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.
