# IAAPA Expo Asia Wraps, Europe Show in September

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-06-14  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/iaapa-expo-asia-wraps-europe-show-in-september/

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## Analysis

IAAPA Expo Asia concluded with nearly 5,500 attendees in Hong Kong. The organization is promoting two upcoming shows: IAAPA Expo Europe (Sept. 21-25 in London) expecting 800+ exhibitors, and IAAPA Expo in Orlando (Nov. 16-20) claimed to be the largest ever.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] IAAPA Expo Asia drew nearly 5,500 verified attendees — _Official IAAPA announcement in Replay Magazine_
- [HIGH] IAAPA Expo Europe (Sept. 21-25) expects 800+ exhibitors and 175+ industry speakers — _Official IAAPA announcement in Replay Magazine_
- [MEDIUM] IAAPA Expo Orlando (Nov. 16-20) is 'set to be the biggest ever' — _Official IAAPA statement, though 'biggest ever' is marketing language without specific metrics_

### Notable Quotes

> "set to be the biggest ever"
> — **IAAPA**
> _Marketing claim about the Orlando show's anticipated scale, though unquantified_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| IAAPA | organization | International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions; organizes major industry trade shows |
| IAAPA Expo Asia | event | Trade show held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with 5,500 attendees |
| IAAPA Expo Europe | event | Scheduled for Sept. 21-25 at ExCeL London with 800+ exhibitors and 175+ speakers |
| IAAPA Expo Orlando | event | Scheduled for Nov. 16-20; described as potentially the largest IAAPA show ever |
| Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre | venue | Location of IAAPA Expo Asia |
| ExCeL London | venue | Location of IAAPA Expo Europe |

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** IAAPA is running three major expos across Asia, Europe, and North America in sequence, suggesting strong industry momentum and global market activity (confidence: high) — Three expos announced with substantial expected attendance and exhibitor numbers
- **[event_signal]** IAAPA Expo Europe expecting 800+ exhibitors and 175+ speakers indicates significant industry participation (confidence: high) — Official numbers provided for European show
- **[market_signal]** Orlando show being promoted as 'biggest ever' suggests IAAPA expects continued or increased industry activity and investment (confidence: medium) — Marketing claim about record scale for Orlando show

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## Transcript

IAAPA Expo Asia ended last week at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing in nearly 5,500 verified attendees. The association’s next big show is IAAPA Expo Europe, held Sept. 21-25 at ExCeL London. More than 800 exhibitors and 175-plus industry speakers are expected. Registration is also now open for IAAPA Expo in Orlando, to be held Nov. 16-20 and “set to be the biggest ever,” the association said. Check it all out at www.iaapa.org.

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