Palm Beach, FL Forbes Global Properties will hold its 2025 Agents Conference on October 8–9 at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. This two-day event will bring together the network’s top brokerage leaders, executives, agents, and experts for curated discussions, networking, and insight into the global real estate landscape.
The conference will be hosted by The Keyes Family of Companies, one of the largest independent real estate brokerages in Florida. With fourth-generation family leadership, the firm’s more than 4,000 associates marketed over 20,000 properties last year, closing more than $9.5 billion in real estate sales and services.
“The Agents Conference is designed to spark ideas, collaboration, and advance growth that will extend worldwide,” said Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties. “The action-packed agenda reflects the strength of our network and the forward-looking vision of our members.”
“We are honored to host distinguished colleagues from across the Forbes Global Properties network,” said Mike Pappas, CEO of The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties. “Keyes and Illustrated Properties’ long-standing commitment to excellence and innovation aligns closely with Forbes Global Properties’ mission to elevate the industry through collaboration and shared insight. We look forward to showcasing the strength and sophistication of the South Florida market and the professionals who drive it.”
The 2025 Agents Conference will feature a mix of property tours, fireside chats, and panels with distinguished industry voices, and include:
• Welcome remarks from Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties; Matt Beall, CEO & principal Broker of Hawaii Life and board chair of Forbes Global Properties; José Ribes Bas, owner and CEO of Rimontgó and board member of Forbes Global Properties; and Mike Pappas, president and CEO of The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties
• A variety of fireside chats featuring Michael Solomon, editor of ForbesLife; Billy Nash, president of Nash Luxury at The Keyes Company and host of Passport Properties; Mike Pappas and Llwyd Ecclestone; Holly Hunt, founder and creative director of HOLLY HUNT
• A global panel discussion led by Matt Beall with Nancy Almodovar, president and CEO of Nan and Company Properties; Dane Dörfert, CEO of Doerfert Immobilien; Chiara Gennarelli, international real estate & capital markets advisor at Building Heritage; Alex Jansen, CEO and managing broker of Coastal Properties Group International
• Presentations from Ranjeet Guptara, CEO of Aizer Capital; Ben Willig, founder of Willig Collaborative, and Concierge Auctions
• A dedicated agent panel hosted by Mike Pappas, featuring Illustrated Properties’ Vince Marotta, Andrew Russo, and Milla Russo, and Kevin Spina of The Keyes Company
• Networking reception and dinner to close the event
Following the success of Forbes Global Properties’ recent West Coast Regional Meeting in Beverly Hills, the 2025 Agents Conference underscores the network’s commitment to providing opportunities for professional growth, while building deep international ties and facilitating business among its distinguished members.