MEET OUR SPEAKERS
In the world that demands more from advisors at the top, we are building a space for deep thinking, strategic expansion, and cross-disciplinary insight.
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Brian Solis
Brian Solis: digital futurist, nine-time bestselling author, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of business, leadership, and innovation.
Brian’s superpower is translating complex trends—AI, automation, digital behavior, new consumer expectations—into accessible, energizing insights that help leaders reimagine what’s possible. His thought leadership consistently appears in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, CIO, Worth, and more.
Brian embodies exactly what REALM members, partners, and leadership teams need now:
- A human-centric approach to innovation.
- A strategic mindset for navigating consolidation, consumer shifts, and AI acceleration.
- A blueprint and style-guide of client experiences for leading in a world where the advisor—not the brokerage—is the differentiator.
Abigail Posner
Abigail has spent her career decoding human behavior for the world's most influential brands—advising Fortune 500 companies, pioneering Google's "Humanizing Digital" research, and speaking on global stages about what drives desire, trust, and decision-making at the highest levels of consumer culture. Her work explores the emotional and cultural forces that shape how people connect with brands, make purchasing decisions, and define value in their lives.
At RGC 2026, she'll bring that anthropological lens to luxury advisory—unpacking the psychological patterns of today's most sophisticated buyers, how cultural shifts are redefining what luxury means, and why understanding human behavior, not just market data, separates advisors who close from those who compete.
Julie Faupel
Julie Faupel is the Founder and CEO of REALM, a global membership for top real estate professionals. REALM involvement is by invitation only and the services offered feature a patented technology platform that enriches client data and improves the overall real estate experience for agents and their clients. Prior to the launch of REALM, Julie co-founded Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates which is the largest Real Estate Company in the Teton Region and the 2011 and 2014 recipient of the coveted Christie’s International Real Estate Global Affiliate of the Year award. In addition to being a Principal of JHRE Associates, Julie is a Partner in the Teton region’s most successful real estate team.
Prior to her real estate success, Julie has 12 years of management and consulting experience for luxury hotels and small businesses. Julie has served on the Jackson Hole Community Foundation Board for the last 8-years, she is the former Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, has served on the Christie’s International Real Estate Global Advisory Board and she is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, Global One Chapter. Julie and her husband are avid supporters of entrepreneurship as trustees of the Silicon Couloir and independent investors in a number of start-up ventures. They are dedicated community contributors through numerous organizations including Co-Challengers of Old Bill’s Fun Run, Rungius Members of the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and Sponsors for the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts.
In her spare time, you will find Julie skiing, hiking, biking, paddle-boarding and enjoying Jackson’s active lifestyle with her husband and their dogs.
Laura Monroe
Laura Monroe is a respected voice in the real estate industry—an executive, entrepreneur, and community builder whose work has influenced the evolution of luxury real estate for more than two decades. With a focus on brand innovation, human connection, and strategic leadership, she has helped shape platforms and networks that continue to define the industry.
As Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at REALM Global, Laura guides one of the world’s premier luxury real estate collectives. Her role brings together top advisors, global developers, and leaders in wealth management through a thoughtful mix of technology, market intelligence, and curated experiences—all aligned around a shared commitment to service and excellence.
Laura began her career by founding one of the first virtual assistant firms in real estate, later joining Inman in a senior leadership role. There, she led the company’s digital presence and helped scale and grow its professional community to over 400,000 subscribers and event participants. Her work contributed to a more modern, inclusive approach to brand-building in the industry—centered on structured community strategies for optimized network effects, collaboration, influence, and storytelling.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Laura is known for blending emotional intelligence with strategic clarity. Recognized as an Inman Influencer and Swanepoel 200 Social Influencer, she’s also had the privilege of volunteering as an NAR REACH Mentor.
Alvin Rogers
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Lisa Smith
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James McGiven
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Alvin Rogers
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Lisa Smith
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James McGiven
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