Fireside Chat with Project Manager, Logan Zawacki

Join us on October 1st for a Fireside Chat with Logan Zawacki, Project Manager at Sally Dark Rides. Logan has managed such notable attractions as the THEA award-winning, interactive dark rides: "Sesame Street: Street Mission" at PortAventura World and "Justice League: Battle for Metropolis" at multiple Six Flags locations. Logan has a BFA in Graphic Design, an MFA in Photography, and an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Family Enterprise. Before working at Sally, he had the pleasure of teaching photography and graphic arts as a Visiting Assistant Professor at UNF and served as the Program Coordinator of Design at the Art Institute of Jacksonville. When he's not traveling all over the world to install the latest dark ride, he enjoys going on hikes, playing video games, visiting theme parks with his wife and son, and serving as an IAAPA mentor and task force member.

Emerging Talent Hub events are a chance to...

☑️  Meet emerging talent from across the globe

☑️  Connect directly with industry pros

☑️  Learn about the amazing individuals and teams that create make up the location-based experiences industry. 👉 Learn more about the Talent Hub

Join us for recurring Talent Hub sessions designed to support connection, learning, and career exploration in the themed and location-based entertainment industry. Events rotate in format and focus, giving you multiple ways to engage with peers, mentors, and industry professionals.

Recurring Schedule

• First Thursday of every month | 12:00–1:00 PM

• Third Tuesday of every month | 2:00–3:00 PM

Event Formats May Include:

• Open House / Company Info Sessions

• Fireside Chats with industry professionals

• Mentor Circles (small-group discussions)

• Recruiter or HR Info Sessions

• Talent Mixers & Meet-Ups

• Peer Mentorship Sessions

• Resume & Portfolio Reviews (as available)

Topics, formats, and participation details will be shared before each event. Attend regularly to build meaningful connections and make the most of the Hub.