The franchisor/franchisee registration fee includes event access to all meetings, sessions, and meals (breaks, lunch, receptions, and Dine Around dinner), course instruction, and materials during the IFA Emerging Franchisor Conference.
The 2026 IFA Emerging Franchisor Conference qualifies for CFE LIVE Credits, based on the sessions you attend.
Full refunds (minus a $199 administration fee) will be granted for registrations cancelled at least 14 days in advance of the conference. No refunds will be permitted for cancellations less than 14 days in advance or for “no-shows.” All requests must be submitted in writing to events@franchise.org.
Attendees can meet with IFA Board members to discuss their franchise journey, gain insights, and build connections. Sign up during registration or modify your existing registration to participate.
If you are a franchisor or franchisee IFA member and would like to be considered as a speaker for this or any IFA event, please submit your application using the form below.
Submit Speaker Application
Fractional employees are not eligible to register as franchisors. They may attend by sponsoring through a Supplier membership. Contact sales@franchise.org for sponsorship or membership@franchise.org for eligibility questions.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Lynette James, Sr. Director of Sponsorships & Exhibits, to explore available opportunities. Supplier companies must sponsor to attend.
Contact Sponsorship Team
Please refer to the official policy regarding capturing photos and videos at IFA events.
View Photo & Video Policy
Please Note: NO third party vendors are authorized to sell our convention attendee list, and NO third party vendor is authorized to book hotel rooms through our room block. Be sure to book your reservations for IFA’s Emerging Franchisor Conference through the website and phone number listed towards the bottom of this web page or directly through the hotel of choice. Don’t be fooled by offers from third party sources indicating that they are officially booking rooms or selling attendee lists for the IFA Emerging Franchisor Conference – they are NOT affiliated with IFA or our convention. Buyer beware many of these offers are fraudulent attempts to solicit money from you for a non-existent reservation or list.