SKIP events are different. No booths. No badge-scanning. No surface-level networking. Instead, we put the pedal down on unforgettable settings, a speedway, a famous racetrack, a riverside resort, built for real conversation and real alignment that drives real American Dreams.

There’s a reason we achieve an NPS score over 90 every year. Come see for yourself!



Form real relationships with Advisors

SKIP is the only place to get one-on-one time with Sidekick's advisors. Walk away with growth advice, deals, partnerships and momentum.



Make your brand stand out

Step into the spotlight. Showcase your brand, boost your visibility, and connect with industry partners who can take you further.



Insights from franchising insiders

Learn from the people who’ve been there. Get real-world insights and hard-won expertise straight from franchising pros.



Where networking gets wild

Trade the name tags for thrills. Connect with Team Sidekick through epic adventures and connections you won’t find anywhere else.

SKIP Adventure Series: Space Camp
SKIP Adventure Series: Space Camp
SKIP Summit 2026
SKIP Summit 2026
SKIP Summit 2026
SKIP Adventure Series: Summer Camp
SKIP Adventure Series: Space Camp
SKIP Adventure Series: Summer Camp
SKIP Adventure Series: Space Camp
Top Gun Master Closer 2026
SKIP Adventure Series: Summer Camp
SKIP Summit 2025
SKIP Summit 2025: Sing-off Spectacular
SKIP Adventure Series: San Diego
SKIP Summit 2026
SKIP Adventure Series: Summer Camp
SKIP Summit 2025: Franchise Force Golf Classic
SKIP Summit 2026: Sing-off Spectacular
SKIP Adventure Series: Summer Camp
SKIP Adventure Series: San Diego

We’re officially kicking off the 2027 SKIP Event Series, and this year, we’re trading the conference room for the open road. This year’s theme is a celebration of American entrepreneurship, the people who chase it through business ownership and the classic American experiences that capture the spirit of that chase. More than anything, it's a reminder of why we do what we do.

SKIP Spring Adventure Series

Las Vegas, Nevada

March 30-31, 2027 | Fontainebleau Las Vegas

We're putting the pedal to the medal with our first 2027 event. The SKIP Spring Adventure Series peels out of the gate in Las Vegas with two days built for speed. At Las Vegas Motor Speedway, you'll choose your vehicle – an exotic supercar built for precision or a NASCAR stock car built to roar – and feel what it's like to hit the gas. Then, take time to come down from your adrenaline rush, relax and make connections at Fontainebleau, a MICHELIN Key and AAA Four Diamond resort.

Space is limited to 120 spots.
Registration opens January 2027

Vegas Resort Reel

SKIP Summer Adventure Series

Louisville, Kentucky

June 23-24, 2027 | Hotel Bourré Bonne

Hats on. Bets in. The American Dream has always started with a bet on yourself, but we’re giving you the chance to place a few more. This private Churchill Downs experience showcases a grass-level view and Winner’s Circle close. You’ll feel the thunder of the thoroughbreds down the most famous stretch of dirt in America, wearing a Derby hat you designed yourself. After the last race is called, we’ll celebrate and chase it with a bourbon tasting at The Last Refuge.

Space is limited to 120 spots.
Registration opens January 2027

Louisville Resort Reel

SKIP Summit 2027

Austin, Texas

October 12-14, 2027 | Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort

This year, our flagship event heads to the Texas Hill Country for three days along the Colorado River at a AAA, Four Diamond resort, bringing the whole franchising community under one roof. By day, main stage workshops and the Franchise Force Golf Classic give you opportunities to learn and connect. By night, our iconic, themed evening events are where you’ll turn new connections into real relationships. Come for the content. Leave with the partnerships that move your American Dream forward.

Registration opens January 2027

Summit 2027 Resort Reel
“SKIP Summit was one of the coolest conferences I’ve attended. From the speakers, to the fun themed events, to the Sing-Off Spectacular that ended in literal fireworks, this event had it ALL! Sidekick crushes it with these events and real thoughtful conversations along with actual focus on relationships.”

Chris Miles, 2025 Summit Attendee

“Man, do they know how to put on an event! It was such a privilege to connect, share and learn alongside so many impressive leaders and innovators. Events like this remind us how powerful collaboration and connection are in driving the [franchise] industry forward.”

Megan Tewes, 2025 Summit Attendee

Once-in-a-lifetime experiences, guaranteed

We believe that connections are better made outside a conference room.
That's why SKIP attendees get to enjoy bucket list experiences at iconic locations like these.

 

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Interested in being a SKIP sponsor?

Make your brand impossible to miss. Sponsoring a SKIP event puts you in the room with franchising’s best and gives your visibility a serious boost.