Are you ready to discover paradise and unlock the secrets of a digital nomad lifestyle?
Join us for the 2023 Madeira Web Summit Digital Nomad Edition, a five-day event that will leave no stone unturned when it comes to choose the majestic island of Madeira as the best Digital Nomad Destination.
Event Organiser
Greetings Digital Nomads! Welcome to the Madeira Web Summit 2023, Digital Nomad Edition – the first 100% online and free summit broadcast live from Madeira Island. We are proud to host this event for remote workers and freelancers from all around the world. From Madeira to the world – let’s make this summit an unforgettable experience!
We can’t wait to get started! See you soon. Warm regards, The Madeira Web Summit team.
Official Opening of the 5 days Madeira websummit 2023.
Madeira Islands [Entrepreneurship & Innovation]
Porto Santo: An Idyllic Island Paradise for Digital Nomads All Year Round – Explore White Sandy Beaches, Lush Green Valleys, and Abundant Outdoor Activities
Identify the lifestyle of digital nomads and tailor amenities for them.
Moving to the island of Madeira and becoming a remote worker can be a daunting challenge. However, with the right attitude and preparation it can open up a wealth of opportunities for personal growth, professional development and cultural exploration.
Today will be dedicated to entrepreneurship, online multi-currency invoicing system, digital payment methods in Portugal and the strategic vision for tourism in Portugal of remote work professions in Portugal
“From Firefighter to Digital Nomad: Madeira Island Empowers Entrepreneurship and Opportunities with Invoice Express!”
How does the influence of an paradisiac island become an inspiration for a successful digital businesses.
What are the Integrations with different platforms and how much they cost for the entrepreneur, the common means of payment in Portugal and in the world
Identify the lifestyle of digital nomads and tailor amenities for them.
Lessons from the FIT program
Today we are going to talk about sensitive and important topics for digital nomads such as education and the health system for guests. We also talk about the ways in which digital nomads can contract their stay and the conditions in the communities of digital nomads on the island of Madeira. It is also the day where we will present a great opportunity for digital nomads and remote workers.
Holiday rental services in Madeira Island have allowed these digital nomads to work in an inspiring setting and explore the beauty of this small volcanic archipelago.
Experience the Digital Nomad Lifestyle on a Uniquely Beautiful Island: Madeira for Leading to Connect!
The Portuguese island of Madeira is quickly becoming one of the world’s top destinations for digital nomads. With its stunning coastline, vibrant culture, and friendly locals, it’s not hard to see why.
Identify the lifestyle of digital nomads and tailor amenities for them.
Big steps in digitization and bringing the user closer to the health system.
Why choosing the right school for your children is considered even more important than choosing the right home
Now that you know a little about the island, it’s time to take care of everything you need for the best stay of your life as a remote worker or digital nomad.
I’m on a mission to create meaningful, memorable, and fun experiences that reveal human potential.
All the bureaucracies you need to know for a trouble-free long stay
Remote Job in Europe
Identify the lifestyle of digital nomads and tailor amenities for them.
How alternative walks allow you to discover an unknown Madeira.
“Unlock Your Digital Business Potential and Reap the Benefits of Working as a Digital Nomad on Fabulous Madeira Island!”
On Day 4 of the Madeira Web Summit, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the region’s gastronomy, as well as its potential as a destination for digital nomads. This will be followed by a discussion on the best spots in the region for digital nomads looking to take advantage of what this beautiful archipelago has to offer. To close out the summit, the last speaker will share his extensive experience traveling and participating in highly-regarded digital nomad communities around the world. He’ll discuss his journey so far and how he has created successful collaborations with developers all over the globe.
She worked with hundreds of international remote workers and business owners to help elevate their business through community and exclusive programs.
Providing economic and cultural benefits to Madeira
As nomads continue to spread their motto and lifestyle around the globe they also learn about new cultures and their cooking traditions helping in this case the local economy while exploring Madeira and its foodie delights.
Identify the lifestyle of digital nomads and tailor amenities for them.
There you can find a wide range of modern infrastructure and services available to digital nomads, including high-speed internet access, coworking spaces, flexible accommodations, and plenty of other amenities designed with remote workers in mind.
Ready to start your digital nomad journey?
With endless options for the modern digital nomad, it can be tough deciding where to go next.
But if you’re looking for a destination that ticks all of your boxes then look no further than Madeira Island!
