40th Annual IBA/IFA Joint Conference

6 May - 7 May 2025 Grand Hyatt, Washington, USA

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Each year, the International Bar Association’s Franchising Committee partners with the IFA to develop a programme for some of the world’s leading practitioners and franchise legal counsel. Experienced legal counsel will share invaluable information regarding the latest developments in international law and their importance to franchising.

Topics include: 

  • Legal symposium basic track: International
  • Plenary 1: Hot topics in international franchise law
  • Plenary 2: Digital marketing and loyalty programmes
  • Concurrent interactive workshops:
     - Consumer and product compliance
     - Managing a marketing fund
     - ‘That’s none of your business’ – how to enforce system standards and contractual terms in franchise networks
  •  Considerations in adopting franchise legislation: Pros and cons
  •  Plenary 3: News from around the world

Click here for the programme: PROGRAMME

For more information email events@franchise.org