- Vienna, Austria — May 27–28 bitcoin++ talks economically
- Nairobi, Kenya — June 17–20 bitcoin++ works in public
- Toronto, Canada — July 22–24 bitcoin++ finds consensus
- Berlin, Germany — October 1–3 bitcoin++ gets paid
What it’s about
A developer-focused conference series
Bitcoin++ is a traveling conference format built primarily for Bitcoin developers, researchers, and protocol-adjacent contributors. Talks and discussions assume a working familiarity with Bitcoin’s technical stack.
Theme-driven technical exploration
Each event centers on a specific theme that frames the program, influencing both speaker selection and session design. Topics often intersect protocol security, governance trade-offs, monetary design, and payment systems, with an emphasis on open questions rather than settled narratives.
Low-noise, high-signal format
Sessions tend to favor deep dives, technical argumentation, and critical discussion over product demos or announcements. This makes bitcoin++ particularly useful for developers tracking current debates and design constraints within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Global, distributed by design
Since its first edition in Austin in 2022, bitcoin++ has expanded into a multi-continent series. The 2026 schedule includes its first event in Brazil and its first African edition in Nairobi, reflecting the increasingly global nature of Bitcoin development.
When: April 27–29, 2026 Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
What it’s about
The largest Bitcoin conference
Organized by BTC Inc., Bitcoin 2026 is the biggest Bitcoin-focused conference in the ecosystem by attendance and visibility. It functions as a central meeting point for a wide range of stakeholders, including developers, founders, investors, corporate executives, policymakers, and media.
A political and institutional touchpoint
In recent years, the conference has increasingly positioned itself at the intersection of Bitcoin, politics, and public policy. Past speakers have included Donald Trump, JD Vance, Edward Snowden, Serena Williams, Tony Hawk, Cathie Wood, Jack Dorsey, Jack Mallers, and Michael Saylor.
Announcements and narrative-setting
Bitcoin 2026 serves as a stage for major announcements, narrative shifts, and public positioning by companies, advocacy groups, and political figures. While not developer-centric by default, it plays an outsized role in shaping how Bitcoin is discussed in mainstream and institutional contexts.
An entry point into the ecosystem
For many attendees, Bitcoin 2026 is a first exposure to the broader Bitcoin space. Its scale, production value, and breadth of programming make it accessible to newcomers, while side events and private gatherings provide networking opportunities for more experienced participants.
When: June 4–7, 2026 Where: Warsaw, Poland
What it’s about
Not a conference — and intentionally so
Bitcoin FilmFest is an independent cultural event that sits outside the usual Bitcoin conference circuit. Instead of panels, pitches, or product launches, it uses film and art to explore Bitcoin’s social, philosophical, and human impact.
Cinema as a Bitcoin medium
The festival curates documentaries, feature films, short formats, and experimental work — including AI-generated films — that engage with themes such as monetary sovereignty, decentralization, censorship resistance, and digital freedom. Screenings are paired with discussions, workshops, and informal gatherings.
A cultural meeting point
BFF attracts filmmakers, artists, writers, and Bitcoiners who are more interested in narrative, meaning, and cultural change than market cycles or infrastructure. The atmosphere is closer to an independent film festival than a tech or finance event.
Rooted in Bitcoin culture
The festival operates as a Bitcoin-only initiative, accepting Bitcoin for payments and focusing exclusively on Bitcoin-related content. Beyond screenings, it often includes workshops, pitch sessions, live events, and celebrations tied to Bitcoin milestones.
A traveling format with a home base
While the main edition takes place in Warsaw, Bitcoin FilmFest has hosted satellite events and mini-editions in locations such as El Salvador, Lugano, Cape Town, and Funchal, reflecting its global and grassroots orientation.
Why it’s included here
Bitcoin FilmFest isn’t essential for deal-making or development updates — but it captures a side of the Bitcoin ecosystem that conferences often miss. Web3Voyager includes it because Bitcoin isn’t only infrastructure and finance; it’s also culture, storytelling, and identity.
When: June 11–13, 2026 Where: Prague, Czech Republic
What it’s about
A major European Bitcoin gathering
BTCPrague has grown into one of the largest Bitcoin conferences in Europe, regularly drawing thousands of attendees from across the region and beyond. The event brings together a broad mix of companies, builders, and operators working across the Bitcoin economy.
Hosted in a Bitcoin-native city
Prague has long been an important hub for Bitcoin infrastructure companies, particularly in hardware and mining. The city is home to firms such as SatoshiLabs, creators of the Trezor, mining-focused company Braiins, and General Bytes. That local concentration is reflected in both the speaker lineup and the attendee base.
