What are digital nomad conferences?
Digital nomad conferences are gatherings of digital nomads, remote workers, and location independent entrepreneurs. They can be virtual or in-person meetings or seminars to share ideas about issues important to digital nomads.
These conferences include various combinations of keynote speakers, workshops, Q&A sessions, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, job fairs, after parties, recreational sports, and cultural tours.
In addition to professional development, digital nomad conferences are fantastic opportunities to travel and socialize with other digital nomads.
Why should you attend a digital nomad or remote work conference? (And what makes them inspiring?)
There are numerous reasons to attend professional conferences in any field. Digital nomad conferences are specifically designed to address the unique issues of this rapidly growing remote work and travel lifestyle.
When you attend digital nomad conferences you get to meet other digital nomads who have successfully navigated these challenges. Conferences teach attendees new skills and introduce them to the latest tools and resources needed to stay on top of the trends in remote work.
Other inspiring reasons to attend digital nomad conferences include:
- Networking to boost your career with new contacts (or find a new remote job)
- Learning about new tools, software, ideas, and resources for working remotely while traveling
- Meeting other digital nomads who can become friends or travel partners
- Promoting your professional services, products, and projects
- Learning how to start a freelance business to live the digital nomad lifestyle
- Finding investors for your projects or startup
- Preventing loneliness, avoiding work burnout, and cultivating well-being
- Finding solutions for problems common to digital nomads such as digital nomad visas, cybersecurity, taxes, how to plan long-term slow travel, budgeting for long-term travel, how to ask your boss to let you go remote, and saving for retirement.
What digital nomad conferences are offered in 2022 and 2023?
Are you looking for digital nomad conferences in 2023? Find more information here.
MARCH 2022
THRIVING NOMADS
| Event | Thriving Nomads |
| Location | Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Date | March 7-8, 2022 |
| Tickets | Virtual: FREE In-person: 125€ Conference + Workation : 480€ |
| Description | This is the first Thriving Nomads conference showcasing 13 Keynote speakers, 8 workshops, masterminds, and networking. The conference also includes an NGO matching session, giving the chance for local NGOs to pitch what they need to attendees to see if there is a business match within the audience. Gran Canaria also has a digital nomad village you can check out while there. |
REMOTE WORKING EXPO
| Event | Remote Working Expo |
| Location | London, UK |
| Date | March 9-10, 2022 |
| Tickets | FREE |
| Description | The expo focuses on the future of remote work, teaching how to implement technologies and strategies for remote work, improving productivity, and evaluating performance in remote work. The Remote Working Expo is a part of the Business Revival Series in London which also includes a Business Revival Conference and a Corporate Well-Being Expo. The expo has high-profile sponsors, including Google and Microsoft. |
APRIL 2022
DIGITAL NOMAD BUSINESS FEST BY NOMAD ESCAPE
| Event | Digital Nomad Business Fest by Nomad Escape |
| Location | Cheyumil, Mexico (near Tulum) |
| Date | April 4-10, 2022 |
| Tickets | Event only: 895€ / $1014 Triple shared room: 1899€ / $2099 Twin shared room: 2449€ / $2799 |
| Description | Nomad Escape advertises this event as a combination retreat, network event, brainstorm session, spiritual event, sports and wellness week, and a party. Expect to be inspired, especially if you are a newbie or aspiring digital nomad. |
MAY 2022
NOMADBASE LIVE
| Event | NomadBase Live |
| Location | Primošten, Croatia (40 minutes from Split) |
| Date | May 5 – 15, 2022 |
| Tickets | 199€ for Nomadbase Pro members and 399€ for guests Free if you sign up for one year of NomadBase Pro (a business and travel club for digital nomads) |
| Description | A chance to learn the best tools and tactics of other digital nomads in over 20 keynotes and interactive workshops over a week on a beautiful beach in Croatia. There are excursions, fitness activities, and social events scheduled for the evenings. Watch their informational webinar here. |
WOMEN IN TRAVEL SUMMIT – NORTH AMERICA
| Event | Women in Travel Summit |
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Date | May 13-15, 2022 (see description of Europe session in November) |
| Tickets | Live stream + Virtual networking: $199 Creator: $399 Industry: $699 Beginner Bootcamp (add on): $100 |
