NOMADS & AI FOUNDERS CONFERENCE & FEST 2026
NOMADÉIRE CONFERENCE & FEST 2026
3-DAY CONFERENCE · 7-DAY FESTIVAL · NAAS, IRELAND
1–7 SEPTEMBER 2026
TUESDAY: OPENING · WEDNESDAY: BUILD · THURSDAY: LAUNCH
MERITS, NAAS, CO. KILDARE
COME FOR THE AI. STAY FOR THE PEOPLE. BUILD SOMETHING WHILE YOU'RE HERE.
NomadÉire Conference & Fest is a 3-day, highly interactive conference experience for founders, builders, creators, digital nomads, remote professionals and globally minded people — bringing together AI, entrepreneurship, creativity, business, culture, community and connection.
And it doesn't stop at the conference.
The experience extends into the wider Nomad Naas Festival, bringing people, businesses, activities and experiences into Naas throughout the week.
Come for the AI. Stay for the people. Experience the full week.
THE EXTENDED AI PROGRAMME
THREE FREE AI EXPERIENCES. THREE DIFFERENT WAYS TO CREATE.
We're bringing three practical AI experiences to NomadÉire, powered by HeyGen, Lovable and Gamma.
You can register for one, two or all three.
But these aren't standalone drop-in workshops.
YOUR AI REGISTRATION IS YOUR ENTRY INTO THE FULL PROGRAMME BLOCK.
Each day includes AI sessions, workshops, talks, interactive experiences, networking, lunch and evening socials.
Please arrive early for check-in and plan to spend the day with us.
Once the programme starts, sessions run back-to-back, so you cannot simply arrive for one individual session.
NOMADÉIRE OPENING & WELCOME
We'll officially open NomadÉire Conference & Fest 2026 and welcome the community to Naas.
Expect:
Irish culture
Music & entertainment
Founders & entrepreneurs
Nomads & creators
Community connections
Interactive experiences
Networking
Opportunities to meet people from Ireland and around the world
Registered AI attendees are invited to the Tuesday Opening & Welcome at no additional charge.
And when the formal programme ends, the evening social and networking continues.
Meet people. Make connections. Start the week together.
TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
OPENING · HEYGEN · COMMUNITY · CONNECTION
🎥 FREE AI VIDEO SESSION × HEYGEN
CREATE WITH IMPACT
Have something to say? Turn it into content.
Learn how AI video, avatars and voices can help you announce, publish and promote your business, event, ideas or personal brand.
Explore how HeyGen can help you create engaging video content without needing a traditional production setup.
Create → Communicate → Publish → Promote
ARRIVE BY 2:00 PM
Tuesday's programme begins after lunch and continues through the afternoon and evening.
If you're registered for the HeyGen session, you're registering for the full Tuesday programme block — not a standalone one-hour workshop.
Please arrive by 2:00 PM to check in, get settled and meet other attendees before the programme begins.
Once the programme starts, workshops and sessions run back-to-back.
Come for the AI. Stay for the Opening. Stay for the people.
Register for the FREE HeyGen Session
WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
BUILD · CREATE · COLLABORATE
ARRIVE BY 9:00 AM
Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, coffee, networking and to get settled before the programme begins.
Once the programme starts, sessions run back-to-back, so please plan to stay for the full programme block.
💻 FREE AI BUILDJAM × LOVABLE
BUILD WITH INTENTION
Have an idea? Build it.
Bring a real problem, business idea or project and work towards a functioning prototype using Lovable.
3 hours. One problem. One working product.
Come solo or with a small team of 2–3. Every participant must register individually.
Bring your laptop. Bring an idea. Bring a problem worth solving.
BUILD → TEST → REFINE → DEMO
Register for the FREE Lovable BuildJam
THEN KEEP BUILDING
Wednesday isn't just the Lovable session.
The full-day programme includes:
Founders & Business sessions
Creators & Nomads sessions
AI & emerging technology
Startup ideation
Hands-on workshops
Hackathon-style collaboration
Content creation
Personal brand & audience building
8+ Figure Businesses panel
Content Creator Competition
Influencer-led sessions
Business Expo
Practical Info Clinics
Networking & collaboration
Lunch included
EVENING SOCIAL & NETWORKING
When the formal programme ends, the networking continues.
