Events and gatherings: People, Place, Purpose

Digital banner advertising REMOTE ALBA FEST, a festival for remote workers, freelancers, founders, and remote-curious, taking place on Friday, March 28th, 2025 in Glasgow. The banner includes event logo, date, and location, with abstract cityscape background and design elements.

Remote Alba Fest 2025 was a bold, grassroots celebration of remote work, creativity and community – designed to bring people together, spark ideas and showcase what’s possible with a small budget and a big vision.

What made it special:

  • Brought together freelancers, creatives, founders and the remote-curious in a welcoming, informal setting.

  • Led by Nomad Alba’s founder Bianca, in partnership with Code Division.

  • Pulled off by a small, passionate team with just £10,000 from Glasgow City Council.

  • Hands-on workshops covering social media, data, creative thinking and communication.

  • Sessions on freelancing, side-hustles and navigating remote career paths.

  • Collaboration at its core – designed to spark real conversations and new projects.

  • Grounded in local culture – Glasgow’s energy, history and talent took centre stage.

  • A mix of chill and playful experiences:

    • Sound baths and creative ‘Imagineer’ sessions

    • Incredible food by Soul Food Sisters

    • Comedy and music from An Dannsa Dub

It wasn’t your average conference – no lanyards, no awkward icebreakers. Just people, ideas, good vibes, and a shared belief in the future of remote work.

Coming Soon: RemoteAlba Fest 2026!

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A man with blond hair sitting at a table, looking at a person outside the frame. On the table are a laptop, a water bottle, and an open notebook. Behind him, on a black wall, there are colorful signs, a greenery decoration, and some hooks with paper bags. One sign says 'a space to... be well,' and a green note says 'Please take one!! It's free.'
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An illustrated infographic about a community event called ALBA Festival 2025 focused on remote work and creative collaboration. It features people engaging in various activities, speech bubbles with keywords like "building connections," "diversity," and "inclusivity," as well as icons representing networking, sharing creative spaces, and skills sharing.
Four people sitting at a table, talking and smiling, with one holding a cup, in an indoor setting with colorful decor in the background.
Three people having a conversation at a social gathering or event, with a woman and two men, one with gray hair and the other with a shaved head. The setting is indoors with decorative string lights and a large screen in the background.
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What’s On Next?

Colorful illustrated leaf and flower design with the text 'Nourish and Flurish' in large white letters, and 'Lunchtime Learning Sessions' in red curved around the bottom. Logos at the bottom.

Nourish & Flourish

Lunchtime Learning Sessions

Monthly themed sessions from industry to skills to wellbeing. We have you covered. 3 events per month. Online.

Check out what’s in store.

Hosted in collaboration with partners The Data Gals and Code Division.

PREVIOUS SESSIONS:

Women in GIS (GeoSpatial Careers)

Event poster with a colorful floral illustration on the left. Text on the poster reads: "Nourish & Flourish presents. Event 1: Climbing the GIS Ladder: What Every Level Really Looks Like". A green speech bubble provides additional information about professional responsibilities evolving from entry-level to leadership roles. The event date is February 11th, 2026, from 12:30 to 13:30.
An event announcement graphic with a colorful floral tree on the left and details on the right. The text reads: 'Nourish & Flourish presents'. A large headline states: 'Event 2: GIS Mapping Our Spaces: Ready, Set, Apply!'. A green speech bubble on the top right says: 'Thinking about a career in GIS but not sure where to start? This panel is your launchpad.' At the bottom right, the date and time are listed: 'Feb 18th, 2026, 12:30-1:30'.
A colorful graphic with a floral illustration and text about a GIS event on February 25th, 2026. It features the title 'GIS3: Which GIS Path Is Yours? A Day in the Life of Three Exciting Roles' and includes a green speech bubble with information about GIS usage and professionals from different areas.

REMote Alba fest ‘26

Remind Alba Fest logo with white text and a graphic of interconnected circles on an orange background.

Annual Remote Alba Fest

Our bold, grassroots celebration of Human Skills, Wellbeing and Community – designed to bring people together, spark ideas and unite. Join us.

Coming to tay cities in 2026!