SOUTHEAST ASIA TOUR 2025
SEPTEMBER 21-27
HO CHI MINH CITY, vietnam
SEPTEMBER 21-24
bangkok, thailand
SEPTEMBER 24-27
Ho chi minh
Sep 21-24
baNgkok
Sep 24-27
who is this trip for?
This trip is for a highly curated group of tech / tech-adjacent entrepreneurs, investors, LPs, ecosystem builders, and executives.
Aspiring Geeks can apply for nomination, or be nominated by a Geeks tour alumnus.
Geeks who want to have a life-changing experience with like-minded peers while visiting some of the most interesting and exotic places in the world.
Investors and operators interested to learn about the tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia.
VCs looking to meet and build connections with LPs in the region.
Founders looking to build connections and expand their network for mentorship, potential fundraising, and M&A.
Successful founders looking to pay it forward by mentoring other founders on the trip or in the cities we visit.
TOUR ITINERARY
Itinerary is subject to change.
HO CHI MINH CITY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Geeks arrive in Ho Chi Minh City! Geeks check in to our luxury accommodation, before attending a welcome dinner to enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine with our hosts and fellow Geeks.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Explore HCMC’s tech ecosystem and gain insights from Vietnam’s top industry leaders on the investment landscape, startup scene, and more. Hosted by Antler Vietnam, we have speakers discussing Why Vietnam Breaks the Silicon Valley Mold and The New SaaS for Emerging Markets. Enjoy a cocktail hour and networking event, and then Geeks have a free evening to explore night life in HCMC.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Visit some of the most well known companies coming out of Ho Chi Minh City in the morning and afternoon. In the evening, join an exhilarating motorbike food tour, hosted by XO Tours.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Early morning flight to Bangkok.
bangkok
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Arrive in Bangkok and check in to our hotel. We are then taking a tour of some of Bangkok’s biggest landmarks - the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). In the evening, join us for drinks and snacks on a night time yacht ride down the river.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Explore Bangkok’s startup and tech scenes through a series of panels and workshops. Hosted by our partner, True Digital Park, top voices in the Thai ecosystem will be sharing on health tech and longevity, proptech, Energy, and more. Enjoy an optional Thai cooking class in the evening, or explore Bangkok’s markets and nightlife.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Have a restful morning, followed by a 42Geeks “unconference” - a chance for our Geeks to present their ideas, share learnings with each other, and facilitate discussions on topics they’re passionate about. In the evening, the Geeks will enjoy a farewell dinner.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
The Geeks depart to their home countries, or stay to explore all of the beauty that Thailand has to offer!
We recommend Geeks book evening flights to accommodate Geek-organized add-on activities.
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Learn
Learn from the top VCs and LPs in the region, unicorn founders, and senior government officials.
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Access
Meet with some of the most highly sought after tech leaders and government officials in the region and around the world.
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Network
Expand your global network by socializing with local investors, founders, and important ecosystem builders.
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Connections
Spend quality time and build deep connections with fellow Geeks who are some of the most successful investors and serial entrepreneurs in the industry.
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Geek Tok
Attend private Geek Tok sessions, where we explore interesting topics among the Geeks who are working on world-changing projects.
TOUR PRICE
full tour
(PRIVATE ROOM)
$8,900
Includes a private hotel room, with breakfast.
Tour participation fee covers hotels, venue, events, and ground transportation (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).
full tour
(shared rooM)
$7,800
Includes shared hotel room with a fellow Geek, with breakfast.
Tour participation fee covers hotels, venues, events, and ground transportation (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).
The tour price does not include flights or personal expenses. Depending on your passport, these destinations may require visas. We caution you not to sign up for this tour without understanding those requirements.
Upon sign-up, we'll share recommended inter-city travel schedules. You can then book your travel to join the group for an ultimate Geek experience.
Kindly review our cancellation policy before booking. As we pay upfront for hotels, travel agents, venues, and vendors from collected trip fees, refunds are not possible. It is strongly advised to secure trip insurance, such as RoamRight or other providers, for trip protection. We have no affiliation with RoamRight or other providers, so carefully review their policies before purchasing.
meet our HOSTS & partners
Venue Partner Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Venue Partner Bangkok, Thailand
Host in HCMC, Vietnam (Co-Founder of Ascend Vietnam Ventures)
Host in Bangkok, Thailand (Angel Investor & Advisor Investing Women Angels)
Health Program Advisor (Clinical Associate Physician, International Medical Doctor, Investor, Advisor, Faculty Lecturer)
meet the geeks
Chief Geek 42Geeks
Director of Operations 42Geeks
Founder Practical Venture Capital
Co-Founder, 42Geeks Senior Partner, AgilityIO
Operations Assistant 42Geeks
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, SparkLabs Taiwan
Founding Partner AUM Ventures
Driving Product Strategy Blockstream
Corporate Director & Adjunct Professor, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Founder & CEO Mini Koala Limited
Co-Founder & CEO Vericant
CEO Positron Capital Management
Founder & CEO Kibidango
Clinical Associate Physician, International Medical Doctor, Investor, Advisor, Faculty Lecturer
Angel Investor & NDX
Managing Director Prota Ventures
Founder & Managing Member Topping Capital
Investor, Venture Partner The Blanksby Family Fund
Founder & Former CEO Allied Wire & Cable
Partner, Korea Antler
Founder & CEO Bobble AI
Founder Practical Venture Capital
Co-Founder & CEO PostCredit
CEO Startup Leaders
Partner at Savannah Fund, Trill Ventures and SXE Ventures, CIO of Carita Investments Group, Investor in multiple unicorns.
Founding Partner JiDi Ventures
Investment Fellow at Material Change Institute, VC, Life Science at VC University, Co-Vice Chair of Programs at Women in Bio, Fractional Leadership at various startups
Co-Founder Graffle.io
Co-Founder & CEO PWR House
CHRIS KING
Angel Investor and NXD
michael rabena
President. Terra Firma Builders, LLC
ben sparango
Founding Partner TechniVentures
Trip Terms & Conditions
All participants have to agree with the Cancellation & Refund Policy, the Privacy Policy, and the Release & Waiver Agreement.