ICSC LOCAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Wednesday, June 10, 2026  •  3:00 – 6:30 pm PT 

Restaurants on the Rise: California’s F&B Scene

Join us for network and learning at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. Learn how emerging F&B concepts are redefining the food scene in California and capturing customer demand. Plus, connect with potential business partners, discover career opportunities and exchange ideas with like-minded peers. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres to be served. 

New for 2026: This year's event will take place the Grand Ballroom and the Grand Foyer at the Hyatt Regency. Please see below for directions once onsite. 

MODERATOR
Brett Robinson, Founder, Brandmarch

PANELISTS
Dana Hathaitham, Director, Real Estate & Development, Pepper Lunch USA
Natalie Pebbles, Fractional VP, Real Estate, Dog Haus; Principal, Pulse Real Estate
Garrett Snyder, VP, Real Estate, Construction & Design, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Gretchen Zalamea, Head of Real Estate & Construction, The Taco Stand

SCHEDULE
3:00–3:30 pm • Registration & Badge Pickup
3:30–4:30 pm • Speaker Presentation – Grand Ballroom, Salons ABC
4:30–6:30 pm • Networking Reception – Grand Foyer South & Terrace

Access to the Grand Ballroom and the Grand Foyer
The panel presentation will take place in the Grand Ballroom, Salons ABC. Attendees must enter through Salon C. The networking reception will be directly outside the Grand Ballroom in the Grand Foyer South & Terrace.

From the main entrance/valet drive, before entering the lobby, turn right and walk through the breezeway. Continue straight through the retail shops and restaurants courtyard. Enter the conference center (through the sliding doors) and proceed straight to Grand Foyer North. There will be directional signs to guide you from this point to the Grand Ballroom, which will be on your right. Our badge pickup and registration table will be outside the entrance to Salon C. View map

Access to the Event Space at the Hyatt Regency
The panel presentation will take place in the Grand Ballroom, Salons ABC. Attendees must enter through Salon C. The networking reception will be directly outside the Grand Ballroom in the Grand Foyer South & Terrace.

From the main entrance/valet drive, before entering the lobby, turn right and walk through the breezeway. Continue straight through the retail shops and restaurants courtyard. Enter the conference center (through the sliding doors) and proceed straight to Grand Foyer North. There will be directional signs to guide you from this point to the Grand Ballroom, which will be on your right. Our badge pickup and registration table will be outside the entrance to Salon C.

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Event Conduct
Additionally, the goal of ICSC events is to provide a welcoming, congenial atmosphere for Marketplaces Industry professionals to connect with peers, conduct business and learn more about relevant topics. As a reminder, we expect all attendees and exhibitors at ICSC events to treat fellow attendees, speakers, service providers and the ICSC team with the utmost respect. We do not tolerate disruptive, harassing, hateful or harmful language or conduct including name calling or otherwise provoking an individual regarding a particular topic, specifically as it relates to non-business issues. Additionally, please do not bring material related to political or social issues—such as flags, banners or signs—to the event, as such items may distract from the purpose of the event. Read ICSC’s Event Terms and Conditions and our Event FAQs for more information.

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