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Attractions Calendar: March

Here are all the events you should be attending this month






Planet Attractions has lined up some of the biggest events set to take place this year, enabling you to plan out your 2022 and ensure you don’t miss any of the most important events coming over the next 12 months. Here is your Attractions Calendar for March.



Where ExCeL London, UK
When March 1-3
Cost Free

The Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming International Expo (EAG 2022), returns to ExCeL London as a face-to-face event this March.

The leisure industry’s leading coin-operated amusements show, the event offers a great opportunity to keep abreast of what’s new in coin-op visitor attractions, entertainment and gaming.

According to organiser bacta - the trade body that represents the interests of Britain’s amusements and high street gaming manufacturers and operators - the event is the perfect place to see the latest revenue-boosting products and source fresh ideas to increase footfall to your establishment. Attendees will also be able to learn from world-class seminars and network with fellow professionals during the show.

Originally meant to take place in January, the show was delayed until March, due to the rise of the Omicron variant in the UK. However, more than 200 exhibitors and 5,000 buyers are expected to attend, while a combined spend of £20m is projected.

Click here for more information



Where Virtual
When March 8
Cost £5 (Free to members)

Taking place via Zoom, BIAZA - British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums - is set to host its first ever International Women's Day Conference this month.

Celebrating women in a range of professions across the zoo and aquarium sector, the day will include short talks from women in a number of different roles, discussing their experience as women working in zoos and aquariums.

Several panel sessions are also set to take place, including female CEOs and an HR panel discussion on the importance of supporting women in the workplace, alongside a panel of male allies discussing their role in working with women in the sector.

Click here for more information



Where Austin, Texas, US/Virtual
When March 11-20
Cost US$189-US$1,625

South by Southwest (SXSW) celebrates the convergence of the tech, film, and music industries.

Taking place this month, attendees can experience discovery, learning, professional development, and networking with creatives from around the world. The event is made up of conference sessions, film screenings, music festival showcases, exhibitions, networking opportunities, competitions, awards ceremonies and more.

This year’s event will also take place digitally, with SXSW introducing a virtual component to the show. The digital SXSW includes live-streamed content from the planned conference sessions, as well as viewings of the film and music festivals. Digital viewers can also enjoy digital networking opportunities with industry creatives.

Click here for more information



Where Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
When March 14-15

The largest dedicated location-based virtual reality conference in America, the fifth annual Location-Based VR Summit has expanded to a two-day event for 2022.

Starting March 14, delegates will go on a deep dive into the worlds of VR and e-sport. The following day will offer a peek into the metaverse, with a case study on the most successful chain of VR Arcades in the world and a look at how to increase sales and profits from any VR attraction.

The event is part of the larger Amuseument Expo International 2022.

Click here for more information



Where Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
When March 15-17
Cost US$75-US$500

AEI is the only conference and trade show to receive direct support from The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) and Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA), who both represent areas covered in the show.

Covering coin-operated amusements, family entertainment centres (FECs), virtual reality, bulk vending, laser tag and professional service providers, AEI takes place over three days, with more than 3,000 expected attendees, 200 sales booths and 25 education sessions.

Attendees will get hands-on experience with the latest entertainment technologies, such as VR, and will also be offered the opportunity to dive into best practices through a series of informative educational sessions.

Click here for more information



Where VDNH, Moscow, Russia
When 16-18 March
Cost €375

The Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA) has confirmed that its annual Expo will go ahead as planned this month despite Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Set to take place in Moscow from March 16 to March 18, RAAPA Expo is Russia’s largest amusement industry event.

Entering its 24th edition, this year’s event is set to feature more than 100 exhibiting companies, some of which are based in the UK, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Taiwan and others who have levied sanctions against Russia. This will not affect attendance at the show, however, with foreign companies set to be “represented by Russian offices”.

Attendees can expect to see all areas of the attractions industry covered, with more than 4,000 people expected to attend.

This year’s event sees representatives from the country’s regions and city’s administrations, industry figures from theme parks, waterparks, FECs, resorts, leisure enterprises, as well as businessmen and other parties of concern invited to attend.

The show will also include the Golden Pony Awards, which recognise achievements and excellence within the attractions industry.

Click here for more information



Where Tenerife, Canary Islands
When March 21-23
Cost TBC

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has delayed its winter trip to the Canary Islands to March as a result of the pandemic and current European restrictions.

Welcomed to both Siam Park and Loro Parque, attendees will be educated on tourism, waterparks, animal conservation and future expansion for the themed entertainment industry. This will be followed by networking opportunities and a dedicated moment to enjoy the parks, slides and the island itself.

Guests will stay in the Loro Parque Group-operated Hotel Botanico, with a special keynote presentation by Loro Parque Group vice president Christoph Kiessling also set to take place.