It’s got excellent ratings across 29 criteria according to @nomadlist.com – so don’t just take our word for it – and is sure to give every kind of traveller an unforgettable experience they won’t soon forget!
Source: Web site – nomadlist.com
* Values derived from national statistics, might differ from the city itself. Last updated: 2022-12-13T18:00:56+00:00
Speakers at our summit will offer a unique perspective on what it takes to thrive as a digital nomad in Madeira and provide insider knowledge about all the infrastructures and amenities Madeira offers.
We’ll be discussing why this special place is the perfect spot to work and live in – with its reliable internet connection, vibrant community, and breath-taking views!
With our incredible Speakers from around the world. Get inspired by their stories of success and find out what tips they have for adapting the digital nomad lifestyle.
Then look no further than our summit. We’ve put together a fun-filled program of activities so you can get to know Madeira and its culture like never before.
We know this is a difficult time for everyone; with the Madeira Web Summit The Nomad Edition, you can stay connected in a safe and socially distant way. So leave all your worries behind and join us.
Learn about the different cultures, customs, and local businesses that make this beautiful island special. Plus, get the inside scoop from our Speakers on all the best places to visit and stay in Madeira!
Madeira Island is an autonomous archipelago located in the North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Portugal. This Portuguese territory consists of four islands and is the perfect place for digital nomads to live and work remotely.
It’s known for its natural beauty, with lush green vegetation, dramatic mountain cliffs and beautiful coastal vistas. The climate here is mild year-round, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and exploring the many stunning beaches.
Additionally, Madeira has a rich cultural life with celebrations like Carnaval and a delicious regional cuisine that will please even the most discerning palette.
Start UP Madeira
Micaela Vieira has a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and a master’s degree in Management. Since October 2017, has been closely working with Startup Madeira, as a project coordinator of Madeira Startup Retreat, an acceleration program for international travel & tourism startups, that during the last 5 editions has welcomed Madeira Islands over 50 international startups and 155 entrepreneurs from 37 nationalities.
Since September 2018, performs the duties of Project Manager, at Startup Madeira. Besides Madeira Startup Retreat, has been attached to the projects of startNOW; Startup Visa, and the Digital Nomads Madeira Islands.
Márcio Abreu
Fernando Marcio Andrade Abreu
34 years
Born in Ponta do Sol- Madeira
Certified Mountain Guide for 6 years at the Madeira Hotel School.
Vast knowledge of the Island for over 20 years.
Knowledge of local Fauna and Flora.
Curiosities:
nature lover
I really enjoy exploring and getting to know parts of the island that are less known to the general public.
Requalification, cleaning and maintenance of alternative trails.
Passion for cooking.
Founder Porto Santo Nomad Experience
Bia Dias is from Porto Santo and is passionate about her island.
Throughout the years, she has worked as a virtual assistant and a stewardess.
She is the founder of Porto Santo Nomad Experience and developer of Digital Nomad events in Porto santo.
CEO Bordado Inovador
Hello, I’m Lauriano, I’m 30 years old and I’m from Alentejo. While working on behalf of others began to awaken in me the interest in Undertake, did not know how, but knew why.
Because I wanted more money, more time and more freedom.
It was then with 25 years that I took the leap of faith and started my brand “Embroidery Innovative”.
Over time I realized that in my traditional business I always had to exchange my time for money.
Until March 2020 came a pandemic, and it was in this period of recession that I saw the opportunity to work online and remotely.
This was my moment.
The turning point in my life, for the first time I had contact with a strategy that I fell in love with and that today allows me to have geographical and time freedom.
I’m in continuous improvement mode and traveling more and more which is wonderful.
What I found is that to undertake is a journey full of challenges, where after all what I was looking for was not only more money, but TIME: time to do what I want, time to be with who I want and where I want.
Invoice Express
Rui Alves is the founder and current CEO of the RUPEAL group and his mission is to create a culture of happiness, excellence and growth in the businesses he manages, as well as inspiring others to do the same.
Rui believes that it is possible to prosper in business while having a culture of happiness and excellence in everyday life. He uses personal development as a pillar of his organizations, makes several million euros a year and has a team of hundreds of people. The RUPEAL group includes InvoiceXpress, the first invoicing software-as-a-service (SaaS) in Portugal and KWAN, a company operating in the information technology sector.
