Agenda
CONFERENCE AGENDA - March 12, 2023
09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome Speech & Overview of the Conference
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09:05 – 09:35 | Developing World-Class Surf Parks
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09:40 – 10:35 | Panel Session 1: Giga Projects And The Middle East
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10:35 – 10:55 | Networking Coffee Break |
11:00 – 11:50 | Panel Session 2: It’s All About The Experience: A Deep Dive Into Enhancing The Ride and Guest Experience
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11:55 – 12:45 | Panel Session 3: Developing With And For The Operator
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12:50 – 13:50 | Networking Lunch Break |
13:50 – 14:40 | The S Word
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14:40 – 15:20 | A Local In The World Of Expats
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15:20 – 15:40 | Networking Coffee Break |
15:40 – 16:30 | Panel Session 4: Paying A Price To Reduce Your Overall Costs
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16:30 – 17:00 | Culture Of The Industry
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17:00 – 17:05 | Closing Remarks and Conclusion of Formal Program
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Speakers
Speakers
- Christopher Swartz
Executive Director - Attractions
Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN - Anthony Brancazio
Vice President - Waterparks & Aquatic Safety
Meryal - Mohamed Hassan
Director of Operations
Wild Wadi Waterpark - Damien Latham
Chief Attractions Officer
SEVEN - Sascha Triemer
Vice President - Marine & Waterpark
Atlantis Dubai - Jamie Charlesworth
Executive Director
SEVEN Attractions - Juan Richards
Director - Marine & Waterpark Operations
Atlantis Dubai - Christopher Perry
Executive Director - Waterpark Operations
Qiddiya - Saso Potparik
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Associate Director Operations - Jess Ponting
Partner
Surf Park Central - Jim Mayfield
President & CEO
Sub Sea Systems - Jeremy Gray
Vice President of Business Development
WhiteWater - Philip Baker
Vice President Business Development, Middle East & North Africa
ProSlide - Mawlid Benmansour
Vice President MENA
Wibit Sports - Davide Lazzari
Group CTO
VIVATICKET - Alex Schrott
Head of Waterparks Worldwide & Head of Amusement Parks Middle East
TUV SUD - Nikhil Bhatia
Regional Director - Middle East
Evoqua Water Technologies - Piotr Chudzik
Director - Creative Studio
WTI - Roger Currie
Director of Business Development EuroAsia
WTI - Scott Deisley
Managing Director
SST - Cassidy Newman
Regional Marketing Lead
WhiteWater - Gerd Pleyers
Founder & Managing Partner
Porviva - Karim Bidri
Manager - Marketing
Atlantis Dubai - Aundrea Nieto
Manager
Aquaventure Atlantis, Dubai - Frederic Pastuszak
Theme Park Design Consultant
Sponsors & Partners
Waterpark Attractions Sponsor
Waterpark Design Sponsor
Waterpark Safety Sponsor
Water Quality Sponsor
Waterpark Safety Training Sponsor
Waterpark Coatings Sponsor
Technology and Ticketing Sponsor
Partner
Media Partner
Sponsorship opportunities
We have a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities available; a member of the sponsorship team will work with you to create a bespoke package to suit your businesses objectives.