12 Years of DCBKK
Conrad Hilton | Bangkok, Thailand
October 23-26, 2025
Tickets close Thursday, October 9
Welcome to the un-conference conference for location-independent, bootstrapped founders.
More than a business conference
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Our annual pilgrimage to Bangkok, Thailand every October. We started the tradition in 2012 and have been going strong since then (except for a quick break 2020-2021).
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The “easy button” for your business. Get your ticket, let us take care of the details, and wait for good things to happen.
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Like summer camp for global founders, but with way better food and sleeping arrangements. Hosted at the 5-star Conrad Hilton in Bangkok.
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A much-needed opportunity to get away from the isolation of being a business owner and into the company of other self-made founders like you.
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4 days of masterminds, workshops, and presenters from inside the Dynamite Circle community, sharing business insights and strategies you can implement right away.
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A multicultural melting pot of entrepreneurs from all corners of the globe, enjoying the magic of Asia: home to millions of digital nomads and freedom chasers.
“DCBKK is THE event to go to - amazing people, amazing networking - this can't be missed.”
— 2024 attendee
The Schedule
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Pre-Event Activities
Get the party started with fellow DCers arriving early in Bangkok. This year will feature padel tournaments, golf meet-ups, disc golf, a comedy show, and the legendary “Scott’s Drinky Time.” Totally optional, but a great way to break the ice and get settled in. Pro tip: arrive Tuesday, October 21 to participate in the pre-event activities.
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Day 1 | Thurs Oct 23 | Meet-Up Day
The event officially kicks off with “Meet-Up Day,” an opportunity to help you find your people for the week through targeted business and lifestyle conversations. From AI build labs to YouTube creators meet-ups to parenting sessions and more, there’s something for everyone. We’ll close out the day with a Welcome Party in the Conrad Ballroom.
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Day 2 | Fri Oct 24 | Mastermind Day
Mastermind Day (4-day ticketholders only) is designed to help you solve your most pressing business challenge, through brainstorming with other founders in your industry. 80% of attendees take part in mastermind day. Many mastermind groups continue meeting online long after DCBKK ends. After a long day of problem-solving, we’ll get together for a Tropical Party at the Conrad Pool. And there’ll be a Kids’ Party if you’re bringing your little ones!
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Day 3 | Sat Oct 25 | Speakers, Workshops & Rooftop Party
The goal of Saturday’s program is to bring you actionable tactics through presentations and workshops by speakers from the Dynamite Circle community. These presentations focus on business lessons, share real numbers, and provide actionable tactics and ideas. All women attendees are invited to a Women’s Lunch, a unique opportunity for connection that members look forward to every year. We’ll close out Saturday with a private rooftop party at the Muse restaurant.
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Day 4 | Sun Oct 26 | Final Day & Closing Party
Sunday’s program is similar to Saturday—bringing you actionable tactics through presentations and workshops by our speakers. We’ll close out the event with our famous Road House pop-up bar before the tuk-tuk parade transporting us to the “Going Out in Style” Closing Party. Dress to impress and get your picture taken at the DCBKK photo-opp wall.
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Post-Event Activities, Travel & Coworking
Thailand is your oyster! DC members traditionally stay on in Bangkok to continue spending time and coworking with the community. Many DCers also explore other parts of Thailand like Chiang Mai, and some stay for weeks or months after DCBKK is over. There’s plenty to see and do, and lots of DCers living that side of the globe to keep you company.
Special content for 7-figure founders
DC BLACK Day (coincides with Day 2 - Mastermind Day) features exclusive programming for members running businesses with 7+ figures ARR or a recent 7+ figure exit. Spend a day with high-level leaders: masterminds, a private dinner, and special guests. Then, continue enjoying the week with the rest of the community.
