ICSC@WESTERN

Monday September 29, 2025
6:30 am - 7:15 am

Monday September 29, 2025
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Monday September 29, 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 am

No breakfast service after 9:00 am. 

Monday September 29, 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 am

Women’s Breakfast Panel

Breakfast: 8:00 am

Panel Discussion: 8:15 – 9:00 am

This panel of accomplished professionals explores the evolving role and different perspectives from women in CRE through a multi-generational lens. The conversation will highlight the career journeys and success stories of leading women in the industry, offering insights on everything from breaking into the field to balancing boardrooms and baby bottles as careers grow and evolve. The speakers will also share perspectives on overcoming the glass ceiling, finding personal fulfilment, and achieving lasting professional growth. Join us for an honest and inspiring dialogue on what it truly means to be a female in a competitive industry. 

Session open to all attendees.

Monday September 29, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Monday September 29, 2025
9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday September 29, 2025
10:15 am - 11:00 am

As capital markets ride the volatility wave, transaction volumes are holding steady and improving. Hear from leaders making deals happen despite headwinds in debt markets, geopolitical uncertainty and wavering investor sentiment. 

MODERATOR

Ed Hanley, Hanley, President, Investment Group 

PANELISTS 

Melissa Ley Marshall, First VP, CBRE 

Chris Hollenbeck, Vice Chair, Cushman & Wakefield 

Monday September 29, 2025
11:15 am - 12:00 pm

The January 2025 wildfires that swept through Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas have inflicted unprecedented damage on Los Angeles' commercial real estate sector, with losses estimated between $28 billion and $53.8 billion. This panel will explore the multifaceted economic ramifications of rebuilding retail properties in the aftermath of such a disaster. Join our industry experts as they delve into these issues, offering insights into the complexities of rebuilding commercial real estate in the wake of natural disasters and discussing pathways to a resilient and economically robust future for affected communities. 

MODERATOR 

Alan Sneider, VP, Primestor Development 

PANAELISTS

Najla Kayyem, EVP, Kayyem Marketing 

Jill Mendoza, Director, Economic Development, Town of Firestone

Monday September 29, 2025
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

No breakfast service after 12:45 pm.

Monday September 29, 2025
12:45 pm - 12:50 pm

SPEAKER

Vicky Hammond, ICSC Marketplace Director; Managing Principal, Coreland Companies 

Monday September 29, 2025
12:50 pm - 1:00 pm

SPEAKER

Natalie Pebbles, ICSC@WESTERN 2025 Program Advisory Committee Chair, ICSC Next Generation Trustee 

Monday September 29, 2025
1:00 pm - 1:10 pm

Monday September 29, 2025
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

As artificial intelligence evolves, a new frontier is emerging — Agentic AI. These autonomous, goal-driven systems can perceive, reason, and act with minimal human intervention, enabling unprecedented levels of personalization, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. 

Retail futurist Doug Stephens will explore the transformative potential of Agentic AI in retail, from dynamic supply chain optimization and autonomous merchandising to AI-powered customer agents that can shop, negotiate, and transact on behalf of consumers. 

Audiences will gain insights into early use cases, long-term implications and ethical considerations for businesses as AI agents become central to both customer experience and enterprise operations. 

SPEAKER

Doug Stephens, Business Futurist | Retail Expert 

Monday September 29, 2025
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Monday September 29, 2025
3:30 pm - 4:10 pm

Get the insider scoop on the hottest policy trends shaping the retail and commercial real estate landscape across California, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona. From legislative wins to looming regulatory battles, this powerhouse panel of retail associations, business property advocates, and state lobbyists will break down what’s moving at the Capitol and how it impacts your bottom line. Whether it’s tax reform, zoning, permitting, or economic incentives, you'll walk away with real-time intel and actionable insights. 

MODERATOR

Jim Hill, VP, State & Local Government Relations, Office of Government Relations & Public Policy, ICSC 

PANELISTS

Chester Baldwin, ICSC Government Relations Chair, Southern California Marketplace; Attorney at Law, Lobby Washington, LLC 

Matthew G. Hargrove, President & CEO, California Business Properties Association  

Sam Lefeber, Broker, Commercial Realty Advisors NW LLC

Monday September 29, 2025
4:20 pm - 5:00 pm

PANELIST

Jermaine McMihelk, Co-Founder, Newmark Merrill Hadler Community Partners