The Emerging Leaders Summit Provides early careerists:
Knowledge of the wider world of retail directly from industry experts.
A network of mid-to-senior level peers.
Workforce navigation skills to be engaged, authentic, and successful.
Emerging Leaders are early in their retail career as full-time employees in entry-level to manager roles at a retail company. They demonstrate strong leadership potential, clear interest to grow in their career, and are committed to cultivating a dynamic retail industry where everyone belongs.
Invest in the Future Leaders of Retail
Target
Group Vice President
Walmart
Sr. Director, Federal Government Affairs - AI, Technology, and Competition
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Director, Government Affairs
National Retail Federation
Vice President, Industry and Consumer Insights
Old Navy
Senior Vice President Human Resources
WOC Retail Alliance
Chief Executive Officer
Burlington Stores, Inc.
Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
A New Thing Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Founder & Chief Growth Catalyst
National Retail Federation
Group Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs
Bruin, UCollective
Owner
Gap Inc.
Global Head of Talent Acquisition
"The NRF Foundation Emerging Leaders Summit gave me the opportunity to learn from inspiring leaders and take those learnings into my everyday work. Networking with peers left me feeling energized and grateful to be a part of the retail industry."
WALGREENS
"I genuinely felt heard and supported at this event when asking questions and sharing my ideas. My confidence has grown tremendously in my ability to develop on a professional level and enhance my company's goals!"
KROGER
