Water Park Forum

The water park industry is entering a new era of growth and transformation. Advances in technology, evolving guest expectations, new wellness concepts, and increasing pressure to diversify revenue streams are reshaping how water parks are designed, operated, and experienced.

The Water Park Forum brings together industry leaders, operators, and experts to explore the innovations and strategies driving the sector forward. Through a combination of EDUTalks, interactive panel discussions, an EDUTour, and valuable networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical insights into building resilient, profitable, and guest-focused water park operations.

Schedule: 

08:00: Badge pick-up at IAAPA Bus Stop, Western Gateway, Excel London

08:30: Transfer by bus to Lee Valley White Water Centre 

10:00: Welcome coffee 

10:30: Welcome and Introduction 

10:40: Observation and Trends in European Water Parks 

11:10: The Digital Water Park: Digitalization and AI as Drivers of Innovation for Water Parks 

11:30: Comfort break 

11:45: The Rise of Indoor Water Parks: Strategies for Long-Term Success 

12:30: Networking lunch 

13:30: Beyond the Ticket: How Guest Experience Drives Sustainable Growth 

13:40: Making Every Minute and Metre Count: How Sports and Leisure Experiences Turn Dwell Time into Revenue 

14:05: Making Health Fun: Healthy Habits and Wellness Options in Water Parks 

14:30: Comfort break 

14:45: When the Guest Experience Turns Difficult: Managing Misbehavior in Water Parks 

15:30: Information Lee Valley 

16:00: EDUTour: Lee Valley White Water Centre 

17:00: Networking reception 

18:30: Return bus transfer to Excel London 

Transportation from Excel London will be provided.