2025
CIPS Global Day
Exclusively for CIPS Designees
CIPS Global Day
Join us for a premier event designed exclusively for CIPS designees. Connect with fellow international real estate professionals and explore dynamic markets.
Event Highlights:
- Market Focus
Explore the latest trends and how it drives our business. - Timely Global Topics
Examine key issues impacting international real estate, including economic shifts, affordability, sustainability, and emerging technologies. - Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow CIPS designees and global-minded professionals. - International Buffet Lunch (In-Person Only)
Enjoy a globally inspired buffet while engaging in thoughtful conversation and idea sharing.
Gain fresh insights, discover global opportunities, and strengthen your international network.
For REALTORS® with a Global Edge
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Location: RASM South & Webinar
Address: 2320 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
This event is open exclusively to CIPS designees, bringing together a select group of professionals focused on growing their global real estate careers.
Global Day
CIPS Schedule
| 9 - 9:20 AM EST | Introductions & Opening Words |
| 9:20 - 9:45 AM EST | The Crypto Real Estate Interface & Why Agents Must Adapt to the New Reality, Michael Cobb, in person |
| 9:45 - 10:15 AM EST | How to Avoid a FIRPTA Nightmare, Nena Mills, in person |
| 10:15 - 10:30 AM EST | Break |
| 10:30 - 11 AM EST | Expanding Your Global Network to Gain Market Share, Alex Escudero, virtual |
| 11 AM - 12 PM EST | Global Economic Update, Dr. Lawrence Yun, virtual |
| 12:00 - 12:45 PM EST | Buffet Lunch |
| 12:45 - 1:15 PM EST | From Challenges to Opportunities: Shaping MLS around Local Realities, Merrie Jo Cowen, virtual |
| 1:15 - 1:45 PM EST | Currency Trends to Monitor for 2026, Iva Slavtcheva & Darren Connor, in person |
| 1:45 - 2:15 PM EST | How to Cultivate a Strong Personal Brand Using Your CIPS, Julie Swann, virtual |
| 2:15 - 2:30 PM EST | Break |
| 2:30 - 3 PM EST | Investment Migration for the Global Citizen, Agata Osinska, in person |
| 3 - 4 PM EST | The Popularity of Cohousing & Why It’s Bigger than you Think, Charles Durrett, virtual |
| 4 - 5 PM EST | Networking Reception |
Event Speakers
Moderated by Carla Rayman Kidd and Pat Tan
Michael Cobb
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, ECI Development, Ltd.
Darren Connor
Moneycorp USA
Charles Durrett
The Cohousing Company, Architect Emeritus AIA
Alejandro Escudero
Director, Global Strategy, National Association of REALTORS®
Nena Mills
Education Manager, FIRPTA Solutions Inc.
Agata Osinska, IMCM
Associate Director Private Clients,
Henley & Partners USA Inc.
Iva Slavtcheva
Senior Business Development Manager, Moneycorp USA
Julie Swan
Manager, Credentials & Operations at National Association of REALTORS®
Merrie Jo Cowen
CEO of Stellar MLS
Dr. Lawrence Yun
Chief Economist, National
Association of REALTORS®
For guests traveling to Sarasota
Nearby Hotel Accommodations
If you're joining us from out of town, we've gathered nearby hotel options for your convenience. Each is just a short drive from RASM South and close to dining, shopping, and more in the University Town Center area.
Questions?
Contact Denise Ricciotti at denise@myrasm.com or call (941) 952-3404.