When and where is the 2026 WWA Show taking place?

The WWA's 46th Annual Symposium & Trade Show runs October 6–9, 2026, at the Paris Las Vegas Resort & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The trade show floor is open October 7–8.

Who should attend the WWA Symposium & Trade Show?

It is designed for waterpark owners, operators, developers, designers and suppliers. Attendees include public-sector parks, hotel and resort operators, corporate chains, privately owned businesses and international operators.

How do I register for the show?

You can register online through wwashow.org. Park owners, operators and developers use a park registration path, while suppliers use a supplier registration path; downloadable registration forms are also available.

How much does an exhibitor booth cost?

Each 10' by 10' booth is $2,095, with a 50% deposit requested at the time of the initial reservation. The fee includes registration, buffet lunches on the trade show floor both days, and party/reception entry for two staff.

How do I get to the venue from the airport?

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is about 3.5 to 3.8 miles away, roughly a 15-minute drive with a taxi fare of about $25. Rideshare and taxis are available, and the Las Vegas Monorail stops directly at the Horseshoe/Paris Las Vegas station.

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Attendance

The official 2026 site does not publish current attendance figures. As a benchmark, a recent WWA Symposium & Trade Show drew strong global participation: the event filled 100,000 square feet of exhibit space with more than 230 exhibitors and 1,500 attendees, with active leisure markets represented from 23 countries including Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Hong Kong, Israel and Jamaica.

Booth Pricing

Each 10' by 10' booth is $2,095, with a 50% deposit requested at the time of the initial reservation. The WWA takes care of its exhibitors by providing registration, buffet lunches on the tradeshow floor both days, and entry to parties/receptions for two staff members. A 2026 exhibiting brochure is available from the show for full details.

Registration

Registration for the WWA Show is handled through the official show website. There are separate paths by attendee type:

Park owners, operators, and developers can register online or download a park registration form.
Suppliers can register online or download a supplier registration form.

The 46th Annual Trade Show takes place at The Paris Resort & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 7–8, 2026, within the broader Oct. 6–9 symposium. Prospective speakers follow a separate track: session proposals begin being accepted in January, and interested speakers have through March 15, 2026, to submit a proposal.

History

The World Waterpark Association's Annual Symposium & Trade Show is the water leisure industry's long-running annual convention. The 2026 event is the WWA's 46th Annual Symposium & Trade Show, returning to Las Vegas, October 6-9, 2026. The 46th edition follows the 2025 show, which was held in a different host city: the WWA's 45th Annual Symposium & Trade Show ran October 20-23, 2025, at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Over its history the show has grown into a global marketplace, drawing waterpark professionals from more than 20 countries and establishing itself as the industry's most comprehensive annual gathering.