DFW Experiential Retail & Mixed-Use Summit

Tue Jun 02, 2026

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DFW Experiential Retail & Mixed-Use Summit

The evolution of North Texas commercial real estate through strategic redevelopment, experiential activation, and mixed-use integration

Tuesday June 2 2026 @ 8:00 AM CDT

$124.00

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Terry Montesi

As founder and CEO, Terry Montesi has led Trademark Property Co. through over 30 years of innovative, community-focused development. Under his leadership, Trademark has worked on more than $4.6B and 21M SF of some of the most placemaking-centric retail and mixed-use properties in the United States. Terry is the driving force behind Trademark’s collaborative, community-driven approach to development. Pulling from his 40-plus years of industry experience, he has cultivated a company philosophy that is defined by constant innovation, creating meaningful guest experiences, and long-term thinking. Terry’s commitment to constant evolution and long-time support of the core tenets of Conscious Capitalism led him to create Trademark’s own conscious development model, The Conscious Place, setting the tone for a continued focus on innovative and experiential retail and mixed-use places. Terry is also the host of Leaning In, Trademark’s podcast focusing on the future of mixed-use real estate. Terry sits on the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Board of Trustees and The University of Texas Development Board; is a member of the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors Hall of Fame, the World Presidents’ Organization, and the Urban Land Institute (ULI); and has served on numerous committees and judging panels for ULI, ICSC and the Texas Exes. As an active participant in the Fort Worth community Terry holds, or has held, leadership positions with the Union Gospel Mission of Fort Worth, Christ Chapel Bible Church, the Trinity Habitat for Humanity, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Junior Achievement. In addition, he is an enthusiastic supporter of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Before founding Trademark in 1992, Terry was a principal and co-founder of Huff, Brous, McDowell & Montesi, Inc., Fort Worth’s largest commercial brokerage and management firm. Earlier in his career, he worked for Lincoln Property Company. In 1986, he and his brother became Blockbuster Video’s fourth franchisee. Terry earned his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and BBA from the University of Mississippi. He and his wife live in Fort Worth, TX and are proud parents to three grown children.

Trademark Property Company

Founder & CEO

Keynote

Terry Montesi

Founder & CEO, Trademark Property Company

Steven Levin

Founder & CEO, Centennial

Artemio De La Vega

Artemio De La Vega is the founder and CEO of De La Vega Development, a commercial real estate firm specializing in dynamic mixed-use developments. Mr. De La Vega has more than 25 years of experience in the entrepreneurial and real estate industry, with a focus on single-tenant, multi-tenant retail centers and mixed-use developments. He brings a versatile and deep knowledge of development, master planning, entitlements, construction and capital markets to every project. Mr. De La Vega has successfully invested, acquired, developed or redeveloped more than 100 commercial real estate projects throughout the world. Some of his more notable projects include the 900,000 square-foot Las Palmas Marketplace in El Paso, TX; the 900,000-square-foot Canyon West in Lubbock, TX; the 400,000-square-foot Kings Crossing in Shreveport, LA; as well as multiple industrial distribution and manufacturing facilities for clients such as Chrysler, General Motors, Alcoa, Yazaki, Bergamasca and more. As a recognized leader in the commercial real estate industry, Mr. De La Vega frequently serves as a panelist for many leadership and future vision summits. He is also a guest columnist for a variety of publications and active with several professional organizations, including the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and The Real Estate Council (TREC). In addition, he serves on the Executive Committee of the Chancellor’s Council of the University of Texas System, is a board member and donor to the FEMAP Foundation, and a proud donor and supporter of the Artemio De La Vega Scholarship Fund for the benefit of Hispanic students at the University of Texas, El Paso. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas, is a graduate of Culver Military Academy, Jr. Reserve Officers Training Corps and holds an FAA private aircraft license. Mr. De La Vega enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.

De La Vega Development

CEO

Artemio De La Vega

CEO, De La Vega Development

Elizabeth Herman Fulton

VP, Lifestyle & Mixed-Use Retail, CBRE

Brittney Austin

Partner, SHOP Companies

Wally Davis

Managing Director of Development & Leasing, Rebees

Moderator

Christy Pennington

Senior Counsel, Clark Hill

Moderator

Fawaz Bham

Partner, Hunton

Why you should attend this Dallas Region Retail & Mixed-Use Conference

What You'll Learn:

How to evaluate whether a retail asset should be renovated, redeveloped or reimagined
Where experiential concepts justify higher rents and stronger long-term returns
What makes retail viable within today’s mixed-use capital stack
How to structure retail to support multifamily absorption and long-term value
What lenders and equity partners are underwriting in retail repositioning deals
Where DFW’s next wave of retail reinvestment is taking shape and why

How You'll Do More Business: Join Bisnow for an in-depth look at the forces reshaping retail and mixed-use development across North Texas. From the redevelopment of aging shopping centers to experience-driven leasing strategies and retail’s role inside large-scale mixed-use projects, this event connects the dots between capital, consumer behavior and long-term asset performance. Bisnow brings together the region’s top developers, owners and investors to examine where retail is working, how legacy assets are being repositioned and what it takes to structure retail that supports density, drives traffic and strengthens returns across DFW’s evolving growth corridors.

Who You'll Meet:

Retail and mixed-use developers
Shopping center owners and operators
Private equity and institutional investors
Lenders active in retail and mixed-use deals
Multifamily developers integrating retail into projects
Brokers specializing in retail leasing and investment sales
Entertainment, food and beverage and experiential operators
Architects, contractors and project managers leading repositioning efforts
Public sector and economic development leaders involved in district growth

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events convene the most influential leaders in commercial real estate and healthcare to identify opportunities, build meaningful connections, and drive business growth. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, Bisnow delivers unmatched access to the people, projects, and insights shaping the market. Join us for a focused look at the DFW Experiential Retail & Mixed-Use market and the strategies defining its next phase of growth.

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM 9:15 AM	Keynote: Beyond the Box - Reimagining Retail in DFW Navigating repositioning, leasing strategy and value creation in next-gen retail & mixed-use
9:15 AM 10:00 AM	Follow the Money: Financing Dallas' Retail Hubs How capital, design and construction come together to deliver financeable neighborhood and suburban retail
10:00 AM 10:15 AM	Break & Networking
10:15 AM 11:30 AM	Restaurant, Retail, & Remixing Space How DFW owners, developers and restaurateurs are turning restaurant and retail projects into experience‑rich destinations that blend food, entertainment and community
11:30 AM 12:15 PM	Breaking Ground in DFW: New Retail & Mixed-Use That Moves the Market Delivering new nodes that capture tenant demand, community needs and long-term value in DFW’s growth corridors
12:15 PM 12:45 PM	Closing & Networking