IAAPA Rookies: FEC 101

IAAPA Rookies: FEC 101

Program Dates:

11/16/2024-11/18/2024

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 anyone who wants to open an FEC or LBE venue and will provide a framework to develop and launch outstanding entertainment venues.

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:

• What is your Story? Building Branding, Value, and Community

• Prepare an entertainment venue’s business case through market analysis

• Establish a strategy for capital fundraising. Understanding legal, accounting, regulatory, and insurance considerations 

• Explore licensing and franchising models for your FEC/LBE

• Learn about FEC/LBE design 101

• Learn how to deliver a relevant food and beverage experience

• Maximize the use of technology and data

• Explore the top things to consider when planning an arcade

• Craft a compelling guest experience through attraction selection

• Build a strategic marketing launch plan

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

Level

Introductory:

If you are interested in opening a location based entertainment venue or family entertainment center and:

• You have 0-3 years in the industry
• You wish to gain a global understanding of the family and location-based entertainment industry
• You would like to build partnerships and a network of other like-minded entrepreneurs and industry experts
• You are eager to get feedback about your business concept or plan

Course Takeaways

• Industry Contacts & Peer Network
• Certificate of Course Completion
• Course Document and Resources

Credits

Credit hours for IAAPA Rookies: FEC 101 program will be earned. Participants will also earn credit hours for Lunch and Learn and EDUTour at Fun Spot. Click here to learn more about the IAAPA certification renewal.

IAAPA CERTIFICATION: Credit hours for IAAPA Rookies: FEC 101 program will be earned. Participants will also earn credit hours for Lunch and Learn and EDUTour at Fun Spot.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older to attend, 21 or older to consume beer or wine. Course fee includes tuition and support materials, daytime meals and refreshments, Fun Spot America EDUTour on Sunday, EXPO registration, and a certificate of attendance.

Cost of Program

2024 pricing will be announced when registration opens in Summer 2024.

Agenda*

Saturday, Nov. 11

• 4-7 p.m.  Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819)  Join us for an ice breaking event where you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow attendees and program faculty.

Sunday, Nov. 12

• 8:30–5:30 p.m.  Dezerland Park Orlando (5250 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819)
• 5:30–10 p.m.    Dinner and EDUTour, Fun Spot America (5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando, FL 32819) (transportation provided)

Monday, Nov. 13

• 8:30–12 p.m.    Classroom learning, Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) (Location: S331CD)
• 12–2 p.m.    Lunch and Learn, (OCCC) 
• 7:30–9 p.m.    FEC Reception, Hyatt Regency Orlando, Plaza International Windermere Y-Z (9801 International Dr., Orlando, FL)

*Agenda reflected is from 2023 program

Credit hours for IAAPA Rookies: FEC 101 program will be earned. Participants will also earn credit hours for Lunch and Learn and EDUTour at Fun Spot.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE: Includes reception at ice breaking event, light breakfast, refreshments, and lunch at facility, coffee, and lunch at OCCC, dinner at Fun Spot America, Lunch and Learn at OCCC, and FEC reception.

NOTES: Must be 18 years or older to attend, 21 or older to consume beer or wine. Course fee includes tuition and support materials, daytime meals and refreshments, Fun Spot America EDUTour on Sunday, EXPO registration, FEC Reception, and a certificate of attendance.

COST: 2024 pricing will be announced when registration opens in Summer 2024.