Business- and builder-oriented
BTCPrague tends to attract founders, operators, and developers working on production-grade Bitcoin products, from hardware and mining to payments and infrastructure. The conference is particularly relevant for those looking to connect with established Bitcoin businesses in Europe.
A regional anchor event
While international in scope, BTCPrague functions as a key annual meeting point for the European Bitcoin ecosystem, with strong representation from companies, startups, and technical teams operating across the region.
When: July 21–23, 2026 Where: Miami, Florida, United States
What it’s about
A mining-focused industry conference
Mining Disrupt positions itself as one of the largest gatherings dedicated specifically to the Bitcoin mining sector. The event centers on the operational, technical, and business realities of running mining infrastructure at scale.
Coverage across the mining stack
Attendees typically include ASIC manufacturers, hardware suppliers, hosting providers, mining pools, energy companies, and large-scale mining operators. The conference floor and programming reflect the full mining value chain, from hardware and firmware to facilities and energy strategy.
Industry networking over ideology
Compared to general Bitcoin conferences, Mining Disrupt is less about protocol debate and more about execution. Conversations tend to focus on deployment, efficiency, supply chains, capital allocation, and regulatory considerations affecting miners.
Relevant for operators and service providers
Mining Disrupt is best suited for those directly involved in Bitcoin mining or supporting it commercially, including operators, infrastructure providers, and investors looking to understand where the mining industry is heading.
When: August 27–28, 2026 Where: Hong Kong
What it’s about
A regional anchor for Asia’s Bitcoin ecosystem
Bitcoin Asia, organized by BTC Inc., is one of the largest Bitcoin-focused conferences in the region. It reflects Asia’s long-standing role in Bitcoin’s development, from early exchanges and infrastructure to the more recent rise of Bitcoin treasury companies and institutional participation.
Institutional and treasury-focused conversations
The conference has increasingly become a meeting point for asset managers, corporate treasury teams, and financial professionals exploring Bitcoin exposure. This mirrors the role played by Bitcoin MENA in the Middle East, with a similar emphasis on balance-sheet strategy and regulatory context.
Hong Kong as a strategic location
Held in Hong Kong, the event benefits from the city’s position as a financial hub bridging East and West. Its location attracts participants from across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and global financial markets.
Policy, finance, and market structure
Past speakers have included figures such as Eric Trump, Binance's Richard Teng, and Animoca's Yat Siu, among others. Programming typically leans toward market structure, investment frameworks, and institutional adoption.
8. Freedom Tech DC (formerly Bitcoin Policy Summit)
When: September 22–23, 2026 Where: Washington, D.C., United States
What it's about
An evolution of the Bitcoin Policy Summit
Freedom Tech DC is the rebranded and expanded successor to the Bitcoin Policy Institute's annual Bitcoin Policy Summit. While Bitcoin remains central, the 2026 edition broadens its scope to the wider technologies of "money, speech, and intelligence," folding in energy infrastructure, compute, and censorship resistance alongside Bitcoin policy.
Government and industry in dialogue
The two-day summit convenes policymakers, technologists, investors, and academics to work through the regulatory and strategic questions shaping these technologies in the United States. An optional "Day on the Hill" at the US Capitol lets attendees engage directly with lawmakers.
High-profile policy speakers
Past Bitcoin Policy Summit editions have featured figures such as SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, White House Council on Digital Assets Executive Director Bo Hines (now serving as CEO of Tether´s US arm), and members of the US Congress and Senate, alongside Bitcoin Policy Institute fellows.
Best suited for a policy audience
The summit remains the leading venue for regulators, policy experts, and government officials seeking a direct read on US digital-asset and technology policy – now framed within a broader freedom-tech agenda.
When: October 23, 2026 Where: Lugano, Switzerland
What it’s about
A policy- and adoption-oriented European forum
Plan ₿ Lugano is typically the final major stop of the European Bitcoin conference season. The event sits at the intersection of policy, infrastructure, and real-world Bitcoin usage, reflecting Lugano’s role as one of Europe’s most visible Bitcoin-friendly cities.
Government, industry, and developers in one room
The conference brings together policymakers and public officials alongside founders, infrastructure providers, and developers. Discussions tend to focus on how Bitcoin interacts with regulation, payments, and public-sector adoption, rather than abstract market narratives.
Strong representation from Bitcoin infrastructure leaders
Past editions have featured speakers such as Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether; Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream; Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3; and Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike.
Grounded in practical use cases
Plan ₿ Lugano places consistent emphasis on Bitcoin’s utility in payments, commerce, and public initiatives. The result is a curated overview of both the European and global Bitcoin landscape, anchored in what is already being deployed on the ground.
