Legal Symposium Venue

SkyCity Hamilton

Located in the heart of Hamilton, SkyCity is in walking distance to our suggested accommodation and will be the venue for the inaugural Legal Symposium on Sunday 3 August from 10am to 4pm.

Conference Venue

Claudelands Events Centre

Claudelands is an award-winning venue set on 24 hectares of parkland in the heart of Hamilton City with a clever mix of classy spaces and will be host to the National Franchise Conference 2025 over 2 days from Monday 4 to Tuesday 5 August 2025.

Claudelands is a 10–15-minute walk from the CBD with pedestrian access via the Arena Plaza on Heaphy Terrace. Bicycle racks are also available on site.

Delegate Conference Planning

Accommodation & Travel

FANZ suggested accommodation: Novotel Hamilton Tainui, Ibis Hamilton Tainui, Quest Apartments & Hotels.

Book flights now to secure your cheap rates. If you are coming from Australia, check to see if your departure city has direct flights into Hamilton.

FANZ buses will be available to and from Novotel & Ibis to Claudelands daily.

Agenda outline: (timings subject to change)

Sunday 3 August
10am – 4pm: Legal Symposium
4.30pm: AGM
Evening Welcome Function

Monday 4 August & Tuesday 5 August
National Franchise Conference
Conference concludes on 5 August around 4.30pm