The Next Generation of the
NRF Foundation Student Program
January 7-10, 2027 · New York City
NRF NXT connects more than 1,400 college students with retail leaders in marketing, merchandising, talent, entrepreneurship, sustainability supply chain, and technology. Students explore real career paths, build meaningful connections with recruiters from top brands and gain firsthand insights from retail executives. It's only four days, but retail's future starts at NRF NXT.
Registration opens this september
Category
Member Pricing
Non-member Pricing
Student
$285
$385
Educator
$535
$735
Fall 2026 Road to NXT
NRF Foundation Retail Recruiting Events connect you directly with recruiters to learn about their companies, job opportunities, application processes, and company culture — and prepare you for NRF NXT. All NRF Foundation Retail Recruiting Events and our Virtual Career Fair are free and open to all college students and recent graduates.
Spaces are limited. Registration is required.
NRF FOUNDATION RETAIL RECRUITER EVENTS
Thursday jan 7
Your NXT retail adventure starts with our exclusive behind-the-scenes visits to some of the biggest retail brands in NYC.
Spaces are limited. Registration is required.
NRF FOUNDATION TOURS & TALKS
Friday jan 8
What’s NXT in retail? Be the first to know when inspiring industry leaders and retail experts share insights and advice from our main stage.
NRF NXT MAIN STAGE
Plug into what’s NXT in retail tech with technology and supply chain experts in this invitation-only breakout session.
Open to NRF Foundation Ray Greenly Retail Tech & Supply Chain Scholarship recipients.
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Saturday jan 9
Navigate what’s NXT with the help of over 100 of retail’s biggest industry leaders who will join you at your table for intimate and in-depth discussions about the real world of retail.
NRF FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE MENTOR EXPERIENCE
Take the NXT step toward your retail career. Connect with recruiters from over 30 retail companies hiring for internships & full-time opportunities.
NRF FOUNDATION CAREER FAIR
Designed for university educators, this exclusive session includes a networking breakfast with retail recruiters.
Open to NRF University Educators
NRF FOUNDATION EDUCATOR'S MEETING
Sunday jan 10
Retail companies host on-site interviews with students they met at the Career Fair.
Invitation Only.
NRF FOUNDATION GET HIRED IN RETAIL
Retail’s Big Show is the retail industry’s biggest, most important event, bringing together more than 45,000 retail industry professionals to New York City’s Javits Convention Center every year to explore the new technology and trends moving the industry forward.
Your three-day pass is included with your NRF NXT registration.
NRF FOUNDATION CAREER FAIR
Hotel & Meals
NRF NXT 2027 will take place at the Marriott Marquis in NYC. Attendees are encouraged to book accommodations for the hotel through the button below.
Room rates start at an average of $278 per night, before taxes and fees.
Meals are provided for students and educators.
Friday: lunch & snacks
Saturday: breakfast & lunch
All attendees must pick up their event badges during registration hours:
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION OPENS THIS SEPTEMBER