When: November 5-6, 2026 Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
What it’s about
A major European Bitcoin gathering
Bitcoin Amsterdam is one of the larger Bitcoin-focused conferences in Europe, bringing together companies, developers, investors, policymakers, and long-time community members from across the region. The event functions as both a conference and a broader ecosystem meetup.
Technology, adoption, and policy
Programming typically spans Bitcoin protocol development, infrastructure, legal frameworks, and adoption. Sessions range from technical discussions and workshops to panels on regulation, privacy, and the role of Bitcoin in European markets.
Investment and corporate strategy
Bitcoin Amsterdam also attracts investors and business leaders interested in Bitcoin’s role as a treasury asset and long-term investment. Topics often include market structure, custody, and corporate adoption strategies relevant to European firms.
Recognizable global speakers
Past editions have featured speakers such as Adam Back and Edward Snowden, reflecting the conference’s mix of technical depth, privacy advocacy, and global perspective.
Large-scale networking
With attendance typically in the thousands, Bitcoin Amsterdam offers extensive networking opportunities, supported by side events and informal gatherings throughout the city.
When: November 11–12, 2026 Where: San Salvador, El Salvador
What it's about
A government-sponsored Bitcoin conference
Bitcoin Histórico is organized by El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office, making it one of the few Bitcoin conferences run directly by a national government. It celebrates Bitcoin, financial freedom, and El Salvador's transformation as the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
Staged across San Salvador's landmarks
The event unfolds across the historic center of San Salvador. The National Palace serves as the main stage, with additional venues including the National Theater, BINAES, and Plaza Gerardo Barrios, where keynotes are streamed to giant LED screens for the public.
A lineup of prominent Bitcoin voices
The 2026 program features speakers such as Max Keiser, Stacy Herbert, Saifedean Ammous, Jimmy Song, Pierre Rochard, and Knut Svanholm, alongside Salvadoran officials – blending global Bitcoin advocates with local political and community figures.
Bitcoin-native by design
The conference runs primarily in English with Spanish translation for key sessions, and accepts only Bitcoin for tickets, reflecting its grounding in El Salvador's real-world Bitcoin economy.
When: December 2–5, 2026 Where: Blantyre, Malawi
What it's about
The longest-running pan-African Bitcoin conference
The Africa Bitcoin Conference is the continent's longest-running Bitcoin event, returning for a milestone 5th edition in a new host city, Blantyre, Malawi. It was created to serve as a single, focused meeting point for the African Bitcoin community.
Builders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers
The conference brings together developers, founders, policymakers, and technologists from across Africa. Programming spans development, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and policy, offering a broad view of where the continent's Bitcoin ecosystem stands each year.
Global and regional speakers
Past editions have featured figures such as Block CEO Jack Dorsey, Strike CEO Jack Mallers, Machankura's Kgothatso Ngako, and Gridless CEO Erik Hersman, blending global voices with leaders building on the ground in Africa.
An annual snapshot of African Bitcoin community
As a year-end gathering, the Africa Bitcoin Conference functions as a reference point for the state of Bitcoin across the continent, making it a natural anchor for anyone following African adoption and development.
When: December 2026 Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
What it’s about
A regional hub for the MENA Bitcoin ecosystem
Bitcoin MENA, organized by BTC Inc., has become the largest Bitcoin-focused conference in the Middle East and North Africa. The event reflects the region’s accelerating interest in Bitcoin, particularly from corporates, sovereign-adjacent entities, and high-net-worth investors.
Business, treasury, and capital markets focus
Programming tends to emphasize Bitcoin’s role as a balance-sheet asset, macro hedge, and financial instrument. As a result, the conference attracts business leaders, entrepreneurs, fund managers, and corporate treasury teams exploring direct or indirect exposure to Bitcoin.
High-profile global speakers
Past editions have featured speakers such as Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy; Changpeng Zhao; Saifedean Ammous; and Marwan Al Zarouni. The speaker lineup typically blends global Bitcoin advocates with regional policy and business figures.
A gateway for institutional adoption
Bitcoin MENA has emerged as a key meeting point for organizations seeking structured exposure to Bitcoin, whether through direct holdings, financial products, or infrastructure partnerships, positioning it as an important anchor event in the region’s Bitcoin calendar.
Following Bitcoin Events Beyond 2026
Bitcoin events don’t exist in isolation, and this list captures only part of a much broader calendar.
At Web3Voyager, we track Bitcoin conferences, meetups, developer gatherings, and cultural events worldwide — from large international conferences to smaller, community-driven formats. Dates, locations, and event details are maintained in one place as they change throughout the year.
If you’re organizing a Bitcoin-focused event and want it included in Web3Voyager’s listings, you can submit it for review. We prioritize Bitcoin-first gatherings with clear scope, public information, and relevance to the wider community.
