10:00–14:00
Alicante Nomad Summit 2026
April 20–26, 2026 | Alicante, Spain
Upgrade Your Work, Tech, Self & Life
Monday · April 20
WELCOME20:00–23:00
Rooftop Welcome
Tuesday · April 21
EXPLORE & CONNECTTuesday runs as a split day with an offsite trip to Javea and an alternative events track in Alicante.
08:30–16:30
Trip to Javea (50 spots available)
Day trip and networking experience outside Alicante.
09:30–10:00
Check-in & Welcome
Hosts: Jean Baptiste Michel, Johanna Luder, Fabian Fleckenstein
10:00–11:00
Workshop (60 min)
Creating Immersive Experiences: From Information to Emotion
Facilitator: Flora Candardjis
How to design events, content, and experiences that people remember and feel.
11:00–11:30
Coffee Break
11:30–12:15
Keynote (45 min)
The Next Upgrade: How AI Is Reshaping Business, Work, and Decision-Making
Speaker: Juan Jose Garcia Milla
A practical look at how AI is reshaping work, decision-making, and business and what really matters to adapt and stay relevant.
12:15–13:15
Workshop (60 min)
Storytelling & Content Strategy for Founders
Facilitator: Christian Pedersen
How to turn personal experience into content that builds trust, authority, and growth.
13:15–15:30
Lunch & Free Time
15:30–16:30
Workshop (60 min)
Remote Work Personality & Performance
Facilitator: Mary Grillon
How to understand your remote work style and design routines that maximize focus and energy.
16:30–17:30
Workshop (60 min)
Mindful Leadership & Emotional Regulation
Facilitator: Izabella Oquendo
Tools for nervous system regulation, clarity, and grounded leadership in high-growth environments.
20:30–23:00
Drinks / Tapas
Wednesday · April 22
CREATE – Smarter Businesses & Systems09:30–10:00
Check-in
10:00–10:30
Opening & Welcome
Hosts: Dave A. Barry and Monie Manugue
10:30–11:15
Keynote (45 min)
Stop Wearing All the Hats
Speaker: Dan Francis
How founders can scale sustainably by aligning roles, decisions, and energy with their personality strengths.
11:15–11:45
Coffee Break
11:45–12:30
Keynote (45 min)
From Local to Global: How to Build and Scale a Brand That Travels
Speaker: Sofia Kakkava
Practical lessons on growing a brand across borders, cultures, and markets.
12:30–13:25
Panel (55 min)
Entrepreneurship & Mentorship in Spain
Speakers: Elena Gomis, Vicente Segui Pico, Elisa Diaz Gonzalez
What it really takes to build and grow a business in Spain as a founder or nomad: opportunities, realities, and lessons from the ground.
13:25–15:30
Lunch / Social Break
15:30–16:15
Keynote (45 min)
Ads That Actually Work: Practical Google Ads Wins for Nomads & Solopreneurs
Speaker: Eloïse Steen
Actionable strategies for lead generation and eCommerce without wasting ad spend.
16:15–17:10
Panel (55 min)
Smarter Social Media & Marketing Automation That Saves Time
Speakers: Stefano Miali, Jason Flood | Moderator: Christian Fuhrer
How creators and small teams use simple automation to manage social media, nurture leads, and grow sustainably without overengineering.
17:10–18:10
Workshop (60 min)
Designing the Right Business for You
Facilitator: Dina Ramadan
How to create a business idea aligned with your mind, body, and soul for sustainable success.
20:30–23:00
Cultural Night – Mixology, Flamenco, Art
Thursday · April 23
CONNECT – Mobility, Freedom & Sustainable LifestylesVenue: Cámara de Comercio de Alicante
09:30–10:00
Check-in & Opening
Hosts: Dave A. Barry & Monie Manugue
10:00–10:45
Keynote (45 min)
From Idea to Business Model – Happiness Through Remote Work
Speaker: Mine Dedekoca
A practical framework for turning a remote work idea into a business model that supports happiness, freedom, and long-term sustainability.
