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IFA's Annual Convention

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Next editionJanuary 2027Expected — not announced yet
Last venueMandalay Bay ResortLas Vegas, Nevada
RunningSince 2012Annual · 5 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Expected around January 2027 — not announced yet. IFA's Annual Convention runs annual; the last edition in our records was in January 2017. We'll show the dates as soon as the organiser publishes them.

Key numbers

Editions on record
5first in 2012

About IFA's Annual Convention

IFA's Annual Convention

This year's historic convention was one of the best ever. Franchise business professionals gathered at the premier franchise industry conference dedicated to excellence, education and relationship building. For 50 years, the International Franchise Association has worked to protect, promote and enhance franchising by advocating on behalf of the industry and hosting exceptional educational programming and networking opportunities. This year's event was no exception.

he 50th Annual IFA Convention honored those who have made the industry what it is today and showcased the growth of franchising over the past half century. Attendees left inspired, optimistic and ready to face the challenges that lay ahead.

2011 Annual Convention Opening General Session keynote speaker will be Mitt Romney.

For those of you not able to join us in San Antonio and for those of you who’d like to relive some of the highlights, we invite you to visit myIFA.tv, an online portal devoted to bringing you some of the best moments of the IFA Convention. Videos from many of our general sessions, networking events and exhibit hall are available to provide you with a snapshot of what happened at this year’s show.

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201729 Jan 2017Mandalay Bay Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
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201515–18 Feb 2015MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
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201422–25 Feb 2014MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
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201317–20 Feb 2013MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
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201211–14 Feb 2012Marriott Orlando World Center
Orlando, Florida
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is IFA's Annual Convention?

The next edition is expected around January 2027, based on its annual cycle. The organiser hasn't announced the dates yet.

Where is it held?

The last edition we have was at Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 5 editions on record since 2012.

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