The 14th International RAAPA Summer Forum of amusement industry in Omsk

The 14^th INTERNATIONAL SUMMER FORUM
OF AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS

Omsk, July 22-25, 2026

Organizer: Russian association of amusement parks and attractions (RAAPA)

With the support of: Government of the Omsk Region

General Media Partner: “Attractions and Entertainments” magazine

General Sponsor: BOLID, Group of Companies

Sponsor: Factory of attractions Skazka

Forum Partner: Vokrug Sveta Park (Omsk)

Welcome for participation:

- Executives and specialists of parks, water parks, health resorts, family entertainment centers and shopping malls, experts on cultural and leisure activities;
- Executives and specialists of manufacturing companies and suppliers of attractions, entertainment equipment, and services for amusement industry;
- Representatives of city and regional authorities;
- Mass media;
- Other interested parties.

PROGRAMME

July 22 (Wednesday)
(optional programme)

Omsk Sightseeing Bus and Walking Tour

During the tour, you'll explore the city's main landmarks: Lyubinsky Prospekt, Bukhgolts Square, the Drama Theater, the Musical Theater, Lenin Square, the Old Fire Tower, the Uspensky Cathedral, and the Nikolsky Cossack Cathedral. You'll learn about the history of Omsk, learn about the city's most interesting events, see a number of historical monuments, and more. You'll remember the friendliness of "Locksmith Stepanych," the grace of "Lyuba," and much more that gives Omsk its unique charm.

The tour: 18:00-20:00

July 23 (Thursday)

“Cosmos Omsk Hotel”

9:30 - 10:00 – Gathering of the participants in the Conference hall. Registration, Coffee-break.

10:00 - 10:30 – Official opening of the Summer Forum. Welcome, introduction, and presentation of the participants.

10:30 - 11:30 – Conference: "Public Spaces and the Leisure Industry as a Factor in Sustainable Regional Development"

Speakers:

1. I.A. Kolesnik, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Omsk Region.
2. S.D. Bakulina, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Omsk Region.
3. D.B. Tolmacheva, Director of the Green Island and Around the World Parks

Topics discussed: A systematic approach to cultural development and youth policy implementation in the Omsk Region. Leisure and tourism projects aimed at creating modern infrastructure, supporting businesses, and improving quality of life. Integrated development of parks, entertainment facilities, and recreational clusters. Public-private partnerships as a tool for developing park areas.

11:30 - 11:50 – Break.

11:50 - 14:00 – "Manufacturers' Forum": presentation of new rides, entertainment equipment, trendy solutions, and services for the entertainment industry.

14:00 - 14:45 – Lunch

14:45 - Participants gather at the hotel entrance. Group photo. Board the bus.

15:30 - 16:30 – Tour of the “Dvizhok” Activity Park, meeting with management.

DVIZHOK is a brand-new activity park, opening in 2026! The park's concept is a versatile play space designed for the whole family. The park is organized using functional zoning, ensuring maximum comfort and safety for visitors. It includes play areas, a toddler area, recreation areas, and banquet rooms. The park maintains high standards of service and staff, actively integrating modern technologies into the entertainment experience. The first “DvizhOK” park, previously opened in Omsk, won the PROPARK award in 2026.

16:30 - Boarding buses.

17:30 - 18:30 – Boat trip on the Irtysh River.

18:30 –Boarding buses. Transfer to the restaurant.

19:00 – 23:00 – Gala Dinner.

July 24 (Friday)

“Cosmos Omsk Hotel”

8:00 – 6th RAAPA Summer Race

10:00 - 12:00 – EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (to choose from):

Section 1: The park as a point of attraction. A concept for sustainable development of public space.

- Park as a regional tourist attraction
- Approaches to understanding park management effectiveness criteria
- Park as a center of urban life and cultural identity
- Multifunctionality and economic success
- Creating experiences, citizen engagement, and social integration

Moderators: Vokrug Sveta Park, EntenS Group, and Dreamwood Altai Park

Section 2: The Efficiency Paradox: Which Parks Will Win in the Future?

-The Role of the Leader in the Team
-Digitization of Entertainment Center Business
-Factors of Park Team Effectiveness
-A CASE STUDY on Corporate Culture in Working with Generation Z Employees

The company of the future is a bionic organization, where technology enhances people, and people enhance technology. Entertainment centers that can build such a system will become industry leaders.
Moderator: The top management team of the “ GUGOL-BOOM”! Interactivity Park chain

Section 3: Trends and directions of development of aquathermal complexes and urban resorts. (venue - AquaRIO Water Park)

1. Environmental sustainability and resource conservation in a water entertainment facility.
Vladimir Sychugov, Engineer, Oasis LLC

2. Innovative technologies and digitalization in aquatic complex operations.
Anton Buynov, co-founder of Lime-IT company.

