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Get ready to be part of the franchising event of the year!

From 22–24 June 2026, join us at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre for the 2026 FANZ National Franchise Conference, celebrating 30 years of FANZ. This milestone event promises to be unforgettable—a true must-attend for anyone serious about growing their franchise business.

Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre - 50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington

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Day 1:  MONDAY, 22-JUNE 2026

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Legal Symposium
 

  • 10:00am : Registration

  • 10:30am : Opening remarks

  • 10:45am : Cartels & Commerce Act Panel: Expert discussion on recent regulatory developments.

  • 12:00pm : International Panel: Global perspectives on franchising and competition issues.

  • 1:05pm : Lunch & Networking

  • 2:00pm : FANZ Advocacy Update

  • 2:15pm : Legal Workshops

  • 3:45pm : Franchise Agreements Panel: Practical insights from legal and franchisor perspectives.

  • 4:30pm :  Event close
     

National Franchise Conference Welcome Dinner
 

  • From 6:30pm : Welcome Networking Dinner with Minister for Small Business, Chris Penk,  speaking. 
    Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre - 50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Day 2:  TUESDAY, 23-JUNE 2026

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National Franchise Conference
 

  • 8:00am : Registration opens

  • ​8:45am : Welcome to Day 1

  • 9:00am :Opening Keynote: Demographic insights shaping the future of franchising with demographer Dr Paul Spoonley.

  • 10:00am : Franchise Leaders Panel: Industry leaders share experiences and strategies.

  • 10.45am  : Refuel and Reconnect (opportunity to view exhibitors)

  • 11:45am :  Workshop Sessions (3 streams - leadership, multi-unit franchising, AI)

  • 12:50 pm : Workshop Sessions (3 streams - difficult conversations, financing, franchise foundations)

  • 1.50pm : Refuel and Reconnect (opportunity to view exhibitors)

  • 2:50pm : FANZ Advocacy Update 

  • 3:05pm : MBIE Panel

  • 3:55pm : International Keynote: Rocco Fiorentino, President/CEO of Benetrends

  • 5:00pm : Day 1 Wrap Up
     

From 6:30pm : Evening Function: 30th Birthday Celebration with a 90s Themed Party and Dinner 
Dominion Museum Building - 15 Buckle Street, Mount Cook, Wellington
 

Day 3:  WEDNESDAY, 24-JUNE 2026

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National Franchise Conference
 

  • ​9:00am : Welcome to Day 2

  • 9:10am : Keynote: Modern franchise recruitment and digital marketing strategies with Joel Kleber, Chief Marketing Officer at Jim's Group

  • 10:10am : FCA Update

  • 10:25am : Roundtable Discussions: Interactive topic sessions with sector peers.

  • ​11:25am : Refuel and Reconnect (opportunity to view exhibitors)

  • 12:25pm : Fireside Chat: Conversation with the 2025 Supreme Franchise Award winner.

  • 12:55pm : Interactive Keynote with Greg Nathan from Franchise Relationships Institute.

  • 2:10pm : Conference Wrap-Up

  • 2:30pm : Event Concludes

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