RETAIL FORWARD Powered by ICSC

Hyper-Local. Hyper-Focused.

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop dealmaking followed by a casual networking reception. Limited to one day and built for high-ROI, this accessible regional gathering brings together owners and brokers with retailers and tenants to fill spaces, grow businesses and strengthen connections in record time.      

The Site Shopper Retailer Trade Book
All attendees receive this exclusive print reference book that instantly outlines participating retailers’ expansion plans. Tenants, submit your interest by October 15, 2025 to ensure your spot on the show floor and in The Site Shopper.

Schedule At-a-Glance

12:00 – 6:00 pm • Badge Pickup & Registration
1:00 – 4:00 pm • Dealmaking
4:00 – 6:00 pm • Networking Reception

Registration Fees*

Register at the Advance Rate (ends September 30 2025, at 11:59 pm)
Member  •  $195
Non-Member  •  $245
Student Member  •  $50
Retailer (members or non-members)  •  $0

Standard Rate (ends October 29, 2025, at 11:59 pm)
Member  •  $235
Non-Member  •  $285
Student Member  •  $50
Retailer (members or non-members)  •  $0

On-Site Rate (starts October 30, 2025, at 12:00 am)
Member  •  $275
Non-Member  •  $325
Student Member  •  N/A
Retailer (members or non-members)  •  $0

* All cancellations are subject to a $100 cancellation fee for members and non-members; $25 for student members. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after September 30, 2025. All requests for refunds must be received by ICSC in writing. 

Hotel Reservations

Rooms for RETAIL FORWARD powered by ICSC book up fast.  Hotel reservations for Hilton Columbus/Polaris will close on October 1, 2025. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Exhibitor & Sponsorship Information

•  Have questions in regards to reserving a table, contact Katlyn​​​​ Otto at kotto@ICSC.com.
•  Sponsorship opportunities are available, don't hesitate to contact Carlos Baudett at cbaudett@ICSC.com.

Your Privacy Is Our Priority
ICSC does not sell its attendee lists, and no third party is authorized to distribute or sell any attendee lists related to our events. Should you receive any solicitations offering such lists, we encourage you to block the sender, delete the email and report scammers to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission fraud division.

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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