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Education Sessions Information
Education Conference registration includes access to all sessions, receptions, and meals throughout the Education Conference & Annual Meeting. Go to https://neaapa.com/events/annual-meeting/ for more information.
Monday, March 2
Northeast Attractions Tech Connect
1:00 to 3:00pm
Lear Room
Presented by Gateway Ticketing Systems, Intercard, Semnox, and more!
Join NEAAPA for a focused, face-to-face look at the latest Point of Sale solutions built for the attractions industry.
Meet leading POS providers, explore new tools for ticketing, food & beverage, retail, memberships, and payments, and see how operators across the Northeast are improving speed, reporting, and guest experience.
Come compare, ask questions, and find the right-fit system for your venue.
Non-members should reach out to their Point of Sale company for a discount code!
Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation
3:00 to 5:00pm
Amphitheatre
Presented by Nelda Cronin, Esq. has over 20 years of insurance claim experience with Travelers, the last 7 dealing exclusively with cyber crime.
Computers! Can’t live with them. . . and you really can’t prosper without them.  This will be a plain-language discussion about common-sense risk management and mitigation. We’ll discuss the most common attacks and scams.  You’ll see how some changes in internal operations have a major effect on deterring or minimizing losses.  We’ll be demonstrating a one-page Incident Response plan can help maintain operations in the event of an attack.  We’ll talk about how to get the help you need and BE the help you need to prevent losses.
Tuesday, March 3
Getting out of the Experimental Phase with AI
9:00am
Whipple Roberts Room
Kevin McNulty of NetWeaveSocial.com
This session explores transitioning from the experimental to the operational use of generative AI in business. Discover strategies for integration, establishing AI policy, scaling AI initiatives, and real-world examples of AI driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Learn how to leverage AI to become a force multiplier for your attraction.
Roundtable Topic Discussions
10:40am
Whipple Roberts Room
Meet with colleagues from around the region for informal discussions. Topics to include Advocacy, Safety, Staffing, Operations, Food & Beverage, Live Entertainment, and Marketing.
Keeping Up with HR Compliance
1:00pm
Whipple Roberts Room
Presented by Kevin Joly of EANE - The Employers Association of the NorthEast
HR compliance is rapidly changing and evolving and it can be difficult for employers to stay on top of the latest regulations. In every phase of the employment life cycle, employers should be aware of the state and federal laws that govern HR processes. Join us as EANE’s Kevin Joly discusses key areas of focus for employers and strategies to reduce liability in our people practices.
Building the NEAAPA Academy & Leading the Next Generation
2:40pm
Whipple Roberts Room
Presented by Taryn Bolduc & Cheryl Salazar of High Road Management Training
Join NEAAPA and High Road Management Training for a hands-on, real-talk session built for operators who want training that actually works. We will walk through the first front-line and supervisor videos created for the NEAAPA Academy, get your honest feedback, and decide together what topics should come next to make your life easier and your teams stronger. Then we will shift into a practical conversation about leading the Gen Z workforce, moving past the stereotypes to talk about what really motivates them, how to earn buy-in, and how to build a culture that drives accountability, retention, and performance. You will leave with ideas you can implement right away.