Speaker day - Technology, Remote & Co-creation x Co-working
Part of Taiwan Digital Fest (TDF), Taiwan’s largest and most iconic digital nomad festival, bringing together global nomads, creators, entrepreneurs, and local communities across Taiwan. Learn more at fest.dna.org.tw.
💡 Speaker Day: Technology, Remote & Co-creation x Co-working at Wanderer Coffee
Nestled within the artistic grounds of the Taitung Art Museum, Wanderer Coffee (野室) is more than just a café; it’s a fluid laboratory for inspiration. This Speaker Day centers on three pillars: Technology, Remote Work, and Co-creation. We invite pioneers in digital nomadism and innovation to share how they leverage digital tools to transcend geographical boundaries and reshape collaborative working models right here in the heart of Taitung.
Join us in the warm, wooden ambiance of Wanderer Coffee. Over a cup of craft coffee, let’s envision the future of work together.
✨ Event Keywords:
Technology: Exploring how AI and digital tools empower individuals.
Remote: Achieving the ultimate "Work-Life Balance" in Taitung.
Co-creation x Co-working: Breaking silos and building a supportive digital community.
1.The Trust Funnel: From Local Expertise to Global Customers
Speaker:Benjamin Sherry
Organization & Title: Founder at Oracy Club: https://oracyclub.com/
Personal Bio :Ben is the founder of Oracy Club, a communication community for founders. Based in Taiwan with 10+ years of experience and 300+ workshops delivered globally, he helps skilled professionals communicate their value clearly - so the right people find them, trust them, and buy from them.
Talk Abstract :You don't need a big following or ad budget to reach global customers. You need clarity — in your message, your offer, and how you present yourself. In this talk, you'll learn how to build a simple trust funnel that connects your skills to a global audience: crafting a clear message, designing experiences that demonstrate your expertise, and following up professionally. No fancy tech. No viral content. Just smart communication and basic business systems that work.
2.AI Won't Free You. Unless You Use It Right.
Speaker:Jan Hein Hoogstad
Organization & Title:Rizom, founder
Personal Bio :Jan Hein 'Yeehaa' Hoogstad is a philosopher, developer, and ecosystem architect. A professor turned entrepreneur, he designs knowledge systems where humans and AI agents collaborate as genuine partners. He is the founder of Rizom and has been building human-AI collaboration systems since 2019. He currently lives in Taipei.
Talk Abstract :Most people use AI the way we used to use typewriters: a faster version of what we already did. That is a waste. AI will not make you more creative, more productive, or more free by default. Used as a tool — a smarter autocomplete, a faster search engine — it just optimizes the same broken workflows. You move quicker, but you go nowhere new. The real shift happens when you stop treating AI as a tool and start designing it as a collaborator. When your AI agent understands your context, carries your expertise, and works alongside you. A good agent does not replace your judgment, but amplifies it. Drawing on seven years of building human-AI systems — from ethical AI agents in distributed communities, to narrow AI networks for organizations, to personal knowledge systems that grow with you — this talk explores what it actually takes to make AI work for you. Not the hype. Not the fear. The architecture.
3.Building A Personal Brand That Sells
Speaker:Christian Pedersen
Organization & Title:
Personal Bio :Christian Pedersen helps founders use social media as a tool to attract clients instead of chasing them. He helps you build a personal brand that works like a system, so showing up online becomes fun and you pull the right people into your world until they're ready to buy. More clients, more revenue, more freedom.
Talk Abstract :Most founders hide behind logic because they fear being seen. This talk isn't about colors or fonts. It's about the courage to show up. You will learn how to crush the limiting beliefs that keep you inconsistent, build an identity that commands authority, and implement a "show up daily" system. We'll cover how to turn your personal reputation into your strongest business asset, ensuring that when you speak, people don't just listen — they buy.
4.How to Build True Fans on Instagram Using Only Your Phone
Speaker:Kiki fukai
Organization & Title: Krossing Inc. CEO |
Personal Bio :Kiki is a personal branding coach and content creator After a life changing accident, she built a business through authentic storytelling. She helps entrepreneurs turn their story into income using social media, without ads or production.
Talk Abstract :In a world where everyone is chasing aesthetics, algorithms, and perfection, what actually creates real connection and real income on social media?
This talk reveals a different approach.
Instead of focusing on high production quality, expensive gear, or paid ads, you will learn how to build a powerful personal brand and loyal community using only your smartphone and your authentic self.
Based on real experience building an international audience and business through Instagram, this session breaks down how to create content that does not just get views, but builds true fans who trust you, resonate with you, and are ready to buy from you.
You will learn how to create high engagement content without camera skills, how to turn your personal story into powerful content, and how to convert followers into paying clients without running ads.
This is not about becoming an influencer.
It is about becoming someone people trust, follow, and buy from.
Through the Kintsugi Method, inspired by her own journey, Kiki shows how to turn your story into your strongest asset.
