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2023 IFA Annual Convention

The IFA Annual Convention provides opportunities to explore every aspect of the franchising world. Attendees experience franchise-specific business development ideas, strategies for personal growth, and unique networking situations. You get all the franchise-focused education, all the franchise-centric community building, all in one place.​
CFE Credits Available
Yes
February 26 - March 01, 2023
|

Las Vegas, NV
United States

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All in. All here.

Coming together as an industry to collaborate will boost business for everyone in franchising. That’s why the IFA Annual Convention is critical to your success. We’re all in, linked by hard work, talent, creativity and grit.

 

For a complete list of registration fees, including group discounts visit this page.

 

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 Convention 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 Convention - 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.

Agenda

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Saturday, February 25
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
07:30 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
World Franchise Council
Session Summary

All day program to include breakfast and lunch

Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
7 CFE Special Sessions
Session Summary

Breakfast, breaks, and lunch served

For more information on CFE Special Sessions being offered during the 2023 Annual Convention, click here!

Time Start
09:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
IFA Education Advisory Board Meeting
Time Start
12:00 pm
Time End
01:30 pm
Session Title
Membership Committee Meeting
Time Start
02:00 pm
Time End
03:30 pm
Session Title
Committee Meetings
Session Summary
  • Finance
Time Start
03:00 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
Executive Committee Meeting
Time Start
04:30 pm
Time End
05:30 pm
Sunday, February 26
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
07:00 am
Time End
06:00 pm
Session Title
Women's Franchise Committee Meeting
Time Start
07:30 am
Time End
09:00 am
Session Title
International Lounge
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Franchisee Hospitality
Session Summary

Open to all Franchisees

Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
IFA Board of Directors’ Meeting
Session Summary

*only open to IFA Board members and IFA Past Chairs

Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
11:00 am
Session Title
5 CFE Special Sessions
Session Summary

Breakfast, breaks, and lunch served

For more information on CFE Special Sessions being offered during the 2023 Annual Convention, click here!

Time Start
09:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Franchise Relations Committee Meeting
Time Start
11:00 am
Time End
12:00 pm
Session Title
IFA Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
Time Start
11:00 am
Time End
12:30 pm
Session Title
Annual Leadership Conference
Session Summary

Program ends at 3pm; reception 3-3:45pm

Time Start
11:30 am
Time End
03:45 pm
Session Title
Franchising Gives Back Off-site service project
Time Start
01:00 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
Forum Meetings
Session Summary
  • Supplier  
  • Franchisee                 
  • Franchisor 
Time Start
03:00 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
IFA Committee Meetings
Session Summary
  • Marketing & Innovation (Committee Members Only) 
  • VetFran 
  • Social Sector Committee Meeting
Time Start
03:30 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
Legal Legislative Committee & Legislative Action Group (LAG) Meeting
Time Start
03:30 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
New Member & First Time Attendee Briefing
Time Start
04:45 pm
Time End
05:15 pm
Session Title
New Member & First-Time Attendee Reception
Time Start
05:15 pm
Time End
06:00 pm
Session Title
Opening Reception
Time Start
06:00 pm
Time End
07:30 pm
Session Title
New Member & First Time Attendee Dine Arounds with Board Members
Time Start
07:00 pm
Time End
09:00 pm
Monday, February 27
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
06:00 am
Time End
06:00 pm
Session Title
Prayer Breakfast
Session Summary

Breakfast available starting at 6:00am

Time Start
06:30 am
Time End
07:45 am
Session Title
International Lounge
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Franchisee Hospitality
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp
Time Start
07:45 am
Time End
10:15 am
Session Title
New Supplier Member/First Time Supplier Attendee Meet & Greet
Session Summary

*Open to new IFA Supplier Members and any Suppliers attending the IFA Convention for the first time only.

