Accelerate: Building Leadership Skills at Every Level. Buckle up for a high-energy day of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Join us at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games for an exciting experience focused on developing leadership at every level. Together, we'll explore how investing in your people fuels engagement, drives growth, helps organizations navigate obstacles, and powers teams toward long-term success. Agenda: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast & Networking 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Tour of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Leadership Panel: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Bring your biggest leadership or people challenge and collaborate with fellow attendees to find practical solutions. This interactive roundtable is an opportunity to share ideas, learn from others' experiences, and leave with actionable strategies you can put to work immediately. Sebastian Restrepo, Operations Manager Johnathan Levine, Senior Director of Operations Nick Martorelli, Director of Food & Beverage -BREAK- 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Human Resources Panel: Growing Great Leaders Join a panel of industry HR leaders as they share how their organizations develop leaders and invest in professional growth. Gain practical ideas, proven strategies, and real-world insights to help build stronger leaders and more engaged teams. David Gray, Director of Human Resources – Lagoon Amusement Park Lisa Zimmerman, HR Manager of Talent and Engagement – John Ball Zoo Rachel Bigham, Director of Human Resources - Global Leisure Management (GLM) and SkyWheel Attractions 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch & Networking 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. – EDUSession: Leadership Development Isn’t Just for Leaders Nathan Caldwell, Author, Empowering Kindness Nathan will explore why "common sense is not so common," how unaddressed issues quietly grow beneath the surface, and how organizations can proactively develop people before problems arise. You'll leave with practical strategies to make leadership development part of everyday operations—not something reserved for management training. -BREAK- 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. – Participation Roundtable: Bring Your Challenges, Leave with Solutions Bring your biggest leadership or people challenge and collaborate with fellow attendees to find practical solutions. This interactive roundtable is an opportunity to share ideas, learn from others' experiences, and leave with actionable strategies you can put to work immediately. 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Networking & Departures IAAPA Expo 2026 Education Conference IAAPA Expo 2026 Education Conference9800 International DrOrlando, FL 32819-8111 Map & Directions