Co-Creating a Global Community: The Ambassadors of Colive Fukuoka 2026
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Colive Fukuoka is co-created by inspiring minds across the globe. Get to know the 7 community ambassadors bringing their unique energy to our ecosystem.
Every year, Colive Fukuoka is brought to life by people who share our vision and choose to build this space with us. This year is no different.
A diverse group of individuals, each bringing their own unique background and passion has joined us to help shape this movement together. Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to our official ambassadors.
The Ambassadors Shaping Our Movement
From building cross-border startup ecosystems to empowering remote workers, these leaders are redefining the global nomad community.
From building cross-border startup ecosystems to empowering remote workers, these leaders are redefining the global nomad community.
Stefanos Antypas
Stefanos has been hosting international stages for over a decade, from festivals to corporate events across the globe. With sharp timing, a sense of humour, and an intuitive read of the crowd, he brings just the right energy to keep things flowing. From Philippine Blockchain Week to Colive Fukuoka, he’s led all kinds of audiences through all kinds of formats. Many times in costume, just to keep things interesting!
🔗 Connect with Stefanos: [LinkedIn]
Shoko Hirose — Founder, Digital Nomads Hiroshima
Shoko is the founder of Digital Nomads Hiroshima and host of the Hiroshima Setouchi Nomad Fest, a program built around the Japanese concept of "Yohaku" the idea that travel, when given space, becomes personal growth. She's one of the leading voices building Japan's own nomad ecosystem from the ground up.
🔗 Connect with Shoko: [LinkedIn] | [Instagram]
🔗 Check the website of Digital Nomads Hiroshima
Pablo Riveros — CEO & Founder, Manabu Hubs
Pablo describes himself as a Global Ecosystem Architect and the title fits. As founder of Manabu Hubs, he connects tech founders and startups across Japan, Taiwan, and Australia, building the kind of cross-border infrastructure that APAC's nomad and startup communities need.
🔗 Connect with Pablo: [LinkedIn] | [Instagram]
🔗 Check the website of Manabu Hubs: https://www.manabuhubs.com
Markos Korvesis — Founder, Nomad Career; Co-Founder, Da Nang Nomad Fest & Athens Nomad Fest
Markos coaches remote workers on building sustainable careers, and he knows what it takes to run a nomad fest from the ground up, he's done it twice, in Da Nang and Athens. He'll bring that dual perspective as both a coach and an organizer to Fukuoka.
🔗 Connect with Markos: [LinkedIn] | [Instagram]
🔗 Check the websites of Nomad Career | Da Nang Nomad Fest | Athens Nomad Fest
Ayu Kristiani — Community Manager, Tropical Nomad Canggu
Passionate about creating spaces where strangers become friends, ideas become collaborations, and communities become home. As a Community Manager, I bring together digital nomads, founders, and creators through meaningful connections and unforgettable experiences.
🔗 Connect with Ayu: [Instagram]
Bianca Vogelaar — Founder, Remote Income School
Bianca has been a full-time digital nomad since 2023 and founded Remote Income School, a digital education brand helping people build real online income and design life on their own terms. Her audience knows her as proof that the "location independence" dream can be built systematically.
🔗 Connect with Bianca: [LinkedIn] | [Instagram]
Lawrence Tuazon — Transformational Speaker, Health Coach, Co-Founder of Be Extraordinary Publishing
Lawrence Tuazon is a transformational speaker, health coach, author, and Co-Founder of Be Extraordinary Publishing. After losing his leg in a life-changing accident, he turned his disability into purpose and now inspires people around the world to overcome challenges, unlock their full potential, and build extraordinary lives through storytelling, mindset, resilience, health, and personal transformation.
This October, Let’s live in Fukuoka, Together
Colive Fukuoka is co-created by people who each bring something different to one space. This year, the experience is being built alongside these incredible ambassadors and we want you to be a part of it too.
Early Bird tickets for Colive Fukuoka 2026 are 30% off until July 15. After that, the price goes up and the window closes.
If you want to be in Fukuoka this October, in a community built to welcome you wherever you're from, lock in your spot now while the discount lasts.
→ Claim Your Early Bird Ticket (30% Off Until July 15)
See you in Fukuoka this October.