10:45–11:40
Panel (55 min)
Building the AI Startup: From Employee to Founder
Speakers: Pascal Stifani, Brent McNish | Moderator: Nicola Gwillym
Creative and practical frameworks for using AI to build scalable, meaningful businesses.
11:40–12:10
Coffee Break
12:10–13:05
Panel (55 min)
Nomad Law & Setting Up Abroad
Speakers: Marta Reina Grau, Brittany Peck | Moderator: Joshua Homer
What digital nomads and founders need to know about visas, compliance, and legal setup when living internationally.
13:05–15:00
Lunch / Social Break
15:00–15:55
Panel (55 min)
Building Human-Centered Remote Teams: Collaboration, Culture, and Trust
Speakers: Alina Koval, Dave A. Barry | Moderator: Elin Sandal
How founders and leaders build trust, communication, and collaboration in fully remote teams without burnout or micromanagement.
16:55–17:55
Workshop (60 min)
Easy Self-Care for Busy Entrepreneurs
Facilitator: Elin Sandal
Simple, sustainable practices to maintain energy, focus, and resilience while building a business.
20:30–23:00
Beach Time – Yoga, Dance, Drinks
Friday · April 24
PERFORM & INTEGRATE – Impact, Communication & Evolution09:30–10:00
Check-in
10:00–10:55
Panel (55 min)
Financial Freedom for Nomads
Speakers: Fabio Faccin, Denis Korolev | Moderator: Mike Wever
Income streams, financial mindset, and practical paths to freedom while living location-independently.
10:55–11:50
Panel (55 min)
From Lifestyle Design to Global Impact
Speakers: Jean Baptiste Michel, Nadia Cortés, Marco Traina | Moderator: Federico D'ubaldo
How to turn your lifestyle and community into a meaningful global impact.
11:50–12:20
Coffee Break
12:20–13:15
Panel (55 min)
Smart Systems for Freedom
Speakers: Brian Xavier Vertone, Neil Sequeira | Moderator: Oleksandra Gipsh
How automation, digital platforms, and remote leadership systems enable scale without burnout.
13:15–15:15
Lunch / Social Break
15:15–16:15
Workshop (60 min)
Public Speaking for Remote Professionals
Facilitator: Timothée Grillon
How to communicate with confidence on camera, on stage, and in virtual settings.
16:15–17:00
Keynote (45 min)
The Future of Remote Work & Rural Impact
Speaker: Isabel Báez Gil
How distributed teams can drive economic growth, resilience, and opportunity beyond big cities.
17:00–17:55
Closing Game (55 min)
The Nomad Upgrade – Future of Work Edition
Where do we go from here? Challenging myths and imagining new possibilities for the future of work and the nomad lifestyle.
Saturday · April 25
WIND DOWN11:00–13:00
Parallel Workshops (120 min)
Closing Workshops
Business Constellations: Discover Hidden Dynamics in Your Work
Facilitator: Hristina Mitovska
Explore hidden dynamics in your business or professional relationships using the systemic Business Constellations method through guided group exercises and reflection.
Grounding & Integration: Breathwork and Meditation by the Sea
Facilitators: Lauren Schuivens and Tevo Stephan
Close the summit with a guided breathwork and meditation session by the sea to integrate the week’s insights, release what no longer serves, and set intentional next steps.
21:00–24:00
Closing Party
Sunday · April 26
SPORT, CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES11:00–14:00
Sports
18:00–22:00
Sunset Picnic
About Alicante
Alicante has a lot to offer digital nomads and remote professionals. Its Mediterranean climate, walkable city, beaches, and growing international community make it ideal for a balanced, active lifestyle. The Alicante Nomad Summit aims to showcase the city as a high-quality, conscious alternative destination for nomads and remote teams.
For any questions, please contact info@alicantenomadsummit.com