Time Start
09:30 am
Time End
10:00 am
Session Title
Morning Break in Registration Lounge
Time Start
10:00 am
Time End
10:30 am
Session Title
Opening General Session
Time Start
10:30 am
Time End
12:30 pm
Session Title
FranPAC VIP Event
Session Summary

(Invitation Only)

Time Start
12:30 pm
Time End
01:15 pm
Session Title
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors (Community Service Project Begins)
Time Start
12:30 pm
Time End
01:45 pm
Session Title
Education Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Time Start
01:45 pm
Time End
02:45 pm
Session Title
Beverage Break
Time Start
02:45 pm
Time End
03:00 pm
Session Title
Thought Leadership Roundtables
Time Start
03:00 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
Networking Reception with Exhibitors (Community Service Project Continues)
Time Start
04:30 pm
Time End
06:30 pm
Session Title
CFE Celebration with Graduates
Time Start
05:30 pm
Time End
06:30 pm
Session Title
Veterans' Reception (Sponsored by Sport Clips, Inc.)
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
07:30 pm
Session Title
Black Franchise Leadership Council Reception
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
07:00 pm
Session Title
Pride Franchise Leadership Council Reception
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
07:00 pm
Session Title
International Committee Meeting
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
07:30 pm
Session Title
Hispanic & Latino Franchise Leadership Council Reception
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
08:00 pm
Session Title
International Reception (Sponsored by Edwards Global Services)
Session Summary

Network with leaders in international franchising to make connections and learn about trends and developments in franchising across borders. Attendees will be key players in international franchising, including international investors, high-level franchisor executives and U.S. Commercial Service staff.

Time Start
07:30 pm
Time End
08:30 pm
Tuesday, February 28
Session Title
Franchise Fitness Time
Time Start
06:00 am
Time End
07:00 am
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
07:00 am
Time End
06:30 pm
Session Title
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors (Community Service Project Continues)
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
09:00 am
Session Title
International Lounge
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Franchisee Hospitality
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
IFA Past Chairs Meeting
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
09:00 am
Session Title
Committee Meeting
Session Summary
  • Diversity Institute: Pride & Black Franchise Leadership Councils
Time Start
07:45 am
Time End
08:45 am
Session Title
Education Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Time Start
09:00 am
Time End
10:00 am
Session Title
C-Suite Think Tank & Forum Exchange
Time Start
09:00 am
Time End
10:00 am
Session Title
Foundation Community Service Project & Morning Break
Time Start
10:00 am
Time End
10:30 am
Session Title
Thought Leadership Roundtables
Time Start
10:30 am
Time End
12:00 pm
Session Title
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
Time Start
12:00 pm
Time End
01:30 pm
Session Title
Education Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Time Start
01:30 pm
Time End
02:30 pm
Session Title
Forum Speaker Series
Time Start
01:30 pm
Time End
02:30 pm
Session Title
Afternoon/Beverage Break
Time Start
02:30 pm
Time End
02:45 pm
Session Title
General Session
Time Start
02:45 pm
Time End
04:15 pm
Session Title
IFA Exhibit Hall Block Party
Time Start
04:15 pm
Time End
06:15 pm
Session Title
Franchisee of the Year Celebration
Time Start
05:30 pm
Time End
06:30 pm
Session Title
FranPAC Happy Hour
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
07:30 pm
Session Title
IFA Unplugged
Time Start
09:00 pm
Time End
12:00 am
Wednesday, March 1
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
11:30 am
Session Title
Education Concurrent Breakout Sessions with Continental Breakfast
Time Start
09:00 am
Time End
10:00 am
Session Title
Morning Break
Time Start
10:00 am
Time End
10:30 am
Session Title
Closing General Session
Time Start
10:30 am
Time End
12:00 pm
Session Title
Convention Officially Adjourns
Time Start
12:00 pm
Saturday, February 25
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
07:30 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
World Franchise Council
Session Summary

All day program to include breakfast and lunch

Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
7 CFE Special Sessions
Session Summary

Breakfast, breaks, and lunch served

For more information on CFE Special Sessions being offered during the 2023 Annual Convention, click here!

