IOA Inflatable Amusement Expo & Conference

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IOA EXPO & Safety Conference returns for the second year to NASHVILLE, TN on March 16-19, 2026. The IOA event is the inflatable industry's ONLY EVENT fully focused on the inflatable amusement rental industry to provide education, safety training, and OVER 40,000 Sq. ft. of inflatable industry related vendors. See the latest inflatable designs, experience sale pricing for purchase, and be prepared to take away purchases from the EXPO if you are ready to add NEW EQUIPMENT or start your rental business!

Not JUST EQUIPMENT at the EXPO-- IOA Conference provides educational training on business management, marketing, and production of special event related events with industry education and seminars presented from nationally recognized event professionals. MOST IMPORTANTLY, take away valuable safety training and certification based on inflatable amusement industry ASTM F2374 safety standards. Safety training and education provided for both company management and employees of your organization.

NEW for 2026 includes on site camping option at the Farm Bureau EXPO center (Lebanon, TN) for campers and RVs with electric & water hook ups. The "IOA Company Challenge" will provide team competition for industry related challenges to WIN champion status. The educational safety and training schedule spread over 4 days! Don't worry... we have plans to spend the evening of St. Patrick's Day in NASHVILLE with all IOA attendees with bus transportation provided (Reuires FULL ACCESS Pass or Tickets!). The takeaway experiences provided from IOA Social and Networking events will propel your business success with proven ideas. Early registration discounts are available with significant discounts to train and inspire your team!

Member of IOA (Inflatable Operators Association) receive best pricing options and ALL ACCESS passes!! Industry professionals exhibiting with IOA EXPO also have access to EXPO ONLY event passes to share with attendees. JOIN IOA to gain recognition as an industry leading inflatable amusement company and gain access to the MEMBERS ONLY website portal & Safety resources ALL YEAR LONG.

FULL EXPO ACCESS Safety / Education Pass
Description: FULL ACCESS PASS all-inclusive PASS for complete IOA EXPO EXPERIENCE with ALL general education sessions available to improve business performance, safety training (excluding test fee for certification), ongoing safety certification CEUs (if required), and ALL social events.
PRICING FROM: Member Cost: $299 Non-Member Cost: $449

IO University
Description: Access to in person IO (InflatableOffice) University Training March 16 & 17, 2026 held in advance of the IOA Expo & Safety Conference with lunch provided each day --PLUS-- IOA FULL ACCESS Expo pass and General Education sessions, safety training (excluding test fee), ongoing safety certification CEUs, and ALL social events.
PRICING FROM: Cost: $449.00

Expo Only Pass
Description: IOA EXPO ONLY pass provides entry to inflatable amusement industry expo during published open show hours for exhibits March 18-19, 2026. IOA Member/ non-Member FULL ACCESS education, safety training, IO University, and social events are EXCLUDED and may be purchased Al La Carte.
PRICING FROM: Member Cost: $200.00 Non-Member Cost: $399

Additional Workshop Registration Required for the following programs:

IOA "O/O Safety Certification" Testing: $75

IOA "O/O Safety Certification" Renewal: $0

IOA General Education Sessions: Included with Full Access or IO University Pass

IOA Inflatable Amusement Expo & Conference

March 16 - 19, 2026
945 Baddour Parkway
Lebanon, Tennessee
United States
37087

IOA "O/O Safety Certification" Renewal

March 17, 2026 09:00 - 05:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:150

IOA "O/O Safety Certification" Renewal

ADD ON OPTION ONLY for CERTIFICATION!! If you plan to test to receive your IOA Safety Certification and already attending the ASTM F2374 Safety Training, you must pre-register to obtain testing binder, study materials, and class schedule for verification of attendance.

Testing will take place at the conclusion of these courses. Test will be administered on site following completion of the ASTM F2374 safety training on March 17, 2025.

Testing results and certificates will be emailed following verification after the event.

IOA General Education Sessions

March 18, 2026 09:00 - 05:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:1500

IOA General Education Sessions

Full Access or IO University Passes include all daily access to all General Education Sessions. Select this workshop to attend marketing, management, production, and general education while attending the IOA Expo and Safety Conference.

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