As a new member or a first-time attendee, we know it's not easy being the new kid, but we’re here to help you make the most of your first CFA National Convention! 

The New Member Reception, sponsored by MNP, is the first networking event of the CFA National Convention where attendees can mingle and connect with peers!

This is the place to get to know some of your fellow franchise peers as well as your appointed Convention Ambassadors. For our returning guests, this is an opportunity to get to know the new faces of franchising, expand your connections, and especially welcome them to the CFA community, or the opportunity to reconnect with long-time friends.

We'll also be celebrating the CFA's Top Membership Recruiters:

• Larry Weinberg
• John DeHart
• Marietta Snetsinger
• Steve Collette
• Lisa Raffaele 
• Kirk Allen
• Nicolas Desjardins
• John Evans
• Jordan Druxerman
• Debi Sutin
• Joseph Adler
• Thomas Wong
• Frank Stanschus
• Cam Bawol
• Randy Mahil
• Sumit Chouhan
• Megha Karia

The Convention Photo Wall, sponsored by Reshift Media Inc. will be open during this period. Come and say "Cheese" with your some of your peers!

Recognition Awards Luncheon ticket is required.

Sponsored by Sherrard Kuzz LLP & Wolfpack Construction, the Recognition Awards Luncheon is an opportunity to celebrate achievements within the CFA Community:

• Winners of the CFA's Recognition Awards
• CFA Membership Milestones
• CFA's very own CFE graduates

The Convention Photo Wall, sponsored by Reshift Media Inc. will also be open during this period. Come and say "Cheese" with your some of your peers!

Enjoy a reception cocktail at the Marketplace, sponsored by CIBC, where you will learn of the latest products and services designed to help you improve your franchise operations and face the challenges ahead. Meet with service support providers and find out how they can help you gain an advantage over your competition with the latest technology, tools, and services.

The Convention Photo Wall and 360° Photo Booth, sponsored by Reshift Media Inc. will also be open during this period. Come by and "say cheese" with some of your peers!

Gala Awards dinner ticket is required.

Get ready to celebrate franchise excellence with your exclusive invite to franchising’s hottest event of the year: the CFA Awards Gala Dinner, sponsored by Shoppers Confidential & Wolfpack Construction! The most anticipated franchise event of the year is back as we celebrate the past year of franchise excellence!

• Franchise Choice Designation
• Awards of Excellence
• Franchisee of the Year

The Awards Gala might be over but the night is still young. Head over to the Hard Rock Café for the After-Party, sponsored by Dale & Lessmann LLP & Reshift Media Inc.

Enjoy drinks, dancing, and keep the celebration rolling!