ICSC+CENTERBUILD

Wednesday December 4, 2024
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Hotel Main Entrance

Wednesday December 4, 2024
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Desert Suite I

Wednesday December 4, 2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Grand Sonoran A

By invitation only.

Wednesday December 4, 2024
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Racquet Center, The Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge

Join the ICSC+CENTERBUILD Committee in kicking off our 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament. Please feel free to sign up as a team of two or as an individual. There will be a prize for the winning team. 

Separate registration and fees are required.*

COST

Member: $59 

Non-Member: $99 

* To sign up, select and add this option to cart during registration. If you have already registered for ICSC+CENTERBUILD, 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. 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Grand Canyon Foyer

Wednesday December 4, 2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Location: Grand Sonoran B-D

By invitation only.

Wednesday December 4, 2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Grand Canyon 2-5

Open to all attendees.

Wednesday December 4, 2024
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location: Sunset Lawn

Meet your fellow conference attendees before the show officially gets started! We encourage all first-time and returning attendees to check out this fun networking session. Members of the ICSC+CENTERBUILD Program Planning Committee and Advisory Council will also be present to answer any questions that you might have about the conference. We will provide tips and tricks to make the most out of these informative few days together.  

Special Tip: Those who complete all three networking session cards have a chance to win the door prize during the final networking session Thursday afternoon. Don't miss out! 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Wildflower Ballroom

Unlock the true power of networking with keynote speaker, Julie Brown, who doesn’t just inspire—she transforms. In this lively and interactive session, Julie will demystify the art of networking, taking you beyond the basics and into strategies that actually work. You'll learn why building connections is key to career success and how to do it with confidence and authenticity. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, you'll walk away ready to tackle any networking challenge with newfound enthusiasm and tools to create meaningful, lasting relationships. 

In this workshop, you’ll discover: 

•  The magic behind activities like Bingo Networking and how they break the ice
•  Why who you are is just as important as what you do
•  The secret to structuring a network that supports your personal and professional growth
•  How to follow up effectively and foster relationships that matter. 
•  Confidence-building techniques that will elevate your networking game at every stage of your career
•  How to cultivate advocates and mentors—and why having both is essential
•  The career-changing impact of women supporting women at conferences and forums
•  Get ready for an experience that will change the way you think about networking and equip you to turn connections into career catalysts

SPEAKER 

Julie Brown, Networking Expert, Business Strategist, Author 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Grand Canyon Ballroom

No lunch service after 12:00 pm. 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Location: Grand Canyon Ballroom

SPEAKER 

Haig Buchakjian, ICSC+CENTERBUILD 2024 Program Advisory Committee Chair; EVP, Operations & Chief Transformation Officer, Brixmor  

Wednesday December 4, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Grand Canyon Ballroom

Two years ago, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, marking a pivotal moment in our artificial intelligence era. Since then, we’ve witnessed some of its vast potential, as the technology industry has centered its energy on AI, driving significant investment, progress and competition. In this presentation, space150’s Chief Innovation Officer, Marc Jensen, will explore the cutting-edge of AI: what’s possible today, how AI is being seamlessly integrated into the products and services we rely on, and its profound impact on the future of work. Tomorrow will be different—and will be shaped by AI. 

SPEAKER 

Marc Jensen, Chief Innovation Officer & Managing Partner, space150 

• AIA – 1 LU/HSW Credit 
• RCEP – 1 PDH Credit 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Grand Sonoran EFG

A pillar of the ICSC+CENTERBUILD schedule, conference attendees will meet industry peers in a small, friendly roundtable environment to share ideas and discuss over 80 unique topics covering all aspects of the industry, from emerging real estate or construction environment trends to who is driving change, growth and evolution—and how! 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Location: Grand Canyon 2-5

Join your industry colleagues at this ideation lab for a look into the future of the corporate landscape.  We will be exploring topics that are relevant in today’s corporate world, and how they will play out in the future.   

What are the top issues that young professionals consider when making a move to a new company? Do industry professionals stay longer than 3-4 years at one job?  Is the hybrid work environment here to stay? How much office space will companies need and what will happen with excess office space? Is Work Burn Out a real thing and is Work Life Balance being achieved? 

Do employees crave company culture or is it a thing of the past? 

