Last updated: June 2026: One of the best aspects of our nomadic life is finding community, personal growth, and gathering at places around the world. Find your tribe on a cruise crossing the Atlantic, in the Bulgarian mountains, or on an exotic island with beach bonfires.
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🇧🇬 Bansko Nomadfest in Bansko, Bulgaria
Join the Bansko Nomadfest, an annual get-together for digital nomads around the world to celebrate life, freedom, and connections. And the best part: Our Genki team will be there. Come and say hello!
| 🇧🇬 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansko Nomad Fest | Jun 20-30, 2026 | Bansko, Bulgaria | Unconference | Talks, workshops, activities, party | 650 | €95-€435 Early Bird |
This conference is set up as a mix of talks, workshops, activities, networking, and an evening party.
Sarah Kuhlemann
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇪🇪 Nomad Summit Tallinn Remote Work Edition in Tallinn, Estonia
The Nomad Summit is heading to Europe for the first time with a dedicated Remote Work Edition in Tallinn, Estonia. Unlike the flagship Chiang Mai summit, this edition is laser-focused on one thing: helping people land legitimate remote work — whether through employment, freelancing, or contracting. Co-hosted with Remote Work Europe and supported by Visit Estonia, it's a practical, no-fluff event for professionals ready to make the switch to location-independent income.
| 🇪🇪 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Summit Tallinn | Jul 3-5, 2026 | Tallinn, Estonia | Conference, Job Fair | Talks, workshops, networking, job fair | ? | $200+ |
Tallinn is a fitting backdrop: Estonia is one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world, home to e-Residency and some of the most straightforward business registration rules anywhere. If you've been thinking about going freelance or starting a remote business, you'll leave with a clearer sense of how to do it — and at a fraction of the bureaucratic cost you might expect. A good fit if you're earlier in your remote work journey and want practical skills over lifestyle inspiration.
🇮🇪 Nomad Conference and Fest in Ireland
Join the Nomad Conference and Fest this fall in Ireland. The event is designed for experienced nomads, remote workers who want to start the digital nomad journey, advocates, and experts alike.
| 🇮🇪 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Conference and Fest | Aug 3-9, 2026 | Kildare & Laois, Ireland | Conference | Talks, skill sharing, business coaching | 400- | €83+ |
This conference features talks, workshops, activities, networking, and an evening party.
🇬🇷 Athens Nomad Fest in Athens, Greece
Athens Nomad Fest, scheduled for September 18–25, 2026, in Athens, Greece, is a premier event celebrating the digital nomad lifestyle.
| 🇬🇷 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahtens Nomad Fest | Sep 18-25, 2026 | Athens, Greece | Festival, networking | Talks, workshops, excursions, party | ? | €147 |
It brings together digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals from around the world for inspiring talks, mastermind groups, and networking opportunities.
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇵🇭 Nomads in Paradise on Siargao Island, Philippines
Surf-break mornings, keynote afternoons, and beach-party nights—the inaugural Nomads in Paradise brings the global tribe to the Philippines’ surf capital for a week of skills and sunsets.
| 🇵🇭 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomads in Paradise | Sep 18-25, 2026 | Siargao, Philippines | Festival, conference | Keynotes, networking, surfing, party | 150+ | €160 Early Bird |
Daily yoga, ice bath, breathwork, and an island-hopping finale make “vacation vibes” an official part of the program.
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇬🇧 🇺🇸 Nomad Cruise Southampton to New York
Seven days, one ocean crossing, one floating conference: Nomad Cruise brings its signature “workation at sea” to the Atlantic, sailing from historic Southampton to the iconic skyline of New York City. Expect a unique mix of focused work, curated talks, peer-led workshops, and spontaneous networking moments as you cross the ocean. With reliable onboard Wi-Fi, structured programming, and a tight-knit community, this is less about the destination and more about the people you meet along the way.
| 🇬🇧🇺🇸 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Cruise Southampton to New York | Sep 19-26, 2026 | Southapmton to New York | Conference, Networking, Party | Talks, workshops, networking, party | 300+ | TBA |
Cabin pricing hasn’t been released yet, but the waitlist is already open. Based on previous transatlantic cruises, prices are expected to start around €2,000–€2,500 for a shared cabin, depending on category and booking time. If you’re considering joining, it’s worth signing up early, as these crossings tend to sell out quickly.
Sarah Kuhlemann
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇵🇹 The Nomad World Fest in the Algarve, Portugal
Join The Nomad World Fest in the sun-drenched Algarve region of Portugal. Set in the coastal town of Albufeira, this four-day festival blends expert talks, masterminds, hands-on workshops, and beachside fun, all aimed at celebrating freedom, connection, and personal growth. Speakers cover remote work, AI, Web3, co-living, and the future of work, making it a great mix of inspiration and practical takeaways.
| 🇵🇹 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nomad World Fest | Oct 1-4, 2026 | Albufeira, Portugal | Festival, conference | Talks, workshops, networking, party | 200+ | €69-€220 |
Sarah Kuhlemann
The Super Early Bird waitlist is now open — past editions were priced between €69 for a Basic Pass and €220 for a Premium Pass, so joining the waitlist early is the best way to secure the lowest rate.
🇯🇵 Colive Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan
For the entire month of October, Colive Fukuoka transforms Japan’s startup hub into a living lab of coliving, culture, and collaboration, featuring 100+ seminars, ramen tech tours, and a Digital Nomad Summit.
Only 30 coliving rooms are available for a full-month stay. Book early if you want a tatami mat for your mastermind sessions.