Time Start
09:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
IFA Education Advisory Board Meeting
Time Start
12:00 pm
Time End
01:30 pm
Session Title
Membership Committee Meeting
Time Start
02:00 pm
Time End
03:30 pm
Session Title
Committee Meetings
Session Summary
  • Finance
Time Start
03:00 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
Executive Committee Meeting
Time Start
04:30 pm
Time End
05:30 pm
Sunday, February 26
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
07:00 am
Time End
06:00 pm
Session Title
Women's Franchise Committee Meeting
Time Start
07:30 am
Time End
09:00 am
Session Title
International Lounge
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Franchisee Hospitality
Session Summary

Open to all Franchisees

Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
IFA Board of Directors’ Meeting
Session Summary

*only open to IFA Board members and IFA Past Chairs

Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
11:00 am
Session Title
5 CFE Special Sessions
Session Summary

Breakfast, breaks, and lunch served

For more information on CFE Special Sessions being offered during the 2023 Annual Convention, click here!

Time Start
09:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Franchise Relations Committee Meeting
Time Start
11:00 am
Time End
12:00 pm
Session Title
IFA Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
Time Start
11:00 am
Time End
12:30 pm
Session Title
Annual Leadership Conference
Session Summary

Program ends at 3pm; reception 3-3:45pm

Time Start
11:30 am
Time End
03:45 pm
Session Title
Franchising Gives Back Off-site service project
Time Start
01:00 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
Forum Meetings
Session Summary
  • Supplier  
  • Franchisee                 
  • Franchisor 
Time Start
03:00 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
IFA Committee Meetings
Session Summary
  • Marketing & Innovation (Committee Members Only) 
  • VetFran 
  • Social Sector Committee Meeting
Time Start
03:30 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
Legal Legislative Committee & Legislative Action Group (LAG) Meeting
Time Start
03:30 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
New Member & First Time Attendee Briefing
Time Start
04:45 pm
Time End
05:15 pm
Session Title
New Member & First-Time Attendee Reception
Time Start
05:15 pm
Time End
06:00 pm
Session Title
Opening Reception
Time Start
06:00 pm
Time End
07:30 pm
Session Title
New Member & First Time Attendee Dine Arounds with Board Members
Time Start
07:00 pm
Time End
09:00 pm
Monday, February 27
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
06:00 am
Time End
06:00 pm
Session Title
Prayer Breakfast
Session Summary

Breakfast available starting at 6:00am

Time Start
06:30 am
Time End
07:45 am
Session Title
International Lounge
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Franchisee Hospitality
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp
Time Start
07:45 am
Time End
10:15 am
Session Title
New Supplier Member/First Time Supplier Attendee Meet & Greet
Session Summary

*Open to new IFA Supplier Members and any Suppliers attending the IFA Convention for the first time only.

Time Start
09:30 am
Time End
10:00 am
Session Title
Morning Break in Registration Lounge
Time Start
10:00 am
Time End
10:30 am
Session Title
Opening General Session
Time Start
10:30 am
Time End
12:30 pm
Session Title
FranPAC VIP Event
Session Summary

(Invitation Only)

Time Start
12:30 pm
Time End
01:15 pm
Session Title
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors (Community Service Project Begins)
Time Start
12:30 pm
Time End
01:45 pm
Session Title
Education Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Time Start
01:45 pm
Time End
02:45 pm
Session Title
Beverage Break
Time Start
02:45 pm
Time End
03:00 pm
Session Title
Thought Leadership Roundtables
Time Start
03:00 pm
Time End
04:30 pm
Session Title
Networking Reception with Exhibitors (Community Service Project Continues)
Time Start
04:30 pm
Time End
06:30 pm
Session Title
CFE Celebration with Graduates
Time Start
05:30 pm
Time End
06:30 pm
Session Title
Veterans' Reception (Sponsored by Sport Clips, Inc.)
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
07:30 pm
Session Title
Black Franchise Leadership Council Reception
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
07:00 pm
Session Title
Pride Franchise Leadership Council Reception
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
07:00 pm
Session Title
International Committee Meeting
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
07:30 pm
Session Title
Hispanic & Latino Franchise Leadership Council Reception
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
08:00 pm
Session Title
International Reception (Sponsored by Edwards Global Services)
Session Summary

Network with leaders in international franchising to make connections and learn about trends and developments in franchising across borders. Attendees will be key players in international franchising, including international investors, high-level franchisor executives and U.S. Commercial Service staff.

