As the world leader in amusement safety education, AIMS International gives you the tools, resources, and networking opportunities to provide safe entertainment experiences for visitors around the globe. At the annual Safety Seminar – the world’s top amusement industry safety seminar – attendees will learn from world-class speakers, veteran trainers, and the industry’s top professionals sharing their expertise. The 2025 seminar will deliver more than 400 hours of educational content.

2025 AIMS INTERNATIONAL AMUSEMENT SAFETY SEMINAR BREAKS RECORDS FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

42 States And 21 Countries Represented At This Year’s Event

[ORLANDO, FL] January 12-17, 2025 – Celebrating 60 years and welcoming attendees from 42 states and 21 countries, the 2025 AIMS International Safety Seminar was a success! Classrooms were full, accreditations were earned, and more manufacturers and suppliers were on site interacting with attendees than ever before. The seminar featured three new accreditations: CASSP (Certified Attractions Safety and Security Professionals) launched as part of the AARMSS program, and the Inflatables Accreditation and the Trampoline Accreditation were offered. AIMS once again delivered the world’s premier amusement safety seminar. LEARN MORE>>

WHY ATTEND AIMS IN 2026?

Conveniently located at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, attendees get individualized education, practical learning, and unmatched networking. Attendees build their schedules, choosing from more than 400 hours of content to best suit their needs and desired outcomes. Actionable safety information is carried home to share with colleagues and co-workers, and long-lasting friendships are built with instructors and peers from around the world, leading to an exchange of information and excellence that connects safety professionals across the globe.

Students can choose their courses a la carte or through a dedicated learning track. Developed in partnership with industry-leading organizations, available tracks include:

• Aquatics in partnership with E&A
• Operations in partnership with IRT
• Adventure Attractions in partnership with Urban Air
• AARMSS I & II
• Safety
• Inspection I & II
• Maintenance I & II
• Young Professionals
• Advanced Weld Inspection Training & Certification (Limited availability)

In addition to all the available amusement industry safety education listed above, AIMS International offers the Academy of Amusement Risk Management, Safety and Security (AARMSS), a structured curriculum designed to elevate your program. Based on the following foundational pillars: Safety, security, emergency management, and risk management, AARMSS is specifically designed to educate and equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage an amusement industry safety, security, and risk management program effectively.

Interested in learning more about AARMSS? Click here for information and to register for the 2026 Safety, Security & Risk Management Program.

2026 AIMS INTERNATIONAL SAFETY SEMINAR SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

GENERAL

• Spring 2025: Open call for presenters
• Summer 2025: Open call for sponsors
• September 2025: Early bird registration opens on September 11
• LOCATION: DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

ARRIVAL SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026

• 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Sponsor Load-in
• 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Open Registration
• 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Opening Reception with light hors d'oeuvres

TYPICAL WEEK Monday-Friday, January 12-16, 2026

• Classes 8:00-5:00 pm daily, beginning with the keynote Monday at 8:00 am
• Lunch Monday-Friday 12:00-1:00 pm
• Networking Hour Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5:00-6:00 pm
• AIMS Celebrates, Wednesday 7:00-10:00 pm
• Exams Friday 3:00-5:00 pm
• Membership Meeting Monday 6:00-8:00 pm. (Members only; learn about memberships here.)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Pricing will be available in April 2025
• September 11 - October 10; Early Bird Registration
• October 14 - December 12; Fall Registration 
• December 12+; Late Registration 
• Consistent with prior years, the CEU certificate is included in the registration price.
• Please note the primary hotel fills fast, so book your rooms early. 
• Attendees book their rooms directly with the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando, FL. There is a link to our room block on the seminar page of the AIMS Website. Please be aware of "housing pirates" who may contact you to book a room outside of our room block. These housing pirates are not affiliated with AIMS or DoubleTree and could be scams and/or require significant deposits with unreasonable cancellation policies. You are encouraged to book your room using the link on the AIMS website.
• Please note the 2026 agenda will be available when registration opens.

Seminar Instructors: You will receive a specific registration link from your Student Ambassador Liaison. 

AARMSS I & II Students: When registration opens in September 2025, AARMSS students will receive a special code to register with. 

Lodging: The 2026 seminar room block will open in late summer 2025. Book early to secure your room.

SUPPORT THE MISSION OF AIMS BY BECOMING A SAFETY SEMINAR SPONSOR

More than classroom learning, a record 45 manufacturers, suppliers, and sponsors set up booths and tables at the 2026 AIMS International Safety Seminar. In addition to an average of 40 hours of education, attendees got to ask questions in person and learn about new products, while event sponsors got to hear directly from frontline users and those charged with maintaining their products.

"The growing number of manufacturers, suppliers, and sponsors each year is a critical piece of seminar success,” said AIMS Executive Director Amy Lowenstein. “Onsite activation expands the attendee experience in a positive way, and their generous financial support funds many of the program’s AIMS holds throughout the year.”

SAFETY SEMINAR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE.

Scholarships to the AIMS International Safety Seminar are now available. To apply for an AIMS International scholarship, please send an email to info@aimsintl.org with SEMINAR SCHOLARSHIP in the subject line, and in 1,000 words or less, describe why you believe you are deserving. Please include your current position or if a student, your current field of study. Scholarship applications are due by October 14, 2025.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS BELOW