- 200+ participants from six continents gathered at Athens Nomad Fest 2025.
- 30+ talks and workshops covered AI, branding, social media, and entrepreneurship.
- The festival ends with a three-day trip to Poros for a taste of island life.
- Weekly CoWorking Wednesdays and networking meetups keep the momentum alive year-round.
Athens, the CoWorking Café
Athens is no stranger to festivals, but this one comes with more laptops than lutes. The Athens Nomad Fest 2025, already underway and wrapping up on September 19, has brought together freelancers, entrepreneurs, creators, and digital professionals from across the world.
For a week, the capital has transformed into a playground for remote workers. More than 200 participants from six continents have joined talks, workshops, and networking events aimed at redefining what it means to work, live, and connect in the 21st century.
As co-founder Markos Korvesis told Tornos News:
“It’s exciting to see over 200 participants from six continents coming to Athens for a week full of inspiration.”
More Than Talks and WiFi
The festival is not just about nodding along at PowerPoints. With over 30 workshops and lectures by international speakers, the sessions have tackled everything from artificial intelligence to the fine art of branding and the ever-tricky subject of productivity.
But the real magic happens off-stage. Participants swap stories, form collaborations, and discover that digital nomads are less about isolation and more about community. The final flourish is a three-day trip to Poros, designed to show visitors a slice of authentic island life away from the Athens buzz.
Beyond the Festival
The momentum does not stop once the laptops close. Since May, the organizers have hosted CoWorking Wednesdays, where 15–20 people gather weekly to work side by side, and networking meetups attracting up to 40 locals, nomads, and expats.
Korvesis notes:
“Since May 2025, we have been organizing CoWorking Wednesdays… as well as networking meetups… All of this proves that Greece has the foundations to become a global hub for digital nomads.”
In other words, Athens is not aiming to be just a postcard backdrop for laptop selfies. It is making a pitch to become a genuine global hub for location-independent workers, with ripple effects on tourism, investment, and ideas.
Athens, Old and New
The choice of Athens is no accident. The city’s ancient heritage, lively neighborhoods, and increasingly outward-looking character provide a fertile ground for an international community seeking both inspiration and connection.
The Athens Nomad Fest is not just a festival; it is a challenge to rethink how we work, collaborate, and live in the digital age.
And if nothing else, it has already proven one thing: Athens is no longer just a stopover for the islands. It is becoming a destination where work and wanderlust find common WiFi.
