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IAAPA Summit: Entertainment Centers
In-Person
Event Details
IAAPA Summit: Entertainment Centers (EC) is the industry’s premier event to grow your business, expand your knowledge, and get inspired to boost your Family Entertainment Center (FEC) or Location Based Entertainment (LBE).
Take advantage of this opportunity to broaden your business network and connect with like-minded industry professionals to share best practices and explore the latest industry trends. EC Summit also includes an education program where you can learn from your industry peers and various experts with thought provoking activity, valuable sessions, and dynamic speakers.
Learn, connect and be part of this exclusive event for Entertainment Centers in Latin America and the Caribbean!
Ticket Required
Region:
Latin America, Caribbean
Event Time:
October 16, 2025 - October 17 2025 | All Day CST
Venue: In-Person
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Mexico City Santa Fe
Address:
Calle 3 55 Col Lomas de Santa Fe
01219 , CDMX
Mexico
Session Type: Summit
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Pricing Details
| PRICING | Member | Nonmember |
|---|---|---|
IAAPA Summit: Entertainment Centers Special Group Rate for IAAPA Members: Register three or more team members from your company and pay only $150 each. | 199.00 | 299.00 |
Exclusive Experiences Included in the Summit
Learn and connect surrounded by the excitement of Go-Kart racing!
K1 Speed Santa Fe will be the meeting point to strengthen your networking while you learn from the experience of one of the growing indoor entertainment centers in Mexico.
This venue boasts an exciting layout, it has a long straightaway that will make you feel the full power of their go-karts, and its fast, continuous curves are a lot of fun to navigate.
AGENDA
Thursday | October 16
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Registration
Registration and Networking coffee
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Opening Ceremony
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Icebreaker and Networking Session
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Importance of Organizational Culture for Operations
Discover how to build and foster an organizational culture that inspires, motivates, and entertains—enhancing the experience of both your team and your visitors. This conference will be led by an expert in organizational culture, who will share practical strategies and inspiring case studies tailored to the entertainment industry.
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Consumer Behavior and Guest Experience
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Coffee Break
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Case Study: 360 Entertainment Center
Guided activity based on a practical case specially designed for this Summit, simulating a real situation experienced by an Entertainment Center. Throughout the session, you will work in teams to analyze the case, identify key issues, and propose strategic solutions using the tools and approaches previously discussed during the day. This dynamic encourages critical thinking, immediate application of learning, and the exchange of perspectives among peers.
Speakers
Eduardo Walls CEO and Founding Partner , Strategio
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Lunch
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Sharing Experiences Roundtables
An interactive roundtable format. Participants can choose one topic per day, allowing them to explore two different areas during the event. At each table, real experiences will be shared, common challenges discussed, and ideas and applicable solutions collectively built. This activity promotes horizontal learning, intentional networking, and collaboration among operators.
Topics:
- Human talent development and well-being
- Business models and sustainable growth
- Operational excellence and resource management
- Comprehensive safety and visitor trust
Speakers
Adrián Pérez Cuadra Entertainment Strategist
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Visit to K1 Speed and Networking
Learn and connect in an exciting event at K1 Speed, a Family Indoor Electric Karting, located in Garden Santa Fe.
Address: C. Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena 1205-e2, Santa Fe, Zedec Sta Fé, Álvaro Obregón, 01210 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Friday | October 17
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Networking Coffee
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Targeted Connections
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Case Study: Trends in Innovation for Family Entertainment
A creative and quick inspiration space to explore new ideas and concepts applicable to FECs:
• Emotional training for staff
• Digital and analog gamification
• Low-cost activities and micro-events
• Edutainment as a value proposition
The format will include examples, short dynamics, and time to brainstorm how to apply these trends in real contexts.
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Sharing Experiences Roundtables
Second round of the interactive roundtable dynamic. Each proposed topic represents a different working table, facilitated by an expert or moderator. Participants can choose one topic per day, allowing them to explore two different areas during the event. At each table, real experiences will be shared, common challenges discussed, and ideas and applicable solutions collectively built. This activity promotes horizontal learning, intentional networking, and collaboration among operators.
Topics:
- Human talent development and well-being
- Business models and sustainable growth
- Operational excellence and resource management
- Comprehensive safety and visitor trust
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Coffee Break
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Operations
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