3. Expansion of services and multiple functions of a water park.
Anna Yakovleva, Managing Expert in Thermal Spas and Wellness, Termaspa.Consulting

4. Safety and risk management in an aquathermal complex.
Dmitry Krutikov, General Director, Piterland Water Park (St. Petersburg), Head of the Water parks Committee, SAPIR.

5. Aquathermal resorts as an element of domestic tourism and local economic development.
Pavel Orkish, Founder, AQUARIO Water Park (Omsk)

6. Tour of AQUARIO Water Park

Moderator: SAPIR and RAAPA's Waterparks Committee.

12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch.

13:00 – Boarding the bus.

13:30 - 15:00 – Tour of the GOGOL-BOOM! Interactivity Park, meeting with management.

GOGOL-BOOM! is a place where children can play and gain a wealth of positive emotions and knowledge. The park's entertainment space includes a toddler area, a theater, a labyrinth, a knitting complex, a climbing wall, trampolines, a multimedia zone, rooms for parties and themed events, and other activities. Among the park's distinctive features are its own animation team and turnkey event organization. The café menu has been specially developed for the park and offers signature cuisine from the chef. The park's team are true professionals with over 13 years of experience in the entertainment market.

15:00 – Boarding the bus.

15:30 - 17:00 – Visit to “Vokrug Sveta” Park: park tour, meeting with management.

VOKRUG SVETA is Siberia's flagship amusement park, combining comfort, a unique atmosphere, and a wide range of leisure opportunities. The park impresses with its scale, variety of attractions, and meticulous attention to detail, making it one of the leading entertainment centers in the region. Guests can enjoy over 30 rides, vibrant shows, interactive entertainment, themed cafes, and shops. The park's central attraction is the 68-meter Ferris wheel, considered a landmark of the entire region. Vokrug Sveta is a recognized industry leader, as evidenced by numerous awards, including the PROPARK Award winner in 2025 and 2026.

17:00 – 18:00 – Graduation ceremony. Buffet.

18:00 – Boarding the bus. Return to the hotel.

Additional program:

20:00 – Concert at “Vokrug Sveta” Park featuring IOWA.

18:15- 19:30 Tour to the “Mishkin Park” entertainment center, meeting with management.
MISHKIN PARK is a network of family entertainment centers located in Omsk, Novosibirsk, and Krasnodar. Each complex combines go-karting, a VR arena, laser tag, a restaurant, and other activities under one roof. The complex regularly hosts exciting events, workshops, and programs for guests. The park's main attraction is gas-powered go-karting, which offers genuine excitement and thrills for both children and adults.

July 25 (Saturday)

(optional program)
Excursion to Bolsherechye

Bolsherechye is one of the most interesting and picturesque corners of the Great Siberian Land. The excursion includes a visit to “the Starina Sibirskaya” Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve and the Bolsherechye Zoo.

“Starina Sibirskaya” is an open-air museum that recreates the atmosphere of a Siberian village of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The complex comprises 11 buildings, five of which are officially designated architectural monuments. It features merchant and peasant estates, a chapel, shops, and fragments of rural life.

The Bolsherechye Zoo is the only rural zoo in Russia. It houses approximately 2,000 animals representing approximately 200 species from around the world, more than 30 of which are listed in the Red Book. The park's inhabitants include tigers, lions, leopards, lynxes, bears (polar, brown, and Himalayan), various species of monkeys, camels, deer, bison, yaks, foxes, wolves, raccoons, hippopotamus, and more.

Duration: 8:00 – 21:00

* The programme is subject to change

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMM
DOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASE

THE GUIDE of the Summer Forum in Omsk

The official edition of the International Summer Forum of amusement industry specialists in Omsk, July 22-25, 2026

The Guide includes:

The detailed program of the Summer Forum
Information about amusement industry enterprises
Brief history of the city
Information about leading amusement industry manufacturer
Useful information for the guests of the city

The Guide:

will be given to all participants of the Summer Forum including directors of amusement industry enterprises and representatives of state structures of Omsk.
will be available online on our website: www.raapa.ru/en along with advertising materials after the event.
along with the report about the event will be distributed at RAAPA EXPO Autumn-2026 in October in Moscow.
To get the full Guide: raapa3@raapa.ru

Manufacturers and suppliers of entertainment equipment and services are welcome to place their advertisement in THE GUIDE of RAAPA Summer Forum in Omsk. Price on request.