Co-Founder Madeira Friends
Luis studied international business and for 11+ years he has worked for Momentive, previously known as SurveyMonkey, you must have taken one of our surveys before, right? A high-achiever type of man, he’s led high-performing teams, from operations to sales to marketing to internationalization strategy, and he gets things done. Yet, Luis loves business and tech as much as he loves fitness. Alongside with Marelin, he’s the founder of Madeira Friends, a local non-profit with the goal of attracting, retaining, and integrating international people in Madeira, including the coolest digital nomads from all around the world.
CEO Ifthenpay
Managing Partner of IFTHENPAY, LDA – Leader in Digital Payments
Managing Partner of the Company IFTHEN SOFTWARE, LDA
Development of the IFPROTEC Platform Cloud Version and APP for iOS and Android
Software Development in the Areas: Production, Quality. Firefighters, Civil Protection,
Management of Clubs and Associations, Hunting and Fishing Concessions, Georeferencing (GPS)
Developed works:
– Home Automation and Residential, Industrial and Commercial Security Systems
-Analysis for the development of Application for Georeferencing – GPSPHONETRACK
-Analysis for the development of Civil Protection Application – IFPROTEC
-Analysis for the development of Fire Brigade Management Application – IFFIRE
(installed in more than 80% of Fire Stations)
-Analysis for the development of Production Control Application – IFPROD
-Analysis for the development of Collectivities Management Application – IFCLUB
-Analysis for the development of Quality Control Application – IFQUALITY
-Responsible for training customers in the use of applications
-Specialized Consulting in various Technical and Commercial areas
Responsible for the information systems of Fábrica de Papel da Azenha S.A.
Developed works:
-Application Development for Warehouse Management
-Application Development for Production Control
-Development of Human Resources and Salaries Management Application
-Responsible for training employees in the use of applications
Internship at FERSIL – PVC Pipes and Accessories
Internship Work: Electricity Cost in the Production Process
GRADUATE in Management and Operational Command for Civil Protection
by ISLA LISBOA
Course in Electrotechnical Engineering – Industrial Electronics at ISEP – Instituto
Superior of Engineering of Porto – Student number: 910218
Coordinating Director of Turismo de Portugal
Sérgio Guerreiro is currently Senior Director for Knowledge Management and Innovation at Turismo de Portugal, being in charge of statistics, business intelligence, sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation. He is also responsible for the program Tourism 4.0, an integrated program to foster innovation in the tourism sector involving more than 350 startups.
He represents Portugal at several international working groups at UNWTO, OECD and European Travel Commission. He is currently Chairman of the OECD Tourism Committee and Chairman of the European Travel Commission’s Market Intelligence Group. He is also World Economic Forum’s Agenda Contributor.
Prior to this role, he was Director for Research and responsible for International Affairs.
Executive Director of Westmont Institute for Tourism and Hospitality at Nova SBE and visiting lecturer at NOVA IMS, teaching in the fields of International Tourism Management, Market Trends & Innovation.
Skilled in Hospitality Industry, Market Research, Innovation, Sustainability and International Affairs.
CEO Amazing Madeira
The AmazingMadeira.com project was created by the Founder Sandra Rodrigues about 6 years after finishing her Degree in Hotel Management in the city of Porto.
During those 6 years she worked in Portugal and Spain exploring different fields related to Hospitality, gaining skills, knowledge and experience that would shape her future.
Sandra Rodrigues has a special fondness for the experience she started at the age of 18 at the famous Sheraton Porto Hotel & SPA, where she worked in various departments and acquired precious knowledge.
The company AmazingMadeira.com was created with a detailed vision of all the surroundings and functioning to be applied in the project.
Our differential is first and foremost the customization of service, as our main focus is the contact we have with our customers (property owners) and likewise with guests as well.
Proof that we do an excellent job are the scores given by guests on the various international accommodation platforms.
All fields are evaluated from the property itself, cleaning, staff among others and we always get the highest evaluations in all fields.
Our client portfolio includes some Madeirans, but 50% of our Company is made up of properties whose owners reside in Lisbon, France, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore.
Interestingly, some of these owners were once guests in a property managed by us and were won over by the care, professionalism and attention with which they were received, so when they decided to invest in real estate on Madeira Island, they chose AmazingMadeira.com to represent them.
We are experts in commercial organization, in controlling reservations, in productivity, in the art of hospitality, in communication and in face-to-face and online monitoring.
