Inflatable Operators Association
Inflatable Operators Association (IOA) was established as a 501c(6) nonprofit association to benefit its members as a group established within the inflatable amusement industry. IOA exists to provide the resources, representation, and communication for establishing important risk management and safety standards for inflatable amusement devices.
Membership
Our goal is to help members develop a culture for safety, sustainability, and the ongoing success within their amusement and interactive events rental businesses. Membership is accepted based on providing business operations in compliance with the accepted ASTM –F2374 standard for the Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable amusement Devices. Members are eligible to earn certification for advanced operator certification, employee training, and member benefits of the association.
MEMBERS: Register for IOA EXPO and Safety Conference 2026 and attend the Member Breakfast FREE!!
Members of IOA receive discounts from the following Association partners:
Risk Management
Risk Management is the process to ensure safe operations utilizing education, training, and ongoing audit of the processes developed to ensure compliance. Members of IOA are provided the resources that allow for the effective development of risk management for their special events production and inflatable amusement rental related based businesses. We partner with our members knowing they want to be THE BEST and that the effectiveness of their risk management program is rooted in ongoing education!
Education
Members are provided online educational resources and encouraged to attend the annual IOA Inflatable Amusement Expo and Education Conference. Members of IOA leadership are active in NAARSO, IAAPA, ASTM F2374 committee, and educational resources provided to the annual PA Ride Safety Seminar programs. You’ll find us actively participating in all safety related expos and organizations important to the success of the inflatable amusement industry.
Inflatable Amusement Expo & Safety Conference 2026
The IOA Inflatable Amusement Expo, Education, and Safety Conference is designed to provide safety training and certification to become the best inflatable amusement rental operator. We also pack on the education for business best practices for management, marketing, and operations of your inflatable amusement business. The EXPO features our leading industry resource partner members providing products and service to successfully GROW your business that include the leading inflatable industry manufacturers, insurance services, software, tents, tables & chairs, motorized dollys, Carnival games, concession products, extension cords, and more. The annual IOA conference provides you the tools, knowledge, safety training and information to be a SUCCESSFUL inflatable amusement rental business!
IOA Expo and Safety Conference 2026 – March 17-19, 2026 Nashville (Lebanon, TN)
Registration is OPEN for IOA EXPO & Safety Conference
Don’t miss the inflatable amusement industries best opportunity for education, safety training, networking, and expanded 60,000 sq. ft. of exhibitor space. EARLY REGISTRATION deals are now available through the IOA Registration Portal access with a 50% discount automatically applied on “FULL EXPO” and “IO UNIVERSITY PASSES” or “FREE” Expo only passes purchased before 12/31/25. Don’t miss out on discounts for “Full Access” passes including Social Events, Safety Certification Training, CEU Credit for “O/O Certification”, & General Education Sessions planned for marketing, management, production, and successful business growth!!
(Create Registration Login and Purchase) with advance 50% discount before 12/31/25)
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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS:
Members receive member portal management to update profile and network with IOA members and view member partnership benefits from nationally recognized business service providers in order to successfully grow and manage your business. The memberships are one year memberships and renew annually through auto bill renewal, although you can cancel at any time through member portal management.
Inflatable Industry Operator (IIO): Owner of inflatable adventure attractions interested in advancing safety for the sustainability of a successful business. Member benefits available to company and sponsored associate members. Members must maintain general liability insurance, and continue interest in the ongoing safety and development of risk management to benefit the industry. Full access granted to members only portal, member discounts, partner discounts, member profile management, directory listings, education, and safety training learning management system! (*Business based membership with admin control and TWO (2) additional member seats for management and/or employees!) $299
Industry Resource Partner (IRP): Inflatable industry service provider or equipment manufacturer/distributor of adventure attraction type amusement devices involved with the inflatable industry, insurance providers, and industry related businesses interested in promotion of services and advancement of safety within the inflatable industry. IRP members are provided public web listing, member based portal listing & Communication, and access to partner benefits. (*Business based membership with admin control and TWO (2) additional member seats for management and/or employees!) $599
Industry Patron & Safety Subscription: Inflatable industry patron subscription is utilized for the promotion of safety through patron communication via our newsletter subscription. Patrons subscriptions represent supporters (non-ownership of equipment) seeking to promote education & safety certification for members of the inflatable industry. Patron Subscription funds are also applied to safety, education, and training for the industry. New business owners also have the opportunity to learn about and discover the resources provided for successful and safe business development opportunities within the inflatable industry. Patrons receive communication via the “AIR Mail” newsletter for updates on inflatable industry safety. Please note: Full benefits and member discounts are only available to IOA member categories managed by an IIO or IRP business member. (*Non-member granted portal status– Training, IOA benefits, and discounts can be extended through associate memberships if employed and/or contacting admin at IIO or IRP member organizations.) $59