5.AI Enablement for the Digital Nomad
Speaker:Edward Russell Gutierrez
Organization & Title:Co-Founder, GRAM Technologies
Personal Bio :Edward Russell T. Gutierrez is an engineering leader based in Manila who loves building new things. He works on AI and platform initiatives at Angkas and enjoys turning ideas into real products used by millions—especially where data, systems, and experimentation come together
Talk Abstract :AI promises to make life easier for digital nomads and remote workers: it can handle emails, plan trips, generate content, and optimize daily routines. On the surface, it’s all about freedom and efficiency. But what happens when convenience starts quietly shaping our habits, decisions, and sense of autonomy? In this talk, we’ll explore how AI can both enable and subtly influence the way we live and work. Through real-world apps, playful examples, and thought experiments, you’ll see how automation can free up time—and sometimes take over the very experiences it’s meant to enhance. You’ll leave with a new perspective on how to balance AI’s capabilities with personal agency: when to delegate, when to intervene, and how to maintain control over your lifestyle while enjoying the benefits of intelligent tools. Because the question isn’t just what AI can do for you, it’s what parts of your life you want to keep truly yours.
6.From Conflict to Co-Creation in a Remote World
Speaker:Sudo FuFu（Mikiko Sudo& Hidehiko Sudo)/ 須藤夫婦(須藤美喜子&須藤英彦)
Organization & Title:Organization: Kokoro Academy
Relationship Experts & Certified Trainers in Vision Psychology in Japan
Personal Bio :Mikiko and Hidehiko Sudo are a husband-and-wife team of relationship experts with 41 years of marriage. Mikiko is a former university professor, and Hidehiko holds a Ph.D. in Sport Science. As authors and Vision Psychology trainers, they empower global couples and teams to transform conflicts into lasting co-creation.
Talk Abstract :In a world where technology connects us instantly, why do relationships still break down? This talk explores the missing piece in remote work: human dynamics. While we invest in tools, the quality of our relationships determines whether collaboration thrives—or fails.
As a "Senior Nomad" couple with 41 years of partnership, Mikiko and Hidehiko introduce a powerful approach to understanding how unconscious patterns shape the way we connect across cultures. Having transitioned from "40 years of conflict to co-creation," they share lived wisdom on building trust that transcends screens and borders.
You will discover how to recognize hidden tensions, shift conflict into creative energy, and unlock a new level of collaboration where connection becomes your greatest advantage. This is not just about improving relationships; it is about turning human connection into the foundation for true co-creation.
As we bridge the "Local Roots" of Taiwan to the "Global Node" of Asia, this session also serves as an invitation to our upcoming July Retreat in Penang, Malaysia, where we dive deeper into these practices.
7.Creative Strategy: Building Future-Ready Local Businesses
Speaker:Leann Carla Adan
Personal Bio :Since 2024, Leann Adan has worked as a creative strategist helping local businesses build future-ready brands through strategic positioning and digital systems. Over the past year, she has contributed to $40M+ in revenue across campaigns backed by $5.5M+ in ad spend, using creative strategy to drive scalable growth.
Talk Abstract :Local businesses are no longer competing within their location—they are competing in a global, digital marketplace. In this session, Leann explores how creative strategy serves as the foundation for building future-ready businesses by aligning positioning, paid media, and scalable systems.
Drawing from experience contributing to $40M+ in revenue across campaigns backed by $5.5M+ in ad spend, she breaks down how creative strategy drives performance—turning attention into growth through structured systems and execution.
Attendees will gain a clear framework for using creative strategy, paid ads, and global systems to scale beyond location—without losing the local identity that makes their business unique.
8.No Strangers Here: How to Build Real Connection in a Lonely World
Speaker:Jeremy Greene
Organization & Title:Join Team Human /no Strangers here Founder, Global Community Builder, Speaker & Mindset/business Coach
Personal Bio :Jeremy Greene is a global community builder, speaker, and mindset coach who has traveled to 60+ countries and helped lead a multi-million-person travel community. Through Join Team Human, he helps people build confidence, deeper connection, and a stronger sense of belonging in an increasingly disconnected world.
Talk Abstract :In a world where more people are remote, mobile, and “connected” online, many of us still feel disconnected in real life.
Jeremy Greene has spent years traveling the world, speaking, coaching, and building communities across cultures. In this talk, he shares what he has learned from helping grow a global travel community, hosting meetups around the world, and coaching people through social anxiety, self-doubt, and the fear of being seen.
This talk is about how digital nomads can create deeper human connection anywhere they go, not by becoming more impressive, but by becoming more present, courageous, and real.
Attendees will learn practical ways to start meaningful conversations, move beyond surface-level networking, build belonging in temporary places, and turn strangers into community.
This is a talk for anyone who has ever arrived in a new city, looked around, and thought: “How do I actually find my people here?”