--- title: Scenes From RECon 2016 description: Another ICSC RECon is in the books with more than 36,000 attendees, the highest number to attend the annual event in the post-recession era. image: https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/2016_Recon.jpg --- - [Home](https://www.regencycenters.com/) - [Properties](https://connect.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://connect.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://connect.regencycenters.com/contact) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Blog](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog) - [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.regencycenters.com/corporate-responsibility) - [Leadership](https://www.regencycenters.com/leadership) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://www.regencycenters.com/) [![Search](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-search.svg) Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) ![Menu](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-menu.svg) Menu - [Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://www.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) Search - [Inside Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/inside-regency) - [News Releases](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/news-releases) - [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) # Scenes From RECon 2016 [Regency Centers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers) [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) [Inside Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/inside-regency) June 2, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Another [ICSC RECon](http://www.icsc.org/2016RECON/) is in the books with more than 36,000 attendees, the highest number to attend the annual event since the Great Recession. The show kicked off Sunday, May 22 in Las Vegas, with a keynote from Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who has had a successful post-NBA career in retail real estate. On Monday, May 23, dealmaking began and overall takeaways from the numerous meetings support the strength of Regency's [Fresh Look](http://www.regencycenters.com/fresh-look/) strategy: - Retailers are looking for strong, densly-populated urban and suburban developments - Placemaking and experiential design are not only preferred, but expected by both retailers and cities alike - Both retailers and shoppers value centers that strongly connect to the communities they serve ## Placemaking Regency dealmakers and their guests were greeted by a reimagined booth experience featuring environmental lighting, soft seating and casual gathering places: > "Our goal was to create an atmosphere that reflected the strong placemaking and design elements at our properties, while providing a warm and welcoming environment to conduct deals." > > *– Jan Hanak > Vice President, Marketing + Communications* An oversized hand-drawn chalkboard menu by [Val Durak](https://www.behance.net/valdurak) greeted guests with a picturesque menu from Regency retail partners Jason's Deli and P.F. Changs: > Good Morning [#RECon16](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RECon16?src=hash)! Here's our terrific chalkboard artist creating our booth menu. [@ICSC\_RECon](https://twitter.com/ICSC_RECon) [#CRE](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRE?src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/VwrQC08AAo](https://t.co/VwrQC08AAo) > > — Regency Centers (@regencycenters) [May 24, 2016](https://twitter.com/regencycenters/status/735120713124843520) > Delicious [@PFChangs](https://twitter.com/PFChangs) for lunch in our [@regencycenters](https://twitter.com/regencycenters) booth at [@ICSC\_RECon](https://twitter.com/ICSC_RECon) today! [#RECon16](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RECon16?src=hash) [#weareregency](https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareregency?src=hash) [#icsc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/icsc?src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/E00nHZgwAm](https://t.co/E00nHZgwAm) > > — Caron S (@JaxRunner) [May 24, 2016](https://twitter.com/JaxRunner/status/735246238602272768) ## Connecting Regency also celebrated taking home silver at the annual [ICSC U.S. MAXI Awards](http://www.icsc.org/uploads/awards/Maxi-2016-Winners.pdf) for its [Phillips Place Winter Wonderland](http://phillipsplacecharlotte.com/events/winter-wonderland) event. > Our Jay Kanik accepts an [#ICSCMAXI](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICSCMAXI?src=hash) Silver for Winter Wonderland, which also supported Toys For Tots! [@ICSC\_RECon](https://twitter.com/ICSC_RECon) [pic.twitter.com/nX0anzVsmt](https://t.co/nX0anzVsmt) > > — Regency Centers (@regencycenters) [May 23, 2016](https://twitter.com/regencycenters/status/734569327412842496) By Wednesday, dealmaking had come to a close and the last of the flights left Las Vegas, not to return for another year. We thank everyone who visited the Regency Centers booth and look forward to another great year in [#CRE](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CRE)! ##### Connect With Us [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.regencycenters.com/connect-with-us/)  > [Explore Our Markets](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties/our-markets)  > [Find a Space For Your Place](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties)  > ##### Related Stories [Dec 30 Regency Centers Recognized Among 250 Best-Managed Companies in 2022](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-best-managed-companies-2022) [Dec 16 Regency Team and Persimmon Place Give Back to Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-and-persimmon-place-give-back-stanford-health-care) [Feb 25 LUXE Wearhouse Opens Second IL Location; Provides Boutique Experience](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/vernon-hills-mellody-farm-luxe-wearhouse-opening) [Jun 07 Persimmon Place Earns Award for Wine Stroll Event](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/persimmon-place-earns-award-for-wine-stroll-event) [May 19 Our 2017 RECon Tip Sheet](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/our-2017-recon-tip-sheet) [May 30 Regency Centers Brings Home Two 2024 MAXI Global Awards at ICSC Las Vegas](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/2024-icsc-maxi-global-awards) [Jun 29 Regency Brings Home 2022 Gold ICSC Maxi Award](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/2022-icsc-maxi-award) [Aug 09 Regency Brings Home Two Gold & One Silver 2021 ICSC Maxi Awards](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-2021-icsc-maxi-awards) [Jan 23 The Shops at Stone Bridge Takes Shape With Exciting New Retailers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/the-shops-at-stone-bridge-takes-shape-with-exciting-new-retailers) [Dec 05 Tatte Bakery & Café Opens at Regency’s Westbard Square](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/tatte-bakery-café-opens-at-regencys-westbard-square) [Nov 15 New Grocers Expand in Regency’s Portfolio With Two Southern California Openings in 30 Days](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/new-grocers-expand-regencys-portfolio-with-two-southern-california-openings-in-30-days) [Jan 07 Out of Office: Jill Caffey's “Everesting” Climb of a Lifetime](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/out-of-office-jill-caffeys-climb-of-a-lifetime) [Nov 09 Out of Office: Hit the Slopes with Gary Fields and Eric Ryan](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/out-of-office-hit-the-slopes-with-gary-fields-and-eric-ryan) [Oct 27 Out of Office: Erika Omana Mentors through 'Minds Matter' Los Angeles](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/out-of-office-erika-omana) Subscribe [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com/) - [News](http://investors.regencycenters.com/news-releases) - [Fresh Look](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/fresh-look) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) [Find a Property](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) [Leasing Agent](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) ![Reg Listed NYSE](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/blog2018/images/stock-ticker.svg) [Regency Centers Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RegencyCenters) [Regency Centers Twitter](https://twitter.com/RegencyCenters) [Regency Centers Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/regencycenters/) [Regency Centers LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/regency-centers/) MEMBER **S&P 500** Regency Centers is a preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. ©2026 Regency Centers [Terms of Service](https://www.regencycenters.com/terms-of-service) [Privacy Policy](https://www.regencycenters.com/privacy-policy) Cookie Settings ![Quantcast](https://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-XHwFJLhjBpfmt.gif) ![](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/2016_Recon.jpg) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Regency Centers", "url" : "https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers" }, "dateModified" : "2025-01-28T18:29:37.876Z", "datePublished" : "2016-06-02T13:34:17.000Z", "headline" : "Scenes From RECon 2016", "image" : [ "https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/2016_Recon.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/scenes-from-recon-2016", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4081/img/vast.png" }, "name" : "Regency Centers" } } ```