The city of Buenos Aires is preparing to host NomadsBA, the first conference of digital nomads in the region. It will be on November 26 and 27, at the Usina del Arte, in the La Boca neighborhood.
The virtual and face-to-face event is an initiative of the Buenos Aires government which seeks to reactivate the visitor’s economy and attract 22,000 digital nomads to the City by 2023 in accordance with the plan drawn up by the authorities.
In this context, the conference is an annual meeting that seeks to consolidate Buenos Aires as the best destination in the region for remote workers, promoting the arrival of international tourists and young students and professionals. In fact, this year Buenos Aires was recognized as the best city in Latin America for nomads, according to “The Work-from-Anywhere Index”, ranking prepared by Nestpick.
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“We want Buenos Aires to be chosen by young people from all over the world to live, study or work. A city develops more and better when it relates to the world. We are an ideal destination for digital nomads due to the quality and cost of living, the great cultural offer, the diversity and the high human capital ”, he said. Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, Head of the Buenos Aires Government.
During the meeting, digital nomads and entrepreneurs from all over the world will arrive in Buenos Aires to give talks and workshops on the lifestyle and opportunities of digital nomadism. The panels cover topics such as business models, personal brand development, wellness, travel tips and even cryptocurrencies.
There will be more than 40 figures recognized by the international community, among which stand out Jimmy Naraine (educator and entrepreneur); Matt Bowles (real estate entrepreneur); Axel Kutchevasky (film producer, screenwriter and journalist); Rosanna Lopes (digital marketing expert and creator of nomadic communities), and Alec Oxenford (founder of OLX Group and Letgo).
With the advent of new travel trends, such as vacations combined with work and study, along with growing global opportunities for remote work, digital nomads are becoming an increasingly important segment among international visitors.
“The combination of an excellent quality of life, a first-rate cultural and academic offer, high human capital and the most competitive entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region make Buenos Aires the ideal urban destination for digital nomads in Latin America,” he said. Fernando Straface, Secretary General and International Relations of the City.
The full program of the NomadsBA conference can be found at: https://nomadsba.co. Attendance at the event is free, both in person and online via streaming, and it is only necessary for participants to register at this link.
A week with more than 25 activities for digital nomads
In addition to the two-day NomadsBA event, prior to the conference, from November 22 to 25, the City will organize more than 25 free activities designed for nomads, such as talks, guided tours, opening of coworking spaces and talks about facilities and opportunities that Buenos Aires offers.
The week will start with a very special kick off. Fuck Up Night Buenos Aires, will launch a thematic edition of digital nomads at the 25 de Mayo Cultural Center with the support of Assist 365. The event will be attended by the journalist Hernan Panessi As a driver, there will be influencers and leading figures from the traveling community.
Meanwhile, the Government of the city of Buenos Aires will offer guided visits to the Ecological Reserve, Rodrigo Bueno neighborhood, Composting Center, Eco Park and an astronomical projection in the Planetarium, among other activities,
Also, Airbnb will add other guided tours to know the social and secret history of La Boca, the Palermo street art and everything about him classic neighborhood and club of San Lorenzo. Also, the mythical Café Tortoni will open its doors to host another of the experiences that the week gives away: Bar, Tango and Chamuyo, all about dance and the codes of the Buenos Aires tracks.
In addition, in an unprecedented way, a “Open Coworking” in which the most recognized shared workspaces in the city will be united. Over four days, trainings, talks and events will be offered with free places to know and experience what it means to work in the facilities of Huerta, Draper Start Up House, HIT, Area 3, Selina and La maquinita.
For more information, you can check the full calendar and sign up for the activities by visiting http://nomadsba.co/nomadsweek/.
The Digital Nomads BA Program offers benefits and initiatives to enhance nomads’ experiences in the City, such as discounts of up to 20%, special rates for long stay and for digital nomads, late check out and upgrades no fee in more than 40 Buenos Aires hotels. Likewise, the Buenos Aires government signed an agreement with Airbnb to promote Buenos Aires as an international destination, with a campaign especially aimed at digital nomad users, which includes a microsite with videos from Airbnb hosts who tell about the benefits for remote workers that the City offers.
Finally, the program also includes agreements with the main coworking spaces in the City: WeWork, HIT, Area Tres, Huerta, La Maquinita and Sheraton Premium Offices, which offer discounts on rates and services.
More info: www.nomadsBA.co @nomadsBA
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