Overview
We’re excited to welcome you to AIP’s Southern Regional at the newly opened Wonderworld Southampton!
Tuesday 9th September 2025
From 10am - 3.30pm
Address: Unit E,
Antelope Park, Bursledon Rd, Thornhill, Southampton SO19 8NE
This event combines engaging talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with a curated trade show tailored for indoor playcentre Owners, Directors, and Senior Managers.
Why attend?
- Gain valuable insights and industry updates.
- Hear firsthand experiences and best practices from fellow operators.
- Connect with AIP’s trade suppliers to discuss your needs and explore their services.
- You’ll also have the opportunity to tour Wonderworld and hear from the Team behind it.
We look forward to seeing you there for an inspiring and collaborative day! Managers are welcome.
Agenda Summary
The day includes lunch and refreshments.
- 10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome Coffee & Networking
- 10:30 – 11:00 | AIP Opening Welcome – Maria Cantarella, CEO Association of Indoor Play
- 11:00 – 11:45 | The Wonderworld Story – Narinder Sing Baryah, MD WonderWorld Group
- 11:45 – 12:30 | HR in 2025/26: What’s Coming and How to Prepare – Gordon Foster (Safari Play) & Dominic Cooper (Citation)
- 12:30 – 1:00 | Making Parties Memorable: From Slime to Standards – Charley Perry (TeddyTastic/MySlime) & Chris Sharman (Kidztivity)
- 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch & Networking
- 2:00 – 3:00 | Where Has All the Profit Gone? – Ken Lunn, FCA, Jack in the Box
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3:00 | Close
The day includes lunch and refreshments.
Confirmed AIP Certified Trade Members Exhibiting
- Beyonk
- BIG Design & Print
- Booked it
- Celtic Frozen Drinks
- Citation
- Destination
- FuseMetrix
- Henbrandt
- House of Play
- JWJ Design
- Kidztivity
- Play Revolution
- Regency Purchasing Group
- ROLLER
- Rugged Interactive
- Safepay powered by Dojo
- Sector Associates
- SPI Play
- Taylor Made Designs
- Teddy Mountain
- TeddyTastic / MySlime
- The Soft Brick Company
-
Bestir Coffee
You will also be sampling some tasty food from:
- Simply Lunch
- Eden Farm Tulleys
- Pepsico
- Rollover
- Bestir
Tickets (incl VAT)
Tickets
AIP Operator Member Ticket- £36.00
Non-AIP Member Ticket -£60.00
AIP Trade Member Ticket (not exhibiting)-£54.00
Trade Stands
Trade Stand (AIP Trade Members only) – with 1 team member attending - £235.20
Trade Stand (AIP Trade Members only) – with 2 team members attending - £270.00
NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable once booked and paid for.
Recommended Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express Southampton
Botley Rd, West End, Southampton SO30 3XA
£91 for the room and £7 for parking
**Call the hotel and say you're booking with the Association of Indoor Play (AIP) group**
Please book before 4 weeks prior to arrival, otherwise the rooms will be released back into the public and the rates will change. Spaces are on a first come first served basis.
🕒 ~15 minutes by car from venue