Industry veterans are to launch the first Asia Pacific Amusement & Attractions Industry (APAAI) Forum at the inaugural GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025.

A network of amusement and attractions executives led by Dr Cynthia R Mamon and Shaun McKeogh, will be launching the one and a half day APAAI Forum to be held to be held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in April on Wednesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 24.
Attendees participating at the GTI Southeast Asia Expo will have complimentary access to this event.
The APAAI Forum will take the pulse of current trends and cover topics on industry safety, sustainability, intellectual property licensing, disaster preparedness, investment in human capital, and sharing of best practices. Dr Cynthia R Mamon is the co-founder and chief operating officer of the Enchanted Kingdom park in the Philippines while Shaun McKeogh is the founder of the Attractions Academyntraining and development company for the amusement and attractions sector.
“I am very grateful for this initiative by our fellow Asia Pacific based amusement and attractions friends, spearheaded by Cynthia and Shaun.
"They are recognised widely for their commitment and leadership to training and development for our industry.
"By offering the inaugural GTI Southeast Asia Expo as the platform to launch the Asia Pacific Amusement & Attractions Industry (APAAI) Forum, it is an honour and win-win relationship!”, said Andrew Lee, GTI Global Ambassador and Chairman of the GTI Southeast Asia Expo Organising Committee.