Bitcoin 2026 runs April 27 to 29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Here are the dates, confirmed speakers, what is new this year and how the passes work.
Las Vegas — Bitcoin 2026, the annual Bitcoin Conference produced by BTC Inc, opens April 27 and runs through April 29 at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas. The sitting chairs of the SEC and the CFTC are both on the program, the policy forum returns on the opening day, and the organizer expects its largest crowd to date, which makes this the week when Bitcoin companies, miners, investors and policymakers are all in one building.
At a glance
- Dates: April 27 to 29, 2026 (Pro Day on Monday, April 27)
- Venue: The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas
- Organizer: BTC Inc, the company behind Bitcoin Magazine
- Expected scale: more than 40,000 attendees and 500+ speakers (organizer-reported projection)
- Format: six stages and six content tracks, from Bitcoin 101 to Enterprise
- Official site: Bitcoin 2026
- Our event page: Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas
Who is speaking at Bitcoin 2026
BTC Inc opened its speaker rollout in February with three names: Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy; Paul Atkins, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and Mike Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The organizer describes Atkins as the first serving SEC chair to speak at a Bitcoin Conference, according to its first speaker announcement.
As of mid-April the conference site also shows Senator Cynthia Lummis, Strike and Twenty One chief executive Jack Mallers, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, Blockstream co-founder and CEO Adam Back, Morgan Stanley head of digital asset strategy Amy Oldenburg, American Bitcoin co-founder and chief strategy officer Eric Trump, and David Bailey, CEO and chairman of Nakamoto Inc. Our guide to the Bitcoin 2026 speakers covers who is worth planning around.
What is new at Bitcoin 2026
Sessions are spread across six stages: Nakamoto, Genesis, Energy, Open Source, Enterprise and Deep, the last reserved for Whale Pass holders. Three additions stand out.
- Compute Village: new to the Bitcoin Conference, a hub for miners, developers and infrastructure companies working on power-dense compute and energy.
- Code & Country on day one: the policy forum returns for a second year on April 27 and is open to Pro Pass and Whale Pass holders only, per the Code & Country announcement.
- A larger art program: BMAG, the arts and culture division of BTC Inc, is building a 6,000-square-foot gallery whose centerpiece is an original copy of The Times of London from January 3, 2009, the front page referenced in Bitcoin's genesis block.
The themes: policy, treasuries and compute
The program has six tracks: Bitcoin 101, AI + Compute + Mining, Code & Country, Culture, Open Source and Enterprise.
Policy carries the opening day. Code & Country puts regulators, members of Congress and industry executives on the same stage to discuss legislation, stablecoin rules, energy infrastructure and civil liberties.
Corporate treasury strategy is the second thread. The Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium runs on April 27 at The Venetian for Pro and Whale Pass holders, aimed at public-company executives and capital allocators.
The third is the overlap between mining and AI compute. The Energy Stage and the new Compute Village give miners, data center operators and energy companies their own corner of the floor.
How to attend Bitcoin 2026
Three pass types are on sale through the official ticketing page. General Admission covers April 28 and 29 only, with entry to the main stage, the Genesis Stage and the expo hall. The Pro Pass adds Pro Day on April 27, the Enterprise Hall and Enterprise Stage, the symposium and a Pro Pass reception. The Whale Pass adds The Deep lounge, Whale Night and all official after parties. Students can apply for a free General Admission pass.
Anyone who wants the regulators' sessions on Monday needs a Pro or Whale Pass.
Bitcoin Week runs April 26 to 29 around the conference, with the Women of Bitcoin Bash, a poker tournament, the symposium and nightly official after parties on the organizer's calendar. Powerclub Global covers the Bitcoin Conference as a media partner of BTC Inc, and our Bitcoin 2026 side events guide will list the events worth adding.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bitcoin 2026?
Bitcoin 2026 takes place Monday, April 27 through Wednesday, April 29, 2026. April 27 is Pro Day, open to Pro and Whale Pass holders. General Admission passes are valid on April 28 and 29.
Where is Bitcoin 2026 held?
The conference is at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Venetian is also the official hotel partner for the event, with a booking link on the conference site.
Who is speaking at Bitcoin 2026?
Confirmed speakers include SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, Senator Cynthia Lummis, Michael Saylor of Strategy, Jack Mallers of Strike and Twenty One, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and Blockstream CEO Adam Back.
How much are Bitcoin 2026 tickets?
Pass prices as listed on the official site on April 16, 2026: General Admission $549, Pro Pass $1,499 and Whale Pass $10,999. Check the official ticketing page for the current figure.
Planning for Bitcoin 2026 or the next edition?
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