Click here for more information



Where Apenheul Primate Park, Apeldoorn, Netherlands
When March 21-25
Cost €137-€400

The Animal Welfare Forum brings together around 200 representatives of zoos and aquariums, welfare organisations and academic institutions for three days of workshops, presentations and other activities, discussing and highlighting an evidence-based approach to animal welfare and bridging the gap between welfare research and application.

Taking place this year at Apenheul Primate Park in the Netherlands, the event kicks off on March 21 with an academy course and ice breaker event. The following three days will feature the actual conference, with a final day on March 25 offering a tour of Apenheul plus a visit to the AAP Foundation - an animal protection organisation in Almere.

In the event that the forum is cancelled due to local Covid restrictions and/or national increased Covid prevention measures, attendees will receive a full refund minus €30. The same policy applies if a registered participant has to cancel due to Covid-related illness and/or travel restrictions caused by Covid.

The StayoKay hostel Apeldoorn is offering delegates the lowest accommodation rate and is within a 10-minute walking distance of the venue.

Click here for more information



Where Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE
When 28-30 March

The premium trade show event for the Middle Eastern attractions market, DEAL (Dubai Entertainment and Leisure Exhibition) is the largest event of its kind in the region, attracting participants from all over the world.

Now in its 28th edition, DEAL is a key marketplace for the latest products, launches, technology and industry trends.

DEAL also offers the chance to network with industry peers and learn from leaders through education sessions, which are co-run by DEAL, TUV-SUD and MENALAC.

The event also takes place during a special year where the Dubai Expo has welcomed more than 10 million visitors.

Click here for more information



Where Virtual
When March 28-30
Cost £25-£240

The Green Museums Summit is one another of MuseumNext’s virtual events taking place throughout the year.

According to MuseumNext, the Green Museums Summit will bring together museum professionals from around the globe to share inspiration, actionable ideas and new ways of working.

Available on-demand until the end of 2022, the event will explore how museums can champion sustainable choices and educate the public about environmental impact.

Click here for more information



Where Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
When March 30-31
Cost €20-€30

Debuting in 1994, Museum Connections is an international trade fair focussing on the business and sustainable challenges of museums, cultural and touristic venues.

Taking place every year in Paris, France, the event will include the signature trade fair, as well as conferences, business meetings, events, demonstrations, exhibitions, VR and “a true think tank in the world of culture”.

Pre-pandemic, 2019’s edition of the show saw 340 companies exhibit, while 4,288 people attended the multi-day event.

Click here for more information


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Attractions Calendar: March

Here are all the events you should be attending this month






Planet Attractions has lined up some of the biggest events set to take place this year, enabling you to plan out your 2022 and ensure you don’t miss any of the most important events coming over the next 12 months. Here is your Attractions Calendar for March.



Where ExCeL London, UK
When March 1-3
Cost Free

The Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming International Expo (EAG 2022), returns to ExCeL London as a face-to-face event this March.

The leisure industry’s leading coin-operated amusements show, the event offers a great opportunity to keep abreast of what’s new in coin-op visitor attractions, entertainment and gaming.

According to organiser bacta - the trade body that represents the interests of Britain’s amusements and high street gaming manufacturers and operators - the event is the perfect place to see the latest revenue-boosting products and source fresh ideas to increase footfall to your establishment. Attendees will also be able to learn from world-class seminars and network with fellow professionals during the show.

Originally meant to take place in January, the show was delayed until March, due to the rise of the Omicron variant in the UK. However, more than 200 exhibitors and 5,000 buyers are expected to attend, while a combined spend of £20m is projected.

Click here for more information



Where Virtual
When March 8
Cost £5 (Free to members)

Taking place via Zoom, BIAZA - British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums - is set to host its first ever International Women's Day Conference this month.

Celebrating women in a range of professions across the zoo and aquarium sector, the day will include short talks from women in a number of different roles, discussing their experience as women working in zoos and aquariums.

Several panel sessions are also set to take place, including female CEOs and an HR panel discussion on the importance of supporting women in the workplace, alongside a panel of male allies discussing their role in working with women in the sector.

Click here for more information



Where Austin, Texas, US/Virtual
When March 11-20
Cost US$189-US$1,625

South by Southwest (SXSW) celebrates the convergence of the tech, film, and music industries.

Taking place this month, attendees can experience discovery, learning, professional development, and networking with creatives from around the world. The event is made up of conference sessions, film screenings, music festival showcases, exhibitions, networking opportunities, competitions, awards ceremonies and more.

This year’s event will also take place digitally, with SXSW introducing a virtual component to the show. The digital SXSW includes live-streamed content from the planned conference sessions, as well as viewings of the film and music festivals. Digital viewers can also enjoy digital networking opportunities with industry creatives.

Click here for more information



Where Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
When March 14-15

The largest dedicated location-based virtual reality conference in America, the fifth annual Location-Based VR Summit has expanded to a two-day event for 2022.