Actionable
Tactics
Business
Breakthroughs
Meaningful
Connections
Experience the full magic and momentum of the event by staying where the action is happening
The home base for DCBKK since 2014
Comfortable rooms with breathtaking skyline views and an excellent breakfast buffet
Some of the most affordable 5-star rates we’ve ever seen, plus an exclusive DC discounted rate for DCBKK
Pro tip: Upgrade to an executive room for sky-high lounge access, thank us later
The Venue: Conrad Hilton, Bangkok
Content & Presentations
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Session: Workshop
Themes: Growth / Operations / AI
DC member Giovanni Brees has launched over 4,500 products, and helped raise $500M doing it. From hardware and consumer brands to AI tools, he's seen what it takes to go from idea to traction, fast.
His latest venture, Meet Oscar, is an AI email reply tool that mirrors your writing style. It went from idea to validation in under a week, and hit $45K MRR in just 60 days.
Giovanni will break down the rapid product-sprint framework he’s used with clients and on his own projects. You’ll learn:
How to turn your idea backlog into real, validated products
How to test on Reddit and beyond
How to build a lean AI stack that can scale with you
If you’re building anything new in 2025 (as most of us are), this session is a must.
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Session: Workshop
Themes: AI / Growth
Bring your idea, build it with AI. Dan Avramescu is hosting this workshop to demonstrate how you can utilize the latest tools to bring your ideas to life. There will be a short presentation, and then the rest of the session will be spent individually building, with help from Dan and other volunteers.
All skill levels are invited to attend. There will be prep work sent out ahead of time so all attendees are ready to start building during the workshop.
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Session: Workshop
Themes: AI / Growth
SEO isn’t dead - but it’s evolving fast. While Google is still the main source of traffic, AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity are already shaping buying decisions and sending leads to DCers.
In this session, Karl Kangur will break down the exact strategy he uses. called AI Stacking, to make businesses show up everywhere: in AI answers, in Google’s AI Overviews, and at the top of the organic results. You’ll see real case studies of how this approach compounds results, shortens time-to-rank by 4x, and drives revenue today.
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Session: Workshop
Themes: AI
For over a decade, Mark Webster and Gael Breton ran Authority Hacker, one of the most respected brands in digital marketing.
They helped thousands of entrepreneurs build profitable content sites and were early to everything from programmatic SEO to YouTube automation.So when they shut down Authority Hacker to go all-in on AI automation, everybody’s ears perked up.
In this hands-on workshop at DCBKK, they’ll walk through the exact 4-step framework they’re now using to automate real work in their new business.
You’ll learn:
How to move from ChatGPT gimmicks to actual business impact
Real examples of AI agents doing work (not just writing content)
The structure you need before you start automating
If you’ve been dabbling with LLMs but haven’t freed up real time or resources yet with agents, this is the roadmap you’ve been missing.
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Session: Talk
Themes: Leadership / Operations
In the DC, we’ve all seen (or lived) the founder story of grinding until the business becomes a burden and someone just can’t go on. Frankly, it’s a risk we all face working for ourselves. But what if it’s not how hard you’re working but the things you’re working on?
In this talk, Laura Roeder will share why burnout is a business model problem, not a personal failure, and how to build something sustainable the first place - before it breaks you.
Laura Roeder is the founder of Paperbell, a software platform that simplifies client management for coaches. She previously founded MeetEdgar, one of the first social media automation tools, which she bootstrapped to multi-million dollar run rate before stepping away. Laura has been a DC member for years, known for her straight-talking advice on building businesses that fit your life rather than consume it. We’re thrilled to welcome her back to DCBKK!
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Session: Group Discussion
Themes: Leadership / Operations
Stories are emerging from the community of Business Pivots with AI, tariffs, SEO changes... Let's come together to share how we're making shifts in our businesses.
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Session: Group Discussion
Themes: Growth
Are you thinking about writing a book, or have you already published? This meet-up is for authors of all types to meet each other and share their experiences. It will start with a skill share presentation and then a group discussion. Esther Jacobs will host this session.
The session will start with a 15-min skillshare. The rest of the meetup will be a Q&A with Esther and then group discussions among the participants.
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Session: Discussion
Themes: Lifestyle
We're all here for the lifestyle, but how are you shaping your business to meet your goals? Let's get together to discuss moves we're making in our business to optimize the biz and our lifestyle. This will be a group discussion; all are welcome!
