Amusement Expo International 2024 Wraps
Amusement Expo International (AEI) concluded their annual conference and trade show after an exhilarating week that proved the growing interest in the power of play and profits. The resurgence of both exhibitors and attendees continues to demonstrate that face-to-face conversations and meetings are vital to the game and out-of-home entertainment industry.
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
- $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