IFA Conferences & Events - Connect, Learn, and Grow
Explore our calendar of opportunities designed to bring the franchising community together.
IFA Annual Convention
Join us for the premier event in franchising, bringing together franchisors, franchisees, and franchise suppliers to discuss industry trends, gain actionable insights, and celebrate franchise excellence. Explore every aspect of franchising from business development ideas, strategies for personal growth and unique opportunities for networking. You get all the franchise-focused education, community building and support for your franchising journey – all in one place.
International Franchise Show London
IFA is proud to serve as the exclusive and title sponsor of the International Franchise Show London, expanding the association’s reach around the globe and bringing new franchise opportunities and education to the United Kingdom. Come meet hundreds of the best franchise opportunities from around the world – The International Franchise Show is host to the UK’s biggest selection of the most exciting global franchise concepts and opportunities!
Legal Symposium
Join leading legal experts and franchising professionals to navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk. Experience practical, real-world programming that covers the latest business and franchise law developments. Connect with knowledgeable law practitioners and franchise executives while learning how to approach today’s legal landscape.
IBA/IFA Joint Conference
Each year, IFA partners with the International Bar Association’s Franchising Committee to develop a program for some of the world’s leading practitioners and franchise legal counsel. Experienced legal counsel will share invaluable information regarding the latest developments in international law and their importance to franchising.
The IFA World Franchise Show
In a first-of-a-kind joint venture ownership between the IFA and Fortem International, The IFA World Franchise Show will bring together the IFA’s expertise in franchising and Fortem’s world-class exhibition management experience to create an innovative, best-in-class franchise expo that will deliver on the promise of connecting franchise brands with qualified prospects in a unique, curated, and personalized experience.
IFA Advocacy Summit
Advocate for the future of franchising with policymakers and leaders. This meeting connects the franchising community with lawmakers to protect and advance the franchise business model. Learn the latest legislative and policy updates impacting franchising and then move to Capitol Hill, joining other members of the franchising community, to meet with your representatives in Congress to discuss these impacts. IFA will set up the meetings and prep and guide you beforehand. This event is open to IFA and FAN Members only.
Emerging Franchisor Conference
Join other Franchise leaders and innovators to discover the latest way to take your franchise to the next level. Designed specifically for early-stage franchisors, this event offers strategies, resources, and peer connections to help you build and scale your franchise brand. Hear from development experts, speak with operations gurus, discover next-generation opportunities. 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.
Franchise Leadership and Development Conference (FLDC)
Partnership event with Franchise Update Media
Focused on driving growth, this event helps franchise development professionals refine strategies, attract top franchisees, and enhance their recruitment processes. Join us for this exclusive event built for CEOs, Presidents, Franchise Sales, & Development Executives looking for inspiration and guidance on growing their businesses, expanding their franchise locations and leading their teams.
Franchise Customer Experience Conference (FCXC)
Partnership event with Franchise Update Media
Join us for this unique industry conference that brings together CEO’s, Presidents and leaders of Marketing, Operations and Technology, for a powerful event filled with interactive workshops, exciting presentations and top-notch networking. Be a part of the only conference in franchising created for franchise leaders charged with improving the experience and outcomes for all customers, including consumers, businesses, franchisees, and employees.
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Upcoming Events
The IFA World Franchise Show 2025
2025 IFA Advocacy Summit
2025 Emerging Franchisor Conference
Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE
VP, Event Design and Planning
202.662.4178
jlittrel@franchise.org
Katelyn Russell, CMP, CFE
Director, Event and Partner Operations
202.662.0786
krussell@franchise.org
Courtney Thompson
Program Manager, Conferences and Meetings
202.662.0799
cthompson@franchise.org
LeAnna Christensen
Coordinator, Meetings & Conferences
202.662.4175
lchristensen@franchise.org