Exhibiting

Why Exhibit

The NZ Franchise & Small Business Expo is designed to support meaningful, face-to-face engagement between solution providers and people actively involved in business.

Attendees come to the Expo to:

  • solve operational challenges explore tools and services that improve efficiency and performance
  • understand options around finance, systems, people, technology, and growth
  • make informed decisions about their next business step

This creates a focused environment where exhibitors can have quality conversations with people who are open, curious, and ready to engage.

Business Format

The NZ Franchise & Small Business Expo is a trade-focused business event designed for people who are genuinely interested in running, growing, or stepping into a business.

While the Expo is open to registration, it is not a general public show. The environment is intentionally professional and solutions-focused, bringing together established franchise systems, business service providers, and people attending with a clear interest in business.

This approach helps ensure:

  • meaningful conversations between visitors and exhibitors
  • a focused, business-like atmosphere on the expo floor
  • value for both attendees and participating businesses

Who You’ll Meet

As an exhibitor, you’ll connect with:

  • business owners and operators looking to improve or streamline their operations
  • managers responsible for systems, people, and performance
  • people preparing to step into business ownership
  • innovators, startups, and founders building new ventures
  • individuals exploring business and investment opportunities, including newcomers to New Zealand and those transitioning into semi-retirement

This is a diverse but aligned audience — united by a serious interest in business.

How it Works

The Expo format is built to support:

  • live demonstrations of tools, services, and systems
  • direct conversations with attendees about their specific business needs
  • brand visibility in a professional, solutions-focused environment
  • lead generation through meaningful engagement rather than passive foot traffic
  • Exhibitors are encouraged to showcase how their solutions work in practice and how they can support businesses at different stages.

Opportunities

A range of exhibiting and sponsorship options are available, designed to suit different business types, objectives, and budgets. Opportunities include:

  • exhibition space on the show floor
  • sponsorship and brand visibility packages
  • content and demonstration opportunities

BOOKING ENQUIRY

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Exhibitor Support

Exhibitors receive:

  • a clear onboarding process
  • access to exhibitor information and timelines
  • support with logistics and on-site requirements
  • guidance to help maximise engagement during the Expo
  • The aim is to make exhibiting straightforward and seamless

Inclusions

All exhibitors receive a professional exhibition presence designed to support effective engagement with attendees.

Depending on the package selected, this includes:

  • a quality expo booth or bare space option, allowing you to create a welcoming and engaging presence that reflects your brand and offering
  • power and standard inclusions appropriate to the space booked
  • access to a lead capture system, enabling you to collect visitor details and follow up after the event
  • Exhibition packages are designed to help exhibitors focus on meaningful conversations and relationship-building, rather than logistics.