# Cross Border Summit 2026 — Full Reference

> Cross Border Summit 2026: Fellowship is an in-person conference for cross-border ecommerce founders, operators, sellers, and service providers, November 3–5, 2026, at Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

## Event Facts

- Official site: https://2026.crossbordersummit.com
- Theme: Fellowship
- Main summit: November 3–5, 2026
- Venue: Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel, 23 Huay Kaew Road, Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50300
- Format: in-person only (not virtual or hybrid)
- Language: English throughout
- Organiser: Cross Border Summit, part of Global From Asia
- Contact: support@crossbordersummit.com

## Pages

- [Home](https://2026.crossbordersummit.com/): Event overview, lineup, agenda summary, FAQ.
- [About](https://2026.crossbordersummit.com/about/): Why the 2026 theme is Fellowship and who the summit is for.
- [Agenda](https://2026.crossbordersummit.com/agenda/): Day-by-day schedule for Nov 3–5, 2026.
- [Speakers](https://2026.crossbordersummit.com/speakers/): Confirmed 2026 speaker lineup with roles and backgrounds.
- [Venue](https://2026.crossbordersummit.com/venue/): Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel details, location, and travel notes.
- [Join / Tickets](https://2026.crossbordersummit.com/join/): Ticket tiers, what each includes, and current pricing.
- [Testimonials](https://2026.crossbordersummit.com/testimonials/): Written and video feedback from past attendees.
- [Share kits](https://2026.crossbordersummit.com/share/): Official speaker posters, logos, and ready-to-share copy.
- [Promotion videos](https://2026.crossbordersummit.com/share/videos/): Public CBS promotion cuts and finished attendee testimonials with clear source status.

## Ticket Tiers

- General Entry — $699 USD: https://tickets.gfavip.com/apply/29?tier=General%20Entry%20(Nov%204-5)%20
- VIP — $1,249 USD: https://tickets.gfavip.com/apply/29?tier=VIP%20(Nov%203%20-5)%20
- Empower The Seller — $4,049 USD: https://tickets.gfavip.com/apply/29?tier=Empower%20The%20Seller%20Program

## Speakers

### Tomer Rabinovich — Founder · Author of Ride the Amazon Wave
Tomer built a thriving Amazon brand from scratch and now advises top 7- and 8-figure sellers worldwide. As author of Ride the Amazon Wave and a global speaker, he empowers entrepreneurs to scale smarter and faster.

### Chip Ge — Founder - Barefoot Caribou
Chip Ge is the founder of Barefoot Caribou, a consumer products brand selling across Amazon (US, CA, MX), TikTok Shop, and Shopify. Frustrated with stitching together SellerBoard, SoStocked, spreadsheets, and a dozen seller tools, Chip built the BC Hub - an in-house operations platform that unifies multi-channel P&L analytics, inventory forecasting, PPC intelligence, and creator management, largely developed in collaboration with AI coding agents. He speaks about what's now possible for small brands: replacing an entire SaaS stack with custom software you build yourself, without a dev team.

### Michael Michelini — Host · Founder, Global From Anywhere
Expert in cross-border ecommerce and international trade. Originally from the United States, Mike earned his Masters in Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology before embarking on a career on Wall Street — and now hosts Cross Border Summit each year.

### Gianmarco Meli — E-Commerce Strategist · 7-Fig Amazon Seller
Launching his ecommerce career in Shanghai, Gianmarco grew his Amazon business into a 7-figure success. Backed by SOSV in his early ventures, he now helps sellers scale using systems and SOPs.

### Graeme Paddock — Co-Founder The Up Tik
At the core of The UpTik is a powerful partnership between co-founders Graeme and Rafay: two entrepreneurs with a shared vision and uniquely complementary skill sets. Graeme brings a deep understanding of branding, business strategy, and audience psychology. With years of experience in both e-commerce and TikTok strategy, he focuses on helping brands craft compelling stories that convert. His expertise lies in understanding how to capture attention and turn it in to meaningful, measurable growth.

### Nick Katz — "The Japan Guy" · 7-Fig Amazon Seller 
A leading authority on Japan’s e-commerce landscape. With over 25 years of retail experience in Japan, he serves as CEO of two companies, founded in 2017, that excel in selling on Amazon and Rakuten while also managing wholesale distribution to major Japanese retail chains. Through his agency, Nick empowers international brands to succeed in Japan’s competitive market with tailored strategies for marketplace expansion, product development, and online marketing. Fluent in Japanese (JLPT Level 1) and deeply attuned to cultural nuances, he delivers measurable results, making him a trusted partner for brands navigating Japan’s dynamic retail environment.

