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Welcome to EAG Online 2021!

EAG, the entertainment, attractions & gaming industry’s market-leading annual trade event, is happening online on 20th & 21st April!

Offering a combination of virtual exhibition stands, an exciting seminar programme and the ever-popular bacta networking lounge, EAG Online 2021 presents a real opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to do serious business during the pandemic. With meeting scheduling, live chat, live video and networking capabilities, EAG Online 2021 will bring the coin-operated attractions and wider entertainment and leisure industry together like never before!

Register Now!

Registration is now open for EAG Online 2021. Be sure to register and reserve your place for FREE at the leading event for entertainment, attractions and gaming.

Once registered you’ll be able to complete your visitor profile which will allow others to connect with you and for you to pre-book meetings up to 2 weeks in advance of the show with exhibitors.

To register and get connected CLICK HERE.

Why Visit?

EAG Online 2021 is a great opportunity to keep up to date with what’s new in coin-op visitor attractions, entertainment, gaming and leisure!

See the latest revenue-boosting products, source fresh ideas to increase footfall to your establishment, learn from the best at world-class seminars and network with fellow professionals.

If you represent a leading tourist attraction, resort, leisure park, arcade or holiday venue this is an event you can’t afford to miss! Best of all, entry is FREE!

It was my first visit and I thought it was excellent.

Jo Cook, Namco UK

EAG Online 2021 offers visitors the chance to:

  • View latest products & services from a variety of global manufacturers
  • Discover iconic leisure brands
  • Find out about new technologies
  • Attend fantastic virtual networking events
  • Take advantage of up-to-the-minute seminars & learning clinics
  • Do serious business, while making new contacts & catching up with associates from around the world

A very good show. Lots to see and talk about. Professionally presented.

Roger Withers, Chairman, Live 5 Gaming

Why Exhibit?

EAG Online 2021 is an unmissable opportunity for UK and international coin-operated equipment manufacturers and leisure industry suppliers to promote products and services to key buyers from the coin-operated entertainment, attractions, gaming and leisure industries. This dynamic and engaging online event offers exhibitors the following benefits:

  • Opportunity to sell to leading UK & international buyers
  • Low participation costs
  • Choice of Bronze, Silver & Gold virtual exhibition stands
  • No travel or accommodation costs
  • Access to industry networking events
  • Quality enquiries & sales leads!
  • Opportunity to participate in EAG’s exciting seminar programme
  • Ability to schedule meetings before & during the event
  • Live chat & video capabilities
  • Keep up to date with latest industry developments!

A fantastic show! We’re surprised how international EAG is. We’ve seen a lot of operators who are ready to take the leap into immersive and interactive entertainment in order to stay at the top.

Emily Burrows, Communications Manager, Holovis

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Online access

Tue-Wed: 10:30-16:00 UTC

Online seminar speakers

Tuesday, 20th April 2021

Welcome to EAG Expo 2021 Online

Martin Burlin, Chairman, EAG

10:30am-10:35am

The Future of FEC in Europe

Jason Frost, President, Euromat

10:40am-11:15am

With Europe coming out of Covid, will there be new opportunities/market for FEC?

David Snook, EAG Online 2021

The Amusement revolution in Italy

David Snook, Intergame

11:30am-12:30pm

After years of restrictions and regulatory shortcomings that have compromised the development of the sector in Italy, the government proposes a general reform of amusement. An opportunity for the whole industry and, perhaps, an example to follow in Europe. After the previous focus on the Italian entertainment market hosted by EAG Expo, Gioco News also this year proposes a new panel dedicated to the Italian case.

Cashless payments are more important than ever to ensure a Covid-safe environment

James Miller, Past Bacta President

12:45pm-1:30pm

How is the industry adapting to cashless technology?

Are we seeing any change in pattern before and after the Covid-19 pandemic?

How can going digital help owners and operators recover faster from the current situation?

Social Entertainment: A new place to play

Kevin Williams, KWP

2:30pm-3:15pm

The perception of out-of-home entertainment is experiencing a revolution, as a new generation of entertainment venues that mix the latest immersive entertainment with a social food and drink model start to gain momentum – successors to the traditional amusement venue approach. This session looks at the latest developments behind deploying this into the market.

UK industry update

John White, Chief Executive, Bacta

3:30pm-3:55pm

Thank you for attending EAG Expo 2021 Online

Greg Wood, President, Bacta

3:55pm-4:00pm

Wednesday, 21st April 2021

Welcome to EAG Expo 2021 Online – Message from Bacta President

Greg Wood, President, Bacta

10:30am-10:35am

XR: Deploying Immersive Entertainment Now

Kevin Williams, KWP

10:45am-11:30am

Emerging from lockdown, the need to be aware of the new trends in the immersive technology landscape that will be deployed across the market is covered in this session. Looking beyond the new technologies of VR/AR and MR, the session will speak with the leading providers as well as speak with those that are taking on the challenge of operating this genre.

Retention and Development of your Employees

Sean Grant, Core Impact

11:45am-12:45pm

Employee retention is important to organisations as it saves time and money, while increasing productivity and efficiency. Research has shown that for every employee lost, there will be a cost of approximately 6-9 months salary to replace them as well as the disruption and time invested to attract, recruit and onboard. That doesn’t account for the value lost through the quality of experienced employees. You can see how valuable your employees become to the organisation. In this two-part workshop we will discuss the value of your employee, the importance of leadership and communication, and some top tips to help you implement an Employee Retention Strategy.

Competitive Play In Entertainment: Esports, Tournament, Prizes and beyond

Kevin Williams, KWP

1:00pm-1:45pm

The ability to draw a repeat visitation audience to your venue has seen the deployment of league and competition play as a new feature of the business. Sometimes described as Esports, this session will look at the benefits and issues of this new approach. Looking at the concept and how it can be best applied to our businesses.

Kurt Janson, EAG Online 2021

The future of staycation

Kurt Janson, Tourist Alliance

2:00pm-3:00pm

Understanding Escape Games and the Licensing Required

Lloyd Notely, Escapology, Florida

3:00pm-3:55pm

Thank You for Attending EAG Expo 2021 Online

John White, Chief Executive, Bacta

3:55pm-4:00pm