In an evolving and increasingly digital business environment, personal connections remain paramount. In March, Marc Blum and Eteri Zaslavsky attended the ICSC Open Air Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, a premier gathering of retail real estate leaders, where they connected with property owners, retailers, and industry stakeholders to exchange insights on market trends, leasing dynamics, and the evolving role of open-air centers. The conference featured high-level discussions focused on innovation, resilience, and long-term growth within the retail sector. They also met with several national retailers in the Next Realty portfolio and with prospective tenants, further strengthening key relationships. Among the event’s key takeaways was confirmation that retail real estate is thriving.
Most recently, in mid-May, Andy Hochberg, Marc Blum, and Eteri Zaslavsky attended the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas, which they have been attending for about 30 years. As the world’s largest commercial real estate event, the conference gathers over 25,000 decision-makers for three days of dealmaking, networking, and relevant informational sessions on cutting-edge topics such as the role of artificial intelligence. Next Realty hosted its annual luncheon at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, bringing together 350 industry leaders for meaningful conversation and networking opportunities. Over the past 30 years, the ICSC Conference has led to numerous strong relationships and favorable opportunities.
“This year’s event confirmed that our industry is on solid ground,” said Andy Hochberg. “I came away energized and confident that we are poised for optimal growth.”
