The 9th International RAAPA Summer Forum of amusement industry in Rostov-on-Don — RAAPA
Russian association of amusement
parks and attractions

Russian association of amusement
parks and attractions

The 9th International RAAPA Summer Forum of amusement industry in Rostov-on-Don

14 July — 16 July 2021
Rostov-on-Don

9th International Summer Forum
of amusement industry specialists

July 14 – 16, 2021 г., Rostov-on-Don

PROGRAMME  APPLICATION

Organizer: Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA)

General Sponsor: Factory of Entertainments company

Event Partner: «RIF» group of companies

Supported by: Rostov-on-Don city administration and Ministry of Culture of Rostov region.

Informational partners: The Amusement Industry Catalogue, VTORIO.COM web portal, Attractions & Entertainments magazine.

Welcome for participation:

  • Executives and specialists of parks, waterparks, health resorts, 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.

July 13 (Tuesday)

(optional programme)

Walking tour of Rostov-on-Don

Rostov-on-Don has many names: “Gates of the Caucasus”, “the Southern Capital”, “Rostov-Papa”, but what they mean, and what city history is hidden in them? During the walking tour you will learn of how a tiny village of Rostov evolved into a million-plus city, visit Rostov-on-Don’s Wall Street, observe buildings of banks and hotels dating back to the early 20th century. Step by step you will explore the streets of old city, learn of criminal past of Rostov and wade through the peculiarities of the its many-sided culture.

Duration: 17:00 – 20:00

July 14 (Wednesday)

Congress Hotel Don-Plaza, 2nd Floor (Bolshaya Sadovaya st, 115)

09:30 – 10:00
Gathering of the participants in the Conference hall. Registration, Coffee-break.
10:00 – 10:30
Welcome, acquaintance and introduction of the participants.
10:30 – 11:30

Conference

  1. Tourism potential and perspectives of development of cultural and leisure sector of Rostov-on-Don and Rostov region.
    Speaker to be confirmed.
  2. Legal practice in working with claims of amusement parks and family entertainment centers guests in connection with incidents at the facilities. Legal implications.
    G.V. Skripkin, lawyer, partner of JBI-group, Rostov-on-Don
  3. Principles for choosing a quality supplier of entertainment equipment.
    J.V. Drozdetskaya, director of the RIF group of companies, Rostov-on-Don.
11:30 – 11:50
Break.
11:50 – 14:00

«Manufacturers’ Forum»

presentation of innovations of amusement rides, entertainment equipment and services for the amusement industry.
14:00 - 15:00
Lunch.
15:05
Meeting of the participants at the main entrance of the hotel. Transit to the Revolution park.
15:15 - 16:00

Visit to the Revolution park and Ferris wheel One Sky

meeting with the park executives.

REVOLUTION PARK - is a park in the city center with the most modern complex of attractions and sites for various events and activities. The main amusement ride of the park is the large Ferris wheel ONE SKY 65 m high, from which a beautiful panorama of the backwaters of the Don and the historical center of Rostov-on-Don opens.
16:05
Boarding the bus. Transfer to “MegaMag” FEC.
16:20 - 17:30

Visit to the rope park «Panda Park» and interactive amusement park «Hello Park».


PANDA PARK is the largest rope park network in the country. The park in Rostov-on-Don includes 8 routes at an altitude of 20 m, as well as a children's sports complex "Labyrinth" (from 3 to 12 years old), a baby zone (from 2 to 4 years old), a children's play complex "Batalny" (from 3 to 12 years old), children's play labyrinth "Beehive" (from 3 to 12 years old), trampolines (from 3 years old) and sports game machines. In PandaCafe you can enjoy sweets, have a snack after an active holiday or celebrate a holiday with friends.

HELLO PARK is a network of interactive amusement parks. The main idea of the project is edutainment (education + entertainment). The park combines familiar children's games, colorful projections and cutting-edge technology. With their help, children, together with their parents, learn new skills and develop creative abilities in a playful way. The format of multimedia parks allows you to quickly change the content in the park, has a high throughput and a keen interest of visitors.
17:35
Boarding the bus.
17:50
Return to the hotel.
18:35
Boarding the bus. Transfer to the restaurant.
19:00 - 23:00
Gala Dinner. Entrance by invitation card.

15 July (Thursday)

Congress Hotel Don-Plaza, 2nd floor (Bolshaya Sadovaya st., 115)

07:00
Park named after May 1
(Bolshaya Sadovaya st, 127).

RAAPA Summer race for 2 km

Prizes are provided for the winners of the competition.

