Ask the Experts:How will shopping centers be shaped by the experience economy & mixed-use models?

Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

How will shopping centers be shaped by the experience economy & mixed-use models?
written by Dr Ulug Hakan Iyigon can be found in IFMA’s FMJ Magazine.

The article covers the following subjects:
The experience economy & changes in consumer behavior
Mixed-use model & new generation urban development
A new paradigm in shopping center management
Digitalization & smart shopping center management
Sustainability & green shopping centers
Looking to the future

https://fmj.ifma.org/ask-the-experts-4-15-26

About the author:
Dr. Uluğ Hakan İyigün is a strategic, results-driven shopping mall and facility management professional with more than 12 years of experience. He specializes in the holistic management of operational processes for large-scale commercial developments at both national and international levels, including mixed-use projects, major commercial properties, shopping centers and hotel operations. As a member of IFMA and ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers), he closely follows global industry developments. He is also a Founding Member of TESYÖN and serves as the Vice Chair of the IFMA Advisory Board, actively contributing to the development of sector standards, knowledge sharing and the dissemination of best practices within the industry.