The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), the country’s leading organization representing retailers, suppliers, and allied industries, is staging the highly anticipated 4th Retail Leaders Summit on March 18 at Novotel Manila Araneta City, Quezon City.
PRA president and Golden ABC chief executive officer Alice Liu said the platform would serve as a vital platform for leaders to expand their networks, enhance their capabilities, and drive their organizations forward. “This premier learning event will bring together visionary executives and industry leaders for an engaging exchange of insights aimed at driving innovation and shaping the future of retail,” Liu emphasized.
With the theme “RECONNECT with LEADERS. REIMAGINE the Future of Retail”, the summit will equip participants with actionable insights on evolving future trends, emerging technologies, and strategic frameworks essential for navigating today’s retail landscape.
Steven Tan, president of SM Supermalls, will deliver his opening keynote speech with the topic: “The Human Side of Growth: Leading People, Driving Change, Inspiring Futures”.
Tan’s leadership at SM Supermalls exemplifies this theme as he has consistently led with a people-first philosophy – empowering teams, nurturing service excellence, and transforming SM Supermalls into vibrant community spaces where culture, connection, and innovation converge. His story of leading with empathy and vision truly embodies “The Human Side of Growth” and will deeply resonate with our audience of retail leaders and practitioners.
His talk forms part of the Summit’s Leadership Growth Pathways, which highlight four key pillars: People, Culture, Change & Innovation, and Human Connection. It will provide attendees with actionable insights on cultivating leadership grounded in purpose, building empowered teams, and creating organizational cultures that drive sustainable growth.
JV Wong, founder and chief igniter of People Ignite Organizational Development and Training, Inc., will be the moderator.
The event is expected to attract over 200 business leaders, top executives, senior and middle managers, supervisors, SMEs, startups, entrepreneurs, and cross-sector organizations. Attendees will gain valuable insights on building high-performing teams, enhancing managerial effectiveness, fostering resilience, and aligning strategic goals – all essential for sustaining success in today’s competitive market.
The summit is backed by key industry players, including Premium Brand Partners SM Retail, Globe Business, McDonald’s Philippines, Lark Technologies and Anaplan; Brand Partners Eastern Communications, eCloudValley Philippines and GCash for Business; Knowledge Partner People Ignite; Official Digital Marketing Partner InnovationOne; Supporting Organizations Araneta City, Avolution and EPSON Philippines; Media Partners The Philippine Star and Philippine Daily Inquirer, and its official PR partner Media Blitz Group.
Retail professionals, business leaders, and HR practitioners are encouraged to attend and gain valuable insights into leadership strategies that can shape the future of the industry. Registration is now open at www.retailsummitph.com. For sponsorship opportunities, interested parties may contact specialprojects@philretailers.com or info@philretailers.com. Stay updated by following the PRA on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
