In an increasingly unpredictable world, the idea of having a Plan B has shifted from optional to essential. Economic volatility, political uncertainty, and tightening systems across borders have forced many people to rethink not only where they live, but how exposed they are to decisions beyond their control. For those already thinking globally, the question is no longer whether diversification matters, but how to approach it intelligently. That is where the Escape Artist Plan B Summit comes in.
Plan B Summit
On March 7–8, the Plan B Summit returns to Las Vegas, taking over The Tuscany Hotel for two focused days of conversation, strategy, and connection.
This is not a conference built around theory or aspiration. It is designed for people who want to understand what it actually means to live, invest, and structure their lives beyond a single country, and to do so safely, legally, and with clarity.
Last year’s summit set the tone. Rather than simply talking about international living, attendees came together to engage directly with the people who work inside these systems every day: lawyers, bankers, developers, investors, expats, and entrepreneurs who have already built their own Plan B. The result was an atmosphere that felt less like a seminar and more like a working room, where ideas could be pressure-tested and assumptions challenged. This year builds on that foundation.
What the Plan B Summit Is Really About
At its core, the Plan B Summit exists to bridge the gap between curiosity and action. Many people are interested in living abroad, securing a second residency, or diversifying their assets internationally, but feel overwhelmed by conflicting information, online speculation, or fear of making the wrong move. The summit is designed to replace noise with context.
Across two days, attendees will hear from a carefully selected group of global experts who bring both technical expertise and lived experience. Topics span international real estate, offshore banking, asset protection, second citizenship, digital nomadism, and the legal realities of structuring a life across borders. These are not abstract discussions. They are grounded in real cases, real jurisdictions, and real decisions.
What makes the Plan B Summit different is that it treats international living not as a lifestyle trend, but as a long-term strategy. One that requires understanding trade-offs, timelines, and the mechanics behind the choices people are increasingly being forced to make.
The Voices Behind the Conversations
This year’s summit brings together an experienced and globally diverse lineup of speakers, each offering a different vantage point on what it means to build resilience outside traditional systems. Together, they offer practical insight into what it actually takes to build a life beyond borders.
Already announced:
Michael K. Cobb, Chairman and CEO of ECI Development, brings decades of experience helping individuals and families find property and build lives abroad. His insights into international real estate go beyond market cycles, focusing instead on livability, governance, and long-term value.
Joel M. Nagel, Founding Partner of Nagel & Associates, is widely regarded as a pioneer in international asset protection. His work centres on safeguarding wealth legally across jurisdictions, with an emphasis on understanding and managing risk before it becomes a problem.
Luigi Wewege, President of Caye International Bank, demystifies offshore banking, offering clarity on how international accounts work, who they are for, and how they fit into a broader, compliant financial strategy.
Dan Wilhelm, an American expat living in Portugal, shares firsthand insight into the realities of relocation, from navigating bureaucracy to integrating into daily life, offering a grounded counterpoint to overly idealised narratives.
Rich Checkan, President and COO of Asset Strategies International, brings a long-term perspective on wealth preservation, speaking to the enduring role of precious metals in an increasingly digital financial landscape.
Isha Sesay, Editor-in-Chief of Escape Artist, brings a global editorial perspective shaped by more than a decade of living and working across multiple continents, anchoring the summit’s conversations in realism and lived experience.
Ryan L. Palmer, Founder and Operations Manager of Teak Craft Solutions, explores how teak investments can function as both generational wealth-building tools and pathways to residency in countries such as Panama.
Alyssa Esquivel brings fifteen years of expat experience to the stage, having built a life abroad across India, Turkey, Nicaragua, Panama, and Belize, offering insight into long-term relocation from a deeply personal perspective.
Peter Zipper, President Emeritus of Caye International Bank, contributes decades of experience in international banking and geopolitics, shaped by a career spanning European finance and United Nations peacekeeping service.
John Maisto, former U.S. Ambassador and President of the U.S.–Philippines Society, offers a diplomatic perspective on global affairs, governance, and the geopolitical forces shaping international decision-making.
John Davis, combat veteran, Harvard graduate, and co-founder of Veterans in Paradise, speaks to the growing community of veterans building lives overseas, with a focus on mental health, community, and purpose abroad.
More speakers will be announced soon!
Speakers at last year’s summit shared firsthand insight into international living, finance, and long-term global planning.
Why Las Vegas, and Why Now
Hosting the summit in Las Vegas is intentional. It is a city built on reinvention, yet grounded in infrastructure that supports large-scale, serious gatherings. The Tuscany Hotel provides a setting that encourages conversation rather than spectacle, allowing attendees to engage fully without distraction.
Timing matters too. March sits at a natural inflection point in the year, far enough from January resolutions to allow seriousness, yet early enough to act on new information. For many attendees, the summit becomes a catalyst, not for immediate relocation, but for informed decision-making over the months and years that follow.
More Than a Conference
What consistently stands out about the Plan B Summit is the network it creates. Conversations continue beyond the stage, between sessions, over meals, and long after the event ends. Attendees come from around the world, united not by a single goal, but by a shared understanding that relying on one system alone is no longer enough.
This year’s summit also includes the chance to win a five-night tropical getaway, with destinations ranging from Belize to Nicaragua, offering a tangible reminder of what international living can look like beyond spreadsheets and policy papers.
A Place Where the Dots Connect
For those already thinking about residency options, offshore structures, or life abroad, the Plan B Summit provides something increasingly rare: context. It connects finance to lifestyle, legality to lived experience, and aspiration to execution. This is not about abandoning one life for another. It is about building optionality, understanding exposure, and making decisions with eyes open.
The Escape Artist Plan B Summit, taking place March 7–8 at The Tuscany Hotel in Las Vegas, is where those conversations begin in earnest. For anyone serious about building a future that is not dependent on a single country, a single system, or a single set of assumptions, it is two days well spent.
