The number of digital nomads and professionals choosing remote and location-independent careers is growing crazy.
We’ve prepared a list of the coolest catch-ups, camps, and conferences across the globe where you can meet like-minded people. It’s time to make yours for your future WORK & TRAVEL plans.
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Nomad Island Fest is a yearly event that connects fellow entrepreneurs and boosts their business ideas through expert talks and workshops. The program is packed with activities, including workouts, organized trips, and even parties. Do you need to dedicate to your business? Don’t worry, you will also have time to co-work and relax afterward.
Location: Madeira, Portugal
Dates: 5 – 11 December 2024
Price: €1,839 (including accommodation and half-board pension)
Eatinerant retreat is a unique workation centered around food. Indulge in authentic dishes, participate in hands-on cooking sessions, and balance it with coworking and wellness activities. You can choose from various destinations depending on the cuisine you love:
Koh Samu, Thailand
Dates: December 6 – 14, 2024
Price: €1,190
Hội An, Vietnam
Dates: January 17 – 25, 2025
Price: €990
Italy
Dates: March, 2025
Price: tba
DNA Beach Meets in Koh Phangan is a 5-day informal conference designed for 45 entrepreneurs and digital nomads to connect, inspire each other, and grow. If 5 days aren’t enough, you can extend your experience with flexible colive and coworking passes available for one-day or month-long stays, provided by DNA.
Location: Koh Phangan, Thailand
Dates: December 17 – 21, 2024
Price: $495 (accommodation not included)
Nomad Summit is a dynamic conference built for tech enthusiasts, indie hackers, digital nomads, and creative visionaries. It takes place in the digital nomad capital – Chiang Mai – followed by Nomad Week with side events and endless opportunities to grow your network.
Nomads in Wonderlands offers workation retreats in epic destinations. Currently, two events are planned – a 10-day experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and a month-long adventure in Antalya. Both retreats combine focused time for deep work, career, and self-development, as well as relaxation.
Angkor Nomad Wonderland
Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Dates: February 1 – 10, 2025
Price: €365 (including accommodation)
Nomaditerranean Wonderland
Location: Antalya, Turkey
Dates: March 29 – April 26, 2025
Price: €465 (no accommodation)
NOMAD CRUISE
Nomad Cruise has been organizing events for digital nomads for over ten years. The concept is simple – you set off on a trip on a cruise ship while the program allows you to work, meet with a varied community of remote workers from across the world, as well as explore new destinations.
In the next few months, you can embark on the following journeys, each of which offers a unique experience:
Location: Ushuaia – South Shetland – The Antarctic – Ushuaia
Date: 1 – 11 February 2025
(Use: “bcnnomads” to get a 100 Euros discount.)
Is your schedule a bit too tight for multi-day events? The organizers of the Digital Nomad Summit thought of that and came up with a conference tailored to the lifestyle of digital nomads – fully remote. On top of that, it’s for free (at least for now). Connect to any workshop and talk from wherever you want. There can possibly be no more flexibility than that.
Location: online
Date: 10 – 16 February 2025
Price: Free
Nomad Week will gather more than 300 remote workers in Cape Town, an emerging digital nomad hotspot. The program is packed with keynotes, unconferences, and workshops, as well as exciting outdoor activities, such as hiking up Table Mountain and safari trips.
Digital nomad retreats rarely take place in Brazil, making Nomad World in Rio de Janeiro truly one of a kind. And with more than 500 participants, it will also be the largest one. You will delve into topics like AI, marketing, and innovation. On top of that, the event will be both in English and Portuguese for everybody to get the most out of it.
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dates: March 16 – 23, 2025
Price: €59 (without accommodation and food)
This is a 200-hour training program designed for those who would like to become certified yoga teachers without sacrificing their careers and nomadic lifestyles. It combines yoga lessons, meditation, and free time to work, and it only allows 12 participants for maximum attention and comfort.
Location: Colombia
Dates: April 21 – May 30, 2025
Price: starting at €3,999
Kaya Connections Retreat is organized by local experts and therefore offers a very authentic experience. You can look forward to island-hopping adventures, cultural excursions, social meetups with a thriving community, and inspiring masterminds. There will also be a dedicated coworking space, so you can stay productive while enjoying Siargao.
Location: Siargao Island, Philippines
Dates: April 6 – May 3, 2025
Price: $1,399 (accommodation included)
Bansko has established itself as one of the biggest digital nomad hubs in Europe. And that’s not all. Every year, it hosts a week-long festival to celebrate the independent lifestyle. You can look forward to talks, workshops, mindfulness, sports, and other outdoor activities. All that in a beautiful Bulgarian village.
You can grow your skills and network even if you’re tight with time (and are traveling around Europe next summer). This 4-day-long conference takes place in picturesque rural Ireland and will touch on topics like the future of remote work, sustainable projects, and community development. You will also get a chance to explore Donegal and socialize in the way the Irish do. The best part? It’s for a pocket-friendly price.
Location: Donegal, Ireland
Dates: 3 – 7 September 2025
Price: €77 (conference special)
Nomads in Paradise is an annual event for everyone interested in digital nomading. It features networking sessions, coworking, keynotes, yoga, and other wellness activities. As it’s happening in Siargao – one of the best surfing spots in the world – there will also be a group surf lesson.
Location: Siargao, Philippines
Dates: September 14 – 21, 2025
Price: €100 (super early bird)
Athens Nomad Fest may be a short event but it’s an excellent place to network and make new collaborations and friends. The backdrop of ancient Athens adds to the thrill. Plus you will get a chance to savor local cuisine at organized dinners and enjoy a spectacular closing party.
