​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.

​1.Creative Nomads: Engaging Culture & Growing Roots Through Art

​Speaker:Isis Liwanag

• ​​Organization & Title:Creative Writer & Marketing Strategist 

• ​​Personal Bio :  Isis Liwanag’s fate as a nomad was sealed when she was born with three moles on her feet. Now, she is a marketing strategist and founder of root//word: a writers’ gathering. Building brands by day, forests are where her best ideas sprout.

• ​​Talk Abstract :

​Most nomads move from one place to another. But what if your creativity could change the places you pass through?

​In this talk, Isis Liwanag shares how she builds community and connection through creative writing workshops, art-based skill exchanges, and local volunteering — and what that model could look like for you.

​You’ll walk away knowing how to:

​∙ Use your own creativity to engage local culture meaningfully

​∙ Build cross-cultural connections through skill and art exchange

​∙ Turn temporary stays into lasting impact

​You don’t need a fixed address to put down roots. Create with purpose.

​2.Design isn't about making things beautiful; it's about making things happen

​Speaker: 楊文廣

• ​​Organization & Title:洄洄山林地方設計 共同創辦人

• ​​Personal Bio : I’m a regional designer based in Taitung, working on local revitalization through curation and community collaboration, combining design thinking with cross-disciplinary practices to create sustainable impact.

• ​​Talk Abstract :Many people think design is about making things look good. But when working on the ground, you quickly realize that looks don’t matter—what matters is whether things actually happen. This talk, “Design Is Not About Beauty, It’s About Making Things Happen,” shares real experiences from Taitung, from getting stuck and making mistakes to gradually finding ways that bring people in and make them stay. Instead of theory, this session focuses on real decisions and turning points, showing how design can activate a place and help it truly sustain itself.

​3.Productizing local stories

​Speaker: 林廷瑀

• ​​Organization & Title:女兒不懂茶 主理人

• ​​Personal Bio : I am Ting-Yu, the founder of 'Daughter’s Tea.' The name was inspired by my father, who once told me that in the presence of tea, the tea itself is the teacher. Even after forty years of practice, he admits he still hasn't fully grasped its depth.

• ​​Talk Abstract :

​ 「Red Oolong: A Climate-Adapted Tea Economy」

​Red Oolong is a tea born from climate adversity.In Taitung on Taiwan’s east coast, strong sunlight and dry conditions make it difficult for farmers to produce the lightly floral oolong teas that dominate the market. Instead of competing under unfavorable conditions, farmers in Luye Township created Red Oolong by combining fermentation techniques from black tea and oolong, producing a tea known for its rich aroma and smooth body.

​However, despite its unique character, Red Oolong still faces market challenges. Many farmers sell their tea as raw material to wholesalers, resulting in low prices and limited opportunities for younger generations to continue the industry.

​Daughter’s Tea, founded by the second generation of Red Oolong farmers, aims to change this. Through organic cultivation, brand development, and diversified tea experiences, we transform Red Oolong from a raw agricultural product into a cultural and lifestyle brand.

​By connecting agriculture, storytelling, and experiential tourism, we aim to increase the value of Red Oolong while creating sustainable opportunities for young farmers in Taitung.