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Join over 4,000 franchise executives at IFA’s Annual Convention, and let us help you make the most of your time in Las Vegas! Study the convention program brochure schedule online at www.franchise.org/ifa2017. Download our convention mobile app. When you arrive in Las Vegas, make sure you stop by our registration desk inside Islander Ballroom D+E+I to pick up your badge and final show guide. Depending on when you check-in, you would head to your first event. There are many networking and educational opportunities at #IFA2017. Check out the roadmap below to help you with your planning and let the fun begin! What are the must-attend events? How do I know what sessions I should attend for my business needs? Where is the best place to meet and network with other attendees? We have those answers for you here! Check-In at Registration Business Solution Roundtables Summits or Game Changer Mini- Super Sessions Morning General Session Featuring Anytime Fitness Co-Founders New Member & First-Time Attendee Reception Closing General Session Featuring Leading Business Consultant, Marcus Buckingham Post-Convention Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp (open to franchisors with 100 units or less) Opening General Session Featuring Author of The 4 Hour Work Week, Tim Ferriss Breakout Sessions The Buzz Breakout Sessions Networking Lunch with Exhibitors Chairman’s Reception with Exhibitors Business Solution Roundtables Reception with Exhibitors The Bash .First-Time Attendee Roadmap Sunday, January 29 Monday, January 30 Tuesday, January 31 Wednesday, February 1 New Member & First-Time Attendee Reception – This reception is exclusive to first time convention attendees and new members of IFA. These are people just like you who have never been to an IFA Convention. You will be paired with an IFA veteran member (or ambassador) who will help you get acclimated and serve as a sounding board for the remainder of your convention experience. The Buzz – This reception is your first networking opportunity with all attendees at the convention. It’s a fun way to kick-off #IFA2017 and a time for you to meet colleagues with whom you will be spending the next 2-3 days. General Sessions – IFA’s general sessions offer exciting, compelling programming that meet the wide-ranging needs of our diverse membership. At the general sessions, you will learn from business thought leaders about different ways to position your business for success. General sessions will host world-class speakers on Monday afternoon and Tuesday and Wednesday mornings with a focus on education, inspiration, peak performance, profitability and growth. Educational Sessions – #IFA2017 features nearly 50 summits, mini-super sessions and breakout sessions tailored to specific business tracks and franchise system sizes. There are 18 breakout sessions offered each on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, and nearly 15 summits and mini-super sessions offered Monday morning. Business Solution Roundtables – Don’t miss this unique opportunity to sit down in a small setting and exchange ideas, challenges and solutions with some of franchising’s most accomplished icons and leading professionals! Many attendees say that the Business Solution Roundtables are the most valuable and rewarding sessions offered at the Convention. Roundtables will be offered Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Exhibit Hall – With more than 350 booths in our hall, there are plenty of opportunities to make lasting business connections and partnerships. Stroll the aisles for cutting edge ideas, innovations, inspiration and some fun while learning about products and services that can help you better achieve your business goals. “Looks like I should plan to attend everything!” Close to it! There is so much to see and do, so many people to network with, so many connections to be made – bring lots of business cards – and so many things to learn. We encourage you to take the time to sit down and look through all available sessions and events in our online brochure and the on-site show guide so you can plan a conference that works best for you. IFA staff are always available before the convention as well as on-site for any questions you may have For program and registration information, visit franchise.org/ifa2017 We'll see you in Las Vegas! " The ability to tailor my agenda means I get the best value I can at convention! I leave each year with new contacts, useable tools and a fresh perspective about the opportunities that franchising provides." – Tamra Kennedy Franchisee Owner Taco John’s, Twin City TJ’s Inc. " I encourage you, no matter where you are in your System growth, to make this investment in your future; the 2017 convention is the perfect place to start!" – Melanie Bergeron, CFE Chair of the Board Two Men and a Truck ® International
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Join over 4,000 franchise executives at IFA’s Annual Convention, and let us help you make the most of your time in Las Vegas!
