Press release of RAAPA Expo-2012   

14th International Exhibition
«Amusement Rides and Entertainment Equipment RAAPA Expo-2012»

March 21-23, 2012, Moscow, VVTs, pavilion 75

Organized by:  Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA)

Press release

(Photo report)

We invite you to attend the 14th International exhibition “Amusement rides and entertainment equipment RAAPA Expo-2012”, that will be held on March 21-23 in Moscow in All-Russian-Exhibition Center (VVTs), at Pavilion 75.

The exhibition organizer – Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA).The exhibition will be held with the support of Moscow Government and International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

The exhibition «Amusement Rides and Entertainment Equipment RAAPA Expo-2012» - is the biggest event in Russia and the CIS countries, which brings together amusement industry experts from all regions of Russia, the CIS and foreign countries.

The exhibition area has increased by 1,5 times in comparison with 2011 and is 8 000 m2. 165 companies from over 20 countries, such as Russia, Belarus, Italy, China, Great Britain, Turkey, India, the Netherlands, Switzerland and others, are participating in the exhibition, including 30 new companies.  In 2011 the exhibition “RAAPA Expo - 2011” was attended by over 5000 specialists, and we have all reasons to believe that this year the number of professional and interested in co-operation visitors will be even greater.

The exhibition theme covers various areas of the entertainment business: park, inflatable, water and extreme rides, equipment for bowling, billiards, sports, 3D/4D/5D/6D cinemas, amusement equipment, interactive games, laser tags, shooting galleries, amusement parks and family entertainment centers design, organization of leisure and festive events, vending machines, equipment for fast food in the parks, and much more.

Within the frames of the exhibition on March 19-20, 2012, the 17th international conference «Prospects of amusement industry development in Russia» will be held. Authoritative experts will make presentations on various urgent issues related to the amusement industry. This year's conference is expected to raise questions dedicated to kiddie leisure and safety of kiddie rides,  to raising the profitability of  amusement parks; questions dedicated to economic efficiency of family entertainment centers’ work, etc. Within the frames of the conference business - trainings and round tables on the safety and efficient operation of water parks, and legal support of amusement industry business will be held. Representatives of city administrations, directors of amusement parks, top-managers of family entertainment centers, recreation centers, event-agencies, leisure enterprises, and water parks, as well as individual entrepreneurs and other interested parties will take part in the conference.

Within the frames of the exhibition “RAAPA Expo - 2012” on March 21  another international awarding ceremony in amusement industry “Golden Pony Moscow - 2012” will be held. The award was established in 2002 by the publishing house FACTO EDIZIONI (Italy). The award will be given to the best amusement parks, family entertainment centers and amusement rides manufacturers. The award has already been given to more than 200 nominees from 40 countries worldwide including 21 laureates from Russia.

Brief program of the exhibition:

March 19-23, 2012 – the 17th International Conference «Prospects of amusement industry development in Russia», business-training, seminars, round tables.
March 21, 2012 – Opening of the 14th International Exhibition «Amusement Rides and Entertainment Equipment RAAPA Expo-2012», International awarding ceremony “Golden Pony Moscow - 2012”.
March 23, 2012 – Closing Ceremony.

We invite You to participate in our exhibition, which is to be held at 75 Pavilion of VVTs, Moscow!

Press release of  "RAAPA EXPO - Autumn 2011"

Оrganizing committee:
 
 Аddress: Of. 37, building 537/3, VVTs, Pr-t Mira 119, Moscow, 129223

Tel./Fax: +7(495)234-50-15; +7(495) 234-52-68
E-mail: raapa@raapa.ru, raapa5@raapa.ru
Website: www.raapa.ru