Стоимость размещения:

1 Full-page module

300 Euro

1 Full-page advertising module (back cover)

650 Euro

1 Full-page module (inside of the first or last cover pages)

550 Euro

The technical requirements to the artworks:

1 full-page module: width/height 160 x 230 mm + 5 mm bleed on each side
1/2-page module: width/height 140 x 100 mm (horizontal) or 68 x 200 mm (vertical)
Files are accepted in the formats: *tiff, *pdf or *eps; 300 dpi resolution, CMYK.
NO crop marks; all fonts should be converted into curves.

To sponsors of the RAAPA Summer Forum

22 — 25 July 2026

Omsk

SPONSOR PACKAGES

The General Sponsor of International Summer Forum

3700 €

1. Providing the status of “General Sponsor”.

2. Participation of one representative from the Sponsor’s company in the main program of the Summer Forum.

3. Placement of the Sponsor's logo indicating the status on the main press wall of the event.

4. Placement of an advertising banner (roll-up) of the sponsor in the conference room (produced by the sponsor).

5. Delivering a welcoming speech at the opening of the event.

6. Presentation of the Sponsor's company within the framework of the Manufacturers Forum (5-10 minutes).

7. Placement of the logo on participants’ badges.

8. Inclusion of Sponsor's advertising materials in information packages for participants of the Summer Meeting.

9. Placement of the Sponsor’s advertising module (1 page) on the cover of the “Guide” - the official publication of the Summer Forum.

10. Posting information about the Award Sponsor on social networks and on the RAAPA website.

11. Placement of the Sponsor's logo indicating the status on information and promotional materials of the event.

12. Mention of the Summer Forum Sponsor in press releases, reports and publications in the Russian and foreign press and on the official website of RAAPA.

3700 €

The Sponsor of RAAPA Summer Forum

2300 €

1. Providing the “Sponsor” status.

2. Placement of the Sponsor's logo indicating the status on the main press wall of the event.

3. Inclusion of Sponsor's advertising materials in information packages for participants of the Summer Meeting.

4. Placement of the sponsor’s advertising module (1 page) in the “Guide” - the official publication of the Summer Meeting.

5. Presentation of the Sponsor's company within the framework of the Manufacturers Forum (up to 5 minutes).

6. Mention of the Summer Forum Sponsor at the opening of the event, in press releases, reports and publications in the Russian and foreign press and on the official website of RAAPA.

7. Posting information about the Award Sponsor on social networks and on the RAAPA website.

8. Placement of the Sponsor's logo indicating the status on information and promotional materials of the event.

9. Mention of the Summer Forum Sponsor in press releases, reports and publications in the Russian and foreign press and on the official website of RAAPA.

2300 €

On July 22 – 25, 2026 the 14^th International Summer Forum of amusement industry specialists will be held in Omsk.

RAAPA Summer Forum – is the international business forum gathering together amusement industry specialists from all over Russia and foreign countries: directors and top managers of parks, entertainment centers, resorts, cultural institutions, representatives of cities’ and regions’ governments, manufacturers of entertainment equipment and other interested parties.

On July 23, within the frameworks of the Summer Forum a special programme where manufacturers and suppliers of entertainment equipment and services for the amusement industry will present their products and modern solutions for the development of entertainment business.

Welcome to participate in the event and present your products and services to the key audience of amusement industry specialists!

You can choose the best packages for you:

1

Package 1: brief presentation of a company (1 min.), video demonstration or presentation (up to 3 min.)* , distribution of advertising materials in the conference hall; advertising module (1 full-page) in the official edition of the firum– “The Guide”

Number of packages –0

price for request

On terms of participation in the basic program

(see the Application for participation)

2

Package 2: slide presentation of a company (up to 9 min.)*, distribution of advertising materials in the conference hall; advertising module (1 full-page) in the official edition – “The Guide”

Number of packages –1

price for request

On terms of participation in the basic program

(see the Application for participation)

3

Package 3: presentation of a company in the block of companies’ presentations by the host*, distribution of advertising materials in the conference hall; advertising module (1 full-page) in the official edition of the forum – “The Guide”

Number of packages – 10

price for request

On terms of participation in the basic program

price for request

Indirect participation

*The deadline for submitting presentational materials is June 10, 2026.

The Application for participation can be downloaded from link: http://www.raapa.ru/summer-meeting

Additional advertising opportunities:

If you are not able to attend the Summer Forum or wish to further strengthen your position in the event, take the opportunity to place your advertisement in the official Summer Forum special edition – «The Guide».

