GF Issue 54

FRANCHISE EXPO PARIS 2024 After welcoming more than 30,000 visitors last year, Franchise Expo Paris, the French Franchise Federation’s trade show organized by Infopro Digital, is back with a format change designed to maximize visitor numbers and reduce the trade impact on exhibitors. The largest franchise event in the world will now take place over three days instead of four, including Saturday, to enable both exhibitors and visitors to optimize their presence without impacting their work and businesses. In addition, the program has been redesigned to offer an enhanced visitor experience, featuring more seminars and workshops on the most in-demand topics. With over 500 French and international brands exhibiting and nearly 100 partners confirmed, this annual spring event is cemented as a vital European destination for networking, pitching and information-gathering. Things to do: Porte de Versailles is Europe’s largest exhibition complex situated in the heart of the French capital, renowned for hosting large-scale international events. March is one of the best months to visit this beautiful city with spring blossom decorating the famous tree-lined avenues and boulevards. It’s also the month when festivals and events start up again. No visit to Paris is complete without a stroll along the Seine, soaking in the capital’s world-famous beauty and heritage. The iconic Tour Eiffel, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe and Palace of Versailles are must-sees for any international visitor. WHAT: FRANCHISE EXPO PARIS 2024 WHERE: HALL 1, PORTE DE VERSAILLES WHEN: 1618 MARCH, 2024 exposure The what, when, and where for your franchising calendar UPCOMING EXPOS INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO 2024 The International Franchise Expo (IFE), partnered with the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the Department of Commerce, is the largest franchise show in the U.S. with a powerful international impact. Entrepreneurs and potential business owners from 50 states and 120 countries travel to New York to meet and form valuable business connections with over 300 exhibiting franchise brands and industry experts from every investment level and industry, as well as attend educational seminars, take part in round table discussions and workshops, and discover some of the newest brands over three jam-packed days. This year, confirmed guest speakers include Dr John Hayes from the Titus Center for Franchising, Kay Ainsley, MD at MSAWorldwide and Kyle Lenox from Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Things to do: The IFE couldn’t have a better location for visitors to New York City. Situated in Hell’s Kitchen, right in the hub of Manhattan’s West Side, the Javits Center features imposing glass architecture and even a nature reserve on its famous green roof. Bordering Central Park, the UpperWest Side district is crammed with historical buildings and venues, arts and culture and round-the-clock entertainment. There’s also scenic views across the Hudson River and a myriad of relaxed restaurants and bars to recharge your batteries, all within a stone’s throw from the Javits Center. WHAT: INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO WHERE: JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER, NEW YORK, NY WHEN: 30 MAY ƒ 1 JUNE 2024 GLOBAL FRANCHISE.COM 9