Speak at Nomad Summit
Remote Work Edition
Help shape the future of real remote work.
The Opportunity
Real experience. Real insight.
We're building the programme for the Remote Work Edition in Tallinn and we're looking for speakers who can share real experience — not theory, not motivation, but real actionable insight.
This is a professional development event for people building remote careers and distributed teams. If you have something genuinely useful to teach them, we want to hear from you.
Who We're Looking For
We especially welcome
Working professionals with real-world remote experience — You don't need to be a professional speaker. You need to have done something worth sharing.
Hiring managers and team leaders — Who can pull back the curtain on how distributed teams actually recruit, onboard, and retain people.
New voices from underrepresented regions, sectors, or backgrounds — The remote work conversation has been dominated by a narrow set of perspectives for too long.
Practitioners, not theorists — If your talk includes the phrase “in my experience” more than “research shows,” you're probably our kind of speaker.
We welcome speakers with little or no stage experience. We request rehearsal videos from new speakers a few weeks before the event — not to gatekeep, but to help everyone feel prepared and get feedback if it's useful.
Programme Tracks
What the event covers
Getting Started
For professionals ready to make the switch to remote work.
— Landing your first remote role – what employers actually look for
— Freelancing without the fear – starting small, staying legal
— Skill auditing – what can you offer remotely that you haven't considered?
— Avoiding scams and wasted time in your job search
— Self-management and productivity for independent workers
Building Remote Teams
For team leaders, managers, and anyone hiring across borders.
— How remote-first companies actually recruit and onboard
— Compliance and employment models – EOR, contractor, direct hire
— Async communication and documentation culture
— Trust-based management – measuring outcomes, not keystrokes
The Bigger Picture
Keynotes and panels on the future of distributed work.
— AI tools for remote productivity – practical applications, not hype
— Cross-border careers – tax, social security, and the frameworks that make it possible
— Estonia and the Nordics as remote work pioneers
— Case studies from remote-first companies hiring across Europe
Speaker Benefits
What speakers receive
Complimentary full-event pass — July 3–5, Tallinn.
Promotion across our channels — Nomad Summit's audience plus Remote Work Europe — 12k+ newsletter subscribers, 100k+ on Instagram & Facebook.
Professional session recording — Published on our channels after the event — yours to use however you like.
A warm, engaged audience — Remote workers, freelancers, hiring managers, and people building location-independent careers.
Podcast opportunity — Record an episode around the event — either as a teaser beforehand or a deeper conversation afterwards.
Session Formats
We're open to:
Talks
20–30 minutes — focused, practical, one clear idea delivered well
Workshops
45–60 minutes — hands-on, interactive, participants leave with something built or started
Panel participation
Contribute to a moderated discussion rather than presenting solo
Tell us what format suits your content best. We'll work with you on it.
What We Ask
A genuine talk, not a pitch — If your primary goal is selling a product, course, or service, this isn't the right stage. Share what you know first — if people want to work with you afterwards, they will.
Actionable content — Our audience leaves with a plan, not just inspiration. Your session should give them something they can use.
A rehearsal video a few weeks before the event — So we can help you deliver your best session.
Availability for July 3–5 in Tallinn — We can't accommodate remote presentations — this is an in-person event.
Not Just Speakers
We're also looking for
Sponsors and brand partners — if this event aligns with your professional mission and the audience you serve, we have opportunities for brand presence, speaking slots, and meaningful engagement with attendees. Check the box in the form and we'll follow up with details.
Remote-first employers hiring in 2026 — if you expect to be hiring remote staff around the time of the event, let us know how many roles and what types. We'd love to connect our attendees directly with real opportunities.
Timeline
Expressions of interest
Now open
Shortlist notifications
By end of April 2026
Rehearsal videos / final content decisions due
Mid-June 2026
Event
July 3–5, 2026
Early expressions of interest will be prioritised for programme planning.
Apply Now
Ready to share what you know?
Expressions of interest are now open. Tell us who you are, what you'd talk about, and what format you have in mind.