Looking for an opportunity to learn from experienced FEC operators, connect with industry experts, and bring practical ideas back to your business?
Party Center Software is once again partnering with Foundations Entertainment University, and this time, getting your discounted registration is easier than ever.
Foundations Entertainment University is coming to Columbus, Ohio, October 13–14, 2026, and PCS has a limited number of sponsored registrations available for just $50 per attendee.
Registration is normally $199 per attendee, but with the PCS-sponsored promo code, you can register for just $50, that's $149 in savings.
There’s no raffle to enter and no form to fill out.
Simply register for the event and use promo code PCS26 to receive the PCS-sponsored registration rate.
Dates: October 13–14, 2026
Location: Hilton Columbus/Polaris
City: Columbus, Ohio
Regular Registration: $199 per attendee
With PCS Promo Code: $50 per attendee
Your Savings: $149
PCS Promo Code: PCS26
Register for Foundations Entertainment University
Foundations Entertainment University is a two-day educational program built specifically for the location-based entertainment and FEC industry.
The program brings together FEC owners, operators, industry suppliers, consultants, and other experts to share practical strategies for building and operating successful entertainment businesses. Foundations is designed for everyone from entrepreneurs planning their first facility to existing operators looking for new ways to grow or improve their businesses.
For its October Columbus event, Foundations is focusing on “Winning in Today’s Competitive Market” and how independent entertainment venues can continue to compete, grow, and innovate.
Attendees will have opportunities to learn from 20+ FEC industry experts across four primary education tracks: food and beverage, leadership and labor planning, technology and systems, and marketing and event sales.
One of the things we're especially excited about for this Foundations event is the opportunity to take the learning beyond the classroom.
Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at Star Lanes Polaris, which was named the 2026 AAMA FEC Location of the Year. The experience is designed to give attendees a closer look at the people, systems, and operations behind a successful entertainment venue.
That means you're not only hearing ideas from industry experts, you'll have an opportunity to see FEC operations in action.
For owners and operators, that can make it much easier to return home with ideas you can actually evaluate for your own facility.
We've made the process simple this time.
There is no application or raffle required. To claim the PCS-sponsored rate:
Register Now and Use Code PCS26
Sponsored registrations are limited, so we recommend registering early if you're planning to attend.
Once the available PCS-sponsored registrations have been claimed, you can still register directly through Foundations at the available registration rate.
Running an FEC means making decisions across almost every part of the business. From staffing and marketing to technology, attractions, food service, operations, and guest experience.
That's what makes industry education and conversations with other operators so valuable.
Foundations covers many of the questions entertainment businesses encounter throughout their lifecycle, including market and financial planning, facility design, attraction selection, staffing, technology integration, marketing, operations, and performance measurement.
Whether you're preparing to open your first entertainment center or looking for ways to strengthen an established operation, the goal isn't simply to collect more information.
It's to leave with ideas you can actually put to work.
While you're thinking about ways to grow your FEC, take a look at how guests book with your business, too.
PCS Online Booking gives guests an easier way to view availability, compare party and event options, select add-ons, pay deposits, and book online without requiring your team to handle every reservation manually.
Give your guests the convenience they expect while giving your team the tools to manage bookings more efficiently.