ICSC@FLORIDA

Monday August 25, 2025
6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Room S220 D-G

Monday August 25, 2025
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: South Hall A

No breakfast service after 8:00 am. 

Monday August 25, 2025
7:45 am - 8:00 am
Location: South Hall A

SPEAKERS 

Sheri Goldstein, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, ICSC@FLORIDA 2025 Program Advisory Committee Chair, Director of Business Development, Threecore 

Sandi Rogacki, ICSC Government Relations Chair, Florida Marketplace; Leasing Associate, Woolbright Development 

Monday August 25, 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: South Hall A

MODERATOR 

Justin Greider, SVP, Florida Retail Lead, JLL 

RETAILERS 

7 Brew Coffee – Shey Anderson, Real Estate Manager

Bagel Brands – Brandon Epperson, Real Estate Manager 

Driven Brands, Anthony Figurelli, Senior Real Estate Manager 

Emler Swim School – Craig Kinney, VP, Real Estate and Strategy 

Funbox Franchise LLC – Suat Gokmen, President 

Mountain Mike’s Pizza – Ariel Kovacs, Senior Real Estate Manager 

Potbelly Sandwich Works – John Beckley, VP, Franchise and Corporate Real Estate

Serotonin Anti-Aging Centers – Eric Casaburi, CEO 

Small Sliders, Nate Minnis, SVP, Real Estate 

Southpaw – Dan Pellissier, VP, Real Estate 

SWIG – Parker Smith, VP, Real Estate  

United Franchise Group – Brian Constantinou, Director, Real Estate 

Monday August 25, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: South Hall B

Monday August 25, 2025
9:15 am - 9:45 am
Location: Show Floor Theater

What’s driving capital markets, today and down the road? Join leading voices on reshaping investment strategies to uncover rewards in a complex economy. Unpack how investors reassess risk through innovative strategies, from funding to disposition. 

MODERATOR 

Adam Palmer, EVP, CBRE  

PANELISTS 

Brad Peterson, Vice Chairman, Colliers

Cynthia Shelton, CCIM, CRE, Senior Managing Director Investments, LQ Commercial

William Wamble, EVP & Principal, SRS Real Estate Partners 

Monday August 25, 2025
9:15 am - 9:45 am
Location: Industry Insights Theater

Hosted by the North American Research Group

Opening or closing a physical store is never just a real estate decision—it’s a move that ripples across your entire retail ecosystem. This session dives deep into the multifaceted impact of store openings and closures, drawing on data-driven case studies and cutting-edge analytics. Learn how brick-and-mortar changes affect overall sales, influence digital performance and drive (or dilute) customer reach. 

MODERATOR  

Clay Hallman, VP, Research, Simon Property Group  

PANELISTS 

Stephanie Cegielski, VP, Research & Public Relations, ICSC  

Brian Strickland, SVP, Account Management, Kalibrate 

Monday August 25, 2025
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location: Show Floor Theater

Discover how to elevate your personal brand and turn your social media presence into a powerful tool for winning real estate deals. Join real estate professionals and social media experts as they share proven strategies for creating engaging content, building connections and converting your audience into clients. 

MODERATOR 

Hue Chen, President, Saglo Companies  

PANELISTS 

John Crossman, CCIM, CRX, President, CrossMarc Services 

Alexie Fonseca, SVP, Retail Services Central Florida, Colliers 

Paul Rutledge, Senior Broker Associate, LQ Commercial 

Monday August 25, 2025
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location: Industry Insights Theater

Hosted by the North American Research Group

You don’t need to be a data scientist to use data to grow your business. In this session, we’ll cut through the jargon and show you practical tools and strategies that help you understand your customers, identify new opportunities and drive real results. Whether you're trying to pick the best location, boost sales or better connect with your audience, you'll walk away with easy-to-use resources that can make a big impact. 

MODERATOR

Michael Jordan, Director, Research, Big V Property Group

PANELISTS

David Spawn, VP, Research, Brixmor Property Group 

Elizabeth Boldin Thomas, SVP, Business Transformation and Intelligence, Centennial

Monday August 25, 2025
11:00 am - 11:40 am
Location: Show Floor Theater

Discover how leading architects, contractors and retailers are accelerating retail projects in Florida without sacrificing design or cost control. This session explores collaborative delivery models like design-build and early contractor involvement and offers real-world strategies for balancing creativity with constructability. Learn how high-performing teams are delivering innovative spaces—faster, smarter and more efficiently. 

