# Athens Nomad Fest 2026 — Full Site Content

> International festival for digital nomads, online freelancers and solopreneurs. 18–25 September 2026, Athens, Greece.
> Website: https://www.athensnomadfest.com

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## Event overview

- Name: Athens Nomad Fest 2026 (ANF)
- Tagline: Where remote work meets real life.
- Dates: 18 – 25 September 2026 (8 days)
- Location: Athens, Greece
- Venue: The Hub Events (https://thehubevents.gr/) — a versatile venue in the heart of Athens designed for conferences, workshops and creative gatherings.
- Expected attendance: 200+ digital nomads, 20+ speakers, 10+ workshops, 30+ countries
- Recognition: Nominated as one of the Top 5 European Nomad Events by NomadRetreats.Co

## What is ANF

Athens Nomad Fest is a premier event for online freelancers and solopreneurs — including coaches, consultants, content creators, developers/IT pros and anyone who offers or plans to offer online services or digital products. It is an 8-day gathering built around business, community and the energy of Athens.

Mission: foster business development, networking and collaboration in Athens through inspiring speakers, workshops and unique social events. More than a conference — a movement, and a gateway to the global digital nomad community.

## Who it is for

Online freelancers, solopreneurs, coaches, consultants, content creators, developers & IT pros, and anyone running or planning a location-independent business. Open to both experienced digital nomads and those preparing to become location-independent. Many attendees join to learn how to build a remote income, meet like-minded people, and explore Athens as a possible base.

## Three pillars

- **Business** — Practical talks, workshops and bootcamps to grow your online business.
- **Community** — Find your tribe, meet 200+ remote professionals from around the globe.
- **Lifestyle** — Acropolis views, parties, networking dinners, 3-day trip to Kalamata city and outdoor activities in Athens. The full cultural experience.

## What you'll get

- Amazing Speakers and Talks — insights from industry leaders and experts.
- Business Growth — practical tips and innovative ideas to grow your online business.
- Networking — connect with like-minded digital nomads, entrepreneurs and professionals from around the world.
- Collaboration Opportunities — share knowledge, brainstorm ideas and work on projects together.
- Meet Your Tribe — find your people in a vibrant community.
- New Synergies — spark collaborations that take your projects and business to the next level.
- Have Fun — curated dinners, side events and the legendary closing party.
- Boost Your Journey — knowledge, tools and connections to fuel your entrepreneurial path.
- Athens Vibes — the rich culture, history and energy of one of Europe's most magnetic cities.

## Program (8-day overview)
- Fri 18/9 - Registration & Opening: 17:00-18:30 Registration; 18:45 Opening Talk; 19:00-24:00 Sunset Networking Dinner & Opening Party (venue TBA, dinner not included).
- Sat 19/9 - Conference Talks at The HUB Events (Metro Kerameikos): Welcome by MC Anthony Muiruri; Sofia Kakkava (Become Unforgettable: Brand & Offer); Xander Michalak (From Cinema to Smartphone); Ronald Ngole (The Power of Vision in Remote Work); Taj Sarin (AI in 10 years); Lotus Vrijma (The Power of Community); George Laskaridis (Scale Without Doing Sales); What's Next; Panel: Greece as a Digital Nomad Hub; 18:30-22:30 Networking Dinner at Oraia Penteli, Psirri. Coffee breaks included; lunch/dinner not included.
- Sun 20/9 - AI Day at WHEN HUB: The Nomad Hack Vibe Coding Hackathon (Odisseas Karipis, 10:00-13:00); Build Your AI Coaching Clone with AgentLaunchp (Taj Sarin); Automate Your Workflow with OpenAI + Make/Zapier (Dimos Michailidis); AI Visibility & GEO (Ioannis Kiskipelis); AI for Sales (Alex Enache); Personal AI Agents (Aleksei Kondratenko); Networking Dinner & Drinks. Bring your laptop.
- Mon 21/9 - Sales & Content Creation Day at SuiHub Athens: Sell With Soul High Ticket Sales Bootcamp (Frans Francis); The Partnership Playbook (Matt Essam); The Authority Engine podcasting (Ioannis Anastasakis); Lead Generation & community growth (Dion van der Made); How to Create Viral Reels TBC (Thanos Vasileiou); Create Magnetic Content (George Laskaridis); Content Creation for LinkedIn (Konstantinos Thomopoulos); Networking Dinner & Drinks.
- Tue 22/9 - Mindset & Branding Day at SuiHub Athens: Be The Brand Magnetic Authority Bootcamp (Emma Maidment); Build a Personal Brand with Purpose TBC (Tasos Sorotos); Learning 53 Skills in 52 Weeks (Alex Enache); The Nomad Mindset (Marianna Asimidou); Mental Performance for Founders (Wahab Nabeegh); HEARIM: Building Trust Across Cultures (Tressia HyoJu Lee); The New Human Skills AI Can't Replace TBC (Elina Giachali); Accessibility in Action (Christina Zeri); 19:00-22:00 Sunset Networking Dinner & Beach Party at Edem Mediterranean Restaurant (closing party).
- Wed 23/9 - Fri 25/9 - Optional 3-day trip to Kalamata City (first 50 people get a free reserved seat on the bus). Not included in the ticket.
Note: the program may change.

