BrainStore's founder Markus was born in 1966 and grew up in Switzerland's Eastern part. In 1989 he successfully discontinued his economics studies at the University of Geneva and became an entrepreneur. His vision: decipher the DNA of innovation and develop scalable, robust, replicable processes to produce and implement ideas. Markus has worked on more than 1'000 innovation projects - his customer list includes BMW, Unilever, the Swiss Government, BASF, Greenpeace, the National Academy, and many start-up companies. Markus has lectured at Cornell University, Creative Mornings, IBM, the University of Geneva, etc. Markus is the author of the book "The Innovator's Handbook." Markus lives in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, and enjoys spending time in Brooklyn hanging out in nice cafés, thinking about life, meeting interesting people, and preparing for new adventures. ☎ +41 79 400 5220.

Markus Mettler will speak about... The Nomad's Hacks to Innovation and Change Work.

Willy is a soulmate coach. For over 8 years, he has made it his mission to help others find their soulmate from a place of honesty and authenticity. He has run workshops all over the world and worked in collaboration with some of the biggest companies in the industry.

Willy will speak about...The Attachment Theory: Discover the key to building strong, emotionally fulfilling relationships in 5 steps.

Attachment Style Deep Dive Q&A Session (Wednesday afternoon)
In this session Willy will answer any question that YOU have about your dating and relationship life and provide you with custom tailored solutions.
Based on your needs we will have transformative discussions, goal-setting exercises, and breakthrough activities that promise a deeper understanding of yourself and others to improve your dating and relationship life.
Step into a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you're empowered to explore, connect, share, and heal.

She is a co-founder of ESCAPE colivings in Switzerland and Greece and a coach that supports entrepreneurs in their daily challenges and helping them increase their revenue while maintaining a balanced life. From beginners who feel lost in the steps of starting a business to advanced entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks on their to-do list or have lost their motivation, Fanny help all of them.

The ESCAPE colivings welcomed digital nomad entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers from around the world since 2016. These colivings accommodate both individuals and companies for team-building retreats.

Fanny will speak about...From Coliving to Coaching: empowering digital nomads to overcome their blocks and thrive

Piera Mattioli is a human-centered designer with 8+ years of experience as an Organizational Changemaker around the world. She is passionate about leading transformative processes and her purpose is to imagine and facilitate the co-creation of new worlds, empower individuals, and inspire curiosity and creativity in embracing new meaningful ways of living and working.

As she pioneers inclusive businesses and facilitates the co-creation of innovative and socially impactful service experiences, Piera travels around, using visualization and art to empower, activate and contribute to communities.

Piera will speak about...
Borderless Impact: How Digital Nomadism can fuel Social Innovation

Haz Memon is the founder of Escape, a coliving brand with properties in Crete and Switzerland. He is also an advocate for remote work and the future of living through his NGO, Coliving Hub. He has previously worked for companies in UAE, Switzerland, Netherlands and USA. He is an international speaker on "Future of Work" and "Life without walls", and is working with several companies and governmental institutions on the benefits of community living, home office, virtual teams and tools for remote work.

Haz will speak about...How to build a company culture in a remote team

Journalist, resilience coach and author. For more than 20 years, she had been deputy head of an online newsroom. As a freelancer she does trainings for people in all industries and at all hierarchical levels for more than 10 years. She developed an 8-week program for resilience and appreciative collaboration and published it as a book "Buddha Loves Rafting". On a voluntary basis, she head the Online Expert Committee of the German Journalists' Association (DJV) and is a member of the GENDEG group of the European Federation of Journalists.

Ute will speak about...Buddha loves Rafting - Resilience as the key to a healthy life as a digital nomad

Richard has over 30 years experience as both a nomad and business analyst/consultant. His clients have included many of the largest tech firms, small businesses and even early-stage startups. He routinely guides startups on how to create winning pitch decks and also ensure they're following a process to have enough aligned investors to achieve investment goals, with the best valuation and conditions.

