Roque, Gokongwei-Pe headline retail confab

MANILA, Philippines — 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 on July 31 to Aug. 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, Gokongwei-Pe 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 Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Maria Cristina Roque, delivering a keynote address on the state and future of Philippine commerce. 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.

From boardroom wisdom to national leadership, these two sessions offer rare opportunities to learn from the leaders redefining the future of Philippine retail.

Don’t miss these defining moments at NRCE 2025. Register now at www.nrce-ph.com.