The NRF Foundation Executive Mentor Experience presented by American Express, is a unique, small group networking experience, connecting you to the next generation of retail. You’ll share insights and answer questions - and our college students will receive invaluable career advice.

Join us at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square in NYC on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.

The Mentor Experience

Inside the Broadway Ballroom, more than 1,000 retail students seated at 100 tables will be waiting for you. You’ll get your first table assignment. Then, you and your fellow mentors will enter the room – and the NRF Foundation Executive Mentor Experience begins.

 
Our professional facilitator, Matt Meuleners of FOCUS Training, will guide everyone, prompting the roundtable questions between each mentor rotation. There are six rounds, each lasting 15 minutes. At the end of each round, students remain at their same tables - you’ll rotate to a new table. Each round starts with a new question designed to kick off the conversation with a new group of students. We’ll share the questions with you ahead of the event so you’ll be ready - and ready for the questions from our students.

"Meeting with students who are passionate and motivated about growing their retail careers left me feeling inspired and energized about the future of our industry."

– Michelle A. Banks, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Kohl's