Matthias is a visionary entrepreneur transforming a historic mountain resort in Semkovo into a 17,000m² coliving space, positioning it as a hub for remote work. He previously put Bansko, Bulgaria on the map as a digital nomad hotspot with initiatives like Coworking Bansko and Bansko Nomad Fest. A frequent speaker and mentor in the tech and coworking scenes, Matthias is also featured in an upcoming 2025 documentary on his projects. He holds an MBA from Santa Clara University and an engineering diploma from the Polytechnical University of Salzburg.   Coliving Semkovo: A Project Management Blueprint for Building the Future of Remote Work In the heart of Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains, an ambitious project is transforming a historic hotel into Coliving Semkovo—a 17,000m² hub for remote work and community living. This session explores the challenges and innovative project management techniques behind revitalizing this large-scale property, aligning sustainability with business objectives. Discover how effective leadership, adaptive planning, and stakeholder collaboration are driving this unique coliving space forward. Learn key takeaways that can be applied to any next-gen project revitalizing underutilized buildings.