These are just a few of the topics to be explored and discussed at this venue 

MODERATOR 

Dusty McMahan, SVP, Managing Director, Planning and Design, Goman+York 

PANELISTS 

Geoff Fitzgerald, Principal,  Bohler

Bill Fries, Director, Project Development, BL Companies 

Jade Nunes, Retail Market Director, Core States Group 

• AIA – 1 LU Credit   
• RCEP – 1 PDH Credit 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Location: Grand Canyon 9-12

MODERATOR 

Tammy Fate, Director, Retail Development and Recruitment, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber 

PANELIST 

Dallas W. Branch, Principal, Perkins Eastman 

Brett Lauritsen, VP, Olsson 

Jered Morris, EVP, Innovation and Sales, Olsson 

Thai Nguyen, Director, Virtual Design & Construction, Hensel Phelps  

Camran Patrono, Construction Business Development, READY Construction 

• AIA – 1 LU Credit   
• RCEP – 1 PDH Credit 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Location: Grand Sonoran B-D

This session explores the growing influence of organized crime on the retail industry, its cascading effects on consumers, and the challenges it poses to retailers. Participants will gain insight into the tactics employed by criminal organizations, such as theft, fraud, and illicit trade, which undermine retail operations and inflate costs for consumers. The session will also highlight the broader social and economic impacts, including increased law enforcement expenses and the strain on public resources. 

Attendees will learn about the latest strategies being implemented to curb these activities, including collaborative efforts between retailers, law enforcement, and municipal governments. The session will cover design-related preventive measures, technological innovations in surveillance and tracking, and policy changes aimed at strengthening security. By understanding the scope of the issue and the responses in place, participants will be better equipped to contribute to solutions that protect businesses, shoppers, and communities from the adverse effects of organized crime without sacrificing the consumer experience. 

MODERATOR 

Michael Parks, SVP, Hoar Construction, LLC

PANELISTS

Jeff Blunk, Director, Investigations - Asset Protection, Nordstrom Inc. 

Liz Burkholder, Director, Investigations, AP Operations & Global Security, JCPenney 

Dr. Christina Burton, Research Scientist, Loss Prevention Research Council 

Jonathan Gold, VP, Supply Chain & Customs Policy, National Retail Federation 

• AIA – 1 LU/HSW Credit 
• RCEP – 1 PDH Credit 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Location: Grand Sonoran H-J

Is your organization effectively attracting, sustaining, and mentoring the next generation of professionals in architecture, construction, and engineering (ACE)? This session will explore strategies to engage with students and young talent, ensuring a vibrant and diverse future for the industry. Participants will learn about various organizations and initiatives that offer opportunities to collaborate in reaching students, from vocational and university programs, and enriching the pool of emerging talent. 

The session will feature inspiring success stories from seasoned mentors who have guided young professionals and transformed their careers. Attendees will discover practical approaches to mentoring and learn how to expose the diverse and dynamic landscape of the ACE industry to students of all ages. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the tools and insights needed to influence and shape the next generation of architects, engineers, and construction professionals, ensuring a sustainable and thriving future for the industry. 

MODERATOR 

Bruce Quisno, Senior Design Manager, Hoar Program Management

PANELISTS 

Jason Albu, Co-Chairman, Albu & Associates, Inc.

Carol Bartolo, VP, BRR Architecture 

Paulette Dallas, National Director of Affiliate Relations, ACE Mentor Program of America 

Jazmen Johnson, VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ICSC 

• AIA – 1 LU Credit   
• RCEP – 1 PDH Credit 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Location: Grand Saguaro Ballroom South

A topical, open, and spirited discussion/debate that is centered around human aspects of future issues that we are facing in the retail industry.  Unfiltered! plans to explore topics such as generational differences, employee hiring and retention, DEI policies, planning, and trends in retail construction that will impact our future. There will be limited ground rules, so come prepared to share your opinions, your thoughts, your experience and actively participate! 

MODERATOR 

Sean Selby, Partner, Arrowstreet 

PANELISTS 

Bill Brown, EVP, Chief Redevelopment Officer, Brixmor Property Group 

Logan Oestreich, Project Manager, Mycon General Contractors, Inc. 

Sakura Rudart, Senior Director, Construction, Target Corporation 

Sean Slater, Senior Principal, RDC. 

•  AIA – 1.25 LU Credits   
• RCEP – 1.25 PDH Credits 

Wednesday December 4, 2024
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Wildflower Terrace

Winners, alumni and young professionals are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday December 4, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Ballroom Lawn