A variety of networking opportunities throughout the event allow you to grow your professional connections and create a valuable network of peer resources. Take advantage of rare opportunities for proactive collaboration between in-store and ecommerce team members, addressing loss prevention and digital fraud and their overlapping impacts.
NRF PROTECT’s competition-free nature is a perfect place to benchmark, exchange ideas and forge powerful alliances with your retail peers from some of the world’s top brands. Bring multiple members of your internal risk teams to gain fresh perspectives, expand shared knowledge and build camaraderie. Retail companies that register three or more people for an All-Access Pass receive deep discounts.
Peer Engagement and Networking
Grab a seat and sit across the table from your peers at specific activities throughout the event. Have opportunities to engage in special programs that range from luncheons involving Women at Protect and ORC Investigators’ and Law Enforcement to educational sessions for leadership development. NRF PROTECT makes it possible to discuss current challenges and future-forward ideas and topics that are top of mind for you.
Open to: Retailers with an All-Access Pass; Separate registration required.
Arriving into Dallas early, or just can’t wait to connect with colleagues? Get the party started with our Opening Party Pre-game, at the Texas Station Sports Bar. Enjoy light fare and drinks while meeting up with friends old and new, or watch current sports on the epic 54’ flat screen television.
And don’t miss the raffle — you just might win a $500 gift card! Must be present to win.
Open to: All attendees
Best of Texas State Fair Opening Party
The food creations of the annual Texas State Fair are legendary, and we will have them ready for you to try. Fancy a deep fried oatmeal pie? We got you. Cornbread Sausage Bombs, Hot Chicken Pancake Poppers and Fat Bacon Pickle Fries are just samples of the unique, yet delectable treats on hand. Wash them down with a cool beverage from the open bar and join friends for yard games and other activities.
Open to: All attendees
Expo Experiences
Enjoy social breaks with peers, free lunches, giveaways, fun games and prize-winning opportunities in the Expo. Activities include Match, Spin & Win, Daily Double, $5,000 Giveaway (domestic retailers only), PROTECT Paintball and a headshot studio. Our programs are designed to make it easy for you to take a break, explore new technologies and services, and have some fun!
Open to: All attendees