Advertisement Prices:

1 Full-page advertising module – 300 EURO

1 Full-page advertising module (inside of the first or last cover pages) – 550 EURO

1 Full-page advertising module (back cover) – 650 EURO

Technical requirements to the advertising materials:

1 Full-page module: width/height: 160*230 mm + 5 mm bleed on each side

Artworks are accepted in the formats: tiff, pdf, eps; 300 dpi resolution, CMYK

The deadline for submitting the artworks is June 05, 2026.

Results of RAAPA Summer Forum in Omsk
July 22-25, 2026

From July 22 to 25, 2026, the 14th International RAAPA Summer Forum of amusement industry specialists in Omsk was held with great success.
Organizer was the Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA) with the support of the Omsk Region Government. The event brought together managers and specialists from amusement parks, water parks, entertainment centers, tourist and resort complexes, government representatives, equipment manufacturers, and service providers for the amusement industry. The Summer forum once again provided an important professional platform for exchanging experiences, discussing current industry development issues, presenting the latest technologies, and strengthening business ties.

Results in brief

-This year's forum brought together 157 specialists from 54 cities and 4 countries (Russia, Kazakhstan, Italy, and Turkey)!
-4 days of an intensive business and excursion program;
- 22 companies presented their new products at the Manufacturers forum;
- 3 educational sections and a plenary conference were held;
- Participants visited 7 professional amusement and tourism industry facilities (DvizhOk, AquaRIO, GUGOL_BOOM!, Vokrug Sveta Park (Around the World park), - ---- Mishkin Park, Museum-Reserve Antiquity Siberian, and the Bolsherechensky Zoo;
- International post-program in Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan.

Geography and Partners

The Summer forum brought together industry specialists from all over Russia and abroad.
The event's general sponsor was the BOLID Group of companies (a manufacturer and supplier of amusement equipment and a leading manufacturer of prize arcades and shooting galleries).
The event was sponsored by the Skazka Amusement Factory (a manufacturer of amusement rides for amusement parks and entertainment facilities).
The forum's partner was the Vokrug Sveta Park (Around the World park, Omsk) .
The general information partner was the Attractions and Entertainment magazine.

Main Events

On July 22, the Summer forum program started with an optional bus and walking sightseeing tour of Omsk. Participants explored the city's historic center, visiting Lyubinsky Prospect, Bukhgolts Square, the Omsk Academic Drama Theater, the Musical Theater, the Assumption Cathedral, the St. Nicholas Cossack Cathedral, the ancient fire tower, and other landmarks. The tour immersed into the history of one of Siberia's largest cities and its rich cultural heritage.

On July 23, the official opening of the 14th Summer International Forum of Entertainment Industry Specialists was officially opened in the conference hall of the Cosmos Omsk Hotel.

Representatives of the Omsk Region Government, the Omsk Region Ministry of Culture, the Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, as well as the event's partners and sponsors, addressed the participants with their welcome speeches.

The central event of the first day was the conference "Public Spaces and the Leisure Industry as a Factor in Sustainable Regional Development." In their presentations, representatives of the Omsk Region Government, the Ministry of Culture, and parks Supervisors discussed the implementation of public space development projects, tourism infrastructure, public-private partnership mechanisms, and modern approaches to creating a comfortable urban environment.
Following the official part, the traditional Manufacturers forum took place, where leading Russian and international companies presented the latest amusement rides, entertainment equipment, digital solutions, and services for the entertainment industry. Twenty-two companies from Russia, Italy, and Turkey presented their developments, including BOLID Group, Skazka Attraction Factory, ATTRAPLAST, TwinFly, ITALPARK, DOF Robotics, Game-Keeper, PO GROS, AirMir, Lime-Soft, Vostok, DINOMASHINA, AtTRI, IOLLA, RIF Group, Tvoy Kadr, Volgograd Attractions, Happy Photo, Altai Composite, Funindustry.ru, RAAPA Training Center, and PAX Group.

The practical part of the program included a visit to the new DvizhOk activity park. The park management introduced the participants to the facility's concept, modern technologies for organizing family entertainment center, and the specifics of managing such an entertainment complex.
In the evening, participants enjoyed a boat ride along the Irtysh River and a gala dinner, where professional networking continued in a more relaxed atmosphere.

The second day of the forum, July 24, began, as per tradition, with the RAAPA Summer running race. Despite the early morning, participants headed to the start line to recharge the energy before the busy business program. The running race has become an integral part of the event, uniting colleagues not only in professional networking but also in their pursuit of an active lifestyle.

