The Legends Panel at the 2025 IAAPA Expo will feature four members of the Universal Creative team that help mold the new Epic Universe theme park.
“Legends of Epic — The Creators of Universal Epic Universe” will feature Eric Parr, senior vice president, creative studio; Jody Keller, vice president, advanced technology, media and immersive experiences; Steve Blum, executive vice president, engineering and safety; and Katy Pacitti, senior director, executive producer, who was the creative lead for the theme park’s How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk area. The Universal Orlando Resort theme park debuted in May.
The Legends sessions are moderated by Bob Rogers, chairman of BRC Imagination Arts and IAAPA Hall of Famer. It will be the 23rd Legends Panel at the event, held at Orange County Convention Center. Previous topics have included the history of Epcot; the making of the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride at Islands of Adventure; and the use of video games in theme parks.
The 90-minute Epic event is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Nov. 19, and is open to IAAPA Expo attendees.
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In addition, Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences, will be the speaker at the event’s Leadership Breakfast on Nov. 19.
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IAAPA Expo, a production of Orlando-based International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, runs Nov. 17-21. It includes educational sessions, demonstrations, news conferences and a massive show floor featuring more than 1,100 exhibitors from across the attractions industry. There were more than 40,000 attendees at the Expo last year. It has been held annually in Orlando since 2010.
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