ICSC@MONTEREY

Tuesday March 24, 2026
6:30 am - 7:15 am
Location: Portola Hotel Lobby

Jumpstart your day with fresh air, movement and great company. Whether you’re a runner or prefer a brisk walk, this early morning three-mile loop is the perfect way to energize, connect with fellow attendees and set the tone before the dealmaking begins. 

All paces welcome! We will have different pace groups for walkers, joggers and runners. 

*To sign up, select and add this option to cart during registration. If you have already registered for ICSC@MONTEREY, select “Session Registration” on the top right of the event page then select the optional event(s) and add to cart. Note: You must be logged into your ICSC account. 

Tuesday March 24, 2026
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Serra Lobby

Tuesday March 24, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Serra Lobby & Steinbeck Lobby

No breakfast service after 9:00 am. 

Tuesday March 24, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Steinbeck Ballroom

SCHEDULE

8:00 am  •  Breakfast Served 

8:15 – 9:00 am  •  Panel Discussion 

AI is changing how decisions get made, but leadership still determines the outcome. Join this timely conversation with executives, innovators, analysts and industry leaders as they unpack how influence, judgment and technology intersect in today’s retail real estate environment. From site selection and development strategy to consumer behavior and investment decisions, our speakers will share real-world examples of what’s working and what’s not when AI enters the room. Grounded in women’s leadership experiences and enriched by diverse perspectives, this session offers actionable insights for professionals looking to lead with confidence, stay relevant and drive impact in an increasingly complex landscape. 

MODERATOR  

Nettie Oliverio, COO, Foothill Partners, Inc. 

PANELIST 

Skylar Jones, Leasing Representative, Kimco Realty Corporation 

*All ICSC@MONTEREY attendees are invited to attend this session. 

Tuesday March 24, 2026
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Stevenson 1

Tuesday March 24, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Serra Ballroom

Tuesday March 24, 2026
9:45 am - 10:00 am
Location: De Anza Ballroom

SPEAKERS 

Carmelita Botelho, CCIM, ICSC@MONTEREY 2026 Program Advisory Committee Chair; Founder & Principal, CMB Real Estate Solutions

Josh Shumsky, ICSC Marketplace Director, Northern California Marketplace; Executive Director, The Econic Company

Tuesday March 24, 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location: De Anza Ballroom

As consumer expectations evolve, shopping centers are being reimagined through non-traditional, culturally rich brands that bring authenticity, innovation and memorable experiences to the marketplace. This session showcases a curated lineup of emerging and expanding retailers expanding across California, from immigrant-founded concepts and global specialty brands to service-driven and experiential operators. Discover how these innovative concepts are reshaping leasing strategies, driving foot traffic and unlocking new growth opportunities for retail centers of all sizes. 

MODERATOR 

Carmelita Botelho, CCIM, ICSC@MONTEREY 2026 Program Advisory Committee Chair; Founder & Principal, CMB Real Estate Solutions 

Tuesday March 24, 2026
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: De Anza Ballroom

Building in California demands creativity, innovation and persistence. This session explores how forward-thinking teams are driving cost-effective retail expansion through smarter prototypes, streamlined approvals, technology and collaborative delivery models. Walk away with actionable ideas to build more efficiently and unlock new opportunities. 

MODERATOR  

Douglas Wiele, President & CEO, Foothill Partners, Inc. 

Tuesday March 24, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Location: Steinbeck Lobby

No lunch service after 12:30 pm. 

Tuesday March 24, 2026
12:10 pm - 12:15 pm
Location: Steinbeck Ballroom

Tuesday March 24, 2026
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Steinbeck Ballroom

Retail real estate moves fast. Plans break, pressure rises and the leaders who stay effective are not the ones with perfect forecasts, but the ones who know how to respond when certainty disappears. In this keynote, executive coach and former attorney Danielle Sprouls introduces The P.I.V.O.T. Advantage™, a disciplined leadership framework for navigating high-stakes moments. Drawing on more than two decades of experience and over $20 billion in CRE transactions across the U.S., Danielle shares how strong leaders think, decide and move forward when conditions change and the margin for error narrows. This is not a talk about trends or tactics. It is a strategic, story-driven look at how effective leaders make disciplined decisions when plans break and conditions change. Attendees will leave with a sharper lens for making decisions. 

SPEAKER 

Danielle Sprouls, Esq., Executive Coach, Speaker, Author, Unscripted Pivots LLC 

Tuesday March 24, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: Steinbeck Ballroom

California’s regulatory environment continues to evolve rapidly, placing retail real estate at the center of major policy decisions. Speakers will address the most consequential laws, regulations and ballot initiatives shaping the 2026 landscape. The session will spotlight the issues that matter most and outline how the industry can organize, mobilize and advocate for practical solutions in a challenging climate. Topics will include entitlement reform and commercial permitting, tax proposals, labor mandates and energy and infrastructure requirements.  

MODERATOR 

Matthew Hargrove, President & CEO, California Business Properties Association 

Tuesday March 24, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: De Anza Ballroom

Understanding how cities think, operate and make decisions can be the difference between months of delay and a timely, successful opening. In this session, subject matter experts provide an insider’s perspective on how local governments evaluate retail and mixed-use projects—and how retailers and real estate professionals can more effectively navigate municipal codes, procedures and approval pathways to move projects forward with greater certainty and speed. Attendees will learn about the most common causes of permitting delays, best practices for early and effective engagement, and how internal city workflows function across planning, building and economic development departments. The session will also cover significant updates to the 2025 California Building Standards Code, effective January 1, 2026, and offer practical strategies for aligning projects with city priorities resulting in faster approvals and smoother project execution. 

MODERATOR 

Angela Tsui, ICSC Community Advancement Chair, Northern California Marketplace; Deputy Economic Development Director, City of Newark

Tuesday March 24, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Serra Ballroom

Attendees will rotate through a series of up to 3 to 4 focused 15-minute discussions in small, intimate micro-roundtables.  

Tuesday March 24, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Serra Ballroom