Time Start
07:30 pm
Time End
08:30 pm
Tuesday, February 28
Session Title
Franchise Fitness Time
Time Start
06:00 am
Time End
07:00 am
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
07:00 am
Time End
06:30 pm
Session Title
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors (Community Service Project Continues)
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
09:00 am
Session Title
International Lounge
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Franchisee Hospitality
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
IFA Past Chairs Meeting
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
09:00 am
Session Title
Committee Meeting
Session Summary
  • Diversity Institute: Pride & Black Franchise Leadership Councils
Time Start
07:45 am
Time End
08:45 am
Session Title
Education Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Time Start
09:00 am
Time End
10:00 am
Session Title
C-Suite Think Tank & Forum Exchange
Time Start
09:00 am
Time End
10:00 am
Session Title
Foundation Community Service Project & Morning Break
Time Start
10:00 am
Time End
10:30 am
Session Title
Thought Leadership Roundtables
Time Start
10:30 am
Time End
12:00 pm
Session Title
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
Time Start
12:00 pm
Time End
01:30 pm
Session Title
Education Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Time Start
01:30 pm
Time End
02:30 pm
Session Title
Forum Speaker Series
Time Start
01:30 pm
Time End
02:30 pm
Session Title
Afternoon/Beverage Break
Time Start
02:30 pm
Time End
02:45 pm
Session Title
General Session
Time Start
02:45 pm
Time End
04:15 pm
Session Title
IFA Exhibit Hall Block Party
Time Start
04:15 pm
Time End
06:15 pm
Session Title
Franchisee of the Year Celebration
Time Start
05:30 pm
Time End
06:30 pm
Session Title
FranPAC Happy Hour
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
07:30 pm
Session Title
IFA Unplugged
Time Start
09:00 pm
Time End
12:00 am
Wednesday, March 1
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
11:30 am
Session Title
Education Concurrent Breakout Sessions with Continental Breakfast
Time Start
09:00 am
Time End
10:00 am
Session Title
Morning Break
Time Start
10:00 am
Time End
10:30 am
Session Title
Closing General Session
Time Start
10:30 am
Time End
12:00 pm
Session Title
Convention Officially Adjourns
Time Start
12:00 pm
Member Franchisor & Supplier
1299
$
Register
Non-Member Franchisor & Supplier
6499
$
Register
Franchisee
699
$
Register

Location & Travel

*** As of February 6, 2023 ***
************************************

IFA is continuing to add rooms as available to the convention hotel, Mandalay Bay Las Vegas. If you are unable to find a room at the group rate we recommend checking the Luxor next door which is 5 mins away by car, 15 mins walking. Here is the direct website link: https://luxor.mgmresorts.com/en.html?ecid=GMB_LX_HO

Mandalay Bay IFA discounted room rate:
• Saturday, Feb. 25 - Monday, Feb. 27: $248/night
• Tuesday, Feb. 28 - $198/night

Mandalay Bay is a 43-story luxury resort offering elegant rooms that all have 42-inch flat-screen TVs, seating areas, floor-to-ceiling windows and soaking tubs; upgrades include living areas, wet bars and/or Bose sound systems. For more information about Mandalay Bay, visit www.mandalaybay.com.


Booking through the IFA room block also allows you to receive a discounted resort fee of $25 +tax per night which includes:
• Complimentary high-speed internet access.
• Complimentary daily access to the Cardio Center
• Complimentary printing of boarding passes and outgoing faxes at the Hotel Business Center.
• Complimentary self-parking for guest vehicles for duration of stay.
• Daily newspaper available for pick up.
• Unlimited local and toll-free calls.

NOTE: No third-party vendors are authorized to book hotel rooms through the IFA room block. Be sure to book your reservations through the direct links below only.
Click the button below to secure your reservation at the Mandalay Bay Resort!
Mandalay Bay
EVENT VENUE: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

3950 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
United States

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HOTEL: Mandalay Bay Resort

3950 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
United States

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Luxor Hotel & Casino

3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
United States

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Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities

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FAQs

To contact the IFA Conferences Department, please email
events@franchise.org or call 202-662-0763.

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I’M NOT AN IFA MEMBER. HOW DO I JOIN TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MEMBER PRICING?

HOW CAN MY COMPANY SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT AT THE IFA CONVENTION?

How many CFE credits will I receive by attending?

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BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT COMMUNICATIONS

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 Convention 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 Convention - 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.

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