Conference program

Nomad Summit is back!

Our flagship event in Chiang Mai, January 2025 is designed to inspire, connect, and empower builders.

We kick off with two high-energy conference days, 18-19 January, where keynotes from successful founders and interactive panels provide inspiration and ignite ideas.

This isn’t just about listening – it’s about action. We invite everyone who is ready to create to take part in the Buildathon pitching session, form teams and build something great.

As organisers, we want to provide the foundation, but it’s the energy and contributions of the community that bring Nomad Summit to life. Join us to connect, create, and be part of a movement driven by the power of building – together.

Main Themes

01 Building success

Nomad Summit focuses on empowering indie hackers and aspiring business owners to create profitable ventures. This theme will spotlight business leaders who have successfully scaled remote-first companies, sharing their invaluable insights and firsthand experiences.

02 Building a life of freedom

Digital nomads and remote workers must balance personal well-being with professional success, often across time zones. These sessions will explore essential strategies for cultivating a resilient mindset, building global communities, and raising a family while on the move.

03 Building ideas into action

This theme introduces the hackathon at Nomad Summit. Whether it’s a tech solution, a social initiative, or a collaborative platform, the hackathon provides a hands-on space to bring concepts to life and validate them with the support of like-minded creators. We call it a buildathon.

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Who is this for?

Nomad Summit attracts a diverse, ambitious group of digital pioneers—individuals who recognize themselves as builders, creators, and innovators in pursuit of freedom and impact.

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Digital nomads and Remote workers who are drawn to events that offer community and growth

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Techies, Builders and Hackathon enthusiasts who love rapid problem-solving and team collaboration

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Indie hackers and aspiring founders who are looking to connect with like-minded people and learn from each other

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Freelancers evolving into founders who are looking for inspiration to transform their freelance work into something bigger

What can you expect?

17th Jan, Friday

Welcome evening. Networking & Drinks.

19th Jan, Sunday

Conference Day 2: Expert talks and Pool party

18th Jan, Saturday

Conference Day 1: Expert talks, Buildathon and Afterparty

20th to 26th Jan, Monday to Sunday

NOMAD WEEK – side-events organised by the community members: meet-ups, adventures, sightseeing, knowledge sharing, networking.

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18 & 20 January

Buildathon – where ideas turn into prototypes

A hackathon for builders. The Buildathon is all about bringing ideas to life in an inspiring, fast-paced environment. Think of it as a playground for ideas—small teams working together, combining skills, and creating something amazing in a short amount of time.

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Speakers

Join a thriving community of digital nomads as we bring together visionary speakers from around the globe to inspire, connect, and share insights.

Johannes Völkner

Founder and CEO at Nomad Cruise

Vikram Bharati

Co-founder at Draper Nation

Oliver Sild

Founder & CEO at Patchstack

Lily Szabo

Co-founder of cnxlocal.com

Leah McHugh

Co-founder of Little Forest Chiang Mai

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Chiang Mai Guide

How to get around?

Getting around Chiang Mai is easy with taxi. Use Bolt or Grab app to order a taxi.

Where to stay?

Our official conference venue is the Shangri-La hotel. To book your stay there, use this link to get -10% off

If you are looking for an affordable hostel deal, we have partnered with Citrus Myanmar – a group of small family owned hostel businesses, who are offering the best hostel accommodation deals. Find the deals here.

Where to work?

There’s many co-workings in Chiang Mai to choose from. Some of our favourites are: Alt_ Coliving & Coworking and Yellow.

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