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The Broward County Convention Center is where business and pleasure intertwine to create the ultimate destination for meetings in South Florida. Located amidst the vibrant backdrop of Fort Lauderdale, the premier venue sets the stage for conferences, sporting events, exhibitions, trade shows, board retreats and more.

Greater Fort Lauderdale is well on its way to becoming a world-class meetings destination. From our convention center expansion project and bustling cityscape, to our beautiful beaches, majestic waterways and endless leisure activities, groups of all sizes are discovering the many benefits of meeting in Fort Lauderdale.

 

SHOW OPENING TIMES 

Friday, September 25th 2026 - 10am to 4pm

Saturday, September 26th, 2026 - 10am to 4pm

REACHING BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

BY CAR

Interstate North or South
Florida Turnpike or I-95. Exit I-595 East to US-1 North (Federal Highway). US-1 (Federal Highway) to SE 17th Street (East). Follow SE 17th Street to Eisenhower Blvd (South). 

A1A Highway South
A1A South turns into SE 17th Street. Follow SE 17th Street to Eisenhower Blvd (South). 

Fort Lauderdale –Hollywood Airport

US-1 North (Federal Highway) to SE 17th Street (East). Follow SE 17th Street to Eisenhower Blvd (South). 

US-1 (Federal Highway) North or South
US-1 (Federal Highway) to SE 17th Street (East). Follow SE 17th Street to Eisenhower Blvd (South). 

A1A Highway North
A1A North to East Dania Beach Boulevard. East Dania Beach Boulevard US-1 North (Federal Highway).US-1 North to SE 17th Street (East). Follow SE 17th Street to Eisenhower Blvd (South). 

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

By Bus

Board County Transit (BCT) operates an extensive bus service throughout Ft. Lauderdale. Southeast 17th St & Eisenhower Boulevard is the stop closest to the center. For more information on bus times, click here.

By Train

The closest train station to the convention center is the Ft. Lauderdale Tri-Rail Station. It is a 16 minute drive from there.

Closest Airport

The closest airport to Broward County Convention Center is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It is approximately an 8 minute drive. US-1 North (Federal Highway) to SE 17th Street (East). Follow SE 17th Street to Eisenhower Blvd (South). 

 

OUR HOTEL PARTNER

Hotel Planner is the official hotel partner of the IFA World Franchise Show. Click below to find the most competitive rates for hotels close to the convention center.

Click the button below to take a look at your accommodation options.


 

 

We recommend arriving at the entrance a few minutes ahead of opening, as it is likely to be busy. Please ensure your ticket is pre-registered via this website to guarantee seamless entry and a smooth start to your visit to the show!