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DEAR NEST SEEKERS,

We are pleased to invite you to our Q1 Summit 2026, taking place this year in Miami, Florida. Miami has rapidly established itself as one of the most influential global cities for wealth, real estate, finance, and innovation. Once viewed primarily as a lifestyle destination, the city has evolved into a serious international centre for capital movement, corporate relocation, and landmark development. Today, Miami hosts some of the most iconic towers and mixed use projects in South Florida and globally, making it a strategic and intentional location for this year’s summit.

Over the past decade, Miami’s transformation has been driven by a powerful combination of demographic shifts, favourable policy, and international connectivity. Individuals, families, and businesses from across the United States, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East are relocating to South Florida in search of economic efficiency, lifestyle quality, and long term stability. As global capital continues to seek jurisdictions that support wealth preservation and growth, Miami has positioned itself as one of the most compelling destinations in the Western Hemisphere.

A central factor behind this momentum is Florida’s tax and business environment. Florida has no state income tax, allowing residents and business owners to retain more of their earnings, investment income, and bonuses when compared to high tax states such as New York and California. For high earners, this difference can represent substantial annual savings and materially higher net income over time. Florida also has no state level estate tax or inheritance tax, creating a more efficient framework for long term wealth planning and intergenerational transfer.

Property ownership in Florida benefits from relatively moderate and predictable property taxes, particularly for primary residences protected by capped annual valuation increases. Unlike cities such as New York, Florida does not impose additional municipal income taxes, which reduces layered tax exposure. Retirement income, including Social Security, pensions, IRAs, and 401(k)s, is not taxed at the state level, strengthening after tax retirement outcomes and making Florida especially attractive for global investors planning multi-generational strategies.

These structural advantages have directly contributed to a surge in corporate relocations and business expansion across South Florida. Major companies in technology, finance, professional services, logistics, healthcare, and consumer brands have moved headquarters or expanded operations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. This continued influx of employers has supported job creation, population growth, and sustained demand across residential and commercial real estate markets.

The regional labour market remains strong, with unemployment consistently below the national average and ongoing demand for skilled professionals. While hospitality and tourism continue to play a major role, growth in technology, fintech, healthcare, construction, and professional services is reshaping the economic base of the region. Miami’s role as a financial and commercial gateway to Latin America further reinforces its global relevance and long term growth trajectory.

Miami’s global profile is amplified by a year round calendar of internationally recognised events, including Art Basel Miami Beach, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, the Miami Open, Ultra Music Festival, major culinary festivals, fashion showcases, and design and art fairs. These events draw investors, developers, brand leaders, and international audiences, reinforcing Miami’s position as a permanent fixture on the global stage.

At the same time, the city is undergoing an unprecedented wave of large-scale development. Landmark projects such as One Bayfront Plaza, the Waldorf Astoria Miami, 830 Brickell, Okan Tower, Brickell City Centre expansion, Cipriani Residences, and major waterfront master plans are redefining the skyline and expanding Miami’s capacity for business, luxury living, hospitality, and mixed use urban life. Significant investment in transportation and infrastructure is improving connectivity across the region and supporting long term urban resilience.

For global real estate agents, this summit represents a critical opportunity to deepen market intelligence and remain competitive in an increasingly international and sophisticated landscape. Miami is no longer a regional market. It is a global marketplace where clients expect agents to understand tax environments, cross border investment dynamics, development pipelines, and emerging neighbourhoods. Attending the Q1 Summit 2026 enables agents to educate themselves directly on the ground, tour live developments, engage with developers and industry leaders, and gain first hand insight into the forces driving demand and pricing.

Participation in the Agent Sales Office Challenge is a core part of this experience. The challenge is designed to sharpen advisory skills, expand global perspective, and encourage agents to think strategically about how wealth moves across markets. By participating, agents test their knowledge, collaborate with peers from around the world, and position themselves as informed, trusted advisors capable of guiding clients through complex international transactions. For agents serious about growth, credibility, and long term relevance, this summit is not optional. It is essential. Please see our directory in this book to explore and find out more information.

I look forward to welcoming you to Miami for the Q1 Summit 2026, where global capital, iconic development, and forward looking leadership converge in one of the world’s fastest rising cities.

EDDIE SHAPIRO PRESIDENT & CEO

Nest Seekers International Event inquiries | Contact: events@nestseekers.com

Citizen M Hotel Miami Brickell Rates from $320 per night

Aloft Hotel, Brickell

Four Star Hotel, Rates from $240 per night

The Vagabond Hotel Miami From $195 per night

Novotel Miami Brickell

Rates from $185 per night

Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South

Rates from $175 per night

The Plymouth South Beach Rates from $310 per night

Esmé Miami Beach

Rates from $225 per night

TRAVEL

NEAREST AIRPORTS

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Primary airport serving Miami

~13 miles (21 km) from PAMM - about a 15/25 min drive, depending on traffic.

