"We are waves of the same sea, leaves of the same tree, flowers of the same garden."
Marcus Aurelius
In an increasingly digital world, we've become masters of virtual connection yet strangers to authentic human interaction. As screens mediate more of our professional lives, something essential is being lost, the irreplaceable energy of in-person connection and the depth that comes from sharing physical space with kindred minds.
Tropical Marketers Meetup emerges as a deliberate counterbalance to this digital saturation. We're creating a space where professionals can step away from the endless stream of notifications to engage in something increasingly rare: genuine, undistracted human connection.
Tenerife, an island distant from the world's major business hubs, serves as our intentional gathering point. This location isn't merely a backdrop but an integral part of our philosophy. By meeting in this fresh, different environment, participants naturally step outside their comfort zones, opening themselves to new perspectives and possibilities that remain hidden in familiar surroundings.
This is more than a professional event; it's an opportunity to meet potential partners, friends, and collaborators while confronting the challenges of our future alongside experts in digital transformation, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship. The conversations that begin here won't be limited by rigid agendas or dominated by sponsor messaging, they'll flow organically, sparked by shared curiosity and sustained by mutual respect.
We've consciously limited the number of participants to ensure that every interaction has the potential for depth and meaning. We choose intimacy and quality over quantity in an age of massive conferences and digital scale.
Any profits generated will directly support the construction of a school in Keoroma, Togo. Located 5 km east of Atakpamè in the highlands region and approximately 165 km north of the capital Lomé, this community currently educates 263 students (108 boys and 155 girls) in a deteriorating structure. Our contribution will help build a facility that can serve even more children for generations.
You can view photos of the current school and access the construction project estimate here.
This commitment to supporting others reflects our core belief: true success manifests in personal achievement and our capacity to elevate those around us. The connections formed at Tropical Marketers Meetup should extend beyond business advantages to create ripples of positive impact that reach far beyond our immediate circle.
Our vision extends beyond a single gathering. We aim to build an annual tradition accessible by invitation or reference only, preserving the quality and significance of each interaction while fostering a growing community united by shared values and mutual support.
Join us in celebrating the irreplaceable power of human connection as the foundation for individual success and a more collaborative, innovative, and compassionate future.
Nico Nuzzi and Lorenzo Bonaccorsi