ICSC NEW YORK

Thursday December 11, 2025
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Level 3, Crystal Palace

Thursday December 11, 2025
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Level 3, Halls A-E

Thursday December 11, 2025
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Show Floor Theater - Level 3, Show Floor, Aisle 3000

Scaling Footprints and Evolving Formats 

Discover the retail sectors expanding their footprints, experimenting with new store formats, and responding to demand for convenience, value, wellness, and personalization. Industry experts will share insights on emerging trends and strategies for leveraging their growth in today’s dynamic retail landscape. 

MODERATOR  

Ethan Chernofsky, CMO, Placer.ai  

SPEAKERS

Evie Gross, ICSC Next Generation Trustee; VP, National Accounts, Brixmor Property Group 

Brandon Isner, Head of U.S. Retail Research, Newmark

Meghann Martindale, Principal, Director Market Intelligence, Retail, Avison Young 

Thursday December 11, 2025
10:45 am - 11:20 am
Location: Show Floor Theater - Level 3, Show Floor, Aisle 3000

How Cities Are Attracting Top Retailers 

In today’s competitive environment, municipalities must be strategic to land national and regional retail brands. This session will show how cities attract new business to their community. Panelists will share how the public sector can optimize ICSC to close deals and build local economies. 

SPEAKERS

Thomas Broeker, TCEcD, Economic Development Director, City of Lavergne 

Jennings Gray, Lead Economic Developer, Commercial, ElectriCities 

Brad Long, Deputy City Administrator, City of Madisonville, KY 

Thursday December 11, 2025
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Show Floor Theater - Level 3, Show Floor, Aisle 3000

Understanding Artificial Intelligence for Today’s Market 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses operate, compete, and connect across the Marketplaces Industry. This session offers a practical introduction to AI, highlighting what it is and how it drives efficiencies while accelerating performance and decisionmaking. Panelists will share real-world applications and explore how AI is reshaping strategies and operations throughout the sector. 

MODERATOR 

David Blumenfeld, Co-Founder, NextRivet, LLC 

SPEAKERS

Yvette Elliott, COO, Mall Maverick & EMDigital & AI 

Stephen Polanski, Managing Director, Global Business Development, Kalibrate 

Deborah Weinswig, CEO & Founder, Coresight Research