80+ Exhibitors | 40 Seminars | 2000 Guests | 2 Days
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Where
Due Drop Events Centre, Auckland
When
18-19 September 2026
The Expo for people serious about business. Whether you're growing what you have, buying something new, starting a business or figuring out your next move, the Franchise & Small Business Expo brings practical advice, new opportunities and valuable connections together in one place.
Over two days, meet franchise brands, business owners, advisers, suppliers and industry experts, and attend free presentations, workshops, networking events and panel discussions covering business ownership, growth, marketing, finance, technology, AI and operations.
This is a free event with limited capacity and is aimed at business owners, potential franchisees and people who serve the SME ecosystem. To secure your place, hit the attend button.
Make valuable business connections throughout the Expo. Meet business owners, franchise brands, advisers, suppliers, speakers, and industry experts on the expo floor, in workshops, at Hosted Business Round Tables, and through our invitation-only networking function. Whether you're starting, buying, or growing a business, the right conversation could change your future.
We're bringing some of Aotearoa's most influential business minds for a selection of must-see keynote sessions combined with expert panels on topics such as AI, Marketing, Women in Business and Economic Growth
Over two days, hear directly from business owners, franchisees, advisers, and industry experts through free practical workshops designed to help you evaluate opportunities, avoid costly mistakes, and make informed business decisions.
Meet more than 70 brands, suppliers, advisers, and business service providers. Explore opportunities, ask questions, compare options, and connect directly with the people who can help you start, buy, or grow a business.
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Listen to leaders of innovation
The Expo will be held at the incredible Due Drop Events Centre in Auckland
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