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.
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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.
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Arriving into Dallas early, or just can’t wait to connect with colleagues? Get the party started with our 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.
Open to: All attendees
Location: Texas Station Sports Bar, Lone Star Atrium
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Kick-off Party
North America takes the global stage as host of the 2026 World Cup — and we’re kicking off the celebration in style. Enjoy flavors inspired by the host countries of Canada, Mexico and the United States, from poutine and pupusas to classic game-day favorites.
Sip from the open bar, reconnect with friends, and jump into games and interactive activities as we celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event together.
Open to: All attendees
Location: Center Lobby, Level 3, Convention Center
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NRF Fusion Center
Collaborate with all levels of law enforcement agencies, mall security and Organized Retail Crime Associations to discuss trending issues in retail crime and explore new strategies to combat threats together and ensure a safer retail environment for all.
Open to: All attendees
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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* and PROTECT Paintball. 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
* The $5,000 Giveaway is open to domestic retailers only. Learn more.
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