One Big Weekend in Anaheim with TEA and the Superstars of Themed Entertainment

Theme park industry leaders meet April 20 - 22: Bringing together top executives and creatives of Disney, Universal, Chimelong, 20th Century Fox, and Puy du Fou, among others -- with hundreds of entertainment professionals -- the annual Thea Awards Gala and Summit of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) will soon convene at Disneyland Resort.

The TEA Summit & Thea Awards Gala weekend of events is headlined by the best of the global themed entertainment business -- industry superstars, creative and tech pioneers, and top projects all leading the way for international tourism and real estate development.

Speakers and presenters include:

Bob Weis, president, Walt Disney Imagineering -- leading a presentation about Shanghai Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort
Bob Chapek, chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts -- accepting multiple Thea Awards for Shanghai Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort
Nancy Seruto, creative show studio executive, Walt Disney Imagineering -- speaking about "Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure," Shanghai Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort
Stephen Siercks, senior director of entertainment, production, Universal Studios Hollywood -- speaking about "WaterWorld: A Live Sea War Spectacular," which is receiving the Thea Classic Award
Jon Corfino, senior director and executive producer, Universal Creative -- presentation about Springfield, Universal Studios Hollywood
Eric A. Kopelow, CEC; vice president, food operations, Universal Studios Hollywood -- speaking about food and beverage development for Springfield, Universal Studios Hollywood
Paul Su, vice president, Chimelong Group Co. Ltd., accepting the Thea Award for the "5D Castle Theater" at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Chris Ho, general manager, international business affairs, Chimelong Group Co. Ltd. -- presentation about the "5D Castle Theater" at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Philippe de Villiers, creator, Puy du Fou -- accepting the Thea Award for "Le Dernier Panache," Puy du Fou
Nicolas de Villiers, president/artistic director, Puy du Fou -- presentation about "Le Dernier Panache," Puy du Fou
Luc Petit, Luc Petit Creation -- speaking about "Décrocher la Lune VI," which is receiving a Thea Award
Greg Lombardo, senior vice president, global live and location-based entertainment, 20th Century Fox -- speaking about The Simpsons
Jonathan Casson, director of business development for global live and location-based entertainment, 20th Century Fox, speaking about IP (intellectual property) and themed attractions
Michael Mack, managing partner, Mack Rides - speaking about the "Inverted Powered Coaster," which is receiving a Thea Award for technology
Jeremy Railton, chairman/founder, Entertainment Design Corp. - TEA Thea lifetime honoree for 2017 -- TEA Summit keynote
Nolan Bushnell, co-founder and chairman, Modal VR -- speaking about the future of Virtual Reality
Greg Louganis, Olympic medalist, author, and activist -- "Hiding in Plain Sight"