Major international flights with extensive domestic and global connections.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Ingternational Airport (FLL)

~28 miles (45 km) north of downtown Miami.

Good option for flights into southeast Florida with many domestic routes.

BEST VALUE FLIGHTS TO MIAMI

New York / New Jersey — From $75

Los Angeles (LA) — From $165

Toronto — From Cad 395

Bahamas — From Bsd 160

London — From £395

Spain — From €485

Lisbon — From €460

Paris — From €455

Côte D’azur (Nice) — From €545

Brussels —From €470

Athens — From €635

Zagreb — From €685

Mi a m i SUMMIT

JANUARY 28TH  FEBRUARY 1ST

DAY 01 WEDNESDAY  JANUARY 28TH

Nest Seekers Conference

Hosted at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAAM)

9.00 am - 4.00 pm | 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, United States

9.00 am Event Opening, Coffee & Refreshments

9.30 am Welcome - Vision 2026 with Eddie Shapiro, CEO

10.00 am Introducing Nest Tropics

Johnny Mansilla, Debbie Ginsburg, Richard Sawyer, James Malcolm, Roberto Cardona & Chris Gill

11.00 am Break

11.15 am Mindset

Paul Cibrano, Rubens Brotto & Eddie Shapiro

12.00 pm OMNIYAT Developments

Ryan Kent & Sacha Syrylo

12.30 pm Lunch

1.10 pm Transaction Partners | Mortgage & Title

Empire National Title Agency & Brian Scott Cohen (GR Affinity) Mortgage

1.40 pm Brand | Master The Story, The Verticals, The Pitch & Personal Identity

Adolphe Khouri, Angelo Ferlisi & Aubrey Chandler

2.20 pm Development Marketing | Local & Global Services

Michael Bethoney, James Giguliano, Eddie Shapiro & Company

3.00 pm Follow the Circuit | Tracking Wealth

Shawn Elliott, Geoff Gifkins & Company

3.40 pm Event Close

6.00 pm Event hosted by Faena

Faena Residences Miami, Sales Gallery, 90 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33130

DAY 02

THURSDAY  JANUARY 29TH

9.00 am Related Developments | Sales Tour Related Developments, Baccarat Residences, Viceroy & Six Fisher

Viceroy Residences Brickell. 77 SE 5th St, Miami, FL 33131

1.00 pm Lunch & Tour hosted at JEM Tower

Presented by Miki Naftali, Chairman and CEO of Naftali Group The JEM Sales Center, 110 NE 10th St, Miami, FL 33132

3.00 pm Suggested Shopping & Leisure at Miami World Center

6.00 pm Sunset Event at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami

500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131

8.00 pm Networking Evening - Cocktails & Dinner

See Map for Miami's best hotspots

DAY 03

FRIDAY  JANUARY 30TH

10.30 am Agent Breakfast Event | Hosted by DOMUS House of Wellness 1200 Brickell Ave, 18th Floor, Miami Fl 33131

2.00 pm OMNIYAT Dubai - Agent Information Session

Nest Seekers Miami Office - Ryan Kent, Sacha Syrylo & Sarthak Gahlaut 888 Biscayne Blvd # Suite 112, Miami, FL 33132

Palm Beach

Friday January 30th

Contact: DeborahG@nestseekers.com

Mexico

Saturday 31 Jan - Tuesday 2 Feb

Contact: Chrisgill@nestseekers.com

BEST THINGS TO DO AND SEE

Worth Avenue – Palm Beach

A world-renowned, luxurious four-block stretch known for high-end designer boutiques, art galleries, fine dining, and Mediterranean-inspired architecture. Hidden courtyards (Vias) offer a sophisticated shopping and strolling experience from the ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway.

The Breakers Hotel Circa 1926

Founded by Henry Morrison Flagler

One South County Road

The Colony Hotel 155 Hammon Avenue

A pastel-pink hotel flanked by swaying palms and manicured hedges, The Colony Hotel is the very picture of Palm Beach luxury. A blend of elegance and whimsy, it is a wintertime playground of the rich and famous, featuring a lively bar, oasis-style pool, and the ever-popular Swifty’s restaurant.

