Workshop · Chicago, Illinois

Foundations Entertainment University Workshop 2011

Business, Franchising, Licensing · Management · Design, Industrial Design

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Dates19–21 Jul 2011This edition has ended
VenueHoliday Inn Elk Grove Village HotelChicago, Illinois
RunningSince 2011Several a year · 9 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
This is the 2011 edition. It has ended. See Foundations Entertainment University Workshop's current page for the next dates.

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Floor space
NULLin 2014, organiser's figure
Editions on record
9first in 2011

About Foundations Entertainment University Workshop

FOUNDATIONS is a 3-day comprehensive educational workshop and seminar covering all aspects of market & financial feasibility, planning, designing, developing, opening and managing a location-based entertainment business and FEC for long term success. This is our 7th year of operation.

FOUNDATIONS is a 3-day comprehensive educational workshop and seminar program covering all aspects of planning, designing, developing and operating a location-based entertainment business for long term success. Foundations includes over 22 hours of instruction plus a behind the scenes tour of a state-of-the-art family entertainment center.

FOUNDATIONS provides a complete blueprint for anyone developing and opening a new center or significantly expanding or renovating an existing location-based entertainment facility. Attendees will tap into over 100 years of combined experience and expertise from the industry's top consultants and operators, to eliminate the learning curve and avoid the mistakes of less fortunate past companies who are struggling to survive or have closed. You'll also have a lot of fun, including a behind the scenes tour and chance to try out the fun at an area family entertainment center.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Foundations is crucial for start-up entrepreneurs looking to get into the location-based entertainment industry, individuals and companies in the planning, designing and building stage, new operators and businesses looking to grow and expand their current operations.

Participants attending will include high level decision makers, including founders, owners, CEOs and general managers. All will benefit from gaining new knowledge, insight and a better understanding of how to be successful in the Fun and Location-Based Entertainment Industry.

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201520–22 Jan 2015Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel
Tempe, Arizona
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201425–27 Feb 2014Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel
Tempe, Arizona
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201318–19 Mar 2013Las Vegas Convention Center LVCC
Las Vegas, Nevada
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201218–20 Sep 2012Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
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201217–19 Jul 2012Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
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201214–16 Mar 2012Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
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201120–22 Sep 2011Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
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201119–21 Jul 2011Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
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201126–28 Apr 2011——

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

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