Local Meetup @ the IFA World Franchise Show in Fort Lauderdale, FL!
Calling all Entreprenistas in Fort Lauderdale! It's time to bring your network offline at the IFA World Franchise Show! Stephanie Cartin, Co-Founder of Entreprenista, invites you to join her for a meetup inside the convention center, where she'll also be featured as a speaker.
Please note - to register you must first register for your free ticket to enter the IFA Show and then reserve your spot at the Entreprenista meetup on Luma.
Start by registering for your free IFA World Franchise Show ticket through our link below, then RSVP for the meetup on Luma. You'll need both to join us, and the IFA ticket is what gets you into the venue.
🎟️ Register for the IFA World Franchise Show
Meet for the Women in Franchising Panel @ 1pm (Seminar Theater 6 inside the Broward Convention Center)
Meet at the Catering & Seating area inside the Broward Convention Center after the panel 3:30pm - 5pm
Your IFA ticket will give you access to the show all weekend Friday through Saturday so you are welcome to come early for the speakers on Friday and come back Saturday to explore the show.
What is the Entreprenista League?
The Entreprenista League is a thriving community of 4,000+ women founders from across the country who are building businesses, supporting one another, and showing up for each other, both online and in person, just like this! Local Meetups are one of the many ways our members bring the community to life in their own cities.
Members, feel free to invite a fellow founder friend to join the event! We ask that each person registers both here on Luma and on the IFA website to reserve your free ticket. If you have any questions, please email us at membership@entreprenista.com.
Time & Date:
Friday, Sep 25, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Get To Know Your Host:
Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur, community builder, podcast host, angel investor, and your biggest business cheerleader. She co-founded Entreprenista, a media and membership platform supporting women entrepreneurs through content, resources, and community. After leaving corporate in 2012, Steph found her passion: creating spaces where women connect, collaborate, and grow. She co-hosts the Entreprenista Podcast, sharing the real behind-the-scenes stories of women founders every week.
Food & Beverage Details:
Refreshments will be available for purchase at the venue.
Venue Instructions:
The Meetup takes place inside the Broward County Convention Center during the IFA World Franchise Show. Your free IFA ticket is required to enter the building, so you must register ahead of time and have your ticket ready at the door. Once you're inside, you'll find us at 1pm at Seminar Theater 6 and at 3:30pm in the Catering & Seating Area.