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Organizer
Organizer
Organizer: American Amusement Machine Association
Phone: +1 8472909088
Contact Person: Tina Schwartz
Email: tina@coin-op.org
Event Details
Event Details
CELEBRATING OUR PAST - CRAFTING OUR FUTURE
The American Amusement Machine Association is holding its Annual Members Meeting at the newly renovated Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, from Tuesday, September 12 to Friday, September 15 and you're invited! The event will be attended by leaders from every segment of the Amusement Industry including Manufacturers, Distributors, Suppliers, Professional Service Providers, and Entertainment Venue Owner/Operators.
The week will be filled with opportunities to network with like-minded peers, share best practices and ideas, learn about emerging trends, nurture existing and create new relationships, and preview the industry's latest products and services all in the company of people who, like you, are in the business of fun! Sponsorship opportunities are also available online.
MEMBERSHIP
AAMA's Annual Meeting & Gala is a members-only event, so please be sure your membership is current prior to registration.
Not a member? Apply Here! There has never been a better time to be a part of AAMA. Your membership entitles you to one complimentary attendee badge for admission into all of the week's events. Questions? Contact AAMA at 847.290.9088 or email tina@coin-op.org for assistance.
HOTEL ROOM BLOCK
Book your room at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore by August 28th to receive our discounted rate.
Book your group rate for AAMA 2023 Annual Meeting
AIRFARE DISCOUNT ON UNITED AIRLINES
Book your flight through United Airlines with our United Meetings discount code:
You must click the link below and use the discount code: ZN3D633230
Book your discounted United flight here.
This discount code will not work on the standard United.com site.
PLEASE NOTE: The online agenda is subject to change.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The chart below shows the sponsorship levels and their benefits by comparison. To see the benefits of each level in detail, Review the full Sponsorship Levels and Benefits page.
For those companies wishing to display equipment at the Gala, please select the Gala Arcade Product sponsorship for your first piece at $1,995. If you would like to show additional pieces, add them under the Gala Arcade Additional Pieces for $250 for each additional piece. There is no limit to the number of games you can display, however, we ask you limit games to one title each, unless they are linked games and require two or more to display functionality.
Want to sponsor multiple events, contact Tina Schwartz at 847.290.9088 or tina@coin-op.org to discuss bundle discounts.
Agenda
Agenda
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AAMA Executive Board Meeting
AAMA Executive Board Meeting
AAMA Executive Board Only - You must be an AAMA Executive Board member to attend.1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
AAMCF Board of Directors Meeting
AAMCF Board of Directors Meeting
Open to All AAMA members - Come join us and learn about our charitable fundraising initiatives and charity partner relationships.5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Member Mix & Mingle Event
Member Mix & Mingle Event
Join us for an evening of food, cocktails, and fun while getting to know the who's who of the amusement industry!9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AAMA Board & Members Meeting
AAMA Board & Members Meeting
Open to All AAMA Members. The AAMA Board and Members meeting is for all AAMA members. Learn what your association is doing for you and your business. Be there for the election of new Board members and take part in the conversations shaping our industry.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hall of Fame Inductee Panel- Celebrating Our Past
Hall of Fame Inductee Panel- Celebrating Our Past
Eugene Jarvis
President at Raw Thrills
Gary Stern
Stern Pinball, Inc.
AAMA's Annual Meeting Education begins with a Celebration of our Past. In March 2023, AAMA launched the Amusement Industry Hall of Fame. We are excited to bring members of the inaugural class to share stories and answer questions on their contributions to building this great industry.3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
Virtual Reality Panel
Virtual Reality Panel
Anthony Martinez
Sales Executive at LAI Games
How to Monetize VR.
This panel of VR experts will share ideas/opportunities to add revenue streams to your business using virtual reality. Additional topics to cover standardization efforts.4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
Industry Challenges & Threats - Town Hall Session
Industry Challenges & Threats - Town Hall Session
Joe Camarota
Chief Operating Officer at Alpha Omega Sales
Howard McAuliffe
VP at Pinnacle Entertainment Group
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Welcome Dinner & Awards
Welcome Dinner & Awards
Jeff Blair
President at Sureway Games
Pete Gustafson
EVP at AAMA
For the first time, AAMA will be presenting the Joe Robbins Award and Shining Star Award during the Annual Meeting Welcome Dinner. Come out and enjoy an evening of celebration, good food, and entertainment.9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration and Kickoff
Registration and Kickoff
Russ Van Natta
VP of Business Dev at Creative Works Inc
This dynamic duo is better than a pot of coffee in getting the energy pumpin'. They'll be bringing you a demonstration on new technology you won't wanna miss!9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Create Fulfillment as a Business Leader
Create Fulfillment as a Business Leader
Danny Gruening
VP of Marketing at Creative Works
10:15 AM - 10:55 AM
Location Owner/Operator Member Panel Discussion
Location Owner/Operator Member Panel Discussion
What is working and How are you Evolving? How are you using AI?
