What is the timeline for program submission and approval?
The approximate timeline for submitting session ideas for the 2010 Annual Convention, EXPO and Design Studio is as follows:
- February 16: Online session proposal system opens
- May 15 - Extended to May 22nd: Session proposal submission deadline; online system closes
- June 15: Preliminary selections made by programming committee
- September 11: Notification of selected programs
- August - mid-November: Submitters solidify content for session, confirm panelists, develop handouts and submit required forms and materials
- January 10-13, 2010: Retail’s BIG Show
Who should submit a proposal?
Industry experts and those interested in advancing the retail industry are encouraged to submit a session proposal for Retail's BIG Show.
What considerations should I be aware of before submitting a session proposal?
- If you are proposing another individual to speak on your program, you will need to confirm that he or she is eligible to speak.
- Many Public Relations firms submit session ideas on behalf of their clients. It is the responsibility of the session submitter to communicate acceptance or non-acceptance of their session to their clients.
· Each speaker listed understands that he or she will not be paid an honorarium or
reimbursed for expenses. However, speakers will receive one complimentary
registration to the Annual Convention. (Please do not register for Retail's BIG Show
until you have received notification whether the proposal has been selected.
If you are accepted, your registration will be made for you).
- If the program is selected for presentation at NRF's conference, you and any other speakers agree to coordinate a PowerPoint presentation for this program and agree to submit this in advance to NRF. (Guidelines for presentation development and submission will be sent to speakers once they have been selected).
- Sessions can be scheduled at any time during the convention, and speakers must be available on any days of the show. Speakers will be notified acceptance by September 11.
Who is the audience?
The audience is comprised of the leading senior retail executives and top industry business partners from around the world. Content is developed to cover all aspects of retailing from technology and merchandising strategies to marketing and store design.
What are the topics of interest?
Topic of interests include, but are not limited to:
· Focus on Top Global Food and Non-Food Retail Concepts
· Up and Coming Store Concepts and New Growth Strategies
· Best Practices in Merchandising
· Strategies to Create Superior In-store Experience
· What’s Selling and Why?
· Who’s Buying and Why?
· Innovations in Store Design
· Marketing and Branding Strategies; both in Food and Non-Food Retailing
· Innovation and Inspiration from other Industries
· Human Resource Strategies to Lead and Retain Talent
· Real Estate Strategies
· Best Practices in Global Sourcing
· Strategies to Reduce Technology Costs
· Building World-Class Store Systems
· Best Practices in Store Operations and Management
What are the types of sessions programmed?
The educational program is comprised of:
· Super Sessions: One-hour general sessions presented to the total audience. (limited sponsorship opportunity available).