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NixOS ThaigerSprint 2027

A week of intense hacking on Nix in the heart of Chiang Mai, Thailand.

When
Mon 18 – Fri 22 January 2027
Where
Nimman, Chiang Mai
Cost
Free — no participation fee
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Two sprint participants laughing and waving while bamboo rafting on a jungle river near Chiang Mai

Bamboo rafting after a day of hacking — ThaigerSprint 2024

The sprint

Five days of Nix in Thailand

Join ~30 Nix developers for a focused week of hacking, pairing and exchanging ideas — then explore one of the most charming cities in Southeast Asia in the evenings.
What
A week of intense hacking on Nix
in Thailand
When
18–22 Jan 2027
Monday – Friday
Where
Nimman, Chiang Mai
at 4Seas · Thailand
Who
~30 developers
Nix & NixOS hackers

📍 Location

Nimman, Chiang Mai

Like the February 2025 sprint, we’re back in Nimman (Nimmanhaemin) — Chiang Mai’s creative, café-filled neighbourhood at the foot of Doi Suthep mountain.
Venue: 4Seas — coworking & coliving space, 20 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 15, Su Thep, Chiang Mai 50200
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  • Café culture

    Nimman is famous for its specialty coffee — dozens of laptop-friendly cafés within a few minutes’ walk.

  • Coworking spaces

    A hub for digital nomads with reliable coworking spaces and fast internet all around.

  • Walkable

    Restaurants, accommodation, malls and night life all close together — no car needed.

  • Food everywhere

    From khao soi street stalls to international restaurants: dinner options are endless.

  • Wat Mahawan temple in Chiang Mai with its ornate white chedi Wat Mahawan
  • Grilled skewers and Thai street food at a market stall Street food
  • A mother elephant and her calf with a caretaker Elephants
  • Buddhist monks in saffron robes walking along a street Monks at dawn

🧭 Practical info

Stay, eat, hack

Everything you need to know to plan your trip.

Accommodation

Accommodation is self-organized in Nimman — there are plenty of hotels, guesthouses and serviced apartments within walking distance.

Once you are an approved participant, we’ll get everyone into a shared communication room to help coordinate accommodation.

Note that the accommodation is not covered by the sprint budget.

TBD

Food

We plan to organize catering (lunch) during the sprint, sponsored — details to be confirmed.

There are a ton of options for dinners in nearby restaurants.

TBD

Topics

To be determined once registration closes, based on attendees’ interest.

Tell us in your application what you’d like to hack on!

🛬 Getting there

How to get here

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is just a 10–15 minute ride from Nimman.

Option 1

Quickest

For people coming from outside Asia, the quickest way to get to Chiang Mai is by plane, usually with layover in Bangkok.

Option 2

Cost efficient

Domestic flights in Thailand are relatively inexpensive, starting from as low as 25$.

In some cases it might be cheaper to book a flight to Bangkok and then continue to Chiang Mai via a separate domestic flight, or via the night train which is a nice experience for many travelers.

🥳 After hours

Stuff to do in Chiang Mai

Temples, mountains, markets and food: Chiang Mai has something for every evening and weekend.

  • Thai Cooking Lessons

  • Night Markets

  • Temples

  • Mountain Biking

  • Jungle Trekking

  • Elephant Sanctuary

  • Yoga

  • Thai Boxing Training

  • Watch a Thai Boxing Fight

  • Thai Massage

  • Rafting

  • Waterfalls

  • ATV

  • Water Parks

  • Guided City Tour

  • Karaoke

💙 Sponsors

Past sponsors

Thank you to everyone who made previous ThaigerSprints possible.
  • Clan
  • Nixcademy
  • Numtide
  • Casper
  • NixOS Foundation
  • Florian Friesdorf (chaoflow)

🎖️ Organizers

Who’s behind it

❓ FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does it cost anything to attend?
No. There is no participation fee. You only pay for your own travel and accommodation.
Who can apply?
Anyone who wants to hack on Nix, NixOS, nixpkgs or the wider ecosystem — from first-time contributors to long-time maintainers. Tell us in the application what you would like to work on. We aim for around 30 developers.
How do I apply and when will I hear back?
Fill out the application form. After registration closes we review all applications and notify everyone whether they are part of the sprint.
Where exactly is the venue?
The sprint will take place in the Nimman area of Chiang Mai, like the February 2025 sprint. The venue is 4Seas, a coworking & coliving space at 20 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 15.
Where do I stay?
Accommodation is self-organized and not covered by the sprint budget. Once you are accepted, we bring everyone into a shared chat room to help coordinate accommodation in Nimman.
Is food provided?
We plan to organize catering (lunch) during the sprint, paid for by sponsors — details are still to be confirmed. There are a ton of options for dinner in nearby restaurants.
What will we work on?
Topics are decided once registration closes, based on the interests of the attendees.

Ready to hack in Chiang Mai?

Mon 18 – Fri 22 January 2027 · Nimman, Chiang Mai · no participation fee.

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