Starting March 14, delegates will go on a deep dive into the worlds of VR and e-sport. The following day will offer a peek into the metaverse, with a case study on the most successful chain of VR Arcades in the world and a look at how to increase sales and profits from any VR attraction.

The event is part of the larger Amuseument Expo International 2022.

Click here for more information



Where Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
When March 15-17
Cost US$75-US$500

AEI is the only conference and trade show to receive direct support from The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) and Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA), who both represent areas covered in the show.

Covering coin-operated amusements, family entertainment centres (FECs), virtual reality, bulk vending, laser tag and professional service providers, AEI takes place over three days, with more than 3,000 expected attendees, 200 sales booths and 25 education sessions.

Attendees will get hands-on experience with the latest entertainment technologies, such as VR, and will also be offered the opportunity to dive into best practices through a series of informative educational sessions.

Click here for more information



Where VDNH, Moscow, Russia
When 16-18 March
Cost €375

The Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA) has confirmed that its annual Expo will go ahead as planned this month despite Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Set to take place in Moscow from March 16 to March 18, RAAPA Expo is Russia’s largest amusement industry event.

Entering its 24th edition, this year’s event is set to feature more than 100 exhibiting companies, some of which are based in the UK, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Taiwan and others who have levied sanctions against Russia. This will not affect attendance at the show, however, with foreign companies set to be “represented by Russian offices”.

Attendees can expect to see all areas of the attractions industry covered, with more than 4,000 people expected to attend.

This year’s event sees representatives from the country’s regions and city’s administrations, industry figures from theme parks, waterparks, FECs, resorts, leisure enterprises, as well as businessmen and other parties of concern invited to attend.

The show will also include the Golden Pony Awards, which recognise achievements and excellence within the attractions industry.

Click here for more information



Where Tenerife, Canary Islands
When March 21-23
Cost TBC

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has delayed its winter trip to the Canary Islands to March as a result of the pandemic and current European restrictions.

Welcomed to both Siam Park and Loro Parque, attendees will be educated on tourism, waterparks, animal conservation and future expansion for the themed entertainment industry. This will be followed by networking opportunities and a dedicated moment to enjoy the parks, slides and the island itself.

Guests will stay in the Loro Parque Group-operated Hotel Botanico, with a special keynote presentation by Loro Parque Group vice president Christoph Kiessling also set to take place.

Click here for more information



Where Apenheul Primate Park, Apeldoorn, Netherlands
When March 21-25
Cost €137-€400

The Animal Welfare Forum brings together around 200 representatives of zoos and aquariums, welfare organisations and academic institutions for three days of workshops, presentations and other activities, discussing and highlighting an evidence-based approach to animal welfare and bridging the gap between welfare research and application.

Taking place this year at Apenheul Primate Park in the Netherlands, the event kicks off on March 21 with an academy course and ice breaker event. The following three days will feature the actual conference, with a final day on March 25 offering a tour of Apenheul plus a visit to the AAP Foundation - an animal protection organisation in Almere.

In the event that the forum is cancelled due to local Covid restrictions and/or national increased Covid prevention measures, attendees will receive a full refund minus €30. The same policy applies if a registered participant has to cancel due to Covid-related illness and/or travel restrictions caused by Covid.

The StayoKay hostel Apeldoorn is offering delegates the lowest accommodation rate and is within a 10-minute walking distance of the venue.

Click here for more information



Where Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE
When 28-30 March

The premium trade show event for the Middle Eastern attractions market, DEAL (Dubai Entertainment and Leisure Exhibition) is the largest event of its kind in the region, attracting participants from all over the world.

Now in its 28th edition, DEAL is a key marketplace for the latest products, launches, technology and industry trends.

DEAL also offers the chance to network with industry peers and learn from leaders through education sessions, which are co-run by DEAL, TUV-SUD and MENALAC.

The event also takes place during a special year where the Dubai Expo has welcomed more than 10 million visitors.

Click here for more information



Where Virtual
When March 28-30
Cost £25-£240

The Green Museums Summit is one another of MuseumNext’s virtual events taking place throughout the year.

According to MuseumNext, the Green Museums Summit will bring together museum professionals from around the globe to share inspiration, actionable ideas and new ways of working.

Available on-demand until the end of 2022, the event will explore how museums can champion sustainable choices and educate the public about environmental impact.

Click here for more information



Where Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
When March 30-31
Cost €20-€30

Debuting in 1994, Museum Connections is an international trade fair focussing on the business and sustainable challenges of museums, cultural and touristic venues.

Taking place every year in Paris, France, the event will include the signature trade fair, as well as conferences, business meetings, events, demonstrations, exhibitions, VR and “a true think tank in the world of culture”.

Pre-pandemic, 2019’s edition of the show saw 340 companies exhibit, while 4,288 people attended the multi-day event.

Click here for more information


 



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