09:30 – 11:30

Educational programme (at choice). Conference hall:

Seminar 1: "What is profitable to invest in the amusement industry today":
  1. Change in the amusement industry
  2. What does “profitable investment” mean at the moment?
  3. Points of investments:
    - technologies without personnel;
    - development of a public catering unit;
    - investments in the development of human resources potential, etc.
Moderator: the company "EntenS Group", for more than 17 years has been providing services for the preparation for the launch and management of projects in the amusement industry.
Seminar 2:
Topic 1. "Actual problems in the registration and operation of amusement rides"
Moderator: A.N. Petrenko - a technical and forensic expert in the field of attraction technology and entertainment equipment.
Topic 2. "Improvement of public areas, taking into account the needs of various categories of users. New equipment and old problems"
Moderator: N.A. Zinchenko - technical and forensic expert, head of the "Gorod" Association, Voronezh.
11:40
Boarding the bus. Transfer to the “Gallery PARK” FEC
12:15 – 13:10

Visit to the entertainment center «Dream Park» and lazertag «TRON».

meeting with the executives
DREAM PARK is an entertainment center that combines a grandiose Ninja Park, a trampoline arena, a children's climbing wall, a huge play maze, a mini-football field, tubing slides, air guns, multislidings, next-generation virtual reality, simulators, development children's area and much more.

TRON is a thematic laser tag arena for guests of any age. In the center you can play with friends, have fun or celebrate any holiday. In addition to the arena, the complex includes two cozy VIP rooms with a space theme, a disco and a Tesla show.

13:15
Boarding the bus. Transfer to the restaurant.
13:25 - 14:25
Lunch.
14:30
Boarding the bus. Transfer to the River Station.
15:00 - 16:00

Motor boat trip along the Don.

16:05
Boarding the bus., transfer to Gorky Park.
16:15 - 17:30

Visit to the Gorky Park

meeting with the executives of the park.

CENTRAL PARK named after GORKY - is the oldest park in the city, founded in 1813, a cultural heritage site. The park houses examples of landscape architecture, historical and cultural monuments. Recreational spaces such as playgrounds, a chess and checkers club, a ballroom dance club, an attraction complex, and a stage are also equipped in the park. The territory of the park is traditionally the major venue for city events. Currently, a project for a large-scale reconstruction of the central park is at the stage of approval.
17:30 - 17:55

Handing diplomas to the participants.

18:00
Boarding the bus.
18:15
Return to the hotel.

July 16 (Friday)

(optional programme)

“The Cossacks Don” - excursion to the village of Starocherkasskaya

On a trip to the village of Starocherkasskaya, you will learn about the origin of the Cossacks, get acquainted with the culture, life, traditions and customs of the Don Cossacks. You will see ancient cities and villages, visit museums of Cossack glory and historical sites; explore ataman palaces, authentic dwellings, and cultural and exhibition centers. The most active participants will be initiated into the assigned Cossacks.

Duration: 9:00 – 17:00

*The programme is subject to change




For all further questions please contact the organizing committee of the event:

Tel:  +7 (495) 234-52-04, 234-50-15;
For urgent matters on non-working days: +7 (906) 040-71-04
E-mail: raapa@raapa.ru, raapa@raapa.ru

THE GUIDE of the Summer Forum in Rostov-on-Don

The official edition of the International Summer Forum of amusement industry specialists in Rostov-on-Don, July 14-16, 2021

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 Rostov-on-Don.
  • 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-2021 in October in Moscow.

Manufacturers and suppliers of entertainment equipment and services are welcome to place their advertisement in THE GUIDE of RAAPA Summer Forum in Rostov-on-Don.

Стоимость размещения:

1 Full-page module

230 Euro / 250 USD

1 Full-page advertising module (back cover)

460 Euro / 500 USD

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

385 Euro / 415 USD

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.

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To sponsors of the RAAPA Summer Forum

On July 14 – 16, 2021 the 8th International Summer Forum of amusement industry specialists will be held in Rostov-on-Don.

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. For the past seven years, over 1000 specialists from more than 90 cities of Russia and foreign countries have participated in the Forum.

On July 14, 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.

The programme will comprise four units:

Unit 1: VR is advancing – virtual reality is all around us.

Unit 2: Activity revolution: sports+entertainment

Unit 3: Amusement rides: the classic remains in trend

Unit 4: What is coming next?  In search of new entertainment formats

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 (up to 4 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 – 10

210 Euro/ 225 USD

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 – 2

340 Euro/ 370 USD

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

135 Euro/ 150 USD

On terms of participation in the basic program

210 Euro/ 225 USD

 

Indirect participation

 

*The deadline for submitting presentational materials is July 1, 2019.

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 in Rostov-on-Don 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 module (inside cover page) – 270 EURO / 300 USD

1 Full-page module (back outside cover) – 355 EURO / 400 USD

1 Full-page module – 145 EURO / 160 USD

1/2 -page module – 110 EURO / 120 USD

 Technical requirements to the advertising materials:

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

1/2-page module:  width/height: 140*100 mm (horizontal) or 68*200 mm (vertical)

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

The deadline for submitting the artworks is June 18, 2021.

Results of RAAPA Summer forum held in Rostov-on-Don
on July 14 – 16, 2021.