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Session: Discussion
Themes: Lifestyle
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Session: Discussion
Themes: Lifestyle
Discover tactics and strategies on parenting, traveling with kids, and raising entrepreneurial children. Partners are invited, and kids are welcome too.
We’ll kick off with a lightning round of quick parenting tips, then dive into group discussions (or break into smaller groups) to share experiences and ideas. Bring your questions, stories, and tips to join in! This session will be led by Martijn Reintjes.
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Session: Discussion
Themes: Lifestyle
This meetup will be a knowledge share about passive and semi-passive investing. For example: real estate (including in emerging markets), stocks, ETFs, and private lending.
Learn how other DCers think about forming their portfolios, and where they are putting their spare cash for diversification and strong returns.
Bring your questions for the group. Also, be prepared to talk numbers - what you are currently investing in, how you feel about the risks, and the sorts of returns you are seeing.
You will leave the meetup with a greater sense of what opportunities are out there to make your money work hard for you. Nathan Rose will be leading this group discussion.
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Session: Discussion
Themes: Lifestyle
Want to talk points, credit card rewards, finding the best deals? Join other travel hackers for this group discussion!
We’ll share our tips and have a group discussion. Whether you’re a long time points gatherer or new to travel hacking, all are welcome. This session will be led by Caroline Lupini.
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Session: Workshop
Themes: Leadership / Operations
From the start of the DC, we’ve experimented with every type of freelancer and employment - comparing countries for VAs, cycling productized services in and out, and eventually finding a balance that works for our budget and our businesses.
But what happens when you start pushing towards 7 or even 8 figures?
Clare Jacky spent years leading bench-building and people development at Leadpages and Drip, but has since served as an advisor and mentor to dozens of bootstrapped businesses like ours through the DC Accelerator.
In fact, she’s seen inside more DC businesses than almost anyone in the world and has seen one consistent pattern in the businesses that break through to scale: they build villages, not headcount.
This talk is the playbook for identifying, developing, and mentoring people in your business to turn generalists into internal experts and gives your company the ability to grow beyond yourself. It’s the model that produced true leaders at Leadpages and shows up in 7-8 figure jumps across the DC.
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Session: Discussion
Themes: Lifestyle / Operations
This meet-up is returning from 2024. This group discussion will be open and collaborative, focusing on global and international business setups and how to leverage personal residency to optimize tax obligations.
The convo will dive into strategies that have worked, participants will share some personal experiences, and open the discussion on innovative ways to minimize tax liabilities through international structures legally.
Objectives:
Exchange insights and experiences on setting up international business structures.
Discuss how different personal residencies can impact and optimize tax obligations.
Explore strategies for legally reducing taxes in different countries.
Identify key challenges and opportunities in establishing efficient global setups.
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Session: Discussions
Themes: Lifestyle
Have you ever known exactly what to do, yet somehow not done it?
Do you feel an invisible force holding you back from reaching the next level of success, joy, or fulfillment — in business, in love, or in life?
This meetup is about exploring the inner work that unlocks outer success. Together, we’ll look at:
How hidden patterns and limiting beliefs shape our lives
Practices and tools to connect more deeply with yourself and others
Modalities like therapy, embodiment, and breath work that can support transformation
If you’re curious about personal growth, inner work, and practical tools for real change — or simply enjoy meaningful conversations — join us for an open and supportive discussion led by Yan Liang.
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Session: Talk
Themes: Leadership / Lifestyle
For founders, knowing when to double down, sell, or walk away is rarely clear-cut. After more than a decade building his business, Nick Drewe found himself in the same spot many of us will face: the work no longer felt right, but the next move wasn’t obvious.
In this candid, in-process talk, Nick shares the real conversations, doubts, and decisions he’s been navigating over the past year. We’ll explore the signals that tell you it might be time for a change, the identity traps that keep us hanging on, and how to think through whether to keep going, sell, or start something entirely new.
This talk is for you’ve ever wondered “how will I know when enough is enough?”
