360 Event
The Amusement Education Event for Startups and Operators
Find Your Purpose & Passion And Build A More Profitable Business
NEW DATE: March 22-24
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Virtual and In-Person Tickets Available
Your Business Is Worth It
The pandemic tested you in ways you never thought possible, but you didn’t back down. Then the recovery hit and the customers came back, but you didn’t have the staff to handle the crowds. Now, there’s a good chance you feel a bit burnt out, overworked, and understaffed. It may seem like you don’t have the time to get away and attend and educational event like this…
But you need to make the time, because your business is worth it. You fought so hard to keep things going over the last 2 years, and we want to help you find your Purpose And Passion again. We want you to remember WHY you’re in this business – why the smiles, laughs, and memories matter. And, of course, we want you to be profitable along the way.
The Amusement 360 Event is the best place to rediscover your passion for this industry and learn the tools to become more profitable. This event features dozens of presentations, networking, personal and professional development, site visits, and a whole lot more. We’re ready to help you dominate your market now and far into the future.
Networking
You’ll meet 60-80 operators from around the country. This is your opportunity to network, ask questions, and learn.
Presentations
Some of the best experts in the industry will present and provide actionable tips to help you grow your business.
Q&A
We have operator interviews and panel discussions where you can ask questions and collaborate with everyone in the room.
Site Visits
Visit and tour multiple entertainment centers. Analyze the differences in layout and market to make more informed choices for your own business.
1-on-1 Meetings
Schedule meetings with the top vendors in the industry to deep-dive on your project, your needs, and your goals.
Is 360 Right For You?
We’ve had hundreds of existing and aspiring operators attend this event from all over the world. Even though they all had unique challenges, the experts at this event helped set them up for long-term success.
New Startups
As you look to open your first venue, there is so much to learn. How much space do you need? What attractions make most sense for your goals? What are the best ways to get financing? How do I hire the right employees? At this event, experts will answer all these questions for you. In fact, we have a series of 5 presentations specifically catered to you as a new startup.
Plus you’ll get the opportunity to watch interviews with existing operators, network with others in the industry, watch valuable panel discussions, and more. The things you’ll learn at this event will help you avoid mistakes, save money, and create a foundation for long-term success.
Register for a Premium Ticket to gain access to everything.
Existing Operators
At this event, you have the opportunity to come back to meet with operators face-to-face for education, networking, and fun! Sure, we also have virtual registration available, but we know the power of being here in person if you’re able to travel. Either way, there will be so much valuable content for you at this event: risk mitigation, PR and marketing strategies, avoiding hidden costs, employee productivity, operator interviews, and much more.
Plus we have some amazing keynote speakers, including a former FBI-trained hostage negotiator will give you the tools to communicate more effectively with your employees, your customers, and your community.
Register for a Premium Ticket to gain access to everything.
What Makes 360 Different?
All the educational events in this industry are beneficial. In fact, we attend and support many of them. Because there are so many great events, we’ve worked hard to make 360 different:
- It’s 100% education-focused. No sales pitches and no pressure.
- See panel discussions that are beneficial to both operators and startups.
- The content includes high-level business strategy and leadership skills for owners.
- We also cover day-to-day operations content for you and your managers.
- We help you create actionable goals and we provide accountability follow-up calls.
- We have site visits, operator interviews, keynote presentations, and much more.
Experts
Several members of our own team are speaking, and we love sharing our extensive attraction knowledge with operators from around the world. We also work with the best speakers, experts, and consultants in the amusement industry. These experts will provide action items you can apply to every aspect of your business.
Coming Soon! We are finalizing the full speaker lineup for March’s event.
Agenda
We will have an amazing lineup of content for you at this event. Everything from leadership strategies and risk mitigation to operational tactics and marketing strategies.
Coming Soon! We are finalizing the full agenda, but the event will start at 2:00pm Eastern on Tuesday March 22, and end around 3:00pm Eastern on Thursday March 24.
Register
Free Virtual
Location: Online- Digital Event Booklet
- Printed Event Booklet*
- Access to Video Recordings**
DAY 1
- Virtual Networking
- Educational Presentations
- Keynote Presentation
- Theme Factory Tour
DAY 2
- Panel Discussions
- Educational Presentations
- Operator Interview
- FEC Site Visit and Tour
DAY 3
- Panel Discussions
- Educational Presentations
- Keynote Presentation
- Operator Interview
Premium Virtual
Location: Online- Digital Event Booklet
- Printed Event Booklet*
- Access to Video Recordings**
DAY 1
- Virtual Networking
- Educational Presentations
- Keynote Presentation
- Theme Factory Tour
DAY 2
- Panel Discussions
- Educational Presentations
- Operator Interview
- FEC Site Visit and Tour
DAY 3
- Panel Discussions
- Educational Presentations
- Keynote Presentation
- Operator Interview
Premium In-Person
Location: Indianapolis- Digital Event Booklet
- Printed Event Booklet*
- Access to Video Recordings**
DAY 1
- Networking
- Educational Presentations
- Keynote Presentation
- Theme Factory Tour
DAY 2
- Panel Discussions
- Educational Presentations
- Operator Interview
- FEC Site Visit and Tour
DAY 3
- Panel Discussions
- Educational Presentations
- Keynote Presentation
- Operator Interview
*You will receive a printed booklet if you are in the USA and register for a virtual ticket by March 4. All in-person tickets will receive a printed booklet regardless of registration date.
**You will have access to recordings for the presentations in your ticket. Recordings will be available for 30 days after the event.
Testimonials
100% of attendees surveyed would recommend this event to industry colleagues. We’ll let them do the talking…
Location and Travel
The 360 Event takes place at the brand-new Embassy Suites Event Center near the Indianapolis airport. The hotel is attached to the event center, so you can experience the entire event without needing to drive anywhere.
Event Location
Embassy Suites Event Center
2353 Perry Road, Plainfield, IN, 46168
Event Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotel
A block of rooms has been reserved for March 21-25.
The deadline to book a room is March 1 at 11:59 PM.
Booking Code: CW2
6089 Clarks Creek Road, Plainfield, IN 46168
Event Details
Event Start
Check-in begins Day 1 (Tuesday) and the event will start promptly at 2:00pm
Event Conclusion
The event will conclude on Day 3 (Thursday) around 3:00pm, but we encourage you to stay through the night for other networking opportunities. The attendees who fly out Thursday afternoon/evening usually miss the final few presentations. If you’re investing the time and money to attend, you probably don’t want to miss anything.
Meals
We will provide snacks and dinner on Day 1 (Tuesday), lunch and dinner on Day 2 (Wednesday), and lunch on Day 3 (Thursday). You receive complimentary breakfast every morning if you stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
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FAQ
Will the event sell out?
What if I have a scheduling conflict and can't attend the upcoming event?
What will I learn?
What's included in my registration cost?
What should I bring?
What time does the event start?
The event starts on Day 1 at 4:00pm. For full details on the times and schedule, please see the Agenda section of this page.
If I already operate a center, is this the right event for me?
If I want to open my first center, is this the right event for me?
What partners/vendors will you have at the event?
Partners
This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing Partners. All of these companies will be present at the event, so you can schedule 1-on-1 time to ask questions and learn about their products and services.
