Bitcoin & sovereignty events
The verified calendar of 19 conference series across bitcoin, freedom tech, and the sovereignty movement — 13 upcoming editions with confirmed dates and venues, from BTC Prague to the Africa Bitcoin Conference. Dates come from the organizers themselves; unverified rumors stay off the list.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · dates verified against organizer sources
Upcoming
| Dates | Event | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 | bitcoin++ Berlin 2026 (payments edition) | Berlin, DE | confirmed |
| Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | TABConf 8 | Atlanta, US | confirmed |
| Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Plan B Forum Lugano 2026 | Lugano, CH | confirmed |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Bitcoin Alive 2026 | Sydney, AU | announced |
| Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 | Bitcoin Amsterdam 2026 | Amsterdam, NL | announced |
| Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 | bitcoin++ Seoul 2026 (privacy edition) | Seoul, KR | confirmed |
| Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026 | LABITCONF 2026 | Buenos Aires, AR | announced |
| Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 | Africa Bitcoin Conference 2026 | Blantyre, MW | announced |
| Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 | Bitcoin MENA 2026 | Abu Dhabi, AE | confirmed |
| Jan 29, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027 | Plan B Forum El Salvador 2027 | San Salvador, SV | announced |
| May 6, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | BTC Prague 2027 | Prague, CZ | confirmed |
| May 31, 2027 – Jun 2, 2027 | Oslo Freedom Forum 2027 | Oslo, NO | confirmed |
| Jul 15, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027 | Bitcoin 2027 | Nashville, US | announced |
No announced dates yet
Series we track whose next edition hasn't been announced (or that have gone quiet — each page says which, honestly).
Frequently asked questions
- What Bitcoin conferences are happening in 2026?
- Bitcoin conferences follow a fairly stable yearly rhythm: the Bitcoin Conference (the largest, held in the US), BTC Prague (Europe's biggest), and Adopting Bitcoin (El Salvador, typically November), plus dozens of regional gatherings. Exact dates and venues shift every year, so we don't print them here — the events calendar on this page tracks each confirmed edition with dates and ticket links.
- What is the biggest crypto conference?
- Consensus is generally the largest crypto-wide conference; the Bitcoin Conference is the largest bitcoin-only one. The difference matters more than the size: crypto-wide events lean heavily on token launches and trading, while bitcoin-focused events cover self-custody, nodes, and mining — closer to what this directory rates. Big isn't the same as useful; a 500-person regional event can beat a 20,000-person expo for actual conversations.
- How do I find Bitcoin events near me?
- Most Bitcoin activity near you is a meetup, not a conference. Check BTC Map's communities layer for groups mapped by city, search Meetup and Telegram for your city's bitcoin group, and ask any merchant already accepting bitcoin who else is around. Our communities index lists established meetup networks and circular economies by region. Fair warning: local groups go dormant without notice — confirm the next meetup actually exists before traveling.
- What is the next big crypto event?
- The honest answer changes every few months, so we won't print one that goes stale. The recurring majors — the Bitcoin Conference, BTC Prague, and Adopting Bitcoin — are spaced across the year, with dozens of regional events between them. Our events calendar tracks each upcoming edition as announced, confirmed, or cancelled, with dates and ticket links; check it for what's actually next.
- Are Bitcoin conferences worth attending?
- Depends what you're paying for. Major-conference tickets run a few hundred to over a thousand dollars before travel, and nearly every talk shows up free on YouTube within weeks. What you can't stream is the room: meeting builders, vendors, and collaborators. If you mainly want information, watch online. If you want the people, one conference a year can justify the cost — or start with a free local meetup.