MODERATOR 

Aryel Perring, Regional Development Director, WMG Development, LLC 

PANELISTS 

Jason Albu, Co-Chairman, Albu & Associates  

Holly Grimes, National Retail Practice Leader, VP & Managing Principal, BDG Architects

Greg Roth, Principal, Bohler  

Monday August 25, 2025
11:00 am - 11:40 am
Location: Industry Insights Theater

Hosted by the North American Research Group 

From Boomers to Alpha and the birth of Gen Beta, every generation’s unique traits and behaviors are shaping the future of retail and real estate. This session explores how generational preferences are moving markets and influencing everything from store formats and location strategies to product assortments and omnichannel experiences. Using fresh data and behavioral insights, we’ll examine how age-driven trends are impacting consumer demand, physical space and market planning—and what retailers and developers need to do to stay ahead. 

SPEAKER  

Gregg Katz, Director, Business Industry Solutions – Real Estate, ESRI 

Monday August 25, 2025
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Location: South Hall A

No lunch service after 12:30 pm. 

Monday August 25, 2025
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Location: South Hall A

SPEAKER

Bill Tomala, ICSC Marketplace Council Director, Florida; Managing Director, U.S. Client Experience, Cuhaci Peterson

Monday August 25, 2025
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Show Floor Theater

This dynamic panel brings together multi-generational perspectives from active dealmakers in our industry. Explore with them how generational habits, values and expectations are shaping the future of retail. From legacy leasing strategies to the rise of “retailtainment,” hear firsthand how different generations perceive, use, and evolve in commercial real estate and what that means for the next wave of development. 

MODERATOR 

Mara Frumkin, First VP, SRS Real Estate Partners 

PANELISTS 

David Gabbai, EVP, Retail Services, Colliers  

Samantha Gabbai, Leasing Associate, ACRE Commercial Real Estate

Joanne Ling, Senior Director Commercial Sales, Leasing & Development, Tavistock Development Company, LLC 

Taylar Ling, Associate, JLL 

Alex Munoz, EVP, Managing Director, TSCG  

Eric Munoz, Tenant Representation, TSCG 

Monday August 25, 2025
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Industry Insights Theater

Hosted by the North American Research Group

Shopping and entertainment have converged with retailers transforming stores into immersive experiences and landlords turning shopping centers into epicenters of retail, food and fun. This session dives into what works and what doesn’t in entertainment retail, with landlords and tenants that have helped make Florida a top “retailtainment” destination. 

MODERATOR  

James Cook, Americas Director of Retail Research, JLL

PANELISTS 

Christopher Jaskiewicz, President & CEO, ICON Park 

Chris Ralph, VP, Leasing, Brixmor Property Group

Doug Schnell, Chief Development Officer, Level99  

Monday August 25, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Room S230 C-D

This session will examine the shifting dynamics of the RRE workforce, blending forward-looking insights from industry leaders with practical advice. Our goal is to equip students with the skills, mindsets, and strategies they need to thrive in the evolving world of work. 

Moderator 

Whitney Livingston, Chief Operating Officer, ICSC 

Panelists 

Melvin Mance, Founder & CEO, Enrichment Partners, LLC 

Stephanie McCullough, SVP & Managing Principal, SRS Real Estate Partners 

Matthew Ryan, EVP, President, South Region, Brixmor Property Group 

Monday August 25, 2025
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Location: Show Floor Theater

Join us for this interactive session as industry experts share practical, often overlooked strategies in civil design, utility planning and construction that are proven to reduce risk and enhance resiliency in the face of disasters.

MODERATOR

Bill Tomala, ICSC Marketplace Council Director, Florida; Managing Director, U.S. Client Experience, Cuhaci Peterson

PANELISTS 

Tomeka Durr-Wiley, Project Manager, Mississippi Power Company 

Jordan Ross, Senior Preconstruction Manager, Hoar Construction, LLC

Katie Shannon, AICP, CNU-a, LEED GA, Senior Community Planner, VHB 

Monday August 25, 2025
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Location: Industry Insights Theater

Hosted by the North American Research Group 

Florida’s retail landscape is as dynamic as its diverse population. In this session, we’ll uncover the latest retail real estate trends and the unique behaviors, preferences, and trends shaping shopping in the Sunshine State. From tourist-driven surges to local loyalty, discover what makes Florida consumers tick—and how retailers can tailor strategies to capture growth in one of the country’s most vibrant markets. 

SPEAKER

Nicole Larson, Manager, National Retail Research, Colliers 

Monday August 25, 2025
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Show Floor Theater