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Top 16 Bitcoin Conferences To Attend In 2026 From Around The World

ByAbubakar Nur Khalil,Contributor. Nigerian Bitcoiner and CEO of Recursive Capital and Btrust

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Dec 31, 2025 at 04:50pm EST

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 29: Online marketplace Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht speaks at The Bitcoin Conference at The Venetian Convention & Expo Center on May 29, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ulbricht was pardoned by US President Trump in January after a decade long stint in prison. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

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The landscape heading into 2026 for bitcoin conferences has moved beyond catering to a handful of technology enthusiasts. Since the first bitcoin-only conference, Hodl Hodl’s Baltic Honeybadger in Riga, Latvia, back in 2017, bitcoin conferences have become larger and more widespread, gathering hundreds to thousands per event, and serve as major gathering points for technologists, business leaders, politicians, those looking to learn about bitcoin, and numerous other stakeholders.

To make planning for the growing list of conferences easier, here is a compilation of the top 16 bitcoin conferences to mark on your 2026 calendar in chronological order.

Note: conferences with multiple editions throughout the year are listed as single entries.

Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2026

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ADOPTING BITCOIN CAPE TOWN

Website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Dates: Jan 30-31, 2026

2026 will kick off with the annual Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town conference, organized by the Machankura and Bitcoin Ekasi team, which focuses on gathering developers, those involved in circular economies, and enthusiast looking to share the practical usage of bitcoin from Africa and around the world. The Adopting bitcoin conference was premiered first in El Salvador a few years ago and has been running annually to showcase bitcoin adoption with the El Salvador edition to be held in November, 2026.

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Bitcoin++ 2026

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Website: btcplusplus.dev

Locations, dates, and themes:

Florianopolis, Brazil | Feb 26 - 28, 2026 | Bitcoin++ gets exploited

Hoover Dam, Nevada | April 23 - 24, 2026 | Bitcoin++ stirs controversy

Vienna, Austria | May 27 - 28, 2026 | Bitcoin++ talks economically

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Nairobi, Kenya | June 17-20, 2026 | Bitcoin++ works in public

Toronto, Canada | July 22 - 24, 2026 | Bitcoin++ finds consensus

Berlin, Germany | Oct 1 - 3, 2026 | Bitcoin++ gets paid

This is highly recommended for developers and those generally looking to get a pulse on what’s happening in the bitcoin development ecosystem. First started in Austin in 2022, Bitcoin++ has become a first-of-its-kind, dedicated, annual, theme-based developer conference series. In 2026, Bitcoin++ will hold conferences across four continents, with its first stop in Florianópolis, Brazil, in February, and its first African edition in Nairobi, Kenya, in June.

Bitcoin For Corporations 2026

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Website: bitcoinforcorporations.com/events

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Strategy World | February 24, 2026 | Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada

BFC Symposium at Bitcoin 2026 | April 27, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada

BFC Symposium at Bitcoin Hong Kong | August 27, 2026 | Hong Kong

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BFC Symposium at Bitcoin Amsterdam | November 13, 2026 Amsterdam, Netherlands

BFC Symposium at Bitcoin MENA | December 8, 2026 | Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

2025 will go down as one of the most explosive years for bitcoin treasury companies, with a new one popping up every other week. The phenomenon is not isolated. It’s a result of the regulatory environment in many jurisdictions, Strategy’s playbook, and the growing institutional interest in bitcoin exposure. To address this growing appetite among financial institutions for playbooks and financial products to gain bitcoin exposure, BTC Inc., along with Strategy and a few others, has partnered to host a series of Bitcoin For Corporations (BFC) conferences. These events in 2026 will kick off with Strategy World in February and end with the BFC Symposium at the Bitcoin MENA conference in December.

The events are a must-attend for business executives, asset managers, and investors looking to hear from leaders in the bitcoin treasury space, including those curious about its developments.

