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Boost Skills & Service: AMOA Tech Training Drives Efficiency & Growth

AMOA’s tech training equips you and your team with skills and confidence to boost efficiency, cut down time, and elevate service and morale. Accelerate onboarding and build expertise in games and ATMs to enhance engagement, loyalty, sales and competitive standing.

2026 AMOA Regional Tech School

AMOA Regional Tech School - Chicago

July 21 - 22, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago O'Hare Airport

2930 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

A lesson at regional tech school
Chicago
A group of technicians looking at the inside of a pinball machine

July 21

8:15 a.m.
Check In

8:25 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions

8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Jukebox/Darts Tech Session
Presenter:  TouchTunes/Arachnid

11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Valley Pool Table Recovering Training Session
Presenter:  Bob Burnham, Paradise Pinball

2:00 p.m.
Break

2:15 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Jukebox Tech Session
Presenter:  AMI Entertainment

5:30 p.m.
Networking Reception & Dinner

July 22

8:00 a.m. to  9:15 a.m.
Crane Tech Session
Presenter:  Tommy Hendley, B & H Vending & Amusement

9:15 a.m.
Break 

9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Pinball Tech Session
Presenter: Bob Burnham, Paradise Pinball

11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Break

11:15 a.m. to  12:30 p.m.
ATM Tech Session
Presenter:  Venco Business Solutions

12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Payment Systems Tech Session
Presenter:  Amusement Connect

Testimonials

Ben Hamblen

"I’ve been in the business for over 20 years, and this was our first time attending an AMOA Tech School in person. A lot of old-timers think they’ve seen it all, but I can honestly say this program had something valuable for everyone. One of my newer technicians immediately began implementing ideas he picked up in the classroom, and we’re already seeing the benefit on our route. That alone was worth the price of admission. The experience pushed us out of our comfort zone, gave us the chance to compare notes with other operators, and allowed us to test practical solutions to real-world problems. The classes were led by professionals with decades of industry experience, and the environment was both approachable and collaborative. We even walked away with a few new friends."

Ben Hamblen

Jukebox Etc.