PHOTOREPORT

Much anticipated the 9th International Summer Forum of Amusement Industry Specialists in Rostov-on-Don has been held!

Over 180 specialists from 52 cities of Russia took part in the RAAPA forum.

0012.jpgThe city government of Rostov-on-Don, the Ministry of Culture of the Rostov Region and the Ministry of Economic Development of the Rostov Region provided active support in organizing the forum.

The general sponsor of the event was the Factory of Entertainments company from Azov, and the partner of the event was the RIF Group of companies from Rostov-on-Don -
Informational partners were The Amusement Industry Catalogue, VTORIO.COM internet portal and the Attractions and Entertainments magazine. 

RAAPA summer forum in Rostov-on-Don has become an important event for the Russian amusement industry. 

The program of events was overwhelming. 

On July 13, participants were given the opportunity to explore the historical center of the city during a walking tour. 

On July 14, the forum began with a welcome address by the general sponsor of the event, the Factory of Entertainments company, to the forum participants.

Head of the Department of Culture of the city of Rostov-on-Don Yana.M. Pilyavskaya, presented the results of the work of the department for the development of municipal parks of culture and leisure and projects for the further development of the city's recreational zones.

Maria Kuleshova, Chief Specialist of the MICE Development Center, Agency for Tourism and Business Communications of the Rostov Region, spoke about the tourism potential of the Rostov Region and the broad prospects for the development of the cultural and leisure sector.

The presentation of Elizaveta Rossiyskaya, Director for Sustainable Development Projects at Hello IO, was dedicated to the integration of multimedia technologies in tourism, amusement, cultural and leisure facilities, and was illustrated with the examples of already implemented facilities.0131.jpg

Zhanna Drozdetskaya, director of the RIF Group of companies, told what principles should be followed while choosing a supplier of entertainment equipment.

The business program continued with the presentations of new equipment and the latest achievements of the amusement industry, which were held by the leading Russian manufacturers: Factory of Attractions, RIF Group of companies, Vostok, Airmir, Attraplast, Game-Keeper, Airpalace, Volgograd Attractions, Super Park, Air-Games, BOLID, SPARTA, Megapolis, GROS, Lime-Soft, New Horizons, Altai Composite, Pax-Design, RAAPA Education Center, Diamet, LASOMI, Association GOROD, Avira.

The business day continued with the visits to popular amusement facilities of the city. The participants observed and tried modern trails in the Panda Park, where the Park Manager Daria Tikhonova answered the questions of the guests, and in the interactive amusement park "Hello Park" they plunged into the world of digital technologies.

The forum participants visited the Revolution Park, where they viewed the panorama of the city from the height of the 65-meter Ferris Wheel "ONE SKY" and had a ride on other breathtaking attractions. The Park management conducted a sightseeing tour of the park, answering multiple questions of the participants.

The first day ended with the gala reception devoted to the opening of the 9th RAAPA International Summer Forum in Rostov-on-Don.

The second day of the forum, July 15, began with the traditional sport event - the RAAPA Summer Race, which took place in the park named after May 1. Despite the early morning (7:00!), true running enthusiasts took part in this corporate competition. According to the results of the competition, the winners in the male and female categories were determined.
The seminars, which were held from 9-30 in the morning, were devoted to two topical issues: "What investments in the amusement industry today can bring profit", conducted by the "EntenS Group", and the second seminar devoted to the safe operation of amusement rides, kiddie playgrounds and to the improvement of public areas was conducted by experts Andrey Petrenko and Natalia Zinchenko.

0102.jpgA visit to the FEC “Dream Park” and the “TRON” laser tag gave an opportunity to observe the new generations of virtual reality attractions and the possibilities of a themed laser tag arena.

In the extensive business program, the boat ride along the Don (from 3 pm to 4 pm) became a kind of a time out, which made it possible to reconsider the serious topics of the forum and continue the discussions in an informal setting, admiring the view of the city and the vastness of the mighty river.

The program continued with a visit to the oldest park of the city, founded back in 1813, an object of historical and cultural significance - the Park named after Maxim Gorky, where the director of the park Marina Balberova made an interesting tour of the park. The day ended triumphantly with an enchanting concert program of the Cossack choir, organized in the park by Marina Balberova for the participants of the summer forum, and with the tasting of local delicacies - crayfish and traditional Kuban drinks!

On July 16, the participants of the RAAPA Summer forum got acquainted with the history, traditions and customs of the Cossacks. The excursion to the Cossack village of Starocherkasskaya- the capital of the Don Cossacks - was both informative and interesting. All participants of the tour were awarded the ranks of the Cossacks and received the relevant documents.

The 9th RAAPA Summer forum has received great reviews from the amusement industry professionals. It was the most populous RAAPA Summer forum, and it has proved the value of live communication. The participants appreciated the extensive business program, perfect organization, the possibility of exchanging views and experience.

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