Bitcoin Conference 2026

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Website: 2026.b.tc

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Dates: April 27-29, 2026

Ran by BTC Inc., it is the largest bitcoin conference in the ecosystem. It has become the base for all stakeholders, from business leaders and developers to politicians and policy experts. Their past speakers have included US President, Donald Trump, US Vice President, JD Vance, Edward Snowden, Serena Williams, Tony Hawk, Ark Invest CEO, Cathie Wood, Block CEO and Chairman Jack Dorsey, Strike CEO Jack Mallers, and Strategy’s Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor. It serves as a touchpoint for significant announcements, networking opportunities, and a first-time conference for those looking to get a sense of the space.

Oslo Freedom Forum 2026

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OSLO FREEDOM FORUM

Website: oslofreedomforum.com

Location: Oslo, Norway

Dates: June 1-3, 2026

The Oslo Freedom Forum is by no means a dedicated bitcoin conference; however, over the last few years of its 18-year run, it has become a significant destination for bitcoin builders, educators, and enthusiasts. As a human rights conference, it carefully weaves bitcoin and AI into the fight for financial freedom worldwide. The conference is a good stop for those looking to learn more about how activists and technologists are using bitcoin to save lives, rebuild communities, and reintroduce hope globally.

BTCPrague 2026

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BTCPRAGUE

Website: btcprague.com

Location: Prague, Czechia

Dates: June 11-13, 2026

BTCPrague is one of the largest bitcoin conferences, attracting thousands of attendees every year. The gathering takes place in Prague, Czechia, which is home to many bitcoin companies in the bitcoin hardware space, including Satoshi Labs, the founders of the bitcoin hardware wallet Trezor; bitcoin mining company Braiins; and General Bytes, a leading bitcoin ATM manufacturer. It is a significant gathering of major bitcoin companies and businesses in Europe. A great stop for business operators, entrepreneurs, and developers.

Mining Disrupt 2026

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Website: https://miningdisrupt.com/

Location: Miami, Florida

Dates: July 21-23, 2026

Touted as the largest gathering for the bitcoin mining industry, Mining Disrupt is back for another edition in 2026. The annual gathering brings together ecosystem players across the mining value chain, from ASIC manufacturers and suppliers to mining pools and bitcoin mining businesses. A good stop for those interested in the bitcoin mining ecosystem and looking to connect and network with its industry titans.

Bitcoin Asia Conference 2026

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HONG KONG, CHINA - AUGUST 29: Eric Trump, Executive Vice-President of the Trump Organization and son of United States President Donald Trump, speaks at the Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference, in Hong Kong, China, on August 29, 2025. The event touches on issues around Bitcoin development, geopolitics, economy, trade, innovation, tariff and other issues related to the industry, with worldwide leading companies, experts and investors attending the significant Bitcoin event to conduct exchanges, networking and socialization. (Photo by Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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Website: asia.b.tc

Location: Hong Kong

Dates: Aug 27-28, 2026

Asia’s growing base of bitcoin activity is undeniable, from being the birthplace of pioneering bitcoin exchanges to becoming a hotspot for bitcoin treasury companies like Japan’s Metaplanet. BTC Inc.’s Bitcoin Asia conference is one of the largest in the region, rivaled only by its sister conference Bitcoin MENA.

Taking place in the heart of Hong Kong, this conference is good for anyone looking to tap into the Asian bitcoin ecosystem. Past speakers include China Asset Management (Hong Kong)’s Head of Digital Assets & Head of Family Office Business, Thomas Zhu; Harvest Global Investments Limited’s CEO & CIO, Han Tongli; and many others. Similar to the Bitcoin MENA conference, it is also a major touchstone for treasury companies.

Bitcoin Policy Summit 2026

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BITCOIN POLICY INSTITUTE

Website: btcpolicysummit.org

Location: Washington DC, US

Dates: September, 2026

In the ever-evolving global bitcoin regulatory landscape, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), a leading nonpartisan nonprofit based in Washington, is hosting its 3rd annual Bitcoin Policy Summit in 2026. Past speakers include BPI fellows, Deputy Director of the CIA, Michael Ellis; Executive Director of the White House Council on Digital Assets, Bo Hines; Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Hester Peirce; and other U.S. Congress and Senate members.

