Schedule

10/19/23 h 10:05 - 10:25

State of the Art in Retail & Franchising

During the session we will analyze the main trends in Franchising and Retail nationally and internationally.

10/19/23 h 10:30 - 11:30

The Role of Franchising

From economic-social impacts to the growth of the sector, during the session we will hear the views of the main Trade Associations and what strategies they have adopted to promote the development of Franchising.

10/19/23 h 11:30 - 12:00

The results of the 2023 Retail Entrepreneurship Observatory

The main evidence of research that studies the profile of the entrepreneur in franchising

10/19/23 h 12:00 - 13:00

Franchising of the future, what is the new mix?

Franchising is going through a period of strong changes, mainly due to new emerging trends in "Digital & Innovation".

10/19/23 h 15:00 - 16:00

Credit and Finance: What are the tools that can today support business growth and development?

Finance and credit play an essential role in the growth of the industry. On the one hand, recent operations conducted by major Investment or Corporate Funds have fostered considerable investments to support the franchise model.

10/20/23 h 09:30 - 10:15

The Retail of the Future

Between hybridization and new emerging business models, competing in today's markets involves-for traditional retailers-an overhaul of business strategies. It will be interesting to hear the experience of new digital native players approaching the physical.

10/20/23 h 10:15 - 11:00

Female Entrepreneurship

Female entrepreneurship represents a growing phenomenon of great value to the economy of the country.

10/20/23 h 11:00 - 12:00

Sustainability, Inclusion and Accessibility: how to build value with people

In the increasingly interconnected and aware context of our world, sustainability, inclusion and accessibility emerge as fundamental pillars for building a better future for all.

10/20/23 h 15:00 - 16:00

Retail Real Estate, state of the art and future plans

During the session we will discuss the new projects that important players in the industry are launching and what are the new elements compared to the past.

10/21/23 h 10:00 - 11:00

The evolving role of the Franchisee

Boom in voluntary resignations, growth in the number of startups and new projects - including in Retail & Franchising - capable of incentivizing new entrepreneurship, increase in tools to investment support, are just some of the factors that are today driving the growth of the sector.

10/21/23 h 11:00 - 11:15

The New Consumer in Physical and Digital Retail

During the session we will discuss the challenges and opportunities related to this change, including new patterns of behavior, the use of emerging technologies and the personaliz ...

10/21/23 h 11:15 - 12:00

Challenges and Opportunities in Franchising: Internationalization, Customer Experience, from Selection to Franchisee Training

Internationalization and franchising are essential strategies for the global expansion of enterprises.