DAY 3:
REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT.

Tuesday 20th October

NFC26 EVOLVE takes the Main Stage for a powerful close to the convention. Real people, real stories, and some of the most compelling franchise content you'll hear all year.

An impressive lineup of franchising specialists and keynote speakers is being developed, watch this space for announcements.

The day also features an exclusive Franchising CEO Roundtable, bringing together the leaders of Australian franchising to close out NFC26 EVOLVE in style.

Program is accurate at time of publication — more speakers updated daily

7:50AM — 8:50AM
Exhibition & Coffee Open

SAVING LIVES — GOOD SAM — Community First Responders

  • Fun and interactive first aid session.
  • Special FCA Partner Offer available for first aid for your staff.
  • CRP training Cert & Good Sam Registration $15.


QSR CEO Roundtable Light Breakfast

Conference Room

Invitation Only

WIF Committee Breakfast 

CFE Info session
Includes a light breakfast

8:00AM — 12:00PM
Registration Opens
9:00AM — 9:01AM
Welcome: Final Day
9:01AM — 9:05AM
Gold Sponsor Intro
9:05AM — 9:45AM
Keynote

Fiona Hayes, 7-eleven 

9:45AM — 10:25AM
Women Influencing the Future of Franchising
Faciltator: Lisa Saville, Chief of Staff - FCA
Panellist: Vanessa Wilmot, Managing Director - Geotech Information Services, Elaine Jobson CEO & Managing Director - BeWell Brands & Jetts Fitness, Emily Lucas, Special Counsel - HWLE Lawyers, Richard Thame, Country Manager ANZ - Fortidia
 
As the franchise sector continues to evolve, so too does the influence of the women helping to shape its future. Through authentic leadership and diverse perspectives, women are making a significant impact across the franchise community and helping drive the ongoing evolution of the industry.
This panel brings together franchise leaders and award-winning women from different areas of the franchise sector to discuss the experiences that have shaped their careers and the impact they are making on the industry. The conversation will explore their expertise, experience, and commitment to authentic leadership, inclusion and diversity, which is helping drive the continued evolution of franchising.
10:25AM — 11:10AM
Operating Global from Australia
Facilitator: Marcel Lal, FCA Deputy Chair & Qld President, Global Chief Development Officer - ERA Group
Panellist: Stefano Moritsch, Global Geopolitics Lead - KPMG, Cameron Falloon, Founder - BFT, and more to come
 
The discussion will explore areas including international market selection, adapting the franchise model for different countries and cultures, building the right local partnerships, maintaining brand consistency, navigating regulatory and operational complexity, and the lessons learned from both the successes and challenges of global expansion.
11:10AM - 11:40AM
MORNING TEA, Exhibition Area
11:40AM — 11:50AM
FANZ

Katrina King

11:50AM — 12:35PM
The Voice of the Franchisee

Facilitator: Jay Westbury, CEO, Franchise Council of Australia
Hear directly from the people at the heart of franchising – the franchisees. In a series of candid, fast-paced interviews, Callum Mackay sits down with franchisees from across different brands and sectors to explore their real-world experiences of running a franchise business.
From what drives success and builds a strong franchisor–franchisee relationship, to the challenges, lessons and realities behind the brand, this session gives franchisees the floor to share what’s working, what they’ve learned and what they need from their franchisor to thrive.
Featuring: Arthur & Marilyn Gray – MBE Manuka; Larni Mailer – Fernwood Fitness;

12:35PM — 12:50PM
Shadow Small Business Minister
12:50PM — 1:30PM
CEO Big name brand Franchisor Presentation
Merrill Pereyra - Dominoes ANZ
1:30PM
Wrap

Reveal NFC27

1:30PM — 2:00PM
LUNCH, Exhibition Area

End NFC26

2:00PM — 4:00PM
CEO Roundtable

Invitation Only.  Must be a CEO to attend. 
Held in the Ballroom.