Forum Club of the Palm Beaches

10/06/2026

🚀 From the Moon to Mars — and even data centers in space! 🚀

Thank you to Stet News for this excellent recap of our recent Forum Club luncheon with Brian Hughes, NASA’s Senior Director of Launch Operations.

Hughes shared a fascinating look at the future of America’s space program, the global race for space and Florida’s important role in it all.

Read the full story here:

When Brian Hughes took the podium Wednesday at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, he began by answering two questions he often fields in his role at NASA.

10/01/2026

🎉 We’re celebrating some familiar Forum Club faces in this month’s Florida Trend | Florida's Business Authority!

Congratulations to our CEO Sarah Elwell and Board Members Gary Lesser and Diane Quinn on being named among the “People to Know” in Palm Beach County!

We’re also thrilled to see so many Forum Club members included — a wonderful reflection of the leaders making a difference across our region.

We’re proud to have Sarah, Gary and Diane as part of the Forum Club’s leadership team and congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🏻

10/01/2026

🚀 What an incredible afternoon at the Forum Club!

We were thrilled to welcome Brian Hughes, NASA's Senior Director of Launch Operations, for a fascinating look inside America’s space program and the exciting future of space exploration. From the innovation happening on Florida’s Space Coast to what’s next for NASA, it was a conversation that truly reached new heights! 🚀

The afternoon was also an opportunity to celebrate Harvey Oyer as he concluded his term as President of the Forum Club. Harvey guided our organization through a remarkable 50th Anniversary Season, and we were proud to recognize his extraordinary leadership, dedication and service.

Thank you to Director Hughes, Harvey, and everyone who joined us for another unforgettable Forum Club program!

📸: Tracey Benson Photography

10/01/2026

09/05/2026

Forum Club in the spotlight! Check out Florida Weekly - Palm Beach’s coverage of our recent event featuring Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling.

What will tomorrow’s workplace look like? The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches brought in Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to explore what’s ahead.
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08/26/2026

Great coverage from Axios’ Courtenay Brown following yesterday’s Forum Club conversation with Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling on AI and the future of the workforce:

AI could reshape the labor market faster than traditional government statistics can capture it.

08/26/2026

A great start to the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches’ 2026-2027 season!

Yesterday, we were honored to welcome Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling for an engaging fireside conversation on the issues shaping the future of America’s workforce, including artificial intelligence, workforce development, apprenticeship opportunities and labor market trends. A special thank you to Axios’ Courtenay Brown for joining us to moderate the discussion and guide a thoughtful and timely conversation.

Congratulations to Forum Club Board President Patrick Franklin on a successful first event at the helm! We look forward to an exciting year of thoughtful dialogue and meaningful conversations under his leadership.

📸 Photo Credit: Tracey Benson Photography

08/06/2026

Congratulations to CEO Sarah Elwell on being named to Palm Beach Illustrated’s Palm Beach 100, recognizing Palm Beach County’s most influential business leaders.

This well-deserved honor reflects Sarah’s exceptional leadership and her commitment to strengthening our community through thoughtful, nonpartisan dialogue. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-earned recognition!

07/24/2026

You may see some familiar faces in this week’s Florida Weekly! 👀

Be sure to check out Page A10 for a spotlight on the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches’s 2026–2027 leadership team, including President Patrick Franklin, President-Elect Bill Shepherd, Vice President Alexandra Chase, and Secretary/Treasurer Ilan Kaufer.

We’re grateful to Kelly Henry and Florida Weekly for highlighting the exceptional leaders who will help guide the Forum Club into another exciting season of thoughtful dialogue and civic engagement.