Stock up on business cards and practice that elevator speech, because the networking and connecting opportunities will be endless at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show.
From the opening party to invitation-only dinners to activations on the Expo floor, there are spontaneous moments to get together around every corner.
It all kicks off with NRF Retail Week, a week-long celebration of parties, high-profile partner events, innovative store tours, experiential tech, workshops, educational sessions and more. The festivities, which take place throughout New York City, will start on Friday, Jan. 13 and end Wednesday, Jan. 18. Check out the events calendar to learn more.
Celebrate the start of Retail’s Big Show with the Opening Party at the Marriott Marquis Times Square on Saturday, Jan. 14. All NRF 2023 attendees are welcome to this cocktail reception where you can enjoy specialty drinks, be entertained by a DJ and a roaming magician, or try your hand at cigar rolling.
Attendees who want to get an early jump on NRF 2023 can head to Donut Dunks on Level 5, Javits North from 7:30 – 8 a.m. to fuel up with coffee, grab a bite to eat and connect with peers before each morning’s keynote sessions.
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Meet a curated group of small business owners at the all-new Consumer Product Showcase. More than 75 diverse and inclusive small businesses will be showcasing their products and meeting one-on-one with leading retailers to connect and grow their businesses. The Showcase is an extension of the Level 1 Expo and is open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, and Monday, Jan. 16.
Head to the Expo floor for the Expo happy hour at 4 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, and Monday, Jan. 16. Stroll through the aisles to take in the latest cool retail tech, check out the activations and samples and immerse yourself in the 3D illusion art from interactive street artist Tracy Lee Strom.
While you’re there, be sure to stop by the various experience lounges throughout the Expo. Enjoy a personal concert experience at the Music and Massage Lounge, sample gourmet truffles at the Sweet & Salty Station, grab breakfast or lunch at The Sandwich Shop or charge your devices at the Be in Charge of Your Charge lounge. NRF members should be sure to check out the exclusive NRF Membership Lounge.
Attendees looking to get their steps in while socializing might want to sign up for a Retail Store Tours or an Expo Tour. Retail Store Tours are expert-led, highly curated, time-efficient guided walking tours of cutting-edge stores, while Expo Tours offer a guided walking journey visiting up to eight companies throughout the Expo.
Would you rather sit and have a quick chat with colleagues over a quick bite? You have a number of dining options: Grab a spot in the line at the Food Truck Alley and Lounge outside Level 2, check out the offerings at one of the Expo experience lounges or head to the seating and pop-up concessions in Hall E on Level 1.
Open only to retailers, the Retailer Table Talks are intimate 45-minute group discussions to connect people with like challenges to share solutions and experiences to help one another move forward. Retailer Table Talks are offered during lunchtime on Sunday, Jan. 15, and Monday, Jan. 16, in Room 1E02-03. Retailers can also keep the conversation going by connecting and messaging privately with other retailers through the NRF Events mobile app.
This is just a sampling of all the face-to-face events going on during NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show.
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