The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has confirmed the launch of a new dedicated event, ICSC+PROPTECH, designed to bridge the gap between commercial property leaders and technology innovators.

The three-day gathering is scheduled to run from 18 to 20 May 2026. It will sit within the wider ICSC Las Vegas event, which remains the largest meeting of its kind in the global property sector. Organisers say the move highlights a pivot towards large-scale tech adoption across the industry, moving beyond simple trial phases into full integration for leasing and development.

Randi Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Zuckerberg Media and an early Facebook employee, is set to deliver the keynote speech. She will discuss navigating the digital landscape and practical uses for artificial intelligence. The wider schedule includes sessions on venture capital trends, autonomous commerce and the financial returns on AI investment within the sector.

A central feature of the event is the VIP Technology Buyers Programme. This initiative facilitates private meetings between senior executives looking for new tools and the founders of tech firms. High-profile organisations including Brookfield Properties, Mall of America and Kimco are amongst those taking part. These firms are reportedly looking for systems to improve property management and create fresh revenue streams.

Exhibitors such as MRI, Esri and Kalibrate will showcase products ranging from data analytics to geospatial intelligence. The event begins with workshops at the Wynn Las Vegas on 18 May before moving to the Las Vegas Convention Center for the main exhibition. All attendees will also have full access to the main ICSC Las Vegas conference, where more than 25,000 professionals are expected to gather.

“As proptech investment accelerates and adoption expands, industry leaders need a dedicated forum focused on practical implementation and measurable outcomes,” said ICSC President and CEO Tom McGee. “ICSC+PROPTECH creates that space — connecting the tech innovators shaping the future with the leaders setting the commercial real estate agenda.”

McGee later noted: “Technology is no longer a niche conversation within commercial real estate — it is central to how value is created, assets are managed, and communities are served. By creating a dedicated platform for this dialogue, ICSC is reinforcing our commitment to convening the industry around the ideas and partnerships that will define its next chapter.”