AEI 2024 by the Numbers
Expanded 2024 trade show exhibit space by 20 percent
205 exhibitors, including 60 new companies on the trade show floor
4,679 attendees, breaking 2023 record-breaking event
24 educational sessions, including the VR Summit and Keynote Speaker, Herm Edwards
75+ leading industry speakers, panelists, and roundtable moderators
6 AMOA Innovator Awards and Operator’s Choice Awards
19 AAMA Awards were announced including Manufacturer, Distributor, Supplier and Allied Members of the Year, the AAMA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, and 14 AAMA Amusement Industry Hall of Fame inductees.
5 engaging networking events including the VR Reception, Industry Gala, and Beers & Cheers
5 co-locating events that included: BCA Expo, VR Arcade Game Sumit, NBVA, Laser Tag Convention and Foundations University.
$30,000 generated by AEI’s Charity Fund 50/50 Raffle
$15,000 contributed to Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charities â Greater Las Vegas
AEI 2024 showed how “THE FUN NEVER ENDS” to industry thought-leaders, manufacturers, entertainment venue owners and managers, in addition to game route operators, media, and budding entrepreneurs. Throughout the show, hundreds of entertainment brands announced new products, partnerships, and services.
AEI Highlights
Free Roam VR area on the tradeshow floor
Introduction to AI and its impact on the game and entertainment industry
New sessions featuring entertainment opportunities for vacant retail space
Keynote presentation by former NFL and College Football Coach, and current NFL and College Football Analyst for ESPN SportsCenter, Get Up, NFL Live and ESPN Radio, Coach Herm Edwards
Over 25 awards distributed to industry-leaders and innovators
AEI-2025
Education: March 17 & 18, 2025
Tradeshow: March 19 & 20, 2025
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center
Host Hotel: The Westgate Resort
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