The fourth Face 2 Face Entertainment Conference will be held February 20-22, 2018, at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., and promises to enlighten, inspire and challenge. The F2FEC conference hosts — Rick Iceberg, Ben Jones, and George Smith — are industry veterans who feel that sharing information is vital to sustaining and improving one’s business.

“This conference is for decision makers,” says Smith, president of Family Entertainment Group. Experienced owners and operators share best practices and have face-to-face interaction at F2FEC. Jones, a lender specializing in entertainment centers at Live Oak Bank adds, “F2FEC is a collaborative gathering where it’s all about conversation, community, content and leadership.”

Iceberg, president of CJ Barrymore’s explains, “F2FEC is designed to help galvanize and propel members of the community forward, encouraging all to look within, speak up and reach out.”Every year Smith reports on the hottest games and stellar performers. For insights about the real money makers, don’t miss his presentation.

“Ben, Rick and George have created the Amusement Industry’s TED Talks,” says AAMA Exec VP Pete Gustafson. “When I was there, I heard one incredible story of achievement after another. The attendees all had a tremendous spirit of possibility and entrepreneurship. That spirit is contagious and uplifting.”

The nearly 200 attendees include facility owners, manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors. Entertainment sectors include arcades, cinemas, street operators, casinos, and bar arcades.The theme for F2FEC this year is “Soul.”