# IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 industry developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iaapa-expo-europe-2026-industry-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-27T20:23:28.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 in London serves as a platform for both safety standards and technological advancements within the amusement park and visitor attraction industries.

Leading up to the event, TÜV SÜD announced plans to present safety and accessibility solutions. Their focus includes ride inspections, retrofit assessments to meet technical standards, and the ‘Fast Track to Accessibility’ (FTTA) concept to assist operators in maintaining operating permits across various international markets.

During the expo, the industry focus shifted toward new attractions and immersive technologies. Key developments include the partnership between Efteling and Vekoma for the Ravenring attraction, Grona Lund’s announcement of the interactive dark ride SCORE!, and the presentation of motion-detection technology by Alterface Projects designed to enhance visitor immersion through physical gestures.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: IAAPA Expo Europe showcases global visitor attraction innovations in London

The IAAPA Expo Europe in London showcases the latest in visitor attraction technology, featuring new ride announcements from Vekoma and Efteling alongside interactive innovations from firms like Alterface.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iaapa-expo-europe-showcases-global-visitor-attraction-innovations-in-london

### 2026-09-09: TÜV SÜD to present amusement park safety solutions at IAAPA Expo Europe

TÜV SÜD will present amusement park safety, retrofit, and accessibility solutions at the 2026 IAAPA Expo Europe in London.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tv-sd-to-present-amusement-park-safety-solutions-at-iaapa-expo-europe

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