We’re proud to share that Nomad Island Fest has been recognized by the Global Nomad Awards as the “Best Retreat in the Remote Work & Digital Nomad Industry” for 2025. This award reflects the incredible energy of our global community and our mission to create transformational, high-impact experiences for entrepreneurs, leaders, and remote teams around the world.













Strategic Communication Consultant


Digital Marketer






EXPANDED BUSINESS NETWORK

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS & ADVICE

STRESS REDUCTION, MENTAL HEALTH

LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCE















Ken is Japan’s most recognizable and influential money teacher, affectionately known as the ‘Zen Millionaire,’ and the ‘Happy Panda.’ With over 30 years of experience, he has inspired others through 120+ books including the best-seller “Happy Money.”
Nuseir Yassin is the founder and CEO of Nas Daily and Nas.io, and one of the world’s most influential content creators. He gained global recognition after creating 1,000 one-minute videos in 1,000 days, amassing billions of views and a community of over 70 million followers across platforms. Through Nas Daily, he’s built a media brand that tells powerful, positive stories from around the world, and with Nas.io, he's empowering creators to build meaningful online communities.
CEO of The Nomad Escape. Entrepreneur, facilitator, and connector renowned for creating transformative experiences for remote professionals and business owners.
Hannah Dixon is a VA and Freelancer Coach, Recruiter, and the Founder of The Virtual Excellence Academy. Committed to creating a more equitable future through the freedom and accessibility of freelancing, her teachings have readied 30,000 learners in over 170 countries
For more than 3 decades Dariush have been on a journey of running his own business specializing in sales and marketing in industries including telecommunications, consumer goods and services, and health and beauty. His goal is to educate and inspire individuals and businesses to achieve abundance.
Simone Vincenzi is an award-winning entrepreneur and founder of GTeX, where he helped over 500 entrepreneurs build profitable businesses before turning 30. Featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, he’s known for turning experts into authorities and building powerful community-driven brands. Simone now helps businesses scale their services while growing loyal, engaged communities.
Annalee Hagood-Earl is the CEO and co-founder of Bash Creative Inc., a leading agency designing world-class events and experiences for global brands. Known for her values-driven leadership, she has guided Bash through both rapid growth and challenging times, earning the trust of major clients drawn to the company’s creativity and authentic culture. Annalee also speaks internationally on how aligning values with action fosters resilience, clarity, and lasting impact.
Sergio Sala boasts a decade-long tenure as a digital nomad, having explored more than 50 countries across the globe. He is running a popular YouTube channel with more 30,000 subscribers. On his channel, Sergio creates informative city guides tailored to digital nomads, offering invaluable insights into living, working, and thriving in more than 40 cities around the world.
Silvia Baena, a Woman-in-Tech, Nomad Entrepreneur and World Traveler, has mastered the Art of Balancing a multifaceted life navigating the realms of Technology, Leadership and Creativity. She seamlessly juggles her leadership role at Salesforce, her passion for animal welfare, and her thriving luxury vacation rental company as the CEO of Al-Andalux.com, all while embracing the Freedom of a Nomadic Lifestyle.
Don stands at the intersection of technological innovation and transformational leadership. With a global career spanning leadership roles at four of the top five technology corporations- IBM, Microsoft, Cisco, and Huawei- Don has not only shaped markets, but also mentored the leaders navigating them. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at JAGGAER, based in Dubai, Don leads operations across 84+ countries, managing a diverse team of over 3,000 professionals. The business oversees a portfolio exceeding $2 billion in revenue, with a strategic focus on market expansion and the digitisation of commerce across the Mediterranean and beyond.
Gaurav Gupta is the Founder & CEO of Gabit ring. Gabit is a digital health and wellness platform that offers personalized nutrition and fitness plans, wearable technology, expert guidance, and products supporting healthy lifestyles—all designed to help users lead healthier, longer lives. Previously co-founder and top executive at Zomato and is known for his leadership roles in India’s tech ecosystem. He was at the forefront of turning it into the largest food delivery and restaurant discovery platforms in India. In 2020, Gaurav was recognised as one of the Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum.
Roland Tokko is a visionary entrepreneur, connector, bestselling author, international speaker, and singer. Founder of Becoming International—a platform dedicated to helping heart-led changemakers—speakers, leaders, entrepreneurs—expand to global markets. He has empowered tens of thousands of people through Estonia’s leading personal growth brand, which he founded and grew to reach over 5% of the nation’s population.
