TL;DR Bangkok runs SE Asia’s most active tech event calendar in 2026. The flagship event is Techsauce Global Summit (Aug 26–28, QSNCC, 20,000+ attendees) — Thailand’s “SXSW of tech.” For Nonthaburi specifically, IMPACT Exhibition Centre (Pakkred) hosts DigiTech ASEAN + AI Connect (Nov 25–27) — 400+ exhibitors across Asia’s largest convention campus. Lowest-friction entry point: the Bangkok Tech Mixer (free, every Friday, Sukhumvit Soi 8). [1] [5] [7]
Upcoming Conferences (Jun–Dec 2026)
| Event | Dates | Venue | Focus | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Automation Summit Bangkok | Jun 11 | Bangkok | QA / AI-driven testing | Paid |
| IAIT 2026 | Jun 17–19 | KX Building, KMUTT (Thonburi) | Trustworthy AI, cybersecurity | 6,500+ THB |
| Microsoft Build //localhost:Bangkok | Jun 21 | 991/1 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan | Azure AI, Copilot, Foundry | Free |
| CYSEC Thailand 2026 | Jul 22 | Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside | Cybersecurity, zero-trust | Paid |
| Techsauce Global Summit | Aug 26–28 | QSNCC, Bangkok | Startup / AI / fintech | Paid |
| DX Summit Thailand | Oct 28 | Bangkok | Enterprise AI, IoT, cloud | Paid |
| Int’l Congress on AI 2026 | Nov 19–20 | Ambassador Hotel (Sukhumvit 11) | AI research, paper presentations | Paid |
| DigiTech ASEAN + AI Connect | Nov 25–27 | IMPACT Hall 7–8, Nonthaburi | Digital business, AI expo | Free / paid |
Highlights
Techsauce Global Summit is SE Asia’s largest annual startup gathering — 130+ sessions across 10+ stages, 200+ tech exhibitors, 300+ speakers, 1-on-1 business matching [1]. Three-day pass required; draws investors, founders, and corporate digital teams. QSNCC is directly on BTS Asok / MRT Sukhumvit interchange.
IAIT 2026 is the IEEE CIS-co-organised academic conference at KMUTT’s Knowledge Exchange Center, Krung Thon Buri Road. Nine research tracks: LLMs, trustworthy AI, blockchain, data governance, sustainable computing [2]. Registration: 6,500 THB (attendee-only); 15,000–18,500 THB (author/full). Accessible via BTS Wongwian Yai then taxi.
Microsoft Build //localhost:Bangkok is a free half-day Microsoft Reactor event for developers building AI on Azure — hands-on labs, Foundry and GitHub Copilot demos, developer networking [3]. Advance registration required; capacity limited.
CYSEC Thailand 2026 is CYSEC Global’s SE Asia debut, targeting 150+ cybersecurity decision-makers [4]. Theme: “Thailand Cyber Shield.” Covers cloud security, AI-driven threat defence, zero-trust, and critical infrastructure. CPD-approved. Venue is the Royal Orchid Sheraton on the Chao Phraya riverside (BTS Saphan Taksin area).
DigiTech ASEAN + AI Connect (Nonthaburi) is the region’s dedicated digital business expo: 400 exhibitors, 12,000+ buyers, 10,000 sqm, co-hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy & Society [5] [6]. AI Connect is a co-located track for AI business applications. Exhibition floor entry is typically free; certain conference sessions require a paid pass.
Test Automation Summit Bangkok (Jun 11) is an Testingmind-organised full-day conference with 10+ speakers, keynotes and panel discussions. Theme: “Human-Centric Quality: AI-Driven, Sustainable, and Secure Testing.” ISTQB Conference Network–recognised; team coaching sessions available [12].
Recurring Community Meetups
| Community | Frequency | Location | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Tech Mixer | Every Friday 7pm | 8855 Bar, Sukhumvit Soi 8 | AI / data / IT networking |
| AI Tinkerers Bangkok | Monthly | Various central Bangkok | AI engineering, live demos |
| Bangkok AI & Tech Builders | Weekly (Wed) | Cafés / coworking, central Bangkok | AI builders, casual |
| Global AI Bangkok | Monthly | Various | AI agents, NLP, ML |
| GDG Bangkok | Periodic | Glowfish (Siam), various | Google Cloud, AI dev |
Bangkok Tech Mixer is the easiest no-commitment option — free entry, no RSVP, every Friday 7pm at 8855 Restaurant & Bar (upstairs), Sukhumvit Soi 8 [7]. Mix of developers, data scientists, product managers, founders, and career changers; Discord + WhatsApp communities available for pre-event attendee lookup.
AI Tinkerers Bangkok is part of a 220-city global network with 103,000+ members [8]. Monthly sessions feature live code demos from local AI builders — hands-on focus, not a lecture series.
Global AI Bangkok hosts monthly free evening events; past editions include AgentCamp Bangkok and Season of AI series. 791 members, 4.6★ rating [17].
GDG Bangkok (Google Developer Groups) runs free Google Cloud and AI workshops periodically [9]. March 2026 “Build with AI Bangkok” was a full-day conference at Club Siam Glowfish, Siam Patumwan House.
Venues
| Venue | Location | Key 2026 events |
|---|---|---|
| QSNCC | Bangkok (BTS Asok / MRT Sukhumvit) | Techsauce, Cybersec Asia, Money20/20, AWS Summit |
| IMPACT Muang Thong Thani | Nonthaburi, Pakkred District | DigiTech ASEAN + AI Connect (Nov) |
| True Digital Park | Bangkok, S. Sukhumvit (BTS Punnawithi) | Startup hub, recurring community meetups |
| KX Building, KMUTT | Bangkok, Thonburi | IAIT 2026 (Jun) |
IMPACT (47/569-576 Popular 3 Rd, Pakkred, Nonthaburi 11120) is Asia’s largest convention campus at 140,000 sqm usable indoor space, open since 1999 [10]. It is physically in Nonthaburi despite common “Bangkok” marketing. Best access: MRT Chaengwattana (Purple Line) → free shuttle, or expressway from Mo Chit / Don Mueang.
True Digital Park in South Sukhumvit is SE Asia’s largest tech and startup campus (230,000 sqm), with 6,000+ innovation partners and 1,600+ international events hosted [11] [18]. Main informal meetup and community workshop venue; co-working, accelerators, and incubators all on-campus.
Earlier in 2026 (for reference)
| Event | Dates | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersec Asia × TICW 2026 | Feb 4–5 | QSNCC | 4,000+ visitors, 140 exhibitors, 15 countries |
| Money20/20 Asia | Apr 21–23 | QSNCC | Asia’s #1 fintech show; AI agents theme |
| AWS Summit Bangkok | May 28 | QSNCC | 40+ sessions, free; content on-demand |
Cybersec Asia × Thailand International Cyber Week 2026 ran Feb 4–5, with a dedicated Training Day on Feb 3 [19]. Money20/20 Asia (Apr 21–23) covered autonomous AI agents, programmable money, and cross-border payments [20]. AWS Summit Bangkok (May 28) was free and featured 40+ sessions on agentic AI and cloud; recordings now on demand [21].