Amusement Expo International 2018

Actions companies and professionals need to take to keep the Millennial generation and multiple generations interested, on board and engaged. &l... More...

Adding Bowling to Traditional FEC’s: The Opportunity, Economics and Challenges (The Westgate Las Vegas, Ballroom C)

27 Feb 18

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Development

Speaker(s): Dan Borgie

In order for a Family Entertainment Center to live up to it’s namesake it is important to always be on the lookout for the best attractions a... More...

FEC - Advanced Studies; Creating a Positive Guest Experience (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 10)

27 Feb 18

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Operations

Speaker(s): Rusty Mabe

From the moment that a person walks into your facility up until the moment that they walk out they are evaluating your business. This session will... More...

Introduction: Virtual Reality - History, Trends and Forecasts of Consumer and LBE VR (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 4)

27 Feb 18

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Clifton Dawson ; Joanna Popper ; Kevin Williams

The promise of VR has repeatedly come and gone over the last two decades, but this latest wave is here to stay. Consumer adoption is not meeting ex... More...

The Evolution of Payment: From Cash to Card to Mobile (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 6)

27 Feb 18

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Operations

Speaker(s): Leanne Price

Everyday you hear more and more about becoming a cashless society, but what does this mean for the small transaction and unattended environment? ... More...

Transitioning Your Business to the Next Generation (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 9)

27 Feb 18

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: General Business

Speaker(s): Alexis LaFleur-Dion ; Doc Hilimire ; Larry Hilimire ; Luke Adams ; Rick LaFleur

In the keynote presentation, generational humorist Meagan Johnson challenged you to think differently when dealing with multiple generations in the... More...

ATM Briefing 2018: "Updates From the Field" and "What's All the Buzz About Bitcoin" (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 6)

27 Feb 18

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Operations

Speaker(s): John Newberry ; Michael Guthrie ; Phil Webb ; Simon Wald

Last year was an active one for many ATM operators whether it was dealing with bank account closures or adapting to living in a full EMV world. Sev... More...

Big Box Vacancies Spell Big Time Opportunities for FEC Developers (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 9)

27 Feb 18

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Development

Speaker(s): Jerry Merola

All across the country we are seeing many “Big Box” retailers closing their doors – this has created some amazing opportunities for many folks in o... More...

Insuring Your Business Thrives (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 10)

27 Feb 18

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: General Business

Speaker(s): Drew Tewksbury ; Ryan Gillenwater

Insuring Your Business Thrives. We need to take a step back and look at all the factors of risk management. Just purchasing an insurance policy is ... More...

Moderated Panel: Strategic Vision for Location-based VR (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 4)

27 Feb 18

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Charles Taylor ; George Sautter ; Gregg Katano ; Shawn Barrett

What does VR mean for location-based entertainment? How is the technology going to impact arcades, FEC’s, movie theaters, and other locations... More...

Networking Lunch (The Westgate Las Vegas, Ballroom A)

27 Feb 18

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Ticketed Event - Luncheon is included with your $25.00 Education Day Registration. To register, please click HERE or contact Eent Management at inf... More...

Moderated Panel: Marketing and Positioning your VR Attraction for Maximum Reach and ROI (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 4)

27 Feb 18

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Andre Lawless ; Bryan Severance ; JP Mullan

Who does VR appeal to, and how can you reach that audience? The right mix of virtual reality can appeal to a broad demographic of players. From k... More...

'Run, Hide, Fight:' How Do You Prepare for Safety Threats in Your FEC or Location? (The Westgate Las Vegas, Ballroom C)

27 Feb 18

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Key Sessions

Speaker(s): Officer Huff

In this age when phrases such as terror alerts, active shooters and lockdown have become all too common, what can business owners do to proactively... More...

Mobile Digital Marketing (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 10)

27 Feb 18

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Intentional Selling

Speaker(s): Taylor McGlamery

Let's face it: We're addicted to our smartphones. For a lot of people, their phone is the first thing they check in the morning and the las... More...

Moderated Panel: Why and How VR Attractions Require a Different Operations Mindset (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 4)

27 Feb 18

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Michael Getlan

Operations and labor costs can make or break the profitability of a VR Arcade. Many consumer based systems require an unsustainable level of attent... More...

Social Engineering and Human Capital Risk in a Digital World (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 6)

27 Feb 18

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: General Business

Speaker(s): Brad Moody

Almost everyone who uses email and other common Internet utilities has been exposed to social engineering attacks. Brad Moody will discuss the impo... More...

The "Art" of Merchandising - An Objective Look at Product Presentation in Your FEC's (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 9)

27 Feb 18

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Operations

Speaker(s): Lisa Price McGlothen

Like art, presentation is a matter of preference and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We will look at & compare topics such as: When to bu... More...

Turn Your Cashiers Into Sales People With Incredible Results (The Westgate Las Vegas, Ballroom C)

27 Feb 18

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Intentional Selling

Speaker(s): Rick Barsness

In this session you will learn how Incredible Pizza Company added a million dollars to their top line sales volume. With some simple changes ... More...

Moderated Panel: How to Select the Right Content and Equipment for Your Audience (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 4)

27 Feb 18

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Baba Uppal ; Jan Goetgeluk ; Michael Zaidan ; Roman Mikhailov ; Shauna Heller

There are hundreds of VR titles on the market, most of them designed for the home audience. Are any of them appropriate for location based entertai... More...

Designing Your Space (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 9)

27 Feb 18

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Development

Speaker(s): Mike Abecassis

As a business owner, having a space that fits your unique needs is critically important. Expanding your business, opening a new location, or moving... More...

Navigating the Human Resources Climate in 2018 (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 6)

27 Feb 18

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: General Business

Speaker(s): Cynthia Adams CEBS, MSHRM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR-ca

This presentation will cover the climate of Human Resources and challenges affecting companies. Cynthia will discuss changes to the ACA including r... More...

Operator Roundtable: Strategies for Success (The Westgate Las Vegas, Ballroom C)

27 Feb 18

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: General Business

Back by popular demand, this program will feature discussion on a wide range of timely topics led by industry table captains who will facilitate th... More...

Taking the Guesswork Out of Project Financing (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 10)

27 Feb 18

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Operations

Speaker(s): Jerry Merola

This session will focus on the key steps in securing financing for new entertainment center development, existing center expansion, and equipment p... More...

Thinking Outside the Box (Room The Westgate Las Vegas, Pavilion 4)

27 Feb 18

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Louisa Spring ; Paul Rock ; Tarrnie Williams ; Trevor Botkin

While offering games is the first thing we think of when it comes to Virtual Reality, there are many other applications that could potentially find... More...

Closing Session - Secrets of the Demand Creators: How Market Domination Occurs (The Westgate Las Vegas, Ballroom C)

27 Feb 18

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Key Sessions

Speaker(s): Sean Stormes

Southwest Air, Costco, Tesla, Patagonia, Pixar, Cirque de Soleil. These Iconic organizations, and many more, have discovered a recipe that allows t... More...