Networking

We're taking networking to the next level.

With new networking formats, curated experiences that make connecting effortless, and support like pre-event matching to help you find the right people before you even arrive.

From the NRF APAC Opening Party to Networking Happy Hours and intimate closed-door luncheons, this is the year you don't want to miss if networking matters to you.

Nowhere else in the region brings retail together at this scale, not in quality, not in the caliber of people in the room.

Expand your network and connect with the leaders shaping retail across Asia Pacific. Build the relationships that move you Fast Forward.

Networking opportunities at NRF 2027 APAC

NRF APAC Opening Party

The Opening Party is the grand introduction to APAC's biggest retail show. This is where the connections that carry you through NRF 2027 APAC and beyond, begin. And in 2027, we're taking it somewhere special, stay tuned to find out more.

Business Matching

Smarter connections. Better deals. Our 2027 Business Matching puts you face-to-face with the partners that matter most to your business.

Expo Networking Village

At 5pm, the show floor winds down and the Village comes alive. Every night shines the spotlight on a different community, from Entrepreneurs to Tech, there's always a fresh crowd to meet. Kick back with drinks, great vibes and the connections that make the expo unforgettable.

APAC Networking Night

Right market. Right partners. Right room. APAC Networking Night matches country to country, from Singapore × China to Australia × India, to spark collaborations that go beyond borders.

Hosted Buyer Program

A nominations-based program bringing the most exciting retailers in the region to NRF APAC, flights and accommodation to Singapore covered, along with one complimentary All-Access Pass. This is the key opportunity for retailers to mingle, arrange meetings, and forge partnerships on the ground.

The Leaders' Circle (By Invitation Only)

Intimate groups. Closed doors. Honest conversations. Two successful years of our CEO Club sparked demand for more, so we're adding new leadership clubs, giving the region's top executives a safe space to speak openly, share challenges and build connections that last.

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