Leadership, legacy, and vision take center stage at the 31st National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE) with two of the country’s most influential women shaping the conversation, happening on July 31 to August 1 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
This year’s NRCE carries the theme “Retail Game Changers”– call to bold action for the country’s industry’s most forward-thinking leaders, innovators, and trailblazers.
Closing Day 1 of the conference is a special PRA Podcast NRCE Edition Live, a compelling Off-script Fireside Chat with Robina Gokongwei- Pe, chairman of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.
As a second-generation leader of one of the country’s largest retail conglomerates, Robina offers an unmatched perspective on navigating legacy, innovation, and leadership in an ever-evolving retail environment. Known for her authenticity, business acumen, and bold take on transformation, she will share personal insights on retail growth, succession, and staying relevant across generations.
Opening Day 2 is none other than Hon. Maria Cristina A. Roque, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), delivering a keynote address on the state and future of Philippine commerce. Secretary Roque’s presence signals the government’s strong support for innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-wide collaboration, setting the tone for what lies ahead in the country’s retail transformation.
