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NZ Franchise & Small Business Expo
A two-day expo in Auckland for small business owners and people exploring a franchise. Its first edition in 2026 drew more than 1,800 people and about 80 speakers.
NZ Franchise & Small Business Expo at a glance
- What it is
- Expo
- Run by
- NZSME
- Where
- Auckland, Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau
- Next edition
- September 2027, dates not yet announced
- Last held
- 18 to 19 September 2026
- Size
- More than 1,800 attendees and about 80 speakers at its first edition
- Who it is for
- Small business owners and operators, and people exploring a franchise
- Last verified
- 21 September 2026
Visit the NZ Franchise & Small Business Expo website Speaker page
How to speak at NZ Franchise & Small Business Expo
Register interest in speaking through the form on its own site.
That makes it one of the more open doors on this list, though a form isn't a booking. Keep it short. Say what the session covers and who it's for, and link to a video of you on stage.
Most programs are set months ahead, so get in touch well before the next edition rather than a few weeks out.
Other small business events in New Zealand
- FANZ National Franchise Conference15 to 18 June 2027
- Hospitality New Zealand Conference2027, early bird tickets on sale
In summary
NZ Franchise & Small Business Expo is an expo in Auckland, New Zealand, run by NZSME. Next edition: September 2027, dates not yet announced. Last held: 18 to 19 September 2026. More than 1,800 attendees and about 80 speakers at its first edition. How speakers get on: Register interest in speaking through the form on its own site. These details were checked on the organiser's own website on 21 September 2026. Listed by Speakers Bureaus Directory, where nobody pays to appear.