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TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 that are emerging on the global landscape. Technology is also playing a vital role in the expansion of global retail; consumers can find most of the products they buy online through various retailers. Government regulations also play a large part in the globalization of retail markets. Our Global Breakfast speakers will address how retail serves as a powerful catalyst for creating jobs, for providing much needed tax revenue and for improving standards of living globally. MODERATOR: Jorge Lizan Vice President, Business Development ICSC New York, NY PANELISTS: Alfredo Cohen ICSC Trustee • Director Constructora Sambil Caracas, Venezuela Sandeep L. Mathrani ICSC Trustee CEO General Growth Properties, Inc. Chicago, IL Michael Rodel ICSC Trustee COO Rebosis Property Fund Johannesburg, South Africa Peter Sharp Senior Vice President /Walmart Asia Regional Office Walmart Stores, Inc. Hong Kong Ian Thomas, SCDP ICSC Past Trustee Chairman Thomas Consultants Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada Marcus Wild ICSC Trustee CEO SES Spar European Shopping Centers Salzburg, Austria 8:00 — 9:00 am • Certification ICSC � Do Breakfast and Mixer 1CsC More. Thinking about getting ICSC Certified? Want to be part of an elite group of industry professionals and receive global recognition from your peers, boards and associates? Then this complimentary networking event is a must attend! This is an ideal way to better understand the prerequisites, the process for application, how to prepare, and what the actual certifica- tion exam is like. More importantly, you'll hear from industry leaders about what certification has meant to them, personally and professionally. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a delicious breakfast while you learn about ICSC certification, receive take home information, and talk about professional designations with others in the industry that are already ICSC Certified. Space is limited. RSVP at www.icsc.org /2012MIX4. 11 RECOI'1 Program www.icscrecon.org 9:00 am — 5:00 pm • Leasing Mall, Marketplace Mall and Marketplace Mall Cafe 9:00 — 10:00 am • Concurrent Sessions AICSC Hispanic Markets ,4 Recent demographic data from the United States Census Bureau shows that the Hispanic population has reached a new milestone, topping 50 million people, making it the nation's largest minority. The results show that this ethnic group accounted for more than half of the nation's growth since 2000. The 2010 census unveiled an even more dramatic reality: it is projected that the Hispanic population will reach 134 million people by 2050. Hispanic purchasing power accounted for 11% of total purchasing power in the U.S. in 2010, and projections suggest that this figure will rise to 15% by 2015. The panelists will address the challenges and opportunities to develop retail in these markets. MODERATOR: Robert Ayoub President Mimco El Paso, TX PANELISTS: Enrique Kaufer, CMD Vice President, Marketing & Business Development Woolbright Development Boca Raton, FL Jeffrey Monge Principal Monge Capital Group New York, NY Alberto Rocha Broker The Weitzman Group Dallas, TX 0 James Rodriguez First Vice President CBRE Universal City, CA How to Increase Business Through Social Networking The session will focus on how owners of shopping centers and retailers can drive more traffic to their stores using social media, Twitter, Facebook, etc. The perspective, questions and discus- sions that will ensue will be taken from the point of view of someone new to social media, to the experienced Gen Xer who knows how to use social media, to the experienced shopping center owner and retailer utilizing these exciting platforms to gain customer loyalty and brand identification. MODERATOR: Marc Strauss First Vice President, Investments Marcus & Millichap Fort Lauderdale, FL