FIS, the Franchise Innovation Summit, is launched to serve the franchise sector in November 2024
- Organised by the AEF (Spanish Franchise Association), this will be the year’s major gathering for the franchise sector.
- The event will take place in Madrid on 13 and 14 November 2024
- The FIS 4.0 Congress will address the major themes and trends in the world of franchising
Madrid, 18 July 2024
The Spanish Franchise Association (AEF) is pleased to announce the first edition of the Franchise Innovation Summit (FIS), a platform designed to boost the franchise sector and raise the profile of a business and entrepreneurial model that is constantly growing. The mission of the AEF Franchise Summit is to boost the commercial visibility of the franchising world across all professional fields where new opportunities for business creation or development may exist. Under the slogan “Leading the future of franchising”, FIS is a major platform, tailored to the sector’s specific needs and led by the sector itself.
Aimed at investors, entrepreneurs, franchisees, young people, business school students and the entire professional franchise ecosystem, FIS seeks to boost visibility, growth and innovation in the franchise sector, thereby contributing to economic development and the strengthening of the business fabric.
The Franchise Innovation Summit is more than just a conference; it is the premier meeting place for visionaries, leaders and entrepreneurs in the world of franchising.
FIS 4.0
The FIS 4.0 conference will be the hub where many of the most relevant presentations, panel discussions, keynote speeches and more will take place, covering a range of topics over the four months leading up to the event.
- Innovation and Technology in Franchising
- Strategies for Growth and Development
- New Concepts and Services for the Retail Sector of the Future
- Internationalisation
- Franchise Development in Small Towns
- Sustainability and CSR in Franchising
- Brand and Customer Experience
- Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity
The event will feature several stages for presentations and round-table discussions where industry experts and leaders from the participating brands themselves will share their knowledge and experiences. In addition, FIS will have a showroom area for franchises, brands, services and companies across the entire value chain… to generate business opportunities and showcase the latest developments, innovations and trends in the franchise market.
A major hub of knowledge, support and advisory services, an investors’ forum, networking areas, a brand showroom, new concepts and international brands… these are just some of the features included in the Franchise Innovation Summit/AEF, which will take place on 13 and 14 November at the Casa de Campo Convention Centre in Madrid.
Aimed at entrepreneurs, investors, existing business owners, the media, industry professionals, consultancies and service providers, FIS will also feature the Club Sub30, an initiative focused on young entrepreneurs under the age of 30, providing them with a platform to present their ideas and projects, as well as a space for mentoring sessions, networking and workshops designed to foster the next generation of franchise leaders.
FIS 365
FIS will feature a digital platform, FIS365, which extends the Summit experience throughout the year and will help create a permanent industry community that generates business opportunities and exclusive content.
About the Spanish Franchise Association (AEF)
The Spanish Franchise Association is a not-for-profit organisation representing companies in the franchise sector in Spain. The AEF works to promote the growth and professionalisation of franchises, offering support and resources to its members to foster economic and business development.
About SHOW2BE
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AEF Press Contact
Juan Carlos Martín
Tel: 607 999 866
comunicacion@tusideas.es
SHOW2BE Press Contact
Lorenzo Alconero
Tel: 647 110 147
prensa@show2be.com
Website:
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www.aefranquicia.es