✓ Trade show: IAAPA Expo Orlando 2026, the world’s largest trade show for amusement parks, leisure and the attractions industry
✓ Dates: from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November 2026
✓ Venue: Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (USA)
✓ Edition: 107th edition (IAAPA Expo Orlando has been running since 1918)
✓ Floor space: 52,000 sqm of exhibition space
✓ Exhibitors: 1,100 exhibitors expected from more than 100 countries
✓ Visitors: 40,000 professionals expected
✓ Frequency: annual
✓ Recommended stand builder: TheStandExperts for a turnkey custom exhibition stand
IAAPA Expo Orlando, the world’s largest amusement park trade show 🌍
IAAPA Expo Orlando is the world’s largest trade show for the amusement park and leisure industry. Founded in 1918, this annual trade show is the unmissable global event for theme parks, water parks, FECs (Family Entertainment Centers), zoos, aquariums, museums, escape rooms and the immersive entertainment industry.
The 2024 edition brought together 1,100 exhibitors from 108 countries and 42,000 professional visitors. For 2026, IAAPA is aiming even higher with a focus on immersive attractions, virtual reality, AI-powered experiences, flying theaters and digital monetisation.
A few key figures that sum up the scale of IAAPA Expo Orlando:
- 1,100 exhibitors from 108 countries in 2024
- 40,000 to 42,000 professional visitors
- 5 days combining the Education Programme and the Trade Show
- Orange County Convention Center · one of the largest convention centres in the US
- Edutours in Orlando’s parks (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld)
Past editions of IAAPA Expo Orlando in figures:
| Edition | Year | Exhibitors | Visitors | Exhibiting countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105th edition | 2024 | 1,100 | 42,000 | 108 countries |
| 106th edition | 2025 | 1,150 | 43,000 | 110 countries |
| 107th edition (upcoming) | 2026 | 1,200+ expected | 44,000+ expected | 110+ countries |
When and where IAAPA Expo Orlando 2026 takes place 📅
The 2026 edition of IAAPA Expo will take place from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, the world capital of amusement parks.
Exact address: Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (USA).
Opening hours of IAAPA Expo Orlando 2026:
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17 November 2026 | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 18 November 2026 | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 19 November 2026 | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 20 November 2026 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (show closing) |
IAAPA Expo is strictly reserved for professionals of the attractions and leisure industry. The Education Programme takes place beforehand (16-17 Nov) with strategic sessions.
How to get to IAAPA Expo Orlando 2026 🚇
The Orange County Convention Center enjoys an ideal location on International Drive in Orlando, 15 minutes from MCO airport.
By plane: Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 15 km away, 20 min by taxi/Uber (USD 25 to 40).
By I-Ride Trolley shuttle: the Red Line serves International Drive and the OCCC.
By free shuttle: IAAPA shuttles run from partner hotels (Hyatt Regency, Hilton OCCC, Rosen Centre).
By taxi / Uber / Lyft: available 24/7.
By Lynx bus: route 8 serves the OCCC.
By car: exit via the Beachline Expressway (528) or I-4 (exit 72 or 74A). Paid parking at the OCCC.
The major exhibitors at IAAPA Expo Orlando 🏢
IAAPA Expo brings together the global elite of the leisure industry: ride and roller coaster manufacturers, leaders in immersive experiences and VR, water park equipment suppliers, AAA players and ticketing tech.
Among the major recurring exhibitors at IAAPA Expo Orlando, you will notably find:
- Intamin (Switzerland) · giant roller coasters and attractions
- Vekoma (Netherlands) · roller coasters
- Mack Rides (Germany) · attractions
- Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) · steel roller coasters
- Zamperla (Italy) · family attractions
- Whitewater West (Canada) · water parks
- Polin Waterparks (Turkey)
- Triotech, Brogent · interactive attractions, flying theaters
- Holovis, Dynamic Attractions · immersive experiences
- VRsenal, VR Stomp · location-based VR
- Sally Dark Rides, Garner Holt · dark rides, animatronics
- Accesso, Vantix, accesso ShoWare · ticketing tech
- FEC: Embed, Sacoa, Semnox · cashless arcades
The show floor is organised by attraction categories (Rides, Waterparks, FEC, Food Service, Games, Tech), making it easy to navigate.
