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Wednesday, January 9
5:00 - 7:00pm
5:00 - 7:00pm
Kohl's New York Design Center
Kohl's will host attendees of the NRF Foundation Student Program at their New York Design Office to tour the innovative work hub and hear from a top Kohl's executive. RSVP here.
Thursday, January 10
10:30 - 1:00pm 1
12:00 - 5:00pm 2
12:00 - 5:00pm 2
Explore New York City and visit select retailers to experience a tour and talk with a store and tech executive.
Friday, January 11
7:30 - 9:00am 1
10:00 - 10:15am 3
10:00 - 10:15am 3
The Student Program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to get insider perspectives from executives at exciting global brands.
10:15 - 11:00am 3
10:15 - 11:00am 3
NRF Board of Directors Chair and BJ’s Wholesale Club CEO Chris Baldwin presents on the current state of the retail industry and shares how BJ’s is transforming through technological innovation. Later, he’ll be joined by... learn more
11:00 - 12:00pm 3
11:00 - 12:00pm 3
Tech companies aren’t the only ones with great tech careers – retail giants are tech giants. Hear from young professionals as they discuss their tech roles within retail, the impact those roles have on the business, and the... learn more
12:00 - 1:30pm 2
1:30 - 2:30pm 3
1:30 - 2:30pm 3
Starting a business, whether online or brick-and-mortar, can be a real challenge. This panel brings top entrepreneurs from retail together to discuss “how they did it” and offer career advice to students pursuing their own... learn more
2:30 - 3:15pm 3
2:30 - 3:15pm 3
A career in retail puts you on the front lines solving complex business problems for some of the most exciting and innovative brands in the world. Learn how Nordstrom is rethinking their growth strategy to meet the demands of the customer.
3:15 - 3:45pm 3
3:15 - 3:45pm 3
Experts tell us that our unconscious mind makes a majority of our decisions. It creates blind spots -- unconscious biases that can narrow your vision and potentially influence your behaviors. Are you letting blind spots steer your decision... learn more
3:45 - 4:00pm 2
4:00 - 4:45pm 3
4:00 - 4:45pm 3
A solid marketing strategy is what connects a company to its customer. In this session, Hallmark Greetings Chief Marketing Officer Lindsay Roy will discuss how to bring marketing strategies to life by leveraging the human connection to... learn more
6:00 - 8:00pm 2
6:00 - 8:00pm 2
The Rink at Rochefeller Center
Hosted solely for attendees of the NRF Foundation Student Program, Kohl's presents their annual giving event that brings students and faculty together to ice skate and enjoy hot cocoa. The cost of admission is simple, bring a cold... learn more
Saturday, January 12
8:30 - 8:45am 3
8:45 - 9:15am 3
8:45 - 9:15am 3
Get ready to be inspired! The List 18 honoree and founder and CEO of Soles4Souls Buddy Teaster presents on sustainability and shares how he built his social enterprise that has collected and distributed 26 million pairs of shoes to those... learn more
9:15 - 9:30am 2
9:30 - 11:30am 3
9:30 - 11:30am 3
Get a seat at the table at the Executive Mentor Experience where you’ll engage directly with leaders and executives from some of the most exciting brands in the country. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to talk with CEOs and... learn more
11:30 - 12:45pm 2
12:45 - 1:30pm 3
12:45 - 1:30pm 3
What’s the smartest way to get smart phones from a port in Louisiana to stores in Ohio? Find out during this session as supply chain specialists discuss being on the frontlines of solving complex problems for the most exciting and... learn more