Richard will speak about...
Unleash Your Potential: A Guide to Attracting Clients & Investors as a Freelancer or Startup

Together, Roberto and Ivano are the founders of Out Quarters, a web platform that promotes the spirit of coliving and coworking experiences in Italy. Their platform offers a unique opportunity to escape crowded city centers during the off-peak tourist season, allowing individuals to work remotely while enjoying a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle. Driven by their passion for sustainable development and embracing work-life balance away from the noise, Roberto and Ivano aim to create meaningful change while contributing to the development of their region.

Roberto and Ivano will speak about...Riding the Work-Life Rollercoaster: Strategies to Find Balance as a Digital Nomad"

Gianni Bianchini has been a digital nomad since 2013, traveling across the world full-time with only a carry-on luggage, visiting 50+ countries. During these years he has been working online as a travel blogger, youtuber, podcaster, keynote speaker, mentor and photographer. In 2015 he has founded the largest online community of Italian digital nomads and in 2022 the platform "Accademia Nomadi Digitali," where he assists people in embracing the digital nomad lifestyle.

Gianni will speak about... "10 years as a digital nomad: How to live and travel around the world working online"

Veronika is a Health and Fitness Coach who specializes in helping digital nomads and frequent travelers maintain a healthy routine while traveling the world. She incorporates her neuroscience degree and functional nutrition certification into her coaching practices to customize health, fitness, and routine for people with unconventional lifestyles. She is currently studying Nutritional Psychiatry to further support her clients with their mental health and optimal performance. She is the author of the Ebook, "Unconventionally Fit: Everything you need to pack up your bag and travel, while getting in the best shape of your life - mentally and physically." A digital nomad herself, Veronika travels full-time so she practices exactly what she preaches.

Veronika will speak about...Fit for a Nomad: Avoid Travel Burnout & Make Health a Part of Your Unconventional Lifestyle

Chloe will speak about... Organizational Debt: How to reclaim your profits, time, and sanity.If you are an overwhelmed business owner or a frustrated employee or contractor, I want to teach you how to overcome organizational debt.

Organizational debt is created when businesses grow too fast and neglect to implement foundational operational tactics. Symptoms of organizational debt are working evenings, weekends, and during digital nomad festivals. Desperately wanting to hire support but not knowing where to start. Failed implementations of automation. Unhappy customers. Siloed and confusing communication. Executive and team overwhelm, stress, and burnout.

In this talk, I will discuss the key areas of business operations, how you can implement simple operational tactics that will enable you to reclaim your profits, time, and sanity, and how you can transform your company culture to one of continuous improvement!

Escaping NYC's corporate rat race, Yury embarked on a digital nomad journey. During his travels, he has transformed from an SEO freelancer to a CEO, M&A advisor, Forbes contributor, and speaker. He now leverages his 15 years of marketing experience to guide others toward the digital nomad path.

Yury will speak about...
Embracing the Nomad Life: My Journey from Corporate New York to Global Entrepreneurship
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Florence Croizier, born in 1981, studied the German language and literature, Nordic studies, and environmental sciences in Zurich, Basel, and Reykjavík. Passionate about unconventional ways to work successfully in teams and discovering unknown-unknowns together with other people. As BrainStore partner, she has carried out more than 30 innovation projects in various industries over the last 3 years. She has also worked as a tour guide and translator. Florence likes to let the wind blow through her hair – preferably on a sailing boat– and is not afraid of nights in tents at -20° Celsius.

Florence Croizier will speak about... The Nomad's Hacks to Innovation and Change Work.

Yazan Badarny is from Palestine and has a background as Software engineer. He followed his passion and started HomeAwe in 2022. Now he dedicate his time as a volunteer backpacker, influencer and content creator.

HomeAwe encourage people around the world and specifically Palestinians, to volunteer and do internships worldwide. There you will find remarkable programs in different countries, particularly in Africa and Asia. Yazan created a meaningful volunteerism with global impact through HomeAwe.