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Session: Discussion
Themes: Growth / YouTube
Join other creators to discuss what’s working well on YouTube. This will be a discussion with skill sharing and breaking out into small groups to focus on specific content types. Daniel Peleg will host this session
Tickets close October 9
How to attend:
Join Dynamite Circle or DC BLACK
Secure your ticket in our private members-only forum
Book your flight to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport)
Book accommodation at the Conrad Hilton Bangkok with our special DCBKK discounted rate
Just focus on getting here, let us take care of the details!
Ticket Tiers
Service fee not included. Refunds available up to 60 days before the event.
3-day
$997
4-day (with Mastermind)
$1140
DC BLACK (with Mastermind)
$1140
Your spouse or partner can access all four (4) evening parties with a Party Pass. Available as one add-on for $159.
Your ticket includes:
Full access to DCBKK programming and content
Mastermind participation with a 4-day or DC BLACK ticket
Access to 4 evening parties
Access for your child(ren) to attend Kids’ Night (Friday, October 24)
Lunch, dinner, and refreshments all 4 days of DCBKK
Access to all event zones at the Conrad Hilton
DC branded swag
Your ticket does not include:
Airfare or accommodation. For your convenience, we have an exclusive DCBKK discounted rate with our venue, The Conrad.
Breakfast. However, if you’re staying at The Conrad you can access a delicious and diverse breakfast buffet.
Meals for your family members except dinner at the evening parties which spouses may attend with an add-on Party Pass, and the Kids’ Party on Night 2
Mastermind participation with a 3-day ticket
“DCBKK, the one conference that has always given me direction when I needed it most… I have a feeling I’ll look back on this as an inflection point.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Step 1. Join Dynamite Circle or DC BLACK.
Step 2. Secure your ticket in our private members-only forum.
Step 3. Book your flight to Bangkok.
Step 4. Book accommodation at the Conrad Hilton Bangkok with our special DCBKK discounted rate.
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Yes! Many DCers bring their families and they connect in a WhatsApp group. While the conference is only for DCers with a ticket, the families organize outings and things to do together.
You can grab a Party Pass for your spouse/romantic partner, which will give them access to the evening gatherings. There will also be a party for kids on Friday night. -
The 4-day ticket gives you access to all programming across the 4 days of the event, including Masterminds on Day 2. DC BLACK tickets are also 4-day tickets, reserved for 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK. The 3-day ticket does not give you access to Masterminds.
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“DC casual” is a-okay. During the day, we’re fine with t-shirts and flip flops. For our evening parties, most attendees prefer to dress up more for a ‘Smart Business Casual’ look.
Bangkok's general climate is hot and humid, so prepare for that when you’re outside. However, inside the Conrad, it can be quite chilly. The hotel is air-conditioned, and many attendees bring a sweatshirt or long pants to stay comfortable.
Here are the recommended dress codes for each party:
Thursday Mixer in the Conrad - DC Casual is fine.
Friday Tropical Pool Party in the Conrad - Tropical / Floral Outfit
Saturday Night Party - Smart Casual
Sunday Night “Going Out in Style” Closing Party - Dress to impress!
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Yes, there’s both! We usually launch the event app, Whova, about a month before the event. This is where members organize meet-ups and choose the sessions they want to attend. The WhatsApp group is active all year round for quick communication.
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A large percentage of attendees head to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Some stay for a week, others more than a month. If you decide to go, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to meet DCers and can connect in the Chiang Mai Chapter’s WhatsApp group.
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Of course! They need to join Dynamite Circle to attend. Once you’re a member, you can gift your friend 30 days of free access to the community.
This is a members-only event, so everyone attending is an active member of the community.
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The deadline for refund requests is 60 days before the event. If you request a refund before this date, you will receive a refund minus the service fee. The deadline for refund requests for this event is August 24, 2025 11:59 EDT (GMT-4).
The ticket is valid only for the member who purchased it.
Tickets are non-transferable, non-sellable, and non-giftable.
The deadline for refund requests is 60 days before the event.
The ticket is exclusive to DCBKK 2025, and it can not be transferred to another event.
