PRG Provides Massive Support for IAPPA 2025 The amusement industry trade show, IAPPA 2025, held in Orlando in November, was, as always, a network of interconnected experiences operating simultaneously across the campus. PRG, a key supplier to the event, supported programming six sessions, dozens of breakout rooms, and hundreds of exhibitor booths, all managed as one cohesive production ecosystem. Serving as overall technical director, PRG's Walker Harris led both the technical design and on-site execution, developing the full production framework in close collaboration with the client and creative partners. PRG teams installed more than eight miles of cable. The theatre alone required 1,200A of power for a near-surround audio system, a dense lighting rig, and multiple layers of video and control. Comms and RF support were equally robust, with 198 wireless RF channels deployed across campus and 60 comm packs in constant use by the general session team. Across all areas, PRG moved and managed a combined 652,900lb of equipment, including 500,000lb in the general session theatre, 140,000lb in breakout rooms, and 16,800lb across exhibit spaces. Rigging in the theatre was pushed to the limit, operating at 98% of point capacity, and more than half the room, 56% of its total square footage, was dedicated to technical operations. The theatre operated with seven broadcast cameras, supporting live IMAG, recording, and content distribution throughout the venue. Communications infrastructure was equally robust, with 60 comm packs deployed across the show, including 40 Riedel Bolero wireless packs and 20 panels. PRG utilized Riedel integration across the campus, linking audio, network feeds, and media servers into a unified communications backbone -- a critical component in managing high-volume programming across multiple zones. Even the smallest details underscored the scale: more than 25,425' of gaff tape were used to keep operations clean, safe, and show-ready from load-in through strike. The technical systems were designed to support a wide spectrum of content, from executive presentations to live performance, without compromising quality or agility. Audio deployment included a multi-zone L-Acoustics system, engineered to overcome significant ceiling height and weight constraints while delivering consistent coverage throughout the theatre. Front-of-house mixed on a Yamaha PM7, with an Avid S6L monitor console handling over 100 audio channels. Video systems featured new Disguise media servers, enabling dynamic content playback across 168 monitors, five LED walls, and multiple scenic elements throughout the venue. Lighting was deployed across 426 fixtures, supporting everything from clean corporate looks to theatrical performance moments, often within the same program block. IAAPA partnered with StudioBound as the creative force behind the opening ceremony and hall of fame programming. PRG worked alongside StudioBound from the outset, collaborating on running the show, creative direction, and technical execution. StudioBound developed the content, choreography, and original backing music that shaped the program's narrative. The opening ceremony featured a live backing band performing original music written by StudioBound. Throughout the week, PRG also managed all band and performance logistics, including green rooms, artist riders, and stage management for global performers. Programming ranged from corporate speakers and park announcements featuring Universal characters onstage to the Broadway-style opening ceremony complete with live musicians, dancers, singers, scripted moments, and choreography. The touring band from the musical Rock of Ages was among the featured performers. Over three days, the general session hosted six marquee events followed by two days of breakouts and exhibits. The programming lineup featured live bands, a gospel choir, executive presentations, and a rapid-fire schedule that demanded precision from every department. One of the most memorable moments of the week came when Dolly Parton was inducted into the IAPPA Hall of Fame. The production was supported by a roster of talent, including veteran audio engineers, Disguise specialists, and partners such as KO Productions, who served as executive producers overseeing content management and show calling. 
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