Las Vegas, NV – January 14, 2025– Amusement Expo International is thrilled to announce the detailed schedule for its highly anticipated 2025 Education Conference, set to take place March 17-20 at the iconic Westgate Resort in Las Vegas. Designed to empower growth-minded professionals in the amusement and entertainment industry, the conference promises a focused learning experience, featuring compelling sessions designed to help attendees POWER UP their knowledge and strategies.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Making Real Money from Virtual Reality – The Unconference- 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM:
- Bob Cooney's Big Picture: The State of VR, AR, and MR
- The Future of Land-Based Entertainment
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM:
- AI 201: Custom GPTs for Amusement Business Efficiency
- From Arcades to Classrooms: VR’s Role in Education
- 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM:
- Can VR Be Social? Insights from Mirra VR and Two Bit Circus
- Optimizing Your Venue's Performance
- Path to Capital: Strategies for Securing Loans & Financing
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM:
- Emerging Industry Trends: Everything Old is New Again
- Unconference Reflection and Wrapup
This is just the beginning – each day brings an extensive list of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Tuesday through Thursday offer additional keynotes, interactive panels, industry roundtables, and even a gala reception, ensuring that every attendee leaves with new insights and valuable connections.
Tuesday, March 18 Highlights:
- Morning sessions on evaluating games, sales partnerships, and exploring the premium experience economy.
- Afternoon workshops covering AR technology, achieving growth without sacrificing stability, and mastering ATM operations.
- The day concludes with industry roundtables and a high-profile All-Industry Gala Reception.
Wednesday, March 19 Highlights:
- A full day exhibit hall open for interactive displays and demos.
- Evening beers & cheers reception coupled with an Industry Awards Presentation.
Thursday, March 20 Highlights:
- The exhibit hall remains open, providing further opportunities for exploration and discovery from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
“The Education Conference is tailored to meet the evolving needs of the amusement industry,” said Paul Young, President at Amusement Resource Connection (ARC). “AEI has curated a schedule that balances innovative keynotes, hands-on workshops, and networking events. Attendees can look forward to transformative insights that will drive their business forward while fostering a strong community spirit.”
The comprehensive agenda is now available for review. Attendees are encouraged to visit https://www.amusementexpo.org/2025/Public/sessions.aspx for the full schedule and to register for the sessions most relevant to their interests.
About Amusement Expo International: Amusement Expo International is the leading event for professionals in the amusement and entertainment industry. Through educational conferences, expos, and networking opportunities, AEI connects industry innovators and thought leaders, facilitating growth, learning, and collaboration on a global scale.
For additional information, please visit the AEI website.