| Description | This is a conference for travel’s top marketing talent and was first offered in 2014. Creative entrepreneurs, influencers, and industry leaders come together to discuss and collaborate on future innovations in travel marketing. Forbes describes it as “one of the most inspiring conferences to put on your calendar.” Aimed at empowering women, people of color, and all marginalized people in the field of travel. The online event in 2021 featured discussions on topics such as how to monetize with affiliate marketing, how to get your stories published in travel magazines, and how to start a travel blog. You can watch recorded sessions from April 2021 for free on Youtube. |
RUNNING REMOTE
| Event | Running Remote |
| Location | Montreal, Canada |
| Date | May 17-18, 2022 |
| Tickets | Standard pass: $499 (early bird), $999 after March 31 Premium pass: $699 (early bird), $1400 after March 31 |
| Description | Celebrating their 5th year. The conference showcases 40+ speakers at online and in-person sessions focused on how to grow, manage, and scale remote teams. The topics are tailored to founders and entrepreneurs who are leading remote teams. Speakers include executives from companies like Zoom, Twitter, Subspace, and Convertkit. |
DIGITAL NOMAD FESTIVAL
| Event | Digital Nomad Festival |
| Location | Edremit, Turkey |
| Date | |
| Tickets | 1000€ (500€ for Turkish residents) |
| Description | A festival celebrating music, art, and culture while presenting topics relevant to entrepreneurs and digital nomads. The event is in official partnership with the local government in Edremit, Turkey to assist a community in need of economic stimulus. 500+ guests from 100+ countries will participate in a carnival, wellness activities, cultural tours into the local community, networking meetups, and workshops with major industry leaders. There will also be opportunities for startup businesses to pitch to potential investors. |
EMPIRE RETREAT
| Event | Empire Retreat |
| Location | Split, Croatia |
| Date | May 23-27, 2022 |
| Tickets | Contact for information |
| Description | An immersive retreat for small business owners who want to scale their business, optimize profits, and widen their impact. |
JUNE 2022
TENERIFE DIGITAL NOMAD FEST
| Event | Tenerife Digital and Nomad Fest |
| Location | Tenerife, Spain |
| Date | June 2 – 5, 2022 |
| Tickets | FREE |
| Description | Per the website, “A new concept of a hybrid and itinerant festival that will analyze digitization and remote work in today’s society.” Includes speakers, networking events, and concerts. Check out the podcast to get to know the speakers at the event. |
ZAGREB DIGITAL NOMAD WEEK
| Event | Zagreb Digital Nomad Week |
| Location | Zagreb, Croatia |
| Date | |
| Tickets | TBD |
| Description | A week of keynote speakers, presentations, and panels for digital nomads as well as many social functions around the digital nomad-friendly city of Zagreb. Hosted by the Zagreb Tourist Board, Saltwater Nomads, the Digital Nomad Association Croatia, and Total Croatia News. |
BANSKO NOMAD FEST
| Event | Bansko Nomad Fest |
| Location | Bansko, Bulgaria |
| Date | June 26 – July 3, 2022 |
| Tickets | 166€ (early bird), 238€ (after mid-June) |
| Description | A celebration of the location-independent lifestyle. Bansko has grown into a major digital nomad hub in Europe so it is a fitting location for a digital nomad festival. The event combines keynote speakers, workshops, and presentations with activities like hiking, yoga, speed dating, and after-parties. |
AUGUST 2022
NOMAD SUMMIT
| Event | Nomad Summit |
| Location | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Date | August 19-22, 2022 (check with the website or Facebook page – postponed in 2021 due to travel ban) |
| Tickets | TBA (if you sign up for email updates you get 10% off ticket sales) |
| Description | This summit is advertised as the biggest conference for digital nomads, remote workers, online entrepreneurs, and those currently dreaming about the location-independent lifestyle. Activities include speakers, networking events, workshops, co-working days, meetups, and group trips. |
SEPTEMBER 2022
CAMP INDIE
| Event | Camp Indie |
| Location | Berkshire Mountains, Connecticut, USA |
| Date | Postponed in 2022 but will return in 2023 |
| Tickets | $849 |
| Description | This event is advertised as “the World’s Most Fun Conference.” Camp Indie is designed as a summer camp-style retreat in the Connecticut Berkshire Mountains to learn the skills and connections needed to grow a location-independent business. The price is all-inclusive of accommodations, food, alcohol, workshops, and all sorts of outdoor activities like paddleboarding, canoeing, ropes course, zip-lining, and waterskiing. The conference is capped at 200 people to maintain an intimate and fun setting. |
7in7 DIGITAL NOMAD CONFERENCE
| Event | 7in7 Digital Nomad Conference |
| Location | Montreal, Canada |
| Date | September 7-13, 2022 |
| Tickets | $549 |