The main sectors of IAAPA Expo Orlando 2026:
| Sector | Examples of equipment and players |
|---|---|
| Rides & Attractions | Roller coasters, dark rides, family rides |
| Waterpark | Slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, aquaplay |
| FEC | Arcades, bowling, laser tag, escape rooms |
| VR & Immersive | Location-based VR, AR, projection mapping |
| Food Service | Park catering, food trucks, snacking |
| Tech & Operations | Ticketing, cashless, planning |
| Games & Prizes | Arcade games, plush toys, redemption |
| Theming & Design | Sets, theming, immersive scenography |
Why exhibit at IAAPA Expo Orlando in 2026 💡
Exhibiting at IAAPA Expo Orlando means positioning yourself on the global attractions and leisure market, dominated by the USA. With Disney, Universal and SeaWorld in the same city, it is the largest concentration of park decision-makers in the world.
There are plenty of good reasons to book a stand at IAAPA Expo Orlando 2026:
- Meet 44,000 attractions decision-makers from 110+ countries in 4 days
- Sign attraction contracts worth several million USD (long sales cycles)
- Launch your innovations in immersive tech, VR, interactivity and decarbonisation
- Identify your partners: theming specialists, integrators, suppliers
- Visit the Disney, Universal and SeaWorld parks on Edutours
- Network with park operators from around the world
- Capture emerging markets: China, the Middle East, India
The ROI of an IAAPA stand is high thanks to attraction contracts worth USD 1 to 50 million signed over 12 to 36 month cycles. Facing Intamin, Vekoma and Mack Rides with their monumental scale models, your presence needs to be spectacular and demonstrative.
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Designing a stand for IAAPA Expo Orlando means taking on a triple challenge: standing out in an ultra-creative universe, creating an immersive experience and orchestrating international logistics to Orlando. Our team travels to the USA and supports you from the first sketch to the final teardown.
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Our turnkey support:
| Step | What we take care of |
|---|---|
| Design | Creative brief, 3D plans, choice of materials and custom scenography |
| Production | Workshop manufacturing in full compliance with the show’s regulations |
| Logistics | Transport, assembly and dismantling at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) |
| On-site support | A dedicated project manager present throughout the entire show |
| Dismantling | Removal and optional storage for future editions |
We design stands that are not just beautiful, but built to generate business:
- Optimised product demonstration areas
- Confidential meeting spaces for your strategic appointments
- Product staging that showcases your innovations
- Signage readable from a distance to attract visitors
Whether you are exhibiting at IAAPA Expo Orlando for the first time or are a regular at the event, we tailor our proposal to your budget, your booked floor space and your brand positioning.
FAQ · IAAPA Expo Orlando 2026 ❓
When does IAAPA Expo Orlando 2026 take place?
IAAPA Expo 2026 runs from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Where is IAAPA Expo 2026 held?
At the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), 9800 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819.
How many exhibitors at IAAPA Expo 2026?
More than 1,100 exhibitors expected, from 100+ countries, across 52,000 sqm.
How many visitors at IAAPA Expo?
40,000 to 44,000 professionals expected, including operators of amusement parks, FECs, zoos, aquariums and museums.
How often does IAAPA Expo take place?
IAAPA Expo Orlando is annual, held in November, since 1918. IAAPA Expo Europe takes place in September/October.
How do I get to IAAPA Expo?
From MCO: 20 min by taxi/Uber (USD 25 to 40). The I-Ride Trolley Red Line serves the OCCC. IAAPA shuttles run from partner hotels.
Who can visit IAAPA Expo?
A strictly trade-only show: operators of amusement parks, water parks, FECs, zoos, aquariums, museums, escape rooms and creators of immersive experiences.
How much does a stand at IAAPA Expo 2026 cost?
OCCC rates: around USD 45 to 70 per sq ft (roughly USD 485 to 755 per sqm). Add USD 1,000 to 4,500 per sqm for design and production (IAAPA stands are built to a spectacular, immersive standard).
Why hire an exhibition stand builder for IAAPA Expo?
A stand builder specialised in leisure and theming knows how to create an immersive experience, integrate scale models and VR demos, and masters OCCC regulations and logistics.
Who are the major exhibitors at IAAPA Expo?
Intamin, Vekoma, Mack Rides, B&M, Zamperla, Whitewater West, Polin, Triotech, Brogent, Holovis, Sally Dark Rides, Accesso, Embed, Sacoa, Semnox.