This panel of industry location owner/operators will touch on today's technologies and best practices, including how you are using artificial intelligence (AI) within your business.11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Manufacturer Member Panel Discussion
Manufacturer Member Panel Discussion
Andrew Eloff
Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at Raw Thrills Inc
Bringing the Product to Market with the Operator in Mind.11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Government Relations Luncheon
Government Relations Luncheon
John Russell, IV
AAMA Government Relations Lobbyist at Dentons US LLP
Happenings on the Hill and How It Affects Your Business.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Distributor Member Panel Discussion
Distributor Member Panel Discussion
Rich Babich
President at Game Exchange of Co
Tony Shamma
Vice President of Sales at AVS Companies
What Business Are You In? How is the Value of Distribution Changing?
This panel of distributor members will discuss the benefits of distribution in today's market, and the programs and services you may be missing out on.3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote- Crafting Our Future
Keynote- Crafting Our Future
Using Your Business Legacy to Envision a New Future.4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Cocktails
Cocktails
Enjoy a cocktail while we gear up for the wonderful evening ahead.5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner
A Celebration Honoring Allen Weisberg and Our Charity Partners
Join us as we celebrate Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Allen Weisberg of Apple Industries, and our amazing charity partners, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, KEEN USA, and Sunrise Association. Be there when we present our annual donation checks and honor Allen's contributions not only to the industry but to AAMA's Charitable Foundation. It'll be a night to remember.7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Gala Arcade
Gala Arcade
Preview the latest and greatest in amusement games at the annual AAMA Gala Arcade. You'll have the opportunity to meet with our sponsors, see their newest offerings, and network over cocktails. This is the must-attend event of the year!10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
KEEN Kids Arcade
KEEN Kids Arcade
Each year, AAMA's Charitable Foundation hosts the KEEN Kids Arcade, bringing children with disabilities from KEEN Chicago (and their families) to play games in a safe environment. This event is a wonderful opportunity for association members to see firsthand the impact of your donation dollars. By attending, you can meet the children and families who benefit from your generosity and learn more about the important work KEEN does. We hope you'll join us for this meaningful event!
Speakers
Speakers
Rich Babich
President at Game Exchange of Co
Jim Bennington
Vice President of Games & Entertainment at Lucky Strike Entertainment
Britannie Betti
Northeast Regional Sales Director & Business Development Manager of Betson Enterprises
Jeff Blair
President at Sureway Games
Jon Brady
Owner at Sports Connection
Joe Camarota
Chief Operating Officer at Alpha Omega Sales
Mark Conlon
Plant Manager at Innovative Concepts in Entertainment (ICE)
Andrew Eloff
Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at Raw Thrills Inc
Danny Gruening
VP of Marketing at Creative Works
Pete Gustafson
EVP at AAMA
Jesse Heath
Vice President of Operations at Incredible Technologies
Eugene Jarvis
President at Raw Thrills
Adam Kleinhenz
Director of Business Development at Shaffer Distributing Company
Anthony Martinez
Sales Executive at LAI Games
Howard McAuliffe
VP at Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Terry Moss
Moss Distributing
Jeff Pierce
Owner at Atomic City
Mitchell Poythress
The Rabbit Hole VR
John Russell, IV
AAMA Government Relations Lobbyist at Dentons US LLP
Jose Santiago
CEO & Founder of Reboot Imagine
Ken Schmidt
Tony Shamma
Vice President of Sales at AVS Companies
Beth Standlee
CEO/Founder of TrainerTainment
Gary Stern
Stern Pinball, Inc.
Russ Van Natta
VP of Business Dev at Creative Works Inc
Allen Weisberg
CEO of Apple Industries Inc.
Sponsors
Sponsors
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Registration
Registration
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION (NON-SPONSOR) INSTRUCTIONS
All current AAMA members receive (1) complimentary badge which allows access to all Annual Meeting events. Additional attendee badges per company should be registered at the rate of $249 per person which allows access to all Annual Meeting events.
SPONSOR REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Badge Registration
Sponsors must also register to attend using the AAMA Member Complimentary Badge for their first badge. All sponsors will receive a discount code for additional complimentary badges based on their sponsorship(s).