Alessio is the founder of Scale For Impact, a marketing agency that helps online education businesses grow from 7 to 8 figures. Formerly CMO at Mindvalley, he scaled revenues from $25M to $75M by optimizing funnels, boosting ad efficiency, and expanding into 7 languages. Since launching Scale For Impact in 2020, Alessio has partnered with top authors and thought leaders including Tony Robbins, Jordan Peterson, Marisa Peer, Shefali Tsabary, Danette May, Roger Hamilton, and Verne Harnish.
Gali has built over 20 businesses with a remarkable 90% success rate, flipping the usual startup odds upside down. Over three decades, his ventures have spanned multiple industries, leading to successful exits and even public offerings. Starting with nothing—no capital, no connections—he relied on grit, curiosity, and resilience to create and rebuild empires. On stage, Gali mixes raw truth, humor, and real-life stories to deliver powerful insights. Today, his mission is to teach a smarter, more human way to build businesses—without burnout, chaos, or endless grind. Off stage, he’s a proud father of four, devoted husband, and wellness enthusiast passionate about longevity and clean living.
Alonzo Q. Ford, Cofounder and CEO of Lowe’s Guardian Angel, transformed a 30+ location assisted living and home care company into one of Georgia’s fastest-growing, delivering 270% shareholder returns and 10X growth. A West Point graduate, combat veteran, and Emory MBA, he has led over $1 billion in transactions spanning real estate, business, and venture capital. Honored as a Georgia Titan 100 CEO and Emory Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year, Alonzo also serves on civic and educational boards while guest lecturing at Morehouse and Emory. From humble beginnings in the Jim Crow South to national sales leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, his mission is to inspire financial freedom, generational wealth, and an abundance mindset.
orge Pérez is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of The Shut the Fck Up Method® (and El Método Cállate La Boca), a communication approach that sparks creativity, reduces conflict, and builds real connection. A former Hollywood talent agent turned global thought leader, he has spoken at Mindvalley, Soho House, Univision, and Telemundo. Fluent in English and Spanish, Jorge helps leaders and teams worldwide cut gossip, boost collaboration, and foster cultures of innovation and gratitude.
Jonathan Foltz is a futurist entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience building companies at the intersection of technology, marketing, and human potential. He is the CEO & Co-Founder of The Collective AI, a private community of entrepreneurs, investors, and AI pioneers shaping conscious leadership in the age of exponential change. Founder of Digital Frontiersmen and Digital Age Business, Jonathan has launched ventures like Pitch Investors Live to connect founders with capital in innovative ways. Specializing in AI, exponential technologies, and growth acceleration, his mission is to merge tech and wisdom to empower the next generation of conscious leaders and drive humanity’s evolutionary leap.
Igor Sivov is an international speaker, business coach, and entrepreneur, known for founding the global community “Awakening”. He holds an Executive Master of Business Administration, as well as a Master of Psychoanalysis, and is recognized as an expert in personal development, psychological coaching, and transformative practices. Sivov organizes large-scale events—including walking meditations attended by over 1,200 participants—and leads masterminds, field trips, and self-improvement retreats for people worldwide. As a thought leader, he has created unique concepts such as “PROawakening” and is the author of the book “Nenavrediteli”. His initiatives aim to unite ambitious, forward-thinking individuals who seek personal growth in a supportive, like-minded environment.
Julia Titova is a Global Business Connector, exited founder, and founder of SVOI International – a global ecosystem turning trust into billion-dollar outcomes. With 18 years’ experience across 50+ countries, she has hosted 2,000+ business events and built a network of 200,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders. Julia helps founders and funds scale through strategic relationships, ecosystem architecture, and social capital monetization, turning connections into capital and communities into thriving assets.
Esther Jacobs is known as the ‘No Excuses Lady’. She is the author of 30 books and creator of the Reverse Writing System. She has been interviewed more than 750 times in international media. Storytelling is at the heart of everything she does, whether on stage as an international speaker (1000+ keynotes and two TEDx talks) or while guiding entrepreneurs to write and publish their books. Esther has helped hundreds of founders turn their expertise into powerful content, boosting their authority and impact for decades.
This island pulls you in — to real connections, big ideas, and the version of you that’s ready for more.
For 7 days, Madeira becomes your space to grow, celebrate, and create what’s next.
You in?
We know investing in yourself — and saying YES to a global founder experience — is a big deal.
That’s why we stand behind Nomad Island Fest with full confidence:
If you join us, fully show up, and after Day 1 you don’t feel this experience is everything we promised (and more)… we’ll refund your ticket. No awkward conversations. No drama. No questions asked.


