Developing early retail professionals into strong future leaders

Emerging Leaders Summit

Sept. 9-11, 2026 in Washington D.C.

An invitation-only event filled with networking, learning and skill building, the NRF Foundation Emerging 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 early careerists become stronger future leaders.

Hear from Our Supporters

"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
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact

"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 & Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Support Options

 Bronze
$5,000
Gold
$10,000
Platinum
$17,500
Retail Attendee Registrations358
Access to Event Photos
Opportunity for attendees to participate in a virtual post event meeting to build on the insights gained during the summit and further their professional development
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Placement of company logo on digital communications
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Visibility on NRF and NRF Foundation social channels
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Digital Spotlight to feature your brand’s strategic impact work, success stories, or spotlight attendees on screen during program breaks
Inclusion in select press releases, recap blog post and recap video
Company executives to attend the event’s networking happy hour2
On-stage speaking opportunity for a company executive
Provide donated product or branded swag to attendees

Individual passes are available for $1,500.
Contact Samantha LaManna for more information.

Thanks to our 2025 Supporters

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