FEC Connect, May 4-5, 2026 - An All-Access Pass to AAMA's 2026 FEC of the Year

Cary, Illinois March 2, 2026 – The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) is excited to announce the return of FEC Connect – All Access, taking place May 4-5, 2026.

This is an immersive education and networking experience designed exclusively for Amusement Industry Professionals.  FEC Connect – All Access brings attendees inside one of the top-performing venues in the country for two days of operational insight, peer collaboration, and behind-the-scenes learning.

This year, AAMA is adding an element of fun and anticipation with its “Where’s FEC Connect?” campaign.

The 2026 event will be hosted by the winner of AAMA’s FEC of the Year Award — selected from the five outstanding finalists representing excellence in innovation, guest experience, and operational performance.  Those 2026 finalists are Downtown Flavortown, Fun Warehouse, High Five Lakeway, Star Lane Polaris and Uptown Alley.

Each finalist will be spotlighted in the weeks leading up to the official announcement.

The winner — and host location — will be revealed live on March 18 during Beers & Cheers at Amusement Expo International in Las Vegas. Registration for FEC Connect 2026 will open immediately following the announcement.

“FEC Connect is about real-world learning inside real-world operations,” said AAMA Executive Vice President Pete Gustafson. “By hosting the event at the FEC of the Year, we’re giving operators direct access to best practices, revenue strategies, and leadership insights they can immediately apply.”

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for companies seeking meaningful engagement with FEC decision-makers in an intimate, high-impact setting.

For more information about FEC Connect or sponsorship opportunities, visit coin-op.org.

About The AAMA 

The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) is an international not-for-profit 501(c)6 trade organization representing the manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, professional service providers and location owner/operators for the coin-operated amusement industry. Our mission is to make the industry better through collaboration, education, advocacy and networking.  We never stop playing!