FEATURE
2024 AIMS Safety Seminar RECAP NEW YEAR. NEW LOCATION. NEW RECORDS.
AIMS International Delivers Another Successful Safety Seminar
world leader in amusement safety education, set new records for the third consecutive year at its annual safety seminar. Over 800 attendees, instructors, manufacturers, and suppliers from across the globe joined AIMS International at the Double- Tree by Hilton at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, January 7-12. 2024 marked the event’s return to Orlando after moving to Galveston, Texas, in 2018. In addition to a record 800+ attendees, this year’s seminar
boasts a record 440+ hours of education, a record 14 tracks, 2 Academy of Amusement Risk Management, Safety and 160+ speakers. said Amy Lowenstein, AIMS executive director. “The continued growth of this event is a testament to the commitment of so many to Each year AIMS
International brings world- class speakers, veteran instructors, and the industry’s top professionals together to deliver the amusement industry’s most advanced education. AIMS partnered with industry leading organizations Ellis & Associates (E&A), International Ride Training (IRT), and Urban Air to curate and present aquatics, operations, and New in 2024, AIMS introduced the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) track with a focus on content for state “Partnering with best-in-class organizations has helped
AIMS to deliver the applicable, industry leading education our
Partnering with the International Association of Amusement
Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Foundation and the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA), a record 13 attendees received scholarships to this year’s seminar.
AIMS International Board President, David Bromilow, Vice
President Pat Hoffman, Executive Director Amy Lowenstein, and IAAPA CEO Jakob Wahl each addressed this year’s attendees’ moments before ICON President and CEO Chris Jaskiewicz delivered the keynote address. Jaskiewicz spoke about ICON Park and the challenges and rewards of operating an ungated facility. He also spoke about new projects completed and new tenets added during and in the post Covid period.
said Bromilow. “His keynote set the tone for this year’s
More than classroom learning, a record 45 manufacturers, suppliers, and sponsors set up booths and tables at the 2024 AIMS International Safety Seminar. In addition to an average 40 hours of education, attendees get to ask questions in person and learn about new products while event sponsors get to hear direct from frontline users and those charged with maintaining their products.
“The growing number of manufacturers, suppliers, and
continued Lowenstein. “Onsite activation expands the attendee
support funds many of the programs AIMS holds throughout
Please visit
aimsintl.org to learn more about memberships and other volunteer opportunities to support AIMS International’s commitment to amusement industry safety. Mark your calendars now for the 2025 AIMS International
Safety Seminar, January 5-11. Call for presentations is open and the call for sponsors will follow in July. Early bird registration begins September 1.
Visit
aimsintl.org for more information or to register for the seminar.
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