المجلة الرسمية لـ IAAPA
Program Dates: 11/15/2025 - 11/17/2025
Join experts in location-based entertainment (LBE) & FEC management as they share insights and experiences to help individuals develop, design, and launch an FEC. The multi-day program is designed for new FEC/LBE owners, or prospective owners will provide a framework to develop and launch outstanding entertainment venues.
Please note this is an additional ticket to IAAPA Expo registration. Interested attendees can add on this ticket when completing IAAPA Expo Registration.
Highlights
- Spend three comprehensive days learning how to open and launch a family or location-based entertainment venue successfully
- Gain valuable insights, resources, and partnerships necessary to launch your enterprise
- Tour some of Orlando’s most unique venues in location-based entertainment.
- Experience the EDUTour to Fun Spot America: Transportation, dinner, and guided tour
- Participate in Monday’s IAAPA Lunch and Learn
- Attend the FEC Reception on Monday night. This lively networking reception, hosted by the IAAPA Family Entertainment Center (FEC) Committee, brings together FEC owners, operators, and suppliers from around the world to connect with peers, build new relationships, and share best practices and ideas.
Topics will cover how to:
- Crafting Your Brand Story: Building Identity, Value, and Community
- Considering Opening a Family Entertainment Center? Key Insights for Success
- Funding Strategies: Identifying and Securing Capital for Your Venture
- Managing Challenges in the Entertainment Industry: When the Fun Isn't So Fun
- Strategic Staffing: Hiring for Growth, Culture, and Operational Harmony
- Developing a Business Case for an Entertainment Venue Through Market Analysis
- Capital Fundraising Strategies: Legal, Financial, and Regulatory Considerations
- Fundamentals of FEC and Location-Based Entertainment Design
- Delivering a Modern Food and Beverage Experience: Trends and Best Practices
- Planning an Arcade: Key Considerations for a Successful Operation
- Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan for a Successful Launch
- Peer Networking
