Leaders and nomads from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan gather in Busan to launch the Asia Workation Alliance, shaping the future of work and travel.
Welcome to the 2025 Asia Workation Alliance Forum.
This one-day forum unites leaders and digital nomads from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to celebrate the launch of the Asia Workation Alliance. Together, we take a step toward a future where work and travel unite, and Busan shines as Asia’s hub of collaboration and community.
2025년 AWAF 포럼은 한국·일본·대만의 리더와 디지털 노마드들이 모여 아시아 워케이션 얼라이언스를 출범하는 자리입니다. 일과 여행이 만나는 미래를 함께 만들어가며, 부산을 아시아 협력과 커뮤니티의 중심으로 알리는 중요한 발걸음이 될 것입니다.
Thu, Sep 4, 2025 · 14:00–17:00
Busan Workation Central Center
부산워케이션거점센터
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LIVE TRANSLATION
This event is supported by AI-powered simultaneous interpretation.
You can follow along on the on-site monitors or on your smartphone.
이 행사는 AI 솔루션을 통해 동시통역으로 진행됩니다.
현장 모니터와 스마트폰을 통해 확인하실 수 있습니다.
Program Schedule
Time | Program |
13:30 – 14:00 | Registration & Networking Tea |
14:00 – 14:15 | Opening Remarks (Busan City) |
14:15 – 15:00 | Session 1: Keynotes (Digital Nomads Korea · JWA · TDNA) |
15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee Break |
15:15 – 15:45 | Session 2: Operator Panel (Korea · Osaka · Chiang Mai) |
15:45 – 16:15 | Session 3: Nomad Panel (Global Digital Nomads) |
16:20 – 16:30 | MOU Signing Ceremony & Group Photo |
16:30 – 17:00 | Lucky Draw Event & Networking |
AWAF Sessions
Session 1: Keynotes
Shaping Asia’s Workation Future: Public–Private Roles and Cross-Border Collaboration
Three countries — Korea, Japan, and Taiwan — come together to share their journeys in building national-level workation and digital nomad ecosystems. From the public sector’s role and budgets, to private initiatives and association-building, to international collaborations, this session highlights how each country is positioning itself as a key player in Asia’s nomad future.
한국, 일본, 대만 대표들이 모여 각국의 디지털노마드 생태계 구축 여정을 공유합니다. 정부의 역할, 민간의 주도적인 노력, 그리고 국제적인 협력의 중요성을 논하며 아시아 워케이션의 미래를 조망합니다.
Session 2: Operator Panel
“From Coworking & Coliving to City Impact: Operators’ Role in the Nomad Economy
This panel discussion brings together leading operators from Seoul, Osaka, and Chiang Mai to discuss the impact of digital nomads on their cities, challenges in running spaces, and how cross-sector and cross-border collaboration can scale sustainable ecosystems.
서울, 오사카, 치앙마이의 주요 운영자들을 한자리에 모여 디지털 노마드가 각 도시들에 미치는 영향, 공간 운영상의 과제, 그리고 지속 가능한 생태계 확장을 위한 협력 방안에 대해 논의합니다.
Session 3: Digital Nomad Panel
“East Asia through the Eyes of Nomads: Why Korea, Japan, and Taiwan?”
Digital nomads from five countries share their lived experiences across East Asia’s emerging hubs. With perspectives from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, they will explore what makes this region unique compared to Europe, Southeast Asia, or Latin America, and how immersion, lifestyle, and community shape their long-term choices.
다양한 국적의 디지털 노마드들이 동아시아 지역의 매력을 직접 경험한 이야기를 나눕니다. 유럽, 동남아시아, 남미와는 다른 이 지역만의 특별한 문화와 공동체, 그리고 노마드들의 장기 체류를 결정짓는 요소에 대해 들어봅니다.
Speakers & Moderators
Meet the voices shaping the future of workation:
Session 1 - 기조강연 | Keynotes
Jeong Hyun Cho
Digital Nomads Korea (DNK)
English
Korean
Shintaro Irie
Japan Workation Association (JWA)
English
Korean
Kai Hsu
Taiwan Digital Nomad Association (TDNA)
English
Korean
Session 2 - Operator Panel
(Moderator)
Jeong Hyun Cho
Hoppin House (Seoul, Korea)
English
Korean
John Ho
Alt Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
English
Korean
Tomokazu Morisawa
The Deck (Osaka, Japan)
English
Korean
Yeji Cheon
Seoul Nooks (Seoul, Korea)
English
Korean
Session 3 - Digital Nomad Panel
(Moderator)
Stefanos Antypas (Greece)
Business Consultant and Global MC
English
Korean
Lady Morales (Colombia)
Marketing Consultant
English
Korean
Martin Cheng (USA)
IT Consultant
English
Korean
Jasmin Arntzen (Germany)
Designer
English
Korean
Philip Karpiak (Canada)
Entrepreneur
English
Korean
Who Should Attend?
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Global and local digital nomads and workation participants
국내외 디지털 노마드 및 워케이션 참가자
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Representatives from digital nomad associations (JWA & TDNA)
디지털 노마드 협회 관계자 (JWA & TDNA)
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Coworking and coliving space operators
코워킹·코리빙 스페이스 운영자
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Government officials and policy researchers engaged in workation or remote work ecosystems
워케이션/원격근무 관련 정책 연구자 및 정부 관계자
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Industry players in shared office platforms, IT companies, and relevant service providers
공유오피스, IT, 서비스 산업 종사자
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Researchers and experts in urban development, smart cities, and sustainable work trends
도시개발, 스마트시티, 지속가능한 일 트렌드 연구자
Organizers & Partners
Organizer: Busan City, BCCEI, Hoppers Inc.
Partners: Digital Nomads Korea, JWA (Japan), TDNA (Taiwan)
