Cosmo-Local CNX: A New Kind of Gathering
Cosmo-Local CNX: A New Kind of Gathering
Cosmo-Local CNX
A New Kind of Gathering
September 2025
Co-create the future in Chiang Mai—
where global and local meet to collaborate, celebrate, and reimagine what’s possible.
Join us
Cosmo-Local CNX
A New Kind of Gathering
September 2025
Co-create the future in Chiang Mai—
where global and local meet to collaborate, celebrate, and reimagine what’s possible.
Join us
Cosmo-Local CNX
A New Kind of Gathering
September 2025
Co-create the future in Chiang Mai—
where global and local meet to collaborate, celebrate, and reimagine what’s possible.
Join us
Why This Moment Matters
The world is hyperconnected,
yet often divided
The world is hyperconnected,
yet often divided
The world is hyperconnected,
yet often divided
Cosmo
Local
Cosmo
Local
Cosmo
Local
Cosmo
Local
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
a city of innovation and tradition, is ready for a new story
a city of innovation and tradition, is ready for a new story
a city of innovation and tradition, is ready for a new story
How do we build real collaboration
How do we build real collaboration
How do we build real collaboration
between international changemakers and local communities?
between international changemakers and local communities?
between international changemakers and local communities?
Local Wisdom
Local Wisdom
Global Talented
Global Talented
This is for you if you’re...
This is for you if you’re...
This is for you if you’re...
A digital nomad
A digital nomad craving deeper cultural integration and purpose
A digital nomad
A digital nomad craving deeper cultural integration and purpose
A digital nomad
A digital nomad craving deeper cultural integration and purpose
A Thai entrepreneur
A Thai entrepreneur looking for global partners and new markets
A Thai entrepreneur
A Thai entrepreneur looking for global partners and new markets
A Thai entrepreneur
A Thai entrepreneur looking for global partners and new markets
A creator
A creator, developer, or dreamer searching for meaning, momentum, and community
A creator
A creator, developer, or dreamer searching for meaning, momentum, and community
A creator
A creator, developer, or dreamer searching for meaning, momentum, and community
What Is Cosmo-Local CNX?
A one-month pop-up village in Chiang Mai.
A space for learning, building, and cross-cultural experimentation.
A playground of possibility—designed by and for people who believe in doing things differently.
What Is
Cosmo-Local CNX?
A one-month pop-up village in Chiang Mai.
A space for learning, building, and cross-cultural experimentation.
A playground of possibility—designed by and for people who believe in doing things differently.
What Is Cosmo-Local CNX?
A one-month pop-up village in Chiang Mai.
A space for learning, building, and cross-cultural experimentation.
A playground of possibility—designed by and for people who believe in doing things differently.
This isn’t a conference
This isn’t a conference
This isn’t a conference
It's a living ecosystem
It's a living ecosystem
Residencies
across 5 impact tracks: Food, Music, Tech, Planetary Health, Entrepreneurship
Residencies
across 5 impact tracks: Food, Music, Tech, Planetary Health, Entrepreneurship
Residencies
across 5 impact tracks: Food, Music, Tech, Planetary Health, Entrepreneurship
Co-created programing
shaped with local partners
Co-created programing
shaped with local partners
Co-created programing
shaped with local partners
Inclusive Design
50% Thai, 50% international participants
Inclusive Design
50% Thai, 50% international participants
Inclusive Design
50% Thai, 50% international participants
Main Week Festival
shaped with local partners
Main Week Festival
shaped with local partners
Main Week Festival
shaped with local partners
What to Expect
What to Expect
What to Expect
Residencies
Multi-day, themed micro-communities where Thai and global participants collaborate deeply on shared passions
Residencies
Multi-day, themed micro-communities where Thai and global participants collaborate deeply on shared passions
Residencies
Multi-day, themed micro-communities where Thai and global participants collaborate deeply on shared passions
Main Week
A celebration open to the public with immersive experiences, keynote talks, performances, and food
Main Week
A celebration open to the public with immersive experiences, keynote talks, performances, and food
Main Week
A celebration open to the public with immersive experiences, keynote talks, performances, and food
Workshops, Field Trips & Dialogues
Think hands-on skill shares, meditative spaces, farm visits, and design labs
Workshops, Field Trips & Dialogues
Think hands-on skill shares, meditative spaces, farm visits, and design labs
Workshops, Field Trips & Dialogues
Think hands-on skill shares, meditative spaces, farm visits, and design labs
Neighborhood Activation
Nimman, Old City, and Wat Ket become interconnected hubs
Neighborhood Activation
Nimman, Old City, and Wat Ket become interconnected hubs
Neighborhood Activation
Nimman, Old City, and Wat Ket become interconnected hubs
Community-Led Vibe
No VIP zones, no silos. Just meaningful exchange
Community-Led Vibe
No VIP zones, no silos. Just meaningful exchange
Community-Led Vibe
No VIP zones, no silos. Just meaningful exchange
Why It Matters
Cosmo-Local CNX is more than a festival. It’s a blueprint.
