SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry, will hold its sixth annual Caribbean Conference on October 22 – 23 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. The 2015 Conference will feature expert top-tier speakers on technology, innovation, development, design and analytics models that support the retail industry and transform the customer experience today.
With a complete redesign of the program offer, exhibitor layout, and new networking opportunities, the 2015 Caribbean Conference promises to maximize exposure for both, exhibitors and attendees. This year’s program introduces Micro Sessions to cover specialized topics, allowing participants to explore new trends within their niche. The Conference will also feature the new Retailers Row, a space for retailers to establish contact with prospective business partners and hold negotiations.
“We have dedicated time to collect ideas from industry leaders and past attendees. This effort was essential in shaping the new Caribbean Conference. As a result we have secured global keynote speakers to discuss key issues such as the current reinvention of brick and mortar, and the use of data analytics to increase the bottom line in retail. Our commitment is to bring industry knowledge and real business opportunities to all attendees,” said Sandhya Espitia, Vice President of Latin America and the Caribbean at ICSC.
The two-day program will feature renowned keynote speaker William S. Taubman, COO of Taubman Centers, with a talk on the future of retail and a case study on the recent opening of The Mall of San Juan in Puerto Rico. Frank O. Mora, PhD Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Center at FIU, will offer a keynote on Cuba’s current economic and commercial landscape. Ion Cuervas, CEO of Think Big Factory will talk about connected retail through the famous movement of The Internet of Things, and Andy Carlson Vice President of Retail Brokerage at JLL will host a panel of retailers that continue to expand throughout the region.
The 2015 ICSC Caribbean Conference will be held on October 22 – 23 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. To register and learn more about the conference, access http://www.icsc.org/2015CAC/. Follow the latest news on Twitter via @ICSC and #CaribConf.