The business program continued with three educational sessions dedicated to the development of parks, family entertainment centers, and aquathermal complexes.
In the session "Park as a Point of Attraction: The Concept of Sustainable Development of Public Space," participants discussed modern approaches to developing parks as hubs of urban life, tourist draws, and drivers of regional development. Representatives of the Vokrug Sveta park shared their experience in creating one of the largest amusement parks in Siberia and its role in developing Omsk's tourist appeal. Experts from EntenS presented modern approaches to assessing the effectiveness of public space management and developing sustainable park development models. The Dreamwood Altai Park team (Manzherok Resort) discussed the creation of modern recreational areas, ways to engage visitors, and the development of parks as year-round operating recreation centers and tourist attractions.
The session "The Efficiency Paradox: Which Parks Will Win in the Future," prepared by the GUGOL_BOOM! park team, focused on business digitalization, corporate culture development, HR management, and new approaches to organizing entertainment centers.

At the same time, the AquaRIO water park hosted a specialized conference on the development of aquathermal complexes, organized by the Waterparks Committee of SAPIR and RAAPA. Experts discussed digitalization, environmental sustainability, safety, domestic tourism development, and modern urban resort formats.
In the afternoon, participants visited the GUGOL_BOOM! Interactive park, learning about its unique family recreation concept, event management system, and the work of its own animation team. Then a tour of Vokrug Sveta Park, one of Russia's largest amusement parks and a flagship of Siberian industry, followed. Participants learned about the park's infrastructure, its modern rides, including a 68-meter Ferris wheel and a 40-meter extreme ride "Booster," and learned about the management of one of the country's best parks.

The main program concluded with a diploma handing ceremony to the participants of the 14th RAAPA Summer forum.
An optional tour of the Mishkin Park family entertainment center was organized for those who were interested in the visit, and later in the evening many participants attended a concert performed by the band IOWA on the stage of the Vokrug Sveta Park.

On July 25, the forum program continued with a tour to the settlement named Bolsherechye. Participants visited the «Antiquity Siberian» historical and cultural museum-reserve, learned about the traditions and everyday life of a Siberian village in the 19th and 20th centuries, and visited the Bolsherechye Zoo, Russia's only rural zoo, home to approximately 2,000 animals representing over 200 species.

On July 26-27, some of the Summer forum participants continued their professional program with the journey to the "World of Attractions" park in Petropavlovsk, Republic of Kazakhstan. The trip provided an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with one of Kazakhstan's leading amusement parks, exchange experiences with colleagues, discuss current industry development issues, and observe successful practices for organizing a modern park. Participants also learned about the history and landmarks of Petropavlovsk.

Results

The RAAPA Summer forum in Omsk reconfirmed the professional community's strong interest in the development of the amusement industry, the improvement of public spaces, and the implementation of modern technologies.
The forum proved to be an effective platform for professional networking, sharing best practices, and exploring new areas of collaboration. The diverse business program, tours of leading industry facilities, and Omsk's hospitality left participants with an exceptionally positive impression.

Below are some of the numerous reviews from attendees confirmed the high level of organization of the event and its importance for the amusement industry:

Many thanks to RAAPA for the wonderful opportunity to gather, share experiences, and socialize in an informal setting. I was truly delighted to see everyone—both longtime acquaintances and new participants. Events like these always energize us and remind us that we're all working together. See you soon! I wish everyone continuous professional success and, most importantly, sustainable safe operation of the rides."
Andrey Petrenko, amusement rides safety expert.

"Hi Friends, I'd like to thank the organizers and participants of the Summer forum! Special thanks go to the city of Omsk for the warm and sunny welcome. Once again, I appreciate the warmth, care, and heartfulness of all the participants. Farewell to Omsk, and to you, colleagues, until we meet again soon!"
Artyem Stroilov, Skazka Factory of Attractions

"I would like to sincerely thank RAAPA, the host, and all the participants for the wonderfully organized 14th Summer International forum It was a truly informative, dynamic, and very warm gathering of professionals. It was especially valuable that the business program was complemented by visits to modern amusement facilities. I thank my colleagues for their openness, honest exchange of experiences, new ideas, and useful connections. See you next time!"
Taras Buryak, Dream Island park

The organizers express their sincere gratitude to all participants, speakers, and partners and invite them to the next RAAPA events:

• The 48th International Exhibition "RAPA EXPO AUTUMN-2026" (October 21-22, 2026, Moscow, VDNH, Pavilion 57);
• The 49th International Exhibition "RAPA EXPO-2027" (March 18-20, 2027, Moscow, VDNH, pavilion 20);
• Professional Award in the field of recreation and entertainment "ProPark" (March 18, 2027)

Till we meet again!
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