No, it is not possible to apply several vouchers, discounts, or early-bird offers for the same experience.
You can choose to pay the full amount at the time of booking, or select our split payment option.
The detailed program will be provided max 1 week before kick-off. We daily have a mix of workouts, workshops, talks, and connection sessions with the following timetable (times can be changed due to request or weather circumstances)
8:00 – 8:45 AM: Morning workout / Yoga / Confidence Bootcamps
9:00 – 10:15 AM: Time for shower, breakfast, and getting done some work/emails if you have to
10:30 AM – 13:00 PM: Expert Talks and Workshops
13:00 – 3:30 PM: Free time: Relax, lunch, work or do whatever your heart desires
3:30 – 4:30 PM: Community Talks
4:45 – 6:15 PM: Business brainstorming & workshops.
6:30 – 7:30 PM Deep connection sessions.
7:30 – 9:00 PM: Dinner
9:30 - 11.30 PM: Escapers Lounge/ Party/ Workshop/ Holistic session/ ect..
Please find here more about out general terms and conditions and cancelation policy.
If the participant decides to cancel within 24 hours from the submission of the payment (either in full or as an initial deposit), 100% of the amount paid will be refunded.
If the participant cancels their booking 60 days or more prior to the start of the program, 95% of the full ticket price will be refunded; the other 5% will be forfeited to cover the refund cost.
If the participant cancels their booking within 60 days prior to the start of the program, all payments are non-refundable.
However, the participant may transfer the participation to another person or use the amount paid as a credit toward participation in the following year’s event.
There will be enough time to get work done but we advise you to work approx. 10 hours during our experience.
You ARE on an Escape while staying at amazing places with amazing people and we want you to experience it to the fullest! You can work more hours of course, but we would highly recommend enjoying the retreat to the fullest.
We always listen to everyone’s preferences and work schedule, while trying to make it work the best as possible.
Daily workshops, group training by a personal trainer, access to all facilities, Wifi, and curation of the group.
Only for PREMIUM Tickets: stay in one of 2 luxury accommodations, daily extensive breakfast, daily dinner.
Check the specific packages for more details.
Flights and travel costs, medical insurance, and all activities and meals outside the program. Check the specific packages for more details.
Our signature retreats are in a smaller, more intimate setting, with approximately 15 people. It is a peer-to-peer mentoring week where you will learn from each other during masterminds, skillshares, and different workshops.
Nomad Island Fest is a bit bigger, with about 100 people. We have top-class speakers and different workshops than in the Level Up Club Business Retreat. The retreat is great if you want to go more into depth and have more personal connection with the others. The fest is great if you want to join talks of experts and simply wish to meet more people. You can also join both: First the retreat and then the fest for 30% off! Book your retreat here.
Our Escapes are designed for remote working professionals. The average age of the people who join us is mostly between 22 and 55 years old. Our participants mostly work as a freelancer, work remotely for a company, people who have their own business, or entrepreneurs who are building their start-up.
We’ve hosted 1200+ founders, entrepreneurs, freelancers, business owners, digital nomads, and creatives who work in a variety of industries such as E-commerce, Software Engineering, Digital Marketing, Strategy Consulting, Media Buying, Brand Strategy, PR & Communication, Project Management, Virtual Assistance, Music Production, Videography, Photography, Blogging, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Recruitment, Web Development, Sales & automation, and many more.