Pave’s mission is to connect students, educators, and professionals who support the retail industry in a vibrant, meaningful, and mentoring format.
PAVE is short for “Partners in Architecture, Visual Merchandising, and Design Education.” Learn more in this video:
PAVE Mission
- To provide students with financial support and industry exposure
- To connect educators and industry professionals, enrich curricula, and encourage industry dialogue
- To provide retail industry businesses with new, qualified talent and encourage reciprocal investment in PAVE
- To ensure the future viability of the retail industry by investing in the next generation of leaders
Vision
PAVE is a vital, effective organization that enables young talent to build successful careers across all aspects of the retail industry. Our vision is to cultivate students and educators through financial assistance, top industry thinking, inspiration, and mentorship.
PAVE GALA
Every year, PAVE Global organizes a prestigious fundraising event. It is hosted by the PAVE Global organization.
PAVE raises funds for financial support and incentives, scholarships, internships, mentorships, and industry exposure to help educators and students pursue rewarding careers in retail design and visual merchandising.
At PAVE’s annual Gala, leading retail industry professionals, design firms, brand representatives, design students, and education professionals gather for a night of awards, philanthropy, and networking.
Like the 2025 annual PAVE event, the 2026 annual PAVE GALA will be held at the magnificent Guastavino’s Event Venue in New York City.
When? December 10, 2026.