Dean Kuchel is a 9 years digital nomad, who traveled to 100+ countries. He is an ambassador to the digital nomad lifestyle, a public speaker, founder of Digital Nomads Israel, founder of United Nomads, and a consultant for various businesses, and governmental bodies to promote remote work, the digital nomad lifestyle and the future of work.

Digital Nomads Israel is one of the most connected and engaged communities in Digital Nomads and remote professionals, with more than 42,000 active members, and rapid growth. It is a leading source of information and knowledge, and serves as the virtual home for all Digital Nomads from or in Israel.

Simon Lewis, the founder of CoWorking Days, is a British marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in international travel and tourism marketing. He specializes in travel, food, and the lifestyle of a mature remote worker, embracing the digital nomad lifestyle since 2006.

In 2016, CoWorking Days began as a project aimed at bringing together like-minded digital nomads, freelancers, remote workers, and entrepreneurs. Their goal was to create a platform where individuals could network, share knowledge, and exchange ideas both online and offline. Since then, CoWorking Days has flourished into a thriving community with 11 chapters across 11 cities, boasting a membership of over 4000 individuals.

Digital Nomads World is the go-to platform for those interested in a digital nomad or location independent lifestyle. Their active social network, city guides for digital nomads, remote job listings, discounts, professional remote work consultations and resources make it easy to live and work anywhere in the world.

Yair Sterman and Amichai Ben David, the founders of this platform, along with Becca Marsh, their community manager, are all digital nomads who have personally experienced the location independent lifestyle by traveling around the world. They have gained valuable insights from other nomads and travelers, which they have incorporated into the values and features of their community.

Louise loves to travel and particularly loves finding budget things to do around the world or spooky/offbeat hidden gems around Europe.
She launched her freelance career full-time in January 2023 and has gone on to specialise in social media support and Pinterest Management for bloggers and small businesses.

Take a look to her blog, where Louise shares her captivating travel experiences and invaluable insights.

Follow Samantha's journey as she explores the world, from hiking in majestic mountains to swimming in the sparkling sea and embracing the breathtaking sunsets from her campervan.
Samantha's love for unique and offbeat accommodations fuels her curiosity to uncover hidden gems and share her remarkable experiences with others.

Yazan is a volunteer backpacker, influencer, and content creator who is on a global mission. Dedicated to exploring the world through volunteering, Yazan seeks out the finest volunteer and internship programs that truly value and honor the contributions of volunteers. With a passion for uniting diverse cultures and fostering community, Yazan's journey is an inspiring one.

Dani is the blogger behind Travelling Jezebel, a blog about off the beaten path travel in Europe with a focus on food, culture, and offbeat experiences. She's spent the last 7 years living nomadically, and places she's called 'home' include Cambodia, Poland, Spain, and Italy. Currently, she is based in Manchester, UK.
Take a look at the blog authored by Dani, known as Travelling Jezebel.

For the past 15 years, Tanja has explored the globe as a solo female traveler, embarking on countless adventures in over 35 countries. Exhausted from the typical 9-5 jobs, she made the decision to become self-employed and embrace the digital nomad lifestyle, allowing her to travel the world. Now, Tanja invites you into her universe of slow travel, where she uncovers the connection between mental health, work, personal growth, and the joy of exploration.

Through her Instagram account and Youtube channel , Tanja shares her knowledge and tools as a life coach and mindful nomad.

Mapmelon - The All-in-one app for nomad colivers
Keep track of your friends' plans, discover colivings, ask questions, and share your experiences as a nomad. Find everything you need for your next coliving adventure in one place: Mapmelon.
Find all the information about the Worldwide Coliving Community in one place: Mapmelon.

The founders of Mapmelon are a couple of digital nomads hailing from Spain. Ramon, a passionate software developer who loves fruits and surfing, joined forces with Sole, a creative digital marketer who finds peace in nature and journaling.

Discover Mapmelon's story by reading our blog article.