## Program format

- **Talks** — Morning & afternoon keynotes from experienced remote professionals living the nomad life.
- **Workshops** — Hands-on sessions covering the core topics in depth.
- **Bootcamps** — Deep-dive intensives to ship something real before you leave Athens. Currently announced: Video Content Creation, Vibe Coding.

## Topics covered

- Lead Generation & Sales
- AI & Automations
- Content Creation
- Mindset
- Online Community Building
- Personal Branding
- Productivity & Time Management
- Digital Nomad Lifestyle
- Social Media & Content Creation

## Experience highlights

- Networking dinners with views over Athens.
- 3-day trip to Kalamata city with the community.
- Inspiring stages with stories and frameworks from people doing the work.
- AI Workshops & side events.
- Outdoor cultural activities in Athens.

## Tickets

- **Early Bird**: €197 (saves €20 off the Regular price of €217). Offer expires 31/8/2026.
- **Regular**: €217.
- Ticket includes: Conference, Workshops, Bootcamps.
- Ticket does NOT include: flights, accommodation, food, outdoor activities or trips (e.g. the 3-day trip to Kalamata city is an additional product).
- Buy tickets: https://buytickets.at/athensnomadfest/2135942

### Refunds & transfers

- All sales for event tickets and additional products (boat trips, dinners, activities) are non-refundable.
- You can transfer your ticket — forward the QR Code ticket by email to the new person and inform Dimitris Tselios at info@nomad365.org.
- You can roll your ticket over to next year.

## 3-day trip

- Destination: Kalamata City (Wed 23/9 - Fri 25/9).
- Travel Schedule: Departure from Athens, Syntagma Square, Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 09:30. Return to Athens, Friday 25 September 2026 at 19:00.
- The 3-day trip is optional and is NOT included in the Athens Nomad Fest ticket price.
- Estimated cost: approximately €250–€300 per person. The final price may vary slightly depending on the number of participants and the final bookings.
- This amount is paid directly to cover the actual costs of the trip, including transportation, accommodation, and other trip-related expenses. Athens Nomad Fest does not make a profit from the 3-day trip.
- The first 50 participants to register will enjoy FREE round-trip transportation from Athens to Kalamata.
- The trip is designed as an additional networking and cultural experience, giving attendees the opportunity to continue building relationships while exploring the beauty, culture, and hospitality of Kalamata.
- Discover Your Next Remote Work Destination: Kalamata. As part of Athens Nomad Fest, attendees are invited to an exclusive 3-day immersion in a city where Mediterranean lifestyle, entrepreneurship, innovation, and community come together. Highlights include exploring an emerging remote-work destination, being welcomed at Phaos Social Cooperative Enterprise, discovering the Work From Kalamata initiative, meeting local entrepreneurs and creatives, and experiencing culture, seaside living, gastronomy, history and modern infrastructure.

## Get involved

- Apply as a Speaker: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHfaym-lxZc9LB-la1yCKN_gWzP0-X_Qnx-0RGx8aySsY4eQ/viewform
- Apply as a Volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddzaNmZZKlALiRFmXg5Uf6xlNFOnC9yXnxcnWzH2gfXJ3Oow/viewform
- Volunteer application (alt): https://forms.gle/ZEKiyc7RY6mXRVqMA
- Apply as a Sponsor: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X9LCvzwtd_BxIgKEXvp9uKDCSoLgmYg7Bq6yGCmh-wY/edit

## Community

- Telegram group: https://t.me/+ZK_uLrUQeiRmYTk0 — the place for updates, announcements and meeting the community.
- ANF is part of a global vision: putting Athens on the map as a top European nomad hub and building a worldwide network of people who don't just travel, they build, together.

