IFA’s Annual Convention in Orlando, FL is the greatest opportunity you will have all year for you to network with franchise professionals and supplier companies. Below is a list of events specifically designed for networking that you won’t want to miss!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020
11:00 am-4:00 pm
Franchising Gives Back*
12:45 pm-2:30 pm
Finance Committee Meeting
12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Franchisor Forum Meeting
4:30 pm-6:15 pm
Membership Committee Meeting
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020
7:30 am-10:30 am
Golf Outing*
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Franchisee Hospitality Lounge (open to all franchisees)
8:00 am-5:00 pm
International Lounge (open to international delegations)
8:15 am-10:15 am
Women’s Franchise Committee Meeting
12:45 pm-2:45 pm
VetFran Committee Meeting
1:00 pm-4:45 pm
Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp*
2:30 pm-3:45 pm
Supplier Forum Executive Committee Meeting
3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Marketing & Innovation Committee Meeting
3:30 pm-5:30 pm
Franchisee Forum Meeting (open to all franchisees)
3:45 pm-4:45 pm
Supplier Forum Open House (open to all suppliers)
4:45 pm-6:30 pm
Franchising in the Social Sector Task Force Meeting
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
New Member & First-Time Attendee Workshop
5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Franchisee Open House Reception (open to all franchisees)
6:00 pm-7:00 pm
New Member & First-Time Attendee Reception
6:30 pm-8:00 pm
The Buzz (opening reception)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020
6:00 am-7:00 am
Morning Yoga*
7:00 am-8:15 am
Prayer Breakfast* (breakfast served at 6:30am)
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Franchisee Hospitality Lounge (open to all franchisees)
8:00 am-5:00 pm
International Lounge (open to international delegations)
11:45 am-12:30 pm
FranPAC VIP Reception (by invitation only)
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Opening General Session with Lunch
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Chairman’s Reception with Exhibitors
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
International Committee Meeting
8:00 pm-9:30 pm
International Reception
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
6:00 am-7:00 am
Fitness Bootcamp*
7:00 am-8:00 am
Franchise Relations Committee Meeting
8:00 am-10:00 am
Super Session with Continental Breakfast
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Franchisee Hospitality Lounge (open to all franchisees)
8:00 am-5:00 pm
International Lounge (open to international delegations)
11:45 am-2:45 pm
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
1:15 pm-2:15 pm
International Attendees Networking Event
1:15 pm-2:45 pm
Legal Legislative Committee Meeting
3:00 pm-4:45 pm
Business Solution Roundtables
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Reception with Exhibitors
8:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Bash (closing party)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
8:00 am-9:45 am
Business Solution Roundtables with Continental Breakfast
*Separate registration and/or fee applies.