By Mayan G. Sangil, PRA
The retail world is in the middle of a reset—and it’s constantly evolving. What once worked no longer guarantees success – and the brands that thrive are no longer the biggest, but the boldest. In an era where customer loyalty is earned in seconds and disruption is constant, retailers must do more than adapt. They must lead.
This year’s 31st National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE), happening on July 31-August 1, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, invites retailers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to join the two-day experience designed to spotlight the game-changers defining the future of retail.
Under the theme “Retail Game-Changers,” this year’s NRCE brings together visionary minds across sectors to explore the future of commerce – where technology meets purpose, agility meets insight, and customer-centricity isn’t just a strategy but a core value. Attendees will hear from seasoned executives, innovative disruptors, and global thinkers who will share hard-earned lessons, practical strategies, and inspiring ideas on navigating a retail world in flux.
Among the featured speakers:
- Diana Wu David, global leadership expert, on thriving in an accelerated world
- Robina Gokongwei-Pe, Chairman, Robinsons Retail Holdings, in a candid fireside chat on legacy and leadership
- Hon. Maria Cristina A. Roque, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry, with a keynote on the future of Philippine commerce
- Dione Song, CEO of Love, Bonito, on purpose-driven retail for the next generation
- Paulo Campos, Founding Managing Partner of Kaya Founders, on nurturing tomorrow’s game-changers
- Grace Vera Cruz, Country Head of Grab Philippines, on business with impact
- Ambe Tierro, Accenture Country Managing Director, on AI and future-ready organizations
- Charles Tiu, basketball coach and media personality, on high-performance leadership and teamwork
- Plus sessions on AI, digital marketing, unified commerce, social commerce, customer data, ESG, loyalty, and more
The 31st NRCE offers more than a window into what’s next – it provides a reality check on what’s now. It’s where leaders return to the fundamentals, rediscover their edge, and reimagine what growth can look like in a world of constant change.
Whether you’re a retail veteran, startup founder, or corporate innovator, this is the event that connects insight with action – and the place to learn from those shaping the future of the industry.
The 31st NRCE is proudly supported by the following esteemed sponsors:
(Diamond Sponsor) SM Retail ; (Platinum Sponsors) ETP International PTE LTD, Globe Business, Relex Solutions, PLDT Enterprise, Converge; (Gold Sponsors) Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Wilcon Depot, Ayala Malls, Robinsons Malls; Unilab; Araneta City; (Silver Sponsors) Anchanto, Bench, SM Supermalls; Bayer; (Sponsors) Asticom, Sportshouse, CLN, Shangri-La Plaza, World Traveller, eCloudvalley Philippines, Outbound Asia; Mercury Drug; Sterling; (Official LED Partner) Avolution; (Official Digital Marketing Partner) Innovation One; (Official Digital Transformation Partner) Vasavah Consultancy; (Official Newspaper) The Philippine Star; (Official Media Partners) Businessworld, The Manila Times, Inquirer, (Official PR Partner) Media Blitz.
