Novatos da IAAPA: FEC 101

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

Horas de crédito para o programa IAAPA Rookies: O programa FEC 101 será ganho. Os participantes também ganharão horas de crédito para o Lunch and Learn e EDUTour no Fun Spot.

ALIMENTOS E BEBIDAS: Inclui receção no evento para quebrar o gelo, pequeno-almoço ligeiro, refrescos e almoço nas instalações, café e almoço no OCCC, jantar no Fun Spot America, almoço e aprendizagem no OCCC e receção FEC.

NOTAS: É necessário ter 18 anos ou mais para participar, 21 anos ou mais para consumir cerveja ou vinho. O preço do curso inclui o ensino e os materiais de apoio, refeições e bebidas durante o dia, Fun Spot America EDUTour no domingo, registo na EXPO, receção da FEC e um certificado de participação.

CUSTO: Preço para membros: $599 | Preço para não membros: $999

Novatos da IAAPA: O registo no FEC 101 é efectuado como parte do registo na IAAPA Expo.

Por favor, contacte Monica Bejarano em [email protected] para quaisquer questões.

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