Digital Nomad Events: Colive Fukuoka 2024
Colive Fukuoka is a digital nomad event that lasts the whole of October and includes a conference, a whole month of coliving and coworking together with like-minded digital nomads and the unique chance to discover Fukuoka, a city in the southern part of Japan.
It’s the second time this event is organised by the city of Fukuoka, and this year it’s even bigger, with more than 20 speakers, and more than 100 people attending. Last year, 49 people attended so this it’s grown significantly.
Find below some key information about this amazing coliving event & digital nomad conference:
When is it?
The event lasts the whole month of October 2024 (1 - 31 October). During this month you can check out all that Fukuoka has to offer, and there will be events and workshops organised that you can join to network and to connect with other nomads as well as locals.
The main conference part lasts from 23 - 25 October, where there will be talks, keynotes, workshops and other fun activities!
There is also a festival that you can join that takes place on on of the nearby island. Read on for more info on that.
Colive Month in Fukuoka
The entire month of October is dedicated to Colive Fukuoka and there will be workshops, activities and coworking together with fellow nomads.
Coworking can be done together with other nomads at SALT, which is a coworking space close to the beach and with stunning views over the ocean.
Other activities that are organised include Sake tasting, meditation and yoga sessions, Yatai food stall explorations, as well as various events that showcase the Japanese culture.
Synapse Festival
The Synapse festival is a two day festival located on one of the islands close to Fukuoka. At the festival there will be talks, music, art, yoga and so much more.
For more information and tickets visit this website.
The Main Conference
The main conference part will be from the 23rd of October to the 25th. There will be various interesting keynotes from different speakers, workshops and networking events taking place.
The key speaker of the conference is Marie Kondo, the world famous minimalist interior designer. Her talk will be on how to efficiently pack when traveling as a digital nomad.
Other speakers include several founders from Digital Nomad Organisations, such as Digital Nomads Korea, NOMADX, Taiwan Digital Nomad Association and many more.
Types of Passes and Prices
There are different types of passes available for purchase that allow access or discounts for different parts of the event.
Here is a quick overview:
Green Pass
The Green Pass gives you access to the main conference from 23 - 25th of October. This includes access to all sessions, talks and workshops. Other than that you also get 50% off the tickets for the Synapse Fest, if you decide to go as well as 1 drop-in ticket for the coworking space.
Price for the Green Pass: $229
The Blue Pass
This pass gives you access to all the events taking place during the 22nd to the 31st of October, which includes the main conference. Next to that it also includes access to events such as the sake brewery tour and the open bus tour. The access to the Synapse Fest is also included.
Price for the Blue Pass: $429
The Gold Pass
The Golf Pass gives you access to everything basically, that is also included in the Green and Blue passes. This is perfect for those wanting to stay the whole month of October in Fukuoka.
Price for the Gold Pass: $899
🎫 You can find more information about the passes and prices on this article.
How To Register & More Info
You can register for the Colive Fukuoka events on their website: www.colivefukuoka.com.
For more information about all the events, talks and workshops taking place, also check out the Colive Fukuoka instagram page.
Reviews from the Event in 2023
Last year, Colive Fukuoka was held for the first time and almost 50 people attended, which doesn’t seem like much but for being the first time, it’s definitely not bad!
Reviews mention how much fun the event was, and how easy it was to connect with other attendees, digital nomads and locals, even creating lasting friendships. They also mention the great way Japanese culture was introduced via the event, and the opportunity to get to know Japanese traditions and customs a little better. People also mentioned how lovely it was to get to meet other local Japanese people and get to know them a bit better.
Fukuoka as a Digital Nomad Destination
Fukuoka is an often overlooked city when travellers visit Japan, who instead flock to the popular cities of Kyoto, Osaka and of course Tokyo. But Fukuoka has a lot to offer! It’s a seaside city that is known for its ancient temples, its nearby islands such as Shikanoshima and Nokonoshima, and it used to be the main port city during medieval Japan times.
It’s also known as the birthplace of Hakata Tonkotsu ramen, which is a delicacy in all of Japan, so definitely try it when you’re in Fukuoka. The city is known for many other foods too, such as Yatai, Sushi and Mizutaki hotpot, so it’s definitely also a foodie destination.
Recently, digital nomads have taken notice of Fukuoka too, and it has become a relatively popular digital nomad destination.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to come visit Colive Fukuoka this year, but I hope I can go next year because it sounds like a super fun event for digital nomads, as well as an amazing opportunity to travel to Fukuoka and discover all it has to offer.
⛩️ Have you been to Fukuoka before? Let me know in the comments what you thought of the city!
