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Title: Have We Cracked the Formula for Profitable LBEs?
A Business of Experience Roundtable
Description:
Immersive and location-based experiences are booming. But beneath the hype, a harder question is emerging: have we actually figured out the formats that make money — and is the next frontier distribution?
Are we moving toward a world of standardised “black box” venues showing touring content, like cinemas and theatres? And if so, what does that mean for creativity — and for the future of the sector?
Are we still inventing the medium — or starting to scale it?
Key Questions:
- Have we found repeatable, profitable formats — or is the model still evolving?
- What actually drives LBE profitability (utilisation, pricing, throughput)?
- Touring vs permanent: which model works best, and when?
- How should IP shape your format and business model?
- Are “black box” distribution networks the future of LBE?
- Where do most projects fail financially?
- Story vs spectacle: what actually drives demand and repeat visits?
- Does standardisation limit creativity — or unlock scale?
- In an ever busier era, how does marketing of museums and nuseums need to change?
What You’ll Come Away From This Roundtable With:
A clear, practical understanding of the commercial mechanics behind successful LBEs — and where the sector is heading next.