Grab a drink. Meet new people. Exchange ideas. Build connections.
THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
PITCH · SCALE · LAUNCH
ARRIVE BY 9:00 AM
Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, coffee, networking and to get settled.
Once the programme starts, sessions run back-to-back, so please plan to stay for the full programme block.
📊 FREE AI PITCH-A-THON × GAMMA
PITCH WITH CONFIDENCE
You have the idea. Now make people care.
Turn an idea, startup, project or business concept into a compelling story.
Use Gamma to create your deck, develop your visual story and prepare to pitch.
BUILD → CREATE → PITCH
Come solo or with a small team of 2–3. Every participant must register individually.
Register for the FREE Gamma Pitch-a-thon
THEN TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Thursday focuses on growth, visibility, pitching, partnerships and opportunity.
Expect:
Startup Pitch Competition
Investors in the room
Investor judges & mentors
Growth & monetisation
Partnerships & visibility
Creator/content competition
AI demos
Scaling systems
Workshops
Business Expo
Practical Info Clinics
Networking
Lunch included
Prizes & opportunities
Put your idea, business or creative project in front of people who can help take it further.
EVENING SOCIAL & NETWORKING
Keep the conversation going after the programme.
Meet. Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate.
THE THREE AI EXPERIENCES
TUESDAY
🎥 HEYGEN
CREATE WITH IMPACT
Create → Communicate → Publish → Promote
WEDNESDAY
💻 LOVABLE
BUILD WITH INTENTION
Build → Test → Refine → Demo
THURSDAY
📊 GAMMA
PITCH WITH CONFIDENCE
Build → Create → Pitch
THREE DAYS. THREE AI TOOLS. ONE BIG EXPERIENCE.
You can register for one AI session, two or all three.
But don't think of them as isolated workshops.
The value is in the full experience around them:
AI + Workshops + Talks + Competitions + Networking + Community + Lunch + Evening Socials
Come curious.
Get involved.
Meet people.
Try things.
Build something.
Pitch something.
Create something.
IT'S PRACTICAL. IT'S SOCIAL. IT'S INTERACTIVE.
And there's huge value packed into the experience — whether you're building a startup, growing a business, creating content, exploring AI, looking for collaborators or simply looking to meet interesting people.
LUNCH INCLUDED · TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Plan to spend the day with us.
Your conference experience isn't a quick workshop and out.
Lunch is included on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, giving you another opportunity to connect, meet other attendees and continue the conversations.
NOMAD NAAS FESTIVAL
THE EXPERIENCE CONTINUES BEYOND THE CONFERENCE
NomadÉire Conference & Fest is part of the wider Nomad Naas Festival, bringing the experience beyond MERITS and into the town.
Throughout the week, locals, visitors, nomads, founders, creators and businesses can get involved through:
Community events & meetups
Local cafés, restaurants & businesses
Irish culture & experiences
Social events & networking
Creative & wellness activities
Nomad-friendly spaces
Local offers & discounts
Business opportunities
Workshops & activities
ARE YOU LOCAL?
Come along, meet the community and discover what's happening across Naas.
Explore the Nomad Naas Festival and register for local events:
ARE YOU A NAAS / KILDARE BUSINESS?
Get involved with Nomad Naas Festival and put your business in front of visitors, digital nomads, founders, creators and the wider community.
Register your business, offer, activity or experience through the festival.
Nomad Naas Festival — Business & Community Registration
The conference happens at MERITS.
The festival happens across Naas.
YOUR AI REGISTRATION UNLOCKS MORE
Register for HeyGen, Lovable or Gamma and you're not simply registering for a standalone workshop.
You're joining the wider NomadÉire experience.
AI attendees can access:
Tuesday Opening & Welcome
Selected Nomad Naas activities
Attendee networking
NomadÉire event app
Local offers
Special AI attendee conference rates
Wider Nomad Naas Festival experiences
FREE AI → FULL-DAY EXPERIENCE → SPECIAL CONFERENCE ACCESS → NOMAD NAAS
AI ATTENDEE CONFERENCE ACCESS
Your registration for any of the three free AI events unlocks special NomadÉire conference rates (must register first!).
