Bitcoin 2026 Conference Announces First Wave of World-Class Speakers
Historic First: U.S. SEC Chair to Address Bitcoin Conference as Industry Scales New Heights
Conference Details at a Glance
- Dates: April 27–29, 2026
- Location: The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV
- Expected Attendance: 40,000+ participants
- Current Registrations: 30,000+
- Stages: 6 dynamically curated stages
- Programming Hours: 100+ hours across three days
- Confirmed Speakers: 100+ industry leaders and experts
Historic First Wave of Speakers
Bitcoin 2026 has confirmed a landmark roster of speakers that marks unprecedented engagement from U.S. regulatory bodies and industry leadership:
Michael Saylor
Founder & Executive Chairman, MicroStrategy
One of Bitcoin’s most prominent institutional evangelists, Saylor has been instrumental in shaping narratives around Bitcoin adoption across the enterprise and corporate sectors globally.
Paul S. Atkins
Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Historic Milestone: First sitting SEC Chair to address the Bitcoin Conference. This appearance represents a significant moment at the intersection of regulatory authority and digital asset innovation.
Mike Selig
Chairman, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
A longtime contributor to digital asset regulatory frameworks, Selig brings deep expertise in futures markets, digital commodity policy, and the evolving regulatory landscape shaping Bitcoin’s institutional integration.
Additional speaker announcements will roll out over the coming months leading up to the April event.
Six-Stage Programming Structure
Bitcoin 2026 features a fully redesigned conference architecture with specialized programming tracks across six distinct stages:
🔗 Nakamoto Stage
Core technical and protocol-level discourse
⚙️ Genesis Stage
Foundational education and ecosystem building
⚡ Energy Stage
Bitcoin mining, energy innovation, and infrastructure
🛠️ Open Source Stage
Development, code, and builder-focused sessions
🏢 Enterprise Stage
Corporate adoption, finance, and institutional integration
🌊 Deep Stage
Advanced topics and specialized knowledge tracks
Beyond the Main Conference: Cultural & Community Experiences
Bitcoin 2026 is positioning itself as more than a conference—it’s a cultural gathering. Alongside main stage programming, attendees will experience:
Compute Village (NEW)
A dedicated hub connecting builders, miners, developers, and infrastructure leaders around power-dense compute and energy innovation.
Women of Bitcoin Bash
An evening celebration highlighting women driving innovation and adoption across the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium
A focused forum for enterprise, finance, and institutional stakeholders to explore Bitcoin integration strategies.
Bitcoin Art Gallery
Curated by Bitcoin Magazine (BMAG), this showcase features artistic expression inspired by Bitcoin as part of the magazine’s broader museum initiative.
Side Events & Meetups
Community networking events and specialized meetups throughout the conference weekend.
About Bitcoin 2026
Bitcoin 2026 is organized by BTC Media (parent company of Bitcoin Magazine) and serves as the flagship event in a global conference series. BTC Media hosts Bitcoin-focused events on every continent, including international editions:
- Bitcoin Hong Kong — August 27–28, 2026
- Bitcoin Amsterdam — November 5–6, 2026
- Bitcoin MENA — Abu Dhabi, December 2026
Registration & More Information
Attendees can learn more about programming, register, and explore the full conference experience at:
https://2026.b.tc
https://2026.b.tc/experience
“Bitcoin 2026 reflects how far this conference — and the Bitcoin ecosystem itself — has evolved. With tens of thousands of attendees already registered, expanded stages, and a redesigned experience, we’re building an event that meets people wherever they are in their Bitcoin journey while continuing to push the conversation forward globally.”
— Justin Doochin, Head of Events at BTC Inc.