ICSC@WHISTLER

Monday January 26, 2026
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Frontenac Ballroom Foyer, Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Monday January 26, 2026
7:45 am - 8:30 am
Location: Harmony Ballroom Foyer, Four Seasons Resort Whistler

No breakfast service after 8:30 am. 

Monday January 26, 2026
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Location: Harmony Ballroom, Four Seasons Resort Whistler

SPEAKERS 

Ryan Picklyk, ICSC@WHISTLER 2026 Program Advisory Committee Chair; Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Franchising, A&W Food Services of Canada, Inc. 

Connor Eden, ICSC@WHISTLER 2026 Program Advisory Committee Vice-Chair; Partner, Tetra Realty Advisors, Inc. 

Monday January 26, 2026
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Location: Frontenac Foyer - Fairmont Chateau Whistler

No breakfast service after 9:30 am.  

Monday January 26, 2026
8:45 am - 10:00 am
Location: Harmony Ballroom, Four Seasons Resort Whistler

Join our expert panel as they explore what’s fueling the resurgence in retail development, from developer confidence and evolving tenant demand to shifting financing conditions. Learn how these forces are shaping the next wave of retail growth and how they may impact your business. 

MODERATOR 

David Ian Gray, Founder, DIG360 

PANELISTS 

Riley Hallwood, Senior Director, Development, A&W Food Services of Canada, Inc.  

Mike Hodge, Partner, Tetra Realty Advisors, Inc. 

Jeff Pockett, VP, Leasing & Asset Management, Anthem Propertie

Monday January 26, 2026
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Frontenac & Macdonald Ballrooms, Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Monday January 26, 2026
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Location: Harmony Ballroom Foyer, Four Seasons Resort Whistler

Monday January 26, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am

Join Retail Insider founder Craig Patterson as he moderates a panel of business leaders in this conversation on the counterintuitive economics and strategy of why retailers are doubling down on high-investment experiential retail and flagship store design. Find out how paying more can actually be cheaper than paying less in today’s retail landscape. 

MODERATOR 

Craig Patterson, Founder & Publisher, Retail Insider Media Ltd. 

Monday January 26, 2026
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Frontenac & Macdonald Foyers, Fairmont Chateau Whistler

No lunch service after 12:30 pm. 

Monday January 26, 2026
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Harmony Ballroom Foyer, Four Seasons Resort Whistler

No lunch service after 12:30 pm.

Monday January 26, 2026
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Harmony Ballroom, Four Seasons Resort Whistler

Join us for an exclusive keynote interview with Dr. Haley Wickenheiser, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and one of hockey’s greatest legends. In this conversation about high-performance, resiliency and leadership, Dr. Wickenheiser will reflect on her unparalleled career on the ice, sharing insights from her Olympic triumphs and her journey as a pioneer in the sport. The conversation will also explore her remarkable transition into a demanding dual career as a medical doctor and Assistant General Manager for the Toronto Maple Leafs as well as a best-selling author. T 

MODERATOR 

Kelly Blankstein, CFO, A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.  

SPEAKER 

Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame 

Monday January 26, 2026
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: Harmony Ballroom, Four Seasons Resort Whistler

Join us for a panel discussion featuring top retail industry leaders. Discover the latest trends, innovative strategies and proven insights shaping the future of retail. Gain valuable perspectives on customer engagement, technology integration and sustainable growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and stay ahead in the competitive retail landscape. 

MODERATOR 

Neena Arora, Retail Advisor & Strategist 

PANELISTS 

David Ian Gray, Founder, DIG360 

Michael Penalosa, Principal, Vamos Development Advisors Ltd. 

Monday January 26, 2026
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Frontenac Ballroom Foyer, Fairmont Chateau Whistler