Our great success is in the team spirit we have and the work environment we provide to our employees, we have a happy, enterprising, energetic, diligent and proactive team and this is reflected in the art of welcoming a guest.
In short, we allow our customers to have quality of life, have time to do what they like and not worry or waste time with the management, operation and maintenance of their properties.
With AmazingMadeira.com everyone can have a hassle-free or worry-free business.
Founder Madeira East Remote Coasters (Machico)
Mom-SAFFA/Portuguese-Entrepreneur-Community
Creator and Builder. Founder of Amparo Nomad
Cultural Experience and Madeira Remote Eastcoasters.
Her mission statement is Living to Connect as she
embraces her passion of connecting people,
visionaries, artists, entrepreneurs and Impacting
local communities.
CEO International Sharing School of Madeira
Vice-President of the Board of International Sharing School – Madeira and the International Sharing Schools Group
Executive MBA Scholar at the University of Warwick in The Shard, London
Birthplace: Funchal, Madeira Island
DOB: 11/04/1998
Regional Health Secretary
Pedro Ramos was born in the parish of São Martinho, Funchal, in 1960.
Surgeon at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital.
He was Director of the Emergency Service of Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça from 2009 until
juni 2016.
He was Clinical Director of the Health Service of the Autonomous Region of
June to 28 December 2016.
He was Director of the Clinical Simulation Center of Madeira from 2012 to 2016.
Throughout his clinical career he acquired competence in the area of Medicine
Emergency and Trauma, having developed intense formative activity to
regional, national and international level.
He was Guest Assistant at the University of Madeira from 2004 to 2016.
He was Coordinator of the Trauma Chapter of the Portuguese Society of Surgery.
He was Vice-Chair of the Military and Disaster Section of the European
Trauma and Surgical Emergency.
International instructor in the following training areas: TEAM; ATLS; DSTC;
MRMI; ETC.
On December 29, 2016 he began his duties as Regional Secretary of Health,
in the XII Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
On October 15, 2019 assumes the portfolio of the Regional Secretariat of Health and
Civil Protection, in the XIII Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Career transition strategist
Juliana Paes Garcia is a Career Strategist focused in helping professionals to reinvent their careers and their lives. With a solid background in business, coaching, neuroscience and positive psychology, she has helped over 700 professionals in the past 6 years to make a successfull transition to a new professional path.
Ceo Remotivate
CEOs and founders, the secret to doubling, or even tripling the amount of work you get done in a day without having to work extra hours
Is to have someone that you can trust to take half of your work and manage it just as well as you would.
Consistently. Over the long term.
Here’s the thing:
Most businesses are able to scale to sizable revenue with a fairly lean team before they end up plateauing.
The reason for the plateau? The business owners themselves!
They hire out for low-level tasks and for specialist roles. Maybe they also have some middle management.
But, they still end up having to manage several people:
– Everyone reports to them
– They need to keep a tab on all the work that’s happening in the business
– They need to STAY involved with every department: sales, fulfillment, hiring, finance
And this SUCKS their time and energy.
If you could replicate yourself, you would have 48 hrs in a day!
That is EXACTLY what we, at Remotivate, help you to accomplish.
We help you find remote A-Players who will lead, manage and grow your business with the same passion as you do – without you needing to be involved with the tiniest of details.
Here’s what a business owner had to say about an Account Manager Remotivate found them:
“The company struggled a lot during the pandemic, but Doria (the AM Remotivate helped them hire) was so essential, she was almost the last employee standing because they loved her so much and the AMAZING work she did for clients.”
Another example of how the A-Players we find our clients have impacted growth:
SearchTides went from 2 founders and a lean team, to hiring an incredible Head of Operations who took over recruitment (hired 70+ new staff members in the last year), built out processes/systems throughout the company, and delegated those to newly hired managers to continue maintaining those systems.
Your business could experience similar growth.
You could end up with the freedom to work less and still accomplish more.
You’d have more time and a smoother running business.
All you need is the right person to join your team.
Interested in filling out a remote leadership or managerial position for your company?
Hit the Blue connect button above and let’s talk about finding you the perfect fit!
CEO TPMC Madeira
Tânia Castro is the general manager of TPMc for the past 17 years, with a large experience in international structuring and foreign investment;
Has worked in the accounting department, fiscal analysis and legal sector- which has given her a more complete know-how in order to assist foreign investors in Madeira and also help Portuguese who want to expand in the international market;
She collaborates often with several Portuguese Chambers of Commerce worldwide . Additionally writes in several Portuguese newspapers and monthly magazines about the fiscal changes in Portugal and the investment possibilities; TPMc is also the company presiding at the local commercial association in the sector of Madeira´s International Business Centre.
