The ICSC Event You Shouldn’t Miss If You’re Going to Vegas | Episode 47: I Own a Shopping Center, Now What?

Beth Azor

ICSC Vegas is fast approaching - but should small shopping center owners actually go? In this episode, I break down whether the biggest retail real estate event of the year is worth the cost and time for investors who own just a few properties.

From networking hacks (like who you might meet in a rideshare) to what part of the event is actually valuable (hint: Professional Development Sunday), I share real talk on what you’ll get - and what you won’t - if you’re going to Vegas with a small portfolio and big expectations.

Key Insights:

✔️ ICSC Vegas is valuable for education and connections—but may not land you tenants

✔️ Local or regional ICSC shows are far more productive for small owners

✔️ If you’re going, don’t miss Professional Development Sunday

✔️ Avoid marketing to national tenants unless your portfolio justifies it

✔️ Use LinkedIn to pre-book meetings and avoid wandering the floor

✔️ Network early: opportunities start at the airport gate and hotel lobby