NRF Foundation Student Program

January 8-11, 2026
Marriott Marquis, NYC

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.

 

What is the NRF Student Program?

  • 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.

The Student Program 2025 audience attentively watches the speaker. In the center of the image is a young man wearing glasses rimmed with small gems.
Two Student Program 2025 attendees pose for a photo during the career fair. They are holding materials for note taking and personal organization in one hand, while smiling and flashing a peace sign with the other hand.
  • 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.

 

Attending Student Program 2026

Registration & Pricing

Member

Non-Member

Student

$285

$385

Educator

$535

$735

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Hotel

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.

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Relive the 2025 New York Student Program

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.

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