The Speakers

SPEAK AT THE FRANCHISE & SMALL BUSINESS EXPO

The Franchise & Small Business Expo brings together people actively looking to start, buy or grow a business.

Our speaker programme combines real-world experience with practical theory — giving attendees both proven insight and structured knowledge they can apply immediately.

We are curating a strong lineup of founders, franchise leaders, operators, advisers and subject-matter experts who can deliver clear thinking, useful frameworks and honest lessons from experience.

If you can teach, challenge thinking and offer genuine value to business owners and future operators, we want to hear from you.

WHY SPEAK

  • Position yourself as a trusted authority in front of a highly targeted audience
  • Connect with potential clients, partners and future franchisees
  • Strengthen your brand and professional profile
  • Align with a practical, action-focused business event
  • Build meaningful commercial relationships beyond the stage

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We welcome a mix of practical experience and structured learning.

  • Real-world experience
  • Lessons from building or scaling a business
  • Franchise leadership and operational insight
  • Case studies and honest stories
  • Growth, marketing, systems and finance
  • Applied theory and masterclasses
  • Clear frameworks and models
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Financial, legal or operational education
  • Market trends and future-focused thinking
  • Tools attendees can implement immediately

All sessions must be relevant, practical and commercially grounded.

MASTERCLASSES

Our masterclass sessions provide deeper learning for attendees who want structured guidance.These sessions may include strategy frameworks, financial modelling, marketing systems, leadership thinking or emerging business trends — delivered in a clear, practical and accessible way. Masterclasses should leave attendees better equipped to make real business decisions.

SESSION FORMATS

  • Keynote presentations
  • Expert talks
  • Panel discussions
  • Practical workshops
  • Structured masterclasses
  • Founder and operator interviews

SPEAKER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

If you would like to be considered as a speaker or masterclass presenter, submit your details below.