INDUSTRY EVENTS

Upcoming Trade Shows, Spotlights & Seminars

Bowling Summit 2025

January 19, 2025 – January 21, 2025

BPAA’s Bowling Summit is the strategic midwinter conference for bowling center proprietors, managers and industry leaders. Featuring keynote speakers and educational seminars, this event is a nice escape from Wisconsin’s cold and snowy winter! There are also numerous opportunities to meet and network with other bowling center owners and managers from around the country.

PROPRIETORS, MANAGERS, & INDUSTRY LEADERS will have the opportunity to receive quality education and network with peers.

 
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IAAPA FEC Summit 2025 – New Orleans

January 19, 2025 – January 21, 2025

Why Attend

IAAPA FEC Summit is the Family Entertainment Center (FEC) industry’s premier event to grow your business, broaden your business network and connect with other industry professionals, sharing best practices and exploring the latest industry trends. The summit includes an education program where you can learn from your peers and various experts with thought provoking activity, valuable sessions, and dynamic speakers.

Costume Contest:

Step into the magic of New Orleans with our Masquerade Mask/Costume Contest! Show off your most creative mask or costume for a chance to win! The best-dressed guest will be awarded a $100 Visa gift card! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, connections, and excitement—let the good times roll!

Location: The Westin, 100 Iberville Street, New Orleans LA 70130

 
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Birthday University – Orlando

February 4, 2025 – February 5, 2025

The class is a two-day workshop where fun and networking with industry vendors and attendees add to the deep dive of learning. New start attendees learn to open, with their own unique, sustainable party / group events concept or will pivot an establishment’s stale program by designing unique parties, and group events that are innovative and relevant to today marketplace.

Key take-aways: new group / party trends, understanding differentiation, profitable packaging and pricing strategies, recognizing the human/emotional elements, best party flow practices, new group revenue strategies for emerging markets, marketing and sales automation, live, fun demonstrations and networking with industry experts and other operators just like you.

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Lake Buena Vista

 
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NJAA Annual East Coast Gift & Variety Show 2025

February 26, 2025 – February 27, 2025

Join us at the Golden Nugget Grand Ballroom to connect and network with professionals from various segments of the tourism industry. Attendees include owners, partners, managers, and buyers; as well as workers of amusement parks, arcades, games, concessions, piers, and restaurants.

Location: Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, NJ

 
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Betson Technical University – Amusement Expo

March 17, 2025 – March 18, 2025

We launched Betson Technical University as part of our commitment to helping our FEC’s be successful. A key component of a successful Family Entertainment Center (FEC) is amusement equipment support because broken equipment means you aren’t generating revenue.

Our skilled, experienced in-house technicians conduct the training, sharing their knowledge, experience and best practices. These two-day courses provide extensive family entertainment center training for all position levels. Whether you are an Owner or GM with years of experience, or brand new to the industry, everyone takes something away from our two-day courses.

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South 7830 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89123

 
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Amusement Expo International 2025

March 19, 2025 – March 20, 2025

All Dedicated to the Business of Play!

Amusement Expo International is the largest conference and trade show sponsored by the leading professional associations in the amusement entertainment industry: Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA) and The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA). This ensures exhibitors and attendees alike are given access to the latest innovations and industry experts who are turning virtual experiences into real income!

 
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