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2027 in Washington D.C.

Develop Your Emerging Retail Leaders

An invitation-only event filled with networking, learning and skill building, our NRF Foundation Emerging Retail Leaders Summit brings together 100 early retail professionals, retail leaders and subject-matter experts to provide exclusive insights and engaging professional development that will help your attendees become stronger future leaders.

Invest in Future Success

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"With high quality content focused on building the skills and competencies of future retail leaders, this event provides early professionals with an opportunity to invest in their future success. They have an opportunity to hear valuable insights from retail leaders and learn about industry trends and best practices. For early career professionals, this type of exposure positions them for long term success."

Mecca Mitchell

BURLINGTON STORES, INC.
Senior Vice President, Talent Management, Culture, & Community Impact

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"An incredible blend of leadership development, cross-functional retail exposure, and the opportunity to build a diverse network of peers across brands. Our executive leadership team was incredibly impressed by the insights, ideas, and actionable opportunities our cohort brought back. It's clear this experience makes a lasting impact on the next generation of retail trailblazers."
 

Melanie Muñoz-Durrant

CRATE & BARREL
Former Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact

Attendance Options

Details on the next Emerging Retail Leaders Summit will be announced in early 2027.

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