IAAPA has unveiled its keynote speakers and panellists for its IAAPA Honors 2024 event.
Set to take place at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on March 3, the event will begin with a keynote presentation from Disney executive George Kalogridis, who has more that 50 years of experience in strategic partnerships across the world. He has held positions at Disney that include vice president of Epcot, president of Walt Disney World Resort and chief operating officer of Disneyland Paris Resort.
In his address, he will discuss fostering an environment of innovation, creativity and excellence within the workplace and address strategies for businesses to provide top customer service.
The event will also feature The Art of Disney Spectaular, which will be hosted by Steven Davison, vice president of parades and spectaculars at Walt Disney Imagineering. Davison has more than three decades at Disney and will share his vision, expertise and knowledge of the entertainment industry.
Elsewhere, Rex Jackson, managing director of Legoland North America Resorts, John Paul Geurts, founder of Funopoly and James Anderson, senior creative director at Forrec, will serve as panellists in a session dedicated to exploring creativity and approaches to yield results.
Glenn Davidson of Miral Destinations and Al Cross of PGAV Destinations will also join the previously announced Sascha Cizbulka, of Intamin, on the innovation panel.
