ICSC@FLORIDA

Monday August 25, 2025
2:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Room S220 D-G

Monday August 25, 2025
3:00 am - 4:00 am
Location: South Hall A

No breakfast service after 8:00 am. 

Monday August 25, 2025
3:45 am - 4:00 am

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
4:00 am - 5:00 am
Location: South Hall A

MODERATOR 

Justin Greider, SVP, Florida Retail Lead, JLL 

Monday August 25, 2025
5:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: South Hall B

Monday August 25, 2025
5:15 am - 5:45 am

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, Managing Director - Office Division, LQ Commercial  

PANELISTS 

Brad Peterson, Vice Chairman, Colliers 

William Wamble, EVP & Principal, SRS Real Estate Partners 

Monday August 25, 2025
5:15 am - 5:45 am

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. 

Monday August 25, 2025
6:15 am - 6:45 am

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
6:15 am - 6:45 am

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, identity 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. 

Monday August 25, 2025
7:00 am - 7:40 am

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. 

PANELISTS 

Jason Albu, Co-Chairman, Albu & Associates  

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

Monday August 25, 2025
7:00 am - 7:40 am

Hosted by the North American Research Group 

Session description: 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
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Location: South Hall A

No lunch service after 12:30 pm. 

Monday August 25, 2025
8:45 am - 9:30 am
Location: South Hall A

Monday August 25, 2025
9:45 am - 10:30 am

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  

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
9:45 am - 10:30 am

Hosted by the North American Research Group

As the lines between shopping and entertainment continue to blur, brands are reimagining their spaces as immersive playgrounds for storytelling, engagement, and community. This session explores the new era of "retailtainment," where experience is currency and interaction drives loyalty. From gamified environments and AR integrations to live events and sensory design, discover how forward-thinking retailers are captivating audiences, increasing dwell time, and turning casual visitors into lifelong fans. 

MODERATOR  

James Cook, Americas Director of Retail Research, JLL 

Monday August 25, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Students Only

Monday August 25, 2025
10:45 am - 11:15 am

Explore the impact of proactive vs. reactive mitigation strategies in the built environment. This session will highlight how early design decisions can reduce risk and long-term costs while enhancing resilience. Join us as industry experts share case studies, building code updates, and practical approaches to future-proof your projects. 

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
10:45 am - 11:15 am

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 

Monday August 25, 2025
11:15 am - 12:30 pm