### Tim Sutton — Founder & CEO Launchpresso
Tim Sutton is the Founder and CEO of Launchpresso, a boutique agency helping Shopify brands across Australia, the US, Europe and Asia scale profitably on Google and Meta Ads since 2017, with more than $2 million in managed spend. A former engineer and stockbroker based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, he is known for fixing broken accounts and turning ad spend into predictable growth.

### Anne Baes — Content & Growth Strategist Global From Anywhere
She's a big fan of data analytics, brand growth, and visibility. With years of experience as a Digital Marketing Professional, Anne has helped businesses and websites boost their online presence — translating that into more leads and conversions.

## FAQ

### Do you offer group discounts?
Yes. Buy 3–4 public tickets together in one group order and save 10%, or buy 5 or more and save 15%.

### What language is the conference in?
The conference will be conducted entirely in English to ensure accessibility for our international audience.

### Do I need a visa to attend?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the host country. Please check with the relevant embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.

### Can you provide a visa invitation letter?
Yes, we can provide official invitation letters for visa applications. Please contact our support team with your registration details and passport information.

### Does my ticket include hotel accommodation?
Hotel accommodation is not included, and CBS does not arrange or manage hotel reservations. Please book directly with Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel or through your preferred online booking website. You may also stay at another nearby hotel.

### How can I convince my boss to let me attend?
We provide a comprehensive business case template highlighting the ROI of attending CBS 2026, including learning outcomes, networking value, and industry insights that benefit your organization.

### Can I apply to be a speaker or sponsor?
Speaker applications for CBS 2026 are open via the Apply to Speak link in the homepage hero. Sponsorship packages are available — contact our partnerships team for custom solutions.

## Attendee Testimonials

- "It's an amazing place for sellers who want to learn and grow. New techniques, new strategies for improving your ranking, how you can remove some negative reviews, SEO hacks, a little bit of TikTok, and of course just meeting people, meeting other sellers. It's a very good and open atmosphere here." — Junior
- "I found the Cross Border Summit has been super helpful. I would encourage anyone interested in ecom, Amazon FBA, AI, digital marketing, who wants to meet a great bunch of like-minded people to take their business to the next level to come. Everyone you speak to will always say this is one of the best conferences you can go to." — Andre
- "It's been a great experience, more than what we expected. Met some great people, some great names in the industry, learned a lot, made some good prospects and potential clients. The people and the environment here is so friendly. We have dinners, we have parties, we hang out and we do the serious talks as well." — Ashhar Ali
- "This is my first ever networking event and CBS has been really, really good. People here are so welcoming. Every single one that you talk to has value to bring to the table." — Cersie
- "Your network is your net worth and this is the place where you can find your perfect why. Entrepreneurship is a lonely journey and there is a place where you can find people, a tribe you can build. I find friends, families, partners and CBS is one of the place that you need to go." — Colin
- "I came here at CBS 2025 and I found it very useful. I have done networking with so many amazing people here and I will plan to come here next year as well." — Elisa
- "As a first time joiner I found that this event is really insightful and I can learn a lot about e-commerce not only on Amazon but on other related software as well." — Jane Santichaivekin
- "It's my third year at CBS. I count my minutes to come here every year. It's a wonderful place to make meaningful connections, to learn and to make new friends. There's a lot of value, there's a lot of knowledge here. Mike is raising the bar over and over." — Luciano Drehmar
- "I've had amazing networking here, met a lot of really great people and there's been some amazing presentations as well. If you're in ecom or thinking of getting into ecom, I really really recommend that you join up with the Cross Border Summit next year and I hope to see you here." — Mads Singers
- "We are not scripted. We are sharing real value, real stories. We really work hard on our agendas throughout the whole year to get people that are going to be real and share the good, the bad, and the ugly. First-time conference attendees asked me, 'Is most conferences this engaging, this interactive?' I have to say, I don't think so." — Mike Michelini
- "I knew the value people get from it and I was happy to share that in a more public forum to hopefully help other sellers. I wanted to give enough information so anyone could take it and run with it without needing to ask too many questions. The feedback was good and I really appreciate that." — Sean
- "I find it (CBS) very helpful for my clients' business. We're talking about AI and that's actually the most interesting part. I plan to systematize the processes of my client's business and I think I can apply those things in the near future." — VJ