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Emerging Franchisor Conference

Whether you are trying to kick-start your franchise system or take it to the next level, IFA’s Emerging Franchisor Conference was designed for entrepreneurs like you.
CFE Credits Available
Yes
November 02 - 04, 2022
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120 Fourth Street
Nashville, TN 37201
United States

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IFA's 2022 Emerging Franchisor Conference

Registration Opening Soon!

Like rocket fuel for franchises. Join other Franchise leaders and innovators to discover the latest way to take your franchise to the next level. Hear from development experts, speak with operations gurus, discover next-generation opportunities. Gather with industry leaders who are building the long-term success that creates real wealth for franchisor and franchisee. 

 

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"The Emerging Franchise Conference is an invaluable opportunity for young brands to network with their peers and learn from seasoned franchise executives.  The format and topics are always on point for what the audience needs and wants to hear.  Put this on your "MUST attend" list.  Hope to see you there!"

- Jania Bailey, CFE, CEO, FranNet, LLC

 

Please note, only sponsoring suppliers can attend this conference.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Lynette James, Sr. Director of Sponsorships & Exhibits, for more information.

Agenda

Wednesday, November 2
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
07:00 am
Time End
05:30 pm
Session Title
ICFE Special Sessions
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
12:30 pm
Session Title
Pre-Event Networking Break with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
03:30 pm
Time End
04:00 pm
Session Title
Welcome and Opening General Session
Time Start
04:00 pm
Time End
05:30 pm
Session Title
Happy Hour (off-site)
Time Start
06:00 pm
Time End
07:00 pm
Thursday, November 3
Session Title
Registration Desk Open
Time Start
07:30 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Continental Breakfast with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
07:45 am
Time End
08:30 am
Session Title
IFA Shaping the Future of Franchising
Session Summary

A fireside chat with franchise leaders paving the way through education, advocacy, networking and community.

Time Start
08:30 am
Time End
09:30 am
Session Title
C-Suite Think Tank & Forum Exchange
Time Start
09:30 am
Time End
10:30 am
Session Title
Networking Break with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
10:30 am
Time End
11:00 am
Session Title
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Time Start
11:00 am
Time End
12:00 pm
Session Title
Boxed Lunches with Roundtable Topic Discussions
Time Start
12:00 pm
Time End
02:00 pm
Session Title
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Time Start
02:15 pm
Time End
03:15 pm
Session Title
Networking Break with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
03:15 pm
Time End
04:00 pm
Session Title
General Session
Time Start
04:00 pm
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Reception with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
05:00 pm
Time End
06:00 pm
Session Title
Sponsored Dine Arounds
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
08:15 pm
Friday, November 4
Session Title
Registration Desk Open
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
12:15 pm
Session Title
Continental Breakfast with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
08:30 am
Session Title
General Session
Time Start
08:30 am
Time End
09:30 am
Session Title
Networking Break with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
09:30 am
Time End
10:00 am
Session Title
Concurrent Breakouts
Time Start
10:00 am
Time End
11:00 am
Session Title
Closing General Session
Time Start
11:00 am
Time End
12:00 pm
Wednesday, November 2
Session Title
Registration
Time Start
07:00 am
Time End
05:30 pm
Session Title
ICFE Special Sessions
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
12:30 pm
Session Title
Pre-Event Networking Break with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
03:30 pm
Time End
04:00 pm
Session Title
Welcome and Opening General Session
Time Start
04:00 pm
Time End
05:30 pm
Session Title
Happy Hour (off-site)
Time Start
06:00 pm
Time End
07:00 pm
Thursday, November 3
Session Title
Registration Desk Open
Time Start
07:30 am
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Continental Breakfast with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
07:45 am
Time End
08:30 am
Session Title
IFA Shaping the Future of Franchising
Session Summary

A fireside chat with franchise leaders paving the way through education, advocacy, networking and community.

Time Start
08:30 am
Time End
09:30 am
Session Title
C-Suite Think Tank & Forum Exchange
Time Start
09:30 am
Time End
10:30 am
Session Title
Networking Break with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
10:30 am
Time End
11:00 am
Session Title
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Time Start
11:00 am
Time End
12:00 pm
Session Title
Boxed Lunches with Roundtable Topic Discussions
Time Start
12:00 pm
Time End
02:00 pm
Session Title
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Time Start
02:15 pm
Time End
03:15 pm
Session Title
Networking Break with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
03:15 pm
Time End
04:00 pm
Session Title
General Session
Time Start
04:00 pm
Time End
05:00 pm
Session Title
Reception with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
05:00 pm
Time End
06:00 pm
Session Title
Sponsored Dine Arounds
Time Start
06:30 pm
Time End
08:15 pm
Friday, November 4
Session Title
Registration Desk Open
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
12:15 pm
Session Title
Continental Breakfast with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
08:00 am
Time End
08:30 am
Session Title
General Session
Time Start
08:30 am
Time End
09:30 am
Session Title
Networking Break with Table-Top Exhibitors
Time Start
09:30 am
Time End
10:00 am
Session Title
Concurrent Breakouts
Time Start
10:00 am
Time End
11:00 am
Session Title
Closing General Session
Time Start
11:00 am
Time End
12:00 pm

Location & Travel

IFA's 2022 Emerging Franchisor Conference will take place right in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN at the Hilton Nashville Downtown. IFA has a room block available for a discounted rate of $259/night + tax. Booking within the IFA room block will open soon.
Hilton Nashville
Hilton Nashville Downtown

120 Fourth Street
Nashville, TN 37201
United States

Explore Nashville, TN

Sponsors

Interested in Sponsoring?

FAQs

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

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