Royal Poinciana Plaza 340 Royal Poinciana Way

An island icon and beloved destination for Palm Beach residents and visitors, featuring exceptional shopping, dining, and inviting spaces to enjoy a moment in paradise.

Playa del Carmen & Tulum |SATURDAY 31 - TUESDAY 3 (check-out) nestseekersmexico.com

RSVP to ChrisGill@nestseekers.com

Nest Seekers | Luxury Developments | Lifestyle Real Estate

To experience the destination exactly as the end buyer does, and return home with:

▪ Clear, sellable product knowledge.

▪ Strong, real-world sales arguments.

▪ High-impact social media content.

▪ Local connections for co-brokerage.

▪ Confidence to sell Mexico globally.

FLIGHTS | paid by each broker.

HOTEL | Reef 28 Playa del Carmen.

EXCLUSIVE BROKER RATE | 20% below public pricing.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION | included throughout the experience.

INSTAGRAM-WORTHY MOMENTS | curated at every stop.

SATURDAY 31ST

ARRIVAL DAY

Flexible arrivals into Cancún (CUN)

Private transfer to Playa del Carmen

CHECKIN AT REEF 28

6:00 PM – Ice Breaker Cocktail Rooftop – Reef 28: Hosted with Nest Seekers Playa del Carmen Agents. nestseekersmexico.com

▪ Casual networking with local Nest Seekers agents

▪ Market conversations, no presentations

▪ Relationship-building from day one

▪ Sunset rooftop moments + skyline + lifestyle content

Arrive when you can.

Connect with Nest Seekers at sunset. The business begins tomorrow.

SUNDAY 1ST

PLAYA DEL CARMEN | BUSINESS & LAUNCH

NEST SEEKERS PLAYA DEL CARMEN OFFICE VISIT

▪ Institutional welcome.

▪ Introduction to the Nest Seekers ecosystem.

▪ Expanded networking with local Nest Seekers agents.

▪ Official group photo.

▪ Lunch at Fragata Beach Club – Playa del Carmen.

EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION

▪ New Luxury Launch in Partnership with Related Group.

▪ First luxury-branded project.

▪ Located in the only beachfront residential community in Playa del Carmen.

▪ Truly irreplaceable product.

AFTERNOON

▪ Beachfront Villa Open House.

▪ nestseekersmexico.com

▪ Full sensory experience.

▪ Ultra-luxury storytelling.

EVENING

▪ Dinner & Playa del Carmen nightlife.

MONDAY 2ND

TULUM | LIFESTYLE & INVESTMENT

▪ Early departure to Tulum.

▪ Tour of eco-luxury & wellness developments.

▪ Lunch at a Tulum beach club.

▪ Wrap-up and return.

TUESDAY 3RD

CHECKOUT

▪ Check-out from Reef 28.

▪ Airport transfers according to flight schedules.

▪ Optional stay extension.

WHY THIS EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT

This is not a fam trip. It’s a Nest Seekers–powered business accelerator disguised as a lifestyle experience. You don’t leave with brochures. You leave with relationships, product clarity, and a market you know how to sell.

WIN UP TO $5,000

1. THE SALES OFFICE TOUR CHALLENGE THE CHALLENGE

Produce short, compelling sales office video tours from major and compete for major cash prizes.

1st Prize: $5,000

2nd Prize: $2,000

3rd Prize: $1,000 PRIZE

The agent who submits the highest number of approved video tours during the challenge period takes the top prize. Every qualifying tour counts. HOW TO WIN

TOUR REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 20 seconds videos and reels filmed in Premium South Florida projects (see map and project list in page 29). Content to be recorded directly from sales offices.

2. THE INFLUENCER CHALLENGE

THE CHALLENGE

Create and share compelling social media content around the Q1 Summit in Miami. The agent who generates the highest overall engagement across social platforms will win.

PRIZE

$2,000 for the most engagment

HOW TO WIN

Engagement will be measured across your summit-related content, including:

Likes | Comments | Shares | Saves | Views (where applicable)

CONTENT FOCUS

Posts should highlight:

▪ The Miami 2026 Q1 Summit experience

▪ Networking, panels, and key moments

▪ Nest Seekers brand presence

GUIDELINES

▪ Content must be original and summit-related

▪ Posts must be public and clearly attributable to you

▪ Final tracking criteria and submission details will be shared ahead of The Summit

▪ Submissions to events@nestseekers.com

IG: @nestseekers

Linkedin: /nestseekers

This is your opportunity to leverage your personal brand, extend the reach of the summit, and be recognised for digital influence.

Post Consistently. Drive Engagement. Win $2,000.

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