Steven Bartlett – the well-known entrepreneur, author, co-founder of Flight Group, investor on the BBC TV programme Dragons’ Den and host of a UK No.1 podcast ‘The Diary of a CEO’ – has been named as the headline speaker at the BFA (British Franchise Association) Conference.
Steven Bartlett
The event, sponsored by BFA supplier members, Citation and Evolve, will be held at the Telford International Centre, Shropshire on 7th November 2024.
The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Innovation – Driving Business Success’. Bartlett will be discussing leveraging digital advancements to build brand values across networks.
Other speakers at the conference will include Pip Wilkins, chief executive of the BFA, who will be discussing driving businesses forward through innovation and the senior team from the franchise, Revive! will be adding their insights on achieving business success. Paul Thompson, chair of the BFA, founder and chair of Water Babies, will offer attendees his perspective on leadership and insight.
Multiple expert-led breakout sessions at the conference will address topics such as digital innovation and customer-centric strategies. Interactive sessions will be held to fuel creativity and a clinic run by the BFA’s Legal Committee will provide updates and offer advice on legal matters.
Award ceremonies
The conference will also host the WorkBuzz Awards 2024, which are for franchisors who have achieved a successful Franchisee Satisfaction Benchmark survey result from franchisees in their network.
In the evening, BFA members are invited to attend the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2024. A black-tie event, known as the ‘Oscars of franchising’, celebrate the success of both franchisors and franchisees.
Wilkins commenting on this year’s conference, said: “We are delighted to reveal the line up of our 2024 conference generously sponsored by Citation and Evolve, bringing together as it will, franchising professionals from across the UK.
Pip Wilkins
“We are of course thrilled to have Steven as our headline speaker this year; his business acumen and success need no introduction and with this year’s theme of ‘Innovation – Driving Business Success’, I know the franchise community will be eager to hear his thoughts and strategies on growing brand values via digital advancements across networks.
“Alongside our keynote speakers, we’ve scheduled breakout sessions to allow delegates to hear about the latest trends and challenges in the sector, to learn from each other, gain insight, share best practice and enhance their knowledge across the day.
“The opportunity to network with fellow franchisors is often the highlight of the event for many; the new connections made, the opportunities to collaborate with each other and the support offered, should never be underestimated, and are at the heart of our great franchising sector. I look forward to meeting friends old and new for a vibrant conference.”
Tickets are available from www.thebfa.org/bfa-annual-conference. The conference is open to BFA members and non-members.
Posted: 10th June, 2024