Wednesday — Build & Create: €75
Thursday — Scale & Launch: €75
Wednesday + Thursday: €129
Full-Time Student — 1 day: €25
Full-Time Student — 2 days: €40
Student tickets are for full-time students aged 18+ with valid student ID.
These special rates are available to attendees registered for one of the free AI partner events.
The standard NomadÉire Conference tickets remain at our regular public pricing of €299–€399, depending on ticket release.
FREE AI → SPECIAL CONFERENCE ACCESS → GO DEEPER
LIVE COMPETITIONS & EXPERIENCES
The main conference is built around doing, not just listening.
STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION
Pitch live in front of investors, judges and fellow founders.
CONTENT CREATOR CHALLENGE
Create, document and compete for prizes, exposure and opportunities.
HACKATHONS
Turn ideas into something tangible using emerging technology and AI.
CREATE MOMENTUM. GET SEEN. MEET THE RIGHT PEOPLE. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES.
NOMADÉIRE EVENT APP
A few days before the event, registered attendees will receive an invitation to the NomadÉire event app.
Set up your profile before you arrive, see who else is attending and start connecting.
After you check in in person, you'll have access to the wider event experience, programme information, attendee networking and opportunities throughout the week.
COME KNOWING NOBODY. LEAVE KNOWING LOTS OF PEOPLE.
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ECOSYSTEM
Nomad Naas brings local businesses into the experience through special deals, experiences and opportunities for attendees.
Through the NomadÉire event app, attendees can discover local businesses, partner offers, community activities, networking opportunities, services, events and people to connect with.
It's not just an event happening in Naas.
IT'S AN EXPERIENCE HAPPENING ACROSS NAAS.
EXPLORE THE MAIN CONFERENCE
For the full programme, speakers, sessions, competitions and conference format:
Explore NomadÉire Conference & Fest
WHO IS IT FOR?
NomadÉire is for:
Founders
Entrepreneurs
Creators
Digital nomads
Remote professionals
Freelancers
Consultants
AI-curious builders
Full-time students
Local business owners
People exploring location-independent work
If you have an idea you want to turn into something real — or simply want to meet interesting, globally minded people — you're welcome.
Meet founders, builders, creators and remote professionals from Ireland and around the world.
THE NOMADÉIRE EXPERIENCE
COME FOR THE AI
HeyGen · Lovable · Gamma
Free AI experiences · Practical workshops · AI-powered creation
COME FOR THE COMMUNITY
Tuesday Opening · Nomad Naas Festival · Irish culture · Local businesses · Community events
BUILD & CREATE
Wednesday · Lovable · Workshops · Collaboration · Content · Business
PITCH, SCALE & LAUNCH
Thursday · Gamma · Pitch Competition · Investors · Growth · Partnerships
STAY CONNECTED
Event app · Networking · Local businesses · Offers · Community
EXPERIENCE NAAS
NomadÉire → Nomad Naas Festival → Local businesses → Culture → Experiences
AGE, VOLUNTEERING & VIP ACCESS
The main NomadÉire Conference is 18+.
The wider Nomad Naas Community Festival includes family-friendly events, with age requirements varying by activity.
Want to be part of the experience?
We're also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the team and gain hands-on event experience. Interested? Get in touch.
Looking for a more premium experience?
Ask us about Leadership / VIP access.
COME TO NAAS.
COME FOR THE AI. STAY FOR THE PEOPLE.
BUILD SOMETHING WHILE YOU'RE HERE.
FREE AI → FREE COMMUNITY → MAIN CONFERENCE → NOMAD NAAS FESTIVAL
1–3 SEPTEMBER 2026
NOMADÉIRE CONFERENCE & FEST · MERITS, NAAS
1–7 SEPTEMBER 2026
NOMAD NAAS FESTIVAL · NAAS, KILDARE
AI · BUSINESS · CREATIVITY · COMMUNITY · CONNECTION
Main website nomadeire.com/events