Conference Agenda
Get ready to be part of the franchising event of the year!
LEGAL SYMPOSIUM: Monday 22 June 2026
10:00
AM
Registration
10:30
AM
Opening remarks
10:45
AM
Cartels & Commerce Act Panel: Expert discussion on recent regulatory developments
12:00
PM
International Panel: Global perspectives on franchising and competition issues
01:05
PM
Lunch & networking
02:00
PM
FANZ Advocacy Update
02:00
PM
Legal Workshops
03:45
PM
Franchise Agreements Panel: Practical insights from legal and franchisor perspectives
04:30
PM
Event close
NATIONAL FRANCHISE CONFERENCE: Monday 22 June 2026 (Day 1)
06:30
PM
National Franchise Conference Welcome Dinner
Welcome networking dinner with Minister for Small Business, Hon Chris Penk, speaking.
Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre, 50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington
NATIONAL FRANCHISE CONFERENCE: Tuesday 23 June 2026 (Day 2)
08:00
AM
Registration
08:45
AM
Welcome to Day 1
09:00
AM
Opening keynote: Demographic insights shaping the future of franchising with demographer Dr Paul Spoonley
10:00
AM
Franchise Leaders Panel: Sector leaders reflect on the changing make-up of New Zealand and share experiences and strategies
10:45
AM
Refuel and Reconnect (opportunity to view exhibitors)
11:45
AM
Workshop Sessions (3 streams - leadership, multi-unit franchising, AI)
12:50
PM
Workshop Sessions (3 streams - difficult conversations, financing, franchise foundations)
01:50
PM
Refuel and Reconnect (opportunity to view exhibitors)
02:50
PM
FANZ Advocacy Update
03:10
PM
MBIE Panel Discussion: Employment standards in franchising: Practical, real‑world lessons
03:55
PM
International keynote: Rocco Fiorentino, President/CEO of Benetrends
05:00
PM
Day 2 concludes
06:30
PM
Evening Function
30th Birthday Celebration with a 90s themed dinner and party.
Dominion Museum Building, 15 Buckle Street, Mount Cook, Wellington
NATIONAL FRANCHISE CONFERENCE: Wednesday 24 June 2026 (Day 3)
09:00
AM
Welcome to Day 3
09:10
AM
Keynote: Modern franchise recruitment and digital marketing strategies with Joel Kleber, Chief Marketing Officer at Jim's Group
10:10
AM
Franchise Council of Australia update
10:25
AM
Roundtable Discussions: Interactive topic sessions with sector peers
11:25
AM
Refuel and Reconnect (opportunity to view exhibitors)
12:25
PM
Fireside Chat with the 2025 Supreme Franchise System of the Year award winner Harrisons Flooring
12:55
PM
Interactive keynote with Greg Nathan, Franchise Relationships Institute
02:10
PM
Conference wrap up
02:30
PM
Event concludes
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