## Team (organizers)

### Lotus Vrijma
Traveler from the Netherlands, nomad for 4+ years. Founder of Avnea, curating experiences for remote professionals across 70+ countries. Beyond entrepreneurship, connects people through music as a DJ, bridging modern remote workers and traditional communities.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lotusvrijma/
- Website: https://www.avnea.com

### Dimitris Tselios
Leadership & Business Strategist with 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience. Creator of TELOM AI, founder of Nomad365 & Remote Work International, and organizer of Athens & Da Nang Nomad Fest. Supporting leaders to build ethical impact globally.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitristselios/
- Website: https://www.dimitristselios.com

### Mahsa Homayounfar
Multi-passionate polyglot fluent in 5 languages, traveled to 114 countries on her motorcycle. Runs three companies including the award-winning Not Just a Tourist in Spain, and is co-owner of Bansko Nomad Fest.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahsahomayounfar/
- Website: https://notjustatourist.com/

### Markos Korvesis
Career Coach helping professionals build remote careers, freelance income, online solopreneur paths, and communities beyond borders. Digital Nomad since 2018 across 38 countries. Founder of Nomad Career and Co-Founder of Athens Nomad Fest & Da Nang Nomad Fest.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markoskorvesis/
- Website: https://www.nomad-career.com

## Vision & Mission

- **Vision**: A world where digital nomads thrive in a global community that fosters innovation, collaboration and personal growth. Make Athens the premier destination for digital nomads in Europe.
- **Mission**: Bring together digital nomads, online entrepreneurs and thought leaders to foster business development, build community, promote innovation, encourage personal growth and celebrate diversity.

## Why Athens

Athens is rapidly becoming the ultimate hub for digital nomads in Europe — rich history, stunning landscapes, and a dynamic modern culture. According to Nomads.com, it's one of the fastest-growing cities for digital nomads.

## FAQ

### General

**What is Athens Nomad Fest?**
Athens Nomad Fest (ANF) is a premier event for online freelancers and solopreneurs, including coaches, consultants, content creators, and anyone who offers or plans to offer online services and digital products. Our mission is to foster business development, networking, and collaboration in Athens through inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, and unique social events.

**Why Athens?**
Athens is rapidly becoming the ultimate hub for digital nomads in Europe. Rich history, stunning landscapes, and a dynamic modern culture — according to Nomads.com, it's one of the fastest-growing cities for digital nomads.

**Who is behind Athens Nomad Fest?**
ANF is organized by a team of four digital nomads: Lotus Vrijma, Mahsa Homayounfar, Dimitris Tselios and Markos Korvesis, who bring together complementary skills, creativity, and a shared love for the nomad lifestyle.

**Do I need to already be a digital nomad or online freelancer/solopreneur to attend?**
No. ANF is designed for both experienced digital nomads and those preparing to become location-independent.

### Program

**What topics will be covered?**
Digital Nomad Lifestyle, Building an Online Community, Mindset, Productivity & Time Management, AI & Automations, Personal Branding, Lead Generation & Sales, Social Media & Content Creation.

**What can I expect from the event program?**
Morning & afternoon talks from experienced professionals; AI workshops & side events; networking dinners & parties; outdoor cultural activities; optional 3-day trip to Kalamata city.

**What will I gain from attending?**
Valuable talks and workshops, business growth ideas, real networking, collaboration opportunities, lifelong friendships, and the unmistakable Athens vibe.

### Tickets & logistics

**How do I register?**
Click any "Get your ticket" button on the site — it takes you straight to checkout: https://buytickets.at/athensnomadfest/2135942

**Can I volunteer at ANF?**
Yes — fill out the volunteer application form: https://forms.gle/ZEKiyc7RY6mXRVqMA

**How much does the 3-day trip cost?**
The 3-day trip is optional and is NOT included in the Athens Nomad Fest ticket price. The estimated cost is approximately €250–€300 per person; the final price may vary slightly depending on the number of participants and the final bookings. This amount is paid directly to cover the actual costs of the trip, including transportation (ferry tickets), accommodation, and other trip-related expenses. Athens Nomad Fest does not make a profit from the 3-day trip. The trip is designed as an additional networking and cultural experience.

**How can I stay updated?**
Join the Telegram group: https://t.me/+ZK_uLrUQeiRmYTk0

### Cancellation policy

**Can I get a refund?**
All sales for event tickets and additional products (boat trips, dinners, activities) are non-refundable.

**Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?**
Yes — forward your QR Code ticket via email to the new person and inform Dimitris Tselios at info@nomad365.org.

**Can I roll my ticket over to next year?**
Absolutely.

**What about inappropriate behavior?**
Zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate behavior (harassment, discrimination, aggression, or any actions that disrupt the experience for others). Violators may be removed from the festival immediately without a refund. By purchasing a ticket, all participants agree to community guidelines.

## Media Sponsors

- Digital Nomad Events: https://digitalnomad.events
- Nomad Way: https://www.nomadway.app/
- Digital Nomads in Greece: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643040199240574
- Freaking Nomads: https://freakingnomads.com/
- Global Nomad Pass: https://globalnomadpass.com/


## Contact

- Organizer email (ticket transfers & general queries): info@nomad365.org
- Community updates: Telegram group https://t.me/+ZK_uLrUQeiRmYTk0

## Site pages

- Home: https://www.athensnomadfest.com/
- FAQ: https://www.athensnomadfest.com/faq
- Team: https://www.athensnomadfest.com/team