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Greenlight Insights - Overview of the LBVR Marketplace (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Alexis Macklin
Greenlight Insights is the leading analyst covering virtual reality and immersive entertainment. Alexis Macklin will provide an overview of the mar... More...

Keynote - The Irresistible Power of Strategic Storytelling (Westgate, Ballroom C)

26 Mar 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Kindra Hall
The shift from a transactional economy to a connected one has people scrambling; when surveyed, companies admit they believe a substantial portion ... More...

How to Launch, Market and Drive Traffic to your VR Attraction (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Andre Lawless ; Dorothy Ferguson ; Jan Goetgeluk ; Leila Amirsadeghi
One of the biggest challenges of VR is marketing; how do you explain the value of something that you just need to try to really understand. It'... More...

The Intersection of Storytelling and Games - Are VR Escape Rooms the Future of Movies? (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Cyril Voiron ; Jake Zim ; Simon Chu ; Sven Haeberlein
Storytelling has been the purview of movies and TV for decades. But VR is changing the game. Where once we were happy to view another person's ... More...

Escape Rooms (Room Westgate Pavilion 10)

26 Mar 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Jim Niehoff
Escape rooms are gaining in popularity - but are they just a fad? Find out about the profit potential of Escape Rooms, learn about the pitfalls and... More...

Operational Diversity: A Simple Key to Continued Success in Your Park or FEC (Room Westgate Pavilion 4)

26 Mar 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Bryan Severance
If you feel that your FEC has plateaued and you're unsure how to get to take it to the next level you will want to attend this seminar. Feature... More...

Operator Round Tables - Round 1 (Room Westgate Pavilion 11)

26 Mar 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Doc Hilimire ; Larry Hilimire ; Luke Adams ; Sam Westgate ; Tim Turnquist ; Tim Zahn ; Tom Graham
Operator round tables are back, and WE HEARD YOU! This year’s round tables will be conducted twice, once in the morning and again in the afte... More...

Take Your Concessions from Bland to Grand! (Room Westgate Pavilion 6)

26 Mar 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Darlene Ransom ; Jerry Merola
Your guests are likely tired of your hot dog roller, nachos w/cheese and hot pretzels. Join industry experts Jerry Merola and Darlene Ransom in exp... More...

VR Everywhere; From Bars to Airports To Movie Theaters and more… (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Christopher Crescitelli ; Greg Agostini ; Heather Blair ; Lynn Rosenthal ; Wesley Taylor
Virtual reality attractions are already popping up in unlikely places. From JFK Terminal 4 to high-end mega clubs like Hakkesan and Omnia to the co... More...

How to Create and Grow Your Group Business (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Sheryl Bindelglass
Group sales is a pillar of any successful FEC. How can VR attractions create and grow a pipeline of corporate, party and other group sales to help ... More...

Developing Cause-Related Leagues and Tournaments (Room Westgate Pavilion 6)

26 Mar 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Bob Burnham Jr. ; Greg Trent ; Jim Piontek ; Randy Oliver
Learn how cause-related leagues and tournaments can create an additional source of revenue for your business. During this session you’ll hear from ... More...

Don't Just Attract Customers...Attract the Best Customers! (Room Westgate Pavilion 10)

26 Mar 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Brandon Willey
Learn how to significantly increase customer acquisition and retention by leveraging the opportunity to collect your customer's data, and then ... More...

Esports and FECs: Profiting by Bringing Gamers Together to Compete (Room Westgate Pavilion 4)

26 Mar 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Matt Edelman
E-Sports continues to gain in popularity and profitability. This phenomenon is not going to stop - venues are popping up and others are taking adva... More...

Integrating Cashless/Card-Stored Systems for Results in Small Footprint Locations (Room Westgate Pavilion 11)

26 Mar 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Bill Allen ; Chip O'Hara ; Frank Licausi ; Stacey Cooper
With technology continuing to evolve at a rapid pace, the opportunity for small footprint locations to utilize cashless/card-stored systems has nev... More...

Why Sweat the Small Stuff: From Hygiene to Employee Engagement and Training (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Amy Hedrick ; Pete Stearns ; Sheryl Bindelglass
While VR can look like all fun on the surface, successfully rolling out and executing a VR attraction requires an attention to detail that many ope... More...

VR AR and Laser Tag: Is it Conflict or Confluence? (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Armando Lanuti ; Chanel Summers ; Michael Zaidan ; Phillip Steinfatt
Is VR the replacement for Laser Tag? Or is it something else entirely? How will AR factor in? With companies developing more compelling competitive... More...

