The NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City gives college students the unique opportunity to launch their future careers in retail and experience all that the industry offers. Retail executives in marketing, merchandising, talent, entrepreneurship, sustainability, supply chain, technology and more share their stories, insights, and what they learned in their careers, and students explore various careers paths in the retail industry, meet with dozens of recruiters from their favorite brands and create visions for their futures, all in just four days.
The NRF Foundation Student Program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students and all educators and staff at any U.S. college or university.
An exclusive opportunity for college students at NRF Foundation membership universities.
A unique opportunity for students to kickstart their future careers in retail and experience all that the industry offers.
Retail executives in marketing, merchandising, talent, entrepreneurship, sustainability, supply chain, technology and more share their stories, insights, and what they learned in their careers.
Explore various careers paths in the retail industry.
Meet with dozens of recruiters from global brands.
Be inspired and create a vision for your future.
Member
Non-Member
Student
$285
$385
Educator
$535
$735
The 2026 Student Program will take place at the Marriott Marquis in NYC. Attendees are encouraged to book accommodations for the hotel through the button below. The room rate is $276 per night, before taxes and fees.
Retail executives in marketing, merchandising, talent, entrepreneurship, sustainability, supply chain, technology and more share their stories, insights, and what they learned in their careers, and students explore various careers paths in the retail industry, meet with dozens of recruiters from their favorite brands and create visions for their futures, all in just four days.
Experience last year's Student Program for yourself through photos and videos.