- Important Registration Detail - When registering multiple attendees, be sure the box at the bottom of your registration marked "Use this attendee's information for all tickets below" is unchecked so you may input the additional attendee name(s) and the sessions they will be attending.
Sponsorship Registration
Many sponsorships are on a first-come first-serve basis. You can select as many sponsorship levels as are available. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - PDF VERSION
- Gala Arcade Product Preview - To secure space in the Gala to show a game/product, you must select Gala Arcade Product Sponsorship for $1995 for the first piece. If you wish to show additional pieces, select Gala Arcade Additional Piece(s) for $250 each piece.
- Sponsors can add additional pieces at a later date and your badge sponsor allotment coupon code will be updated t reflect additional complimentary badges.
EXAMPLE:
ABC company has 3 staff members attending, would like to sponsor the Gala Dinner and also show 2 games. Here is how they would register....
(1) AAMA Member Complimentary Badge (FREE)
(2) Sponsors - Additional Badge(s) Over Member Complimentary Badge (FREE BASED ON SPONSORSHIPS)
(1) Gala Arcade Product Sponsor ($1,995)
(1) Gala Arcade Product - Additional Pieces ($250)
(1) Gala Dinner Sponsorship ($3,000)
Your company must be an AAMA member to attend the AAMA Annual Meeting. All badge registrations are subject to approval. Employment verification may be required. For information on joining AAMA, please contact Tina Schwartz at tina@coin-op.org, visit www.coin-op.org, or APPLY HERE.
Questions on sponsorships, badge allotments, or any other event details? Contact the AAMA office at 847.290.9088 or tina@coin-op.org.
AAMA Member Complimentary Badge - 1 Per Member Company
Each member company receives (1) complimentary badge, which allows access to all Annual Meeting events. Additional badges over your one complimentary badge allotment should be registered as additional badges and will be invoiced at a rate of $249 per badge. Sponsors will receive a discount code based on their sponsorship level and should use the sponsor addtional badge item to register for those badges.
Complimentary
Additional ATTENDEE Badge(s)
Badges for NON-SPONSORING member company employees over the (1) member complimentary badge
$249
Additional SPONSOR Badge(s) Over Complimentary Allotment
Badge(s) for Sponsor company employees over the (1) member complimentary badge based on sponsorship level. Must Use sponsor code for allotted complimentary badge(s).
Sponsors will receive a discount link with their designated allotment of complimentary badges.
$249
Trade Press - Approved Partner
Trade Press Partner Member
Complimentary
Center Stage Sponsor - 1 AVAILABLE (Sold Out)
Member Price $10,000
Spot Light Sponsors - 2 AVAILABLE
Member Price $5,000
Gala Dinner Sponsors - 3 AVAILABLE
Member Price $3,000
Welcome Dinner Sponsor - 3 AVAILABLE
Member Price $2,000
Government Relations Lunch Sponsors - 2 AVAILABLE (Sold Out)
Member Price $2,000
Gala Bar Sponsors - 2 AVAILABLE (Sold Out)
Member Price $2,000
Gala Arcade Product Sponsor - UNLIMITED
Gala product sponsors will receive an email that will include information and forms to submit the equipment details (specs & electrical needs).
Member Price $1,995
Member Mix & Mingle Event Sponsors - 2 AVAILABLE
Member Price $1,500
Welcome Dinner Bar Sponsors - 2 AVAILABLE (Sold Out)
Member Price $1,500
Welcome Dinner Entertainment Sponsor - 1 AVAILABLE
Member Price $1,500
Event App Sponsor
Member Price $1,500
Table Sponsors - 3 Tables - LIMITED
Tables with your logo displayed on each during the education/speaker/panel sessions, not during the Gala Arcade.
Member Price $1,500
Table Sponsors - 2 Tables - LIMITED
Tables with your logo displayed on each during the education/speaker/panel sessions, not during the Gala Arcade.
Member Price $1,250
Member Mix & Mingle Bar Sponsors - 2 AVAILABLE
Member Price $1,200
Keynote Sponsor - 1 AVAILABLE (Sold Out)
Member Price $1,200
Gala Arcade - Literature Sponsor - UNLIMITED
You receive a table inside the Gala Arcade for literature or to display parts/merchandise.
Member Price $1,000
Table Sponsors - 1 Table - LIMITED
Table with your logo displayed during the education/speaker/panel sessions, not during the Gala Arcade.
Member Price $1,000
Gala Arcade Product - Additional pieces - UNLIMITED
Add-On to Gala Arcade Product Preview sponsorship - Must select Gala Arcade Sponsor first
Display additional pieces over the 1st piece during Gala Arcade Product Preview
Member Price $250