With a team of 55 people working in the most several sectors: administrative, legal, accounting, fiscal, human resources, EU and National fundings, TPMc follows all clients in the several aspects of the daily activities – serving as a guide for the Portuguese side of question;
For the past years TPMc has been working with new residents , following the visa and residency questions, but also helping with the administrative items of the country´s change and the fiscal side.
For all these aspects we believe to have the right structure and experience to help new residents to move and Invest in Madeira.
CEO The Nomad Escape
Michelle has been a remote working social impact entrepreneur for several years, with expertise in education, business development, marketing & sales and community building. She worked with hundreds of international remote workers and business owners to help elevate their business through community and exclusive programs.
Food on Foot Tours
Born and bred in Madeira Jaqueline Freitas is a Professional Tour Guide for more than 2 decades, and also a successful business woman and entrepreneur with her business
**MEFFT – Madeira Exquisite Food on Foot Tours**
Providing entertainment, gastronomical and cultural know-how to various visitors including tourists and also digital nomads.
Jaqueline is also graduated in Foreign Languages and Tourism Techniques by ISAL.
Founder Movimento do Trabalho Remoto
Gonçalo Hall is the CEO at NomadX, one of the biggest nomad communities in the world with physical communities in Madeira, Cabo Verde and Lisbon.
Also he launched projects like the Remote Work Movement, Future of Work Conferences, Remote Portugal and Remote Europe in order to help the movement grow and spread.
The Digital Nomad Village is Gonçalo’s most popular project, being developed in Ponta do Sol, Madeira island, where he is building a community of digital nomads focused on positive local impact and deep human connections. The project was featured in CNN, Washington Post, Skift, Lonely Planet, Irish Times and many other international publications.
He started working with the Cabo Verde government to replicate the project and attract thousands of remote workers and entrepreneurs to the beautiful islands of Africa, helping digitalizing and educating the local population to work remotely from Cabo Verde to any company around the world.
He is also the host of the Remote Movement Podcast where he interviews people making a ruckus in the remote world.
CEO of Madeira Outdoor Experience
I am Sofia Loja, I am 50 years old, I am Madeiran and I have 5 children who are the “apple my eyes”.
I studied tourism and worked in the business all my life. I have acquired a vast knowledge about my wonderful island of Madeira and what it has to offer.
I am the founder of Madeira Outdoor Experience and my goal is to offer our visitors: my island the way I see it: UNIQUE!!!
It is in Madeira that the 5 senses can be experienced as never before, by Air, Sea and Mountain.
International Certified Life & Business Coach
Jona Agolli is an International Certified Life & Business Coach working remotely from Porto Santo for 2 months.
Overall 10 years experience working in the Corporate world for the largest multinationals such as Procter & Gamble, Google, Amazon, Microsoft & Pinterest – she now helps high-achieving multicultural remote – workers & entrepreneurs, develop self-confidence in decision making to empower them to get out of their comfort zone on all aspects of their life.
Nomad at heart as a “Third Culture Kid”, she has been living in 7 different countries in Europe – with work experience in France, Switzerland, Ireland and since summer 2022 in Portugal as a Coach-Entrepreneur Digital Nomad.
She’s on a mission to create meaningful, memorable, and fun experiences that reveal human potential.
Her purpose is to help you find yours.”
Regional Director of Tourism
Dorita Mendonça, Regional Director of Tourism of Madeira Islands, graduated in Business Administration and Management, with postgraduate degrees in Gestão.Com and Strategic Management and Tourism Development.
On a professional level, after some experience in the private sector, joined the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture of Madeira, in 2002, as Head of Division for the Financial and Heritage Management department. From 2011 to 2015 was nominated Promotion Director, at the Regional Directorate of Tourism, being, at the same time, a Member of the Board for the Madeira Promotion Bureau.
Afterwards, until October 2017, held the position of Head Director of Information and Touristic Projects, being responsible for Tourism Information, which includes not only the Madeira Tourist Information Offices’ management as well as projects and initiatives’ development towards the enhancement, qualification and enrichment of the touristic product. Additionally, from 2015, is a Guest Assistant Lecturer at Madeira University.