🇹🇷 Türkiye Nomad Fest in Alanya, Turkey
Now in its second edition, Türkiye Nomad Fest returns to Alanya's Mediterranean coast for a week of business growth, connection, and cultural immersion. Hosted at the Anjeliq Nomad Hotel — a space built for location-independent living — the festival brings together solopreneurs, remote professionals, founders, and creators for keynotes, hands-on workshops, unconference sessions, and well-being activities, all with sea views and warm October sunshine.
| 🇹🇷 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye Nomad Fest | Oct 18-25, 2026 | Alanya, Turkey | Festival, Conference | Talks, workshops, unconference, networking, wellness | ? | €99+ Super Early Bird |
Expect workshops covering AI tools, marketing, client acquisition, and productivity, alongside daily yoga and mindfulness sessions and peer-led unconference discussions on scaling businesses and achieving financial freedom. A good fit if you want to wrap up the nomad festival season somewhere warm, affordable, and genuinely off the beaten conference track.
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇲🇦 Arab Nomad Fest in Taghazout, Morocco
The first edition of Arab Nomad Fest brings something genuinely new to the digital nomad events calendar: a gathering rooted in the Arab nomad community, set against the surf and coastline of Taghazout. Founded by Muhammed Alard of Arab Digital Nomads, the mission is straightforward — help people from the Arab world (and beyond) break free from visa restrictions and financial limitations, and build a location-independent life on their own terms.
| 🇲🇦 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Nomad Fest | Oct 26-Nov 1, 2026 | Taghazout, Morocco | Festival | Talks, masterminds, surf, cultural experiences | 50+ | $150-$297 |
The week opens with a bonfire and drum circle on the coast and closes with a rooftop desert glam party, everything in between is a mix of mastermind circles, coworking sessions, surf lessons, hikes, and deep dives into Moroccan culture from hammams to Gnaoua music. The small size (50+ attendees) is a feature rather than a limitation: this is a deliberately intimate gathering built around real connection rather than mass networking. A natural fit if you're drawn to Morocco, value community over conference, or want to connect with the growing Arab nomad scene specifically.
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇵🇹 Founder Island Fest in Madeira, Portugal
Wrap up the nomad year in style on one of the Atlantic's most beautiful islands. Founder Island Fest brings together around 100 entrepreneurs, founders, and remote professionals for a week of expert talks, masterminds, skill-sharing workshops, and daily wellness sessions — all set against Madeira's dramatic cliffsides and ocean views. Organized by Michelle Maree of The Nomad Escape, the event is deliberately designed to go beyond surface-level networking, with a strong focus on real business growth and genuine connection.
| 🇵🇹 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder Island Fest | Dec 4–10, 2026 | Madeira, Portugal | Conference, Networking | Talks, masterminds, workshops, wellness | ~100 | €995-€2,295 |
The daily rhythm balances morning workouts and yoga with afternoon sessions and evening social events — a pace that makes the week feel as restorative as it is productive. Premium tickets include luxury accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, making it a good all-in-one option if you want to end the year somewhere warm, inspiring, and surrounded by people worth knowing.
🇹🇭 Nomad Summit & Nomad Week in Chiang Mai, Thailand
The Nomad Summit, one of the most prominent gatherings for digital nomads and remote workers, is taking place this year in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Known for its vibrant community and inspiring talks, the summit offers valuable insights into location-independent work, networking opportunities, and personal growth.
| 🇹🇭 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Summit | Jan 15-17, 2027 | Chiang Mai, Thailand | Conference, Networking, Recruiting | Talks, workshops, networking | 400+ | €200+ Early Bird |
Attendees can expect a dynamic blend of workshops, expert speakers, and social events in a city renowned as a global hub for digital nomads.
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇿🇦 Nomad Week Cape Town, South Africa
Scheduled for February 17-26, 2027, in Cape Town, South Africa, this week-long event includes inspiring keynotes, unconference sessions, outdoor adventures, and vibrant social evenings.
| 🇿🇦 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Week Cape Town | Feb 17-26, 2027 | Cape Town, South Africa | Conference, Networking, Party | Talks, workshops, personal growth | 300+ | €299+ |
Nomad Week Cape Town offers opportunities for connection, growth, learning, and giving back in a vibrant, collaborative environment.
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇪🇸 Alicante Nomad Summit in Alicante, Spain
Now in its third edition, the Alicante Nomad Summit returns to Spain's sun-soaked Mediterranean coast for a full week of workshops, coworking, skill-sharing, and community. Born in 2025 and backed by the city of Alicante's Futura program, the summit has quickly established itself as one of Europe's most welcoming nomad gatherings, with a deliberately relaxed pace that prioritizes real connection over packed schedules.
| 🇪🇸 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante Nomad Summit | Apr 19-25, 2027 | Alicante, Spain | Conference, Networking | Talks, workshops, coworking, local adventures | 350+ | €99 Early Bird |
The program covers four tracks — work, tech, self, and life — with sessions on remote workflows, AI tools, income autonomy, and intentional living, balanced with social events and local experiences around the city. Alicante itself is part of the draw: year-round sunshine, a strong expat and nomad community, an affordable Mediterranean lifestyle, and direct flights from most major European cities. A great pick if you want a conference that feels more like a week with good people than a professional obligation.
Sarah Kuhlemann
🇪🇸 Nomadbase Live in Tarifa, Spain
Join the Nomadbase community in Europe’s southernmost town for a perfect mix of professional development and seaside relaxation. Engage in inspiring workshops, connect with fellow nomads, and experience Tarifa's laid-back lifestyle.
| 🇪🇸 Event | 📅 Date | 🎯 Location | 🎤 Type | 🗣️ Format | 🎟️ Size | 💶 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomadbase Live Tarifa | May 17-23, 2027 | Tarifa, Spain | Digital Nomad Workation | Workshops, networking, culture | 300+ | €169-€269 Early Bird |
Expand your network, develop your skills, and enjoy one of Europe’s best kitesurfing destinations.