The summit is a great starting point for regulators, policy experts, and government officials looking to get a direct digest of the state of US bitcoin regulation.

BTCHel 2026

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Website: btchel.com

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Dates: Sept 25-26, 2026

The first and largest bitcoin conference in the Nordics is back in 2026. This gathering brings together major players across the Nordic scene, including miners, government officials, developers, and investors and those seeking to navigate the Nordic bitcoin ecosystem. Past speakers include Blockstream CEO, Adam Back, Author and Managing Partner at Ego Death Capital, Jeff Booth, and Finnish software developer and early collaborator with Satoshi Nakamoto, Martti Malmi.

Africa Bitcoin Mining Summit (ABMS) 2026

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Website: africanbitcoinmining.com

Location: TBA, Africa

Dates: September, 2026

The Africa Bitcoin Mining Summit will hold its 4th edition in 2026. This conference is a highly focused event that brings together major bitcoin mining players in Africa, with the shared aim of advancing bitcoin renewable energy mining, innovative strategies, setups, and opportunities.

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2026

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BITCOIN CONFERENCE AMSTERDAM 2026

Website: bitcoin.amsterdam.com

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dates: Autumn, 2026

Ran by BTC Inc., the Bitcoin Amsterdam conference is one of the largest European bitcoin conferences, bringing together entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, and builders to highlight and explore opportunities across the bitcoin industry. It has become a staple of the European bitcoin conference season, with numerous high-profile past speakers, including Gemini Founders, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, Luxembourg Finance Minister, Gilles Roth, and Strike CEO, Jack Mallers. A good stop for those looking to explore the trends in bitcoin culture, privacy tech, and the broader European bitcoin ecosystem and regulatory landscape.

PlanB Lugano 2026

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Website: planb.lugano.ch/planb-forum

Location: Lugano, Switzerland

Dates:Oct 23, 2026

The annual PlanB Forum is the last major stop of the European bitcoin conference season. Set in the picturesque city of Lugano in Switzerland, the conference brings together policy experts, government officials, titans of the European bitcoin industry, and developers. Past speakers have included Tether CTO, Paolo Ardoino, Blockstream CEO, Adam Back, Jan3 CEO, Samson Mow, and Strike CEO, Jack Mallers. The event offers a well-curated overview of the European and global bitcoin ecosystem, centered on bitcoin’s utility on the ground.

SatsConf 2026

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Website: satsconf.com.br

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Dates: November, 2026

As Brazil’s largest bitcoin conference, Satsconf, returns in late 2026. As global bitcoin adoption in Brazil continues to rise, both in terms of developers through developer education programs like Vinteum and Libreria De Satoshi’s Bitcoin for Open-Source, and in bitcoin treasury companies like OranjeBTC, this conference serves as a portal into the world of bitcoin in that region. The conference is a balanced space for developers, builders, and entrepreneurs to engage, network, and pioneer the bitcoin ecosystem in this rapidly growing region.

Bitcoin MENA Conference 2026

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Website: mena.b.tc

Location: Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Dates: December, 2026

With the rise of bitcoin adoption in the MENA region, BTC Inc.’s Bitcoin MENA conference has become the largest aggregator of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and builders in that region, with past speakers including Strategy CEO, Michael Saylor, Binance Founder, CZ, Author and Economist, Saifedean Ammous, Dubai Blockchain Center CEO, Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, and many others. The conference is one of the growing hubs for corporations seeking exposure to bitcoin and its financial products.

Africa Bitcoin Conference 2026

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Website: afrobitcoin.org

Location: TBA

Dates: Dec, 2026

As the longest-running bitcoin conference in Africa, the Africa Bitcoin Conference will hold its 5th edition in 2026. The conference was born out of a need for a singular, focused point of contact for African bitcoin builders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and technologists. Past speakers include Block CEO and Chairman Jack Dorsey, Strike CEO, Jack Mallers, Machankura CEO, Kgothatso Ngako, and Gridless CEO, Erik Hersman. It has now become the annual destination to get a snapshot of the African bitcoin ecosystem.

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