Why It Matters
Cosmo-Local CNX is more than a festival. It’s a blueprint.
Why It Matters
Cosmo-Local CNX is more than a festival. It’s a blueprint.
Participants walk away with lifelong relationships, fresh perspectives, and the experience of building something meaningful with people from completely different worlds.
Participants walk away with lifelong relationships, fresh perspectives, and the experience of building something meaningful with people from completely different worlds.
Chiang Mai gains real partnerships, shared knowledge, and long-term investments in its local creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Chiang Mai gains real partnerships, shared knowledge, and long-term investments in its local creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We’re building a translocal network of changemakers across Southeast Asia and beyond—linking cities, people, and movements.
We’re building a translocal network of changemakers across Southeast Asia and beyond—linking cities, people, and movements.
Participants walk away with lifelong relationships, fresh perspectives, and the experience of building something meaningful with people from completely different worlds.
Participants walk away with lifelong relationships, fresh perspectives, and the experience of building something meaningful with people from completely different worlds.
Chiang Mai gains real partnerships, shared knowledge, and long-term investments in its local creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Chiang Mai gains real partnerships, shared knowledge, and long-term investments in its local creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We’re building a translocal network of changemakers across Southeast Asia and beyond—linking cities, people, and movements.
We’re building a translocal network of changemakers across Southeast Asia and beyond—linking cities, people, and movements.
This is the kind of event that stays with you
This is the kind of event that stays with you
and builds something bigger than all of us
and builds something bigger than all of us
Partners with Purpose
Partners with Purpose
Partners with Purpose
Cosmo-Local CNX is not the work of one team—but many. Our core partners are leaders across community-building, technology, cultural innovation, and production.
John Ho
Coliving Concept
Community strategist and Chiang Mai ecosystem builder
Dev Lewis
DigiCNX
Experts in cosmo-local program design and network-building
Vivian Chen
DigiCNX
Experts in cosmo-local program design and network-building
Pat Khiangthong
Idext
Local logistics & MICE event leader, experienced in cultural programming
Dave Malhotra
Shakesphere
UX educator and grassroots tech community catalyst
Pete Chemsripong
Shakesphere
UX educator and grassroots tech community catalyst
John Ho
Coliving Concept
Community strategist and Chiang Mai ecosystem builder
Dev Lewis
DigiCNX
Experts in cosmo-local program design and network-building
Vivian Chen
DigiCNX
Experts in cosmo-local program design and network-building
Pat Khiangthong
Idext
Local logistics & MICE event leader, experienced in cultural programming
Dave Malhotra
Shakesphere
UX educator and grassroots tech community catalyst
Pete Chemsripong
Shakesphere
UX educator and grassroots tech community catalyst
We’re not importing a concept—we’re co-creating a future with Chiang Mai.
We’re not importing a concept—we’re co-creating a future with Chiang Mai.
Dev Lewis
DigiCNX
John Ho
Coliving Concept
Community strategist and Chiang Mai ecosystem builder
John Ho
Coliving Concept
Community strategist and Chiang Mai ecosystem builder
Dev Lewis
DigiCNX
Experts in cosmo-local program design and network-building
Dev Lewis
DigiCNX
Experts in cosmo-local program design and network-building
Pete Chemsripong
Shakesphere
UX educator and grassroots tech community catalyst
Pete Chemsripong
Shakesphere
UX educator and grassroots tech community catalyst
Dave Malhotra
Shakesphere
UX educator and grassroots tech community catalyst
Dave Malhotra
Shakesphere
UX educator and grassroots tech community catalyst
Pat Khiangthong
Idext
Local logistics & MICE event leader, experienced in cultural programming
Pat Khiangthong
Idext
Local logistics & MICE event leader, experienced in cultural programming
Vivian Chen
DigiCNX
Experts in cosmo-local program design and network-building
Vivian Chen
DigiCNX
Experts in cosmo-local program design and network-building