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JORNADA DE EXPERTOS PARQUES DE AVENTURAS en España
From
24.10.2019 10:30
until
24.10.2019 18:00
At Urban Camp
Categories: ERCA Community & Public Events
The event is intentended to be a meeting place for entrepreneurs and operators of adventure parks as well high and low ropes courses in Spain. Highly experienced professionals offer presentations about topics specially focused on our industry. Furthermore manufacturers will attend the event and present their products. Thanks to the personal character of the Expert Day in a relaxed atmosphere you can work on building new relationships and intensifying existing ones within the ropes course industry.
We have invited nearly all companies in Spain operating high ropes courses, adventure parks as well as those who operate it as part of their events company. Furthermore everybody interested in the ropes course industry such as gear manufacturers, governing bodies, insurances, group accommodation providers or those wanting to start an adventure based concept in the future are welcome.
During the event we scheduled several breaks between the presentations and times for get-togethers. So you will have a great opportunity to discover products, new gear and get your questions answered by experts.
The ERCA EXPERT DAY takes place at the ‘’Urban Camp’’ near to Madrid. With its unique style and tranquil setting it is an ideal place for our gathering.
We would very much like to welcome you on the 24th October 2019 taking the opportunity to be part of the community.
Registration
Here you can register online: Register now !
The ticket includes (EUR 50 per person + 10% VAT):
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Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information using the contact details below.
Kind regards,
Your organizing committee for the ERCA EXPERT DAY
Schedule (subject to change)
Lecturers speak in their native language with translation into Spanish.
Time | Topic | Presenter |
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10:30 h | Opening and welcome ceremony. Visit the manufacturers and have a morning coffee. | |
11:00-11:45 h | Standardisation/ Norming | Nick Moriarty (United Kingdom) |
11:45-12:30 h | Wood & Pole Safety | Daniel Dommaschk (Spain) Paul de Gast (Netherlands) |
12:30-14:00 h | Networking lunch and visit the manufacturers. | |
14:00-14:45 h | a) ERCA – Opportunities & Certification b) The norm & criteria how to select an inspector?
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Frank Schilders (Netherlands) |
14:45-15:30 h | PPE Inspection & Documentation | Xavier Samsó, PETZL (Spain) |
15:30-16:00 h | Afternoon coffee, networking and visit the manufacturers. | |
16:00-16:30 h | Mega-Ziplines: Concepts & safety | Nick Moriarty (United Kingdom) |
17:30 h | Closing ceremony and visit the manufacturers. |