Study the convention program brochure schedule online at www.franchise.org/ifa2017.
Download our convention mobile app.
When you arrive in Las Vegas, make sure you stop by our registration desk inside Islander Ballroom D+E+I to pick up your badge and final show guide. Depending on when you check-in, you would head to your first event. There are many networking and educational opportunities at #IFA2017. Check out the roadmap below to help you with your planning and let the fun begin!
What are the must-attend events? How do I know what sessions I should attend for my business needs? Where is the best place to meet and network with other attendees? We have those answers for you here!
Check-In at Registration
Business Solution Roundtables
Summits or Game Changer Mini- Super Sessions
Morning General Session
Featuring Anytime Fitness Co-Founders
New Member & First-Time Attendee
Reception
Closing General Session
Featuring Leading Business Consultant, Marcus
Buckingham
Post-Convention Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp (open to franchisors with 100 units or less)
Opening General Session
Featuring Author of The 4 Hour Work Week,
Tim Ferriss
Breakout Sessions
The Buzz
Breakout Sessions
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
Chairman’s Reception with Exhibitors
Business Solution Roundtables
Reception with Exhibitors The Bash
.First-Time Attendee Roadmap
Sunday, January 29
Monday, January 30
Tuesday, January 31
Wednesday, February 1
New Member & First-Time Attendee Reception – This reception is exclusive to first time convention attendees and new members of IFA. These are people just like you who have never been to an IFA Convention. You will be paired with an IFA veteran member (or ambassador) who will help you get acclimated and serve as a sounding board for the remainder of your convention experience.
The Buzz – This reception is your first networking opportunity with all attendees at the convention. It’s a fun way to kick-off #IFA2017 and a time for you to meet colleagues with whom you will be spending the next 2-3 days.
General Sessions – IFA’s general sessions offer exciting, compelling programming that meet the wide-ranging needs of our diverse membership. At the general sessions, you will learn from business thought leaders about different ways to position your business for success. General sessions will host world-class speakers on Monday afternoon and Tuesday and Wednesday mornings with a focus on education, inspiration, peak performance, profitability and growth.
Educational Sessions – #IFA2017 features nearly 50 summits, mini-super sessions and breakout sessions tailored to specific business tracks and franchise system sizes. There are 18 breakout sessions offered each on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, and nearly 15 summits and mini-super sessions offered Monday morning.
Business Solution Roundtables – Don’t miss this unique opportunity to sit down in a small setting and exchange ideas, challenges and solutions with some of franchising’s most accomplished icons and leading professionals! Many attendees say that the Business Solution Roundtables are the most valuable and rewarding sessions offered at the Convention. Roundtables will be offered Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
Exhibit Hall – With more than 350 booths in our hall, there are plenty of opportunities to make lasting business connections and partnerships. Stroll the aisles for cutting edge ideas, innovations, inspiration and some fun while learning about products and services that can help you better achieve your business goals.
“Looks like I should plan to attend everything!” Close to it! There is so much to see and do, so many people to network with, so many connections to be made – bring lots of business cards – and so many things to learn. We encourage you to take the time to sit down and look through all available sessions and events in our online brochure and the on-site show guide so you can plan a conference that works best for you. IFA staff are always available before the convention as well as on-site for any questions you may have
For program and registration information, visit franchise.org/ifa2017
We'll see you in Las Vegas!
" The ability to tailor my agenda means I get the best value I can at convention! I leave each
year with new contacts, useable tools and a fresh perspective about the opportunities that
franchising provides."
– Tamra Kennedy Franchisee Owner
Taco John’s, Twin City TJ’s Inc.
" I encourage you, no matter where you are in your System growth, to make this investment
in your future; the 2017 convention is the perfect place to start!"
– Melanie Bergeron, CFE Chair of the Board
Two Men and a Truck®
International