| Description | 7in7 has a mission to hold 7 digital nomad conferences on 7 continents in 7 years. This is the 5th year and 5th continent of the conference. It is largely women-led and 75% of the past attendees have been women. Attendance is limited to 100 people and is limited to those who have over a year of nomad experience. They limit the total to 100 attendees to allow people to better connect with speakers, founders, panelists, and fellow attendees. There are workshops, breakout sessions, panels, lunches, and parties. Topics include starting a podcast, applying for a digital nomad visa, creating revenue streams, self-defense for the traveler, remote work policies and benefits, traveling with kids, and the impact of the digital nomad lifestyle on climate change. |
OCTOBER 2022
DIGITAL NOMADS SWITZERLAND
| Event | Digital Nomad Conference Switzerland |
| Location | Bern, Switzerland and Virtual |
| Date | October 1 |
| Tickets | Live: CHF 100 (around USD $101) Virtual: CHF 10 (around USD $10) |
| Description | The conference goal is to provide practical information about remote and location-independent work. Topics include adapting companies to support the digital nomad lifestyle, how to “office” on the road, insurance for digital nomads, and how nomads can have a local impact with the example of the digital nomad village in Madeira. |
WOMEN IN TRAVEL SUMMIT – EUROPE
| Event | Women in Travel Summit – Europe |
| Location | Gdańsk, Poland |
| Date | October 7-9, 2022 |
| Tickets | Creator: 199€ Industry: 549€ Beginner Bootcamp (add on): 100€ |
| Description | This is the European session of the leading conference for travel’s top marketing talent (see the North American version listed in the month of May). Creative entrepreneurs, influencers, and travel industry leaders come together to discuss and collaborate on future innovations. The event, which was first offered in 2014, is intended to empower all marginalized people in the field of travel. The online event in 2021 featured discussions on how to monetize with affiliate marketing, how to get your stories published in travel magazines, how to start a travel blog, and other sessions by industry experts. You can watch recorded sessions from April 2021 for free on Youtube. |
NOVEMBER 2022
REPEOPLE CONFERENCE
| Event | Repeople Summit by Nomad City |
| Location | Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Date | November 7-9, 2022 |
| Tickets | 87€ |
| Description | In 2021 there were 74 speakers, 35 panels, and talks at 3 hotel locations. The event is advertised as Europe’s largest remote work conference where attendees can learn about remote work, learn from remote work experts, and network with an international community of business leaders. Gran Canaria also has a digital nomad village you can check out while there. |
VIRTUAL WORKING SUMMIT
| Event | Virtual Working Summit |
| Location | Online |
| Date | November 7-11, 2022 |
| Tickets | FREE |
| Description | A virtual summit on strategies for success in remote and hybrid work. This year’s topic themes are “hybrid” and “risk.” The conference showcases five virtual business leader interviews and online discussions. |
NOMADBASE LIVE AFRICA
| Event | NomadBase Live Africa |
| Location | Capetown, South Africa |
| Date | November 7-13, 2022 |
| Tickets | €229 for NomadBase Pro members €399 for Event Only Guests |
| Description | Learn about the best tools and tactics of other digital nomads in over 20 keynote sessions and interactive workshops. You can also join an exclusive 11-day safari before or after the event to explore national parks, go on river cruises, and tour by jeep. |
FREEDOM BUSINESS SUMMIT
| Event | Freedom Business Summit |
| Location | Virtual |
| Date | November 9-10, 2022 |
| Tickets | FREE with early bird access |
| Description | Keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops on the best strategies for obtaining second citizenship, international investing, and the freedom sovereign lifestyle. |
LEVEL UP BUSINESS RETREAT
| Event | Level Up Business Retreat by The Nomad Escape |
| Location | Madeira, Portugal |
| Date | November 24 – 30, 2022 (Also check out the April event in Mexico) |
| Tickets | Bring a friend 1705€ Twin shared room 2249€ Private room 3199€ |
| Description | Nomad Escape is producing this event on Madeira, a gorgeous island that has recently emerged as a digital nomad hotspot. This is an 7-day conference of mastermind talks, skillshares, workshops, networking, parties, and trips to explore the gorgeous island of Madeira. While in Madeira, make sure to check out Ponto do Sol, the location of Madeira’s first digital nomad village. |
DECEMBER 2022
NOMAD ISLAND FEST
| Event | Nomad Island Fest by The Nomad Escape |
| Location | Madeira, Portugal |
| Date | December 1 – 7, 2022 |
| Tickets | Conference only €675 Conference, accommodation, and meals €1479 |
| Description | Learn from industry leaders on topics such as creating online courses, building and scaling your business, and growing your network. Join daily fitness sessions, use the dedicated coworking space with fast wifi, and join the after parties. |
If you’d like to add your conference or festival to this list please contact me.