ATMs 2019: Industry Update + Taking Advantage of Mobile Events (Room Westgate Pavilion 11)

26 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Chris Hale ; Michael Guthrie ; Mike Nelson ; Phil Webb ; Sam Westgate ; Simon Wald
Our panel of ATM experts are back to provide an overview of what you need to know for 2019 when it comes to opportunities, challenges and trends. T... More...

Discover Opportunity in Unattended Inline Spaces (Room Westgate Pavilion 4)

26 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Chip O'Hara ; Jerry Johnston ; Luke Adams ; Tim Zahn
There’s opportunity to generate additional revenue with unattended inline spaces. During this breakout session, a panel of seasoned operators... More...

Ferreting Out Personality… To Build the Perfect Employee Team (Room Westgate Pavilion 6)

26 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Frank W. Price
It’s the perfect storm. A whole new young generation emerges, the lowest unemployment rates in memory, a smarter, more selective young workfo... More...

Free Roam VR: How Do High End Free-standing VR attractions Fit in the Market? (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Brad Herman ; Doug Griffin ; Tammy Brandt ; Tim Ruse
The ultimate VR experience is currently found in high-end, free-roaming attractions where people can engage socially with their friends, and in som... More...

Top Tips for Optimum Connectivity in Your Location (Room Westgate Pavilion 10)

26 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Mike Gannon ; Randy Cesco ; Rick Hirschman ; Ron Hunt ; Toni Newhouse
No two locations are alike when it comes to networking equipment within each one’s unique footprint. This year we’ve brought together a... More...

Go Big or Stay Home: Why More VR Generates Better Returns (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Aaron Pulkka ; Bill (William) Tustin ; Jan Hursti ; Vasily Ryzhonkov
One of the keys to operating a profitable VR Arcade or entertainment center is the ability to create multiple revenue streams. Whether it's school ... More...

HP - Around the World of LBVR in 20 Minutes (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Joanna Popper
HP is committed to driving innovation and access for location-based VR. Joanna Popper travels the world meeting with and trying the most innovative... More...

DaT@ CaN bE hArD t0 rE@d! (Room Westgate Pavilion 10)

26 Mar 19
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Nick DiMatteo ; Steven Paris ; Tom Bernt
A look into how you can maximize your revenue potential by digging into your reports beyond the obvious - learn from industry professionals that ha... More...

Make Bulk Vending a High Earner on Your Route (Room Westgate Pavilion 6)

26 Mar 19
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Bob Olson ; Craig Goodman ; Russ Minter ; Scott John
When looking for ways to make a significant impact on the profitability of your route, one often overlooked segment is bulk vending. For route oper... More...

Operator Round Tables - Round 2 (Room Westgate Pavilion 11)

26 Mar 19
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Doc Hilimire ; Larry Hilimire ; Luke Adams ; Sam Westgate ; Tim Turnquist ; Tim Zahn ; Tom Graham
Operator round tables are back, and WE HEARD YOU! This year’s round tables will be conducted twice, once in the morning and again in the afte... More...

Staying Relevant in Today's Ever-Changing FEC Landscape (Room Westgate Pavilion 4)

26 Mar 19
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Armando Lanuti ; Doug Wilkerson
Changes within the FEC community are happening fast, existing locations are updating and getting facelifts, old attractions are being pulled out an... More...

How to Disrupt Yourself - Innovation in VR (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Tim Ruse
Zero Latency was the first to roll out a large-scale free roam VR product. As the pioneer there was no off-the-shelf solution, so they had to creat... More...

It's Not About the Tech; It's All About the Tech (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Ishita Kapur ; Joanna Popper ; Kevin Williams ; Tim Ruse
This third wave of VR started as a consumer product revolution, but the large tech companies driving investment in the space quickly realized that ... More...

Closing Session - Build Recurring Business by Leveraging the Nuances of Millennials and Gen Z (Westgate, Ballroom C)

26 Mar 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Tyler Bushnell
Tyler will discuss key strategies for building recurring business by leveraging the nuances of Millennials and Gen Z. More...

How Esports and VR Will Redefine the Video Arcade for New Generations (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Chuck Taylor ; Jan Goetgeluk ; Louisa Spring ; Steve Grubbs
It's been written that esports is the fastest growing sport in the world, with revenues expected to top $1 billion annually with more than 300 mill... More...

Jake Zim - Sony (Room Westgate Pavilion 9)

26 Mar 19
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Virtual Reality

Speaker(s): Jake Zim
Movies and games go together like butter and popcorn. Sony has been on the forefront of the location-based VR since they promoted Ghostbuster's Dim... More...