The NRF Foundation provides the skills and resources people need to build great careers and continues to invest in the future of the retail workforce.
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.
The event seeks to provide early professionals with support, access, and opportunities to further themselves as leaders, and to support the retailer community with investing in early talent that will contribute to a stronger, more diverse workforce.
2024 Emerging Leaders Summit Schedule
Wednesday Sept. 11, 2024
5:00PM – NRF Reception honoring the Congressional Black Caucus
Optional Event
The National Retail Federation is hosting a rooftop reception to honor the Congressional Black Caucus during their 53rd Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. At this event, NRF will celebrate the power of unity and the conference theme of "Securing our Democracy. Protecting our Freedoms. Uplifting our Culture."
NRF will honor the valued leadership of all CBC members and their extraordinary work in shaping future generations. Members of the CBC work every day to uplift and promote a common goal of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all sectors of our communities. These efforts include supporting entrepreneurial businesses run by women, people of color, and underrepresented individuals.
Attendees of the Emerging Leaders Summit are invited to attend this event. Details will be provided to those who confirm their attendance.
Thursday Sept. 12 - Friday Sept. 13 2024
Schedule details coming soon!
Featured Speakers
Mecca Mitchell
Burlington Stores Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
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Nira Johri
KFC Chief Sustainability Officer
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Halleemah Nash
Rosecrans Ventures Founder & Lead Coach
Learn more about Halleemah Nash