Ten Bitcoin Asia 2026 side events in Hong Kong, August 25-28, with the host, time, venue, how to get in and a registration link for each one.
Hong Kong — Bitcoin Asia 2026 fills the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 27 and 28, and the week around it has its own calendar: a waterfront run, a community happy hour, an invitation-only deal-making day, builder sessions and three parties on the closing night. Access is the hard part. Some events are free on Luma, some need host approval and several are tied to a pass, so this shortlist says how to get in.
At a glance
- Main event dates: August 27 and 28, 2026, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
- Side-event week: August 24 to 30 on the official listing; this guide covers August 25 to 28
- How access works: free Luma registration, host approval, a paid ticket, or a GA+ or Whale Pass, depending on the event
- Official listing: Bitcoin Week on asia.b.tc
- Our event page: Bitcoin Asia 2026
Before the doors open: August 25 and 26
Road to Bitcoin Asia 2026 5K Night Run
Bitcoin Runners, Founders Running Club's Hong Kong chapter and the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong meet at Central Pier No. 9 on Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 PM for an easy waterfront run to Sai Ying Pun, then drinks at Tree House. All paces are welcome, and it is free. Register or see details
Bitcoin Asia Pre-Conference Meetup
The Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong takes over Frank's Records, a record lounge on the 7th floor of 79 Wyndham Street, Central, on Wednesday, August 26 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Expect vinyl, cocktails and food, payable in sats. One house rule: do not ask how much anyone holds. Free, with host approval on Luma. Register or see details
Bitcoin Asia 2026 side events on day one: August 27
Deal Day
BTC Inc's Deal Day runs 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the HKCEC: pre-scheduled 30-minute meetings between Bitcoin companies and banks, funds and analysts, with a lunch panel and a closing reception. The Las Vegas edition matched 23 presenting companies with 23 investing partners (organizer-reported). Invitation only, by application. Register or see details
Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium
The Symposium opens at 10:00 AM in Meeting Room N101 with sessions on treasury mechanics, governance, custody and financing for corporate decision-makers and allocators. Organizer pages give two end times, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM; the agenda lists BFC Stage sessions until just after 4:00 PM. A GA+ or Whale Pass is required. Register or see details
Whale Night, hosted by Antalpha
The official evening for Whale Pass holders runs 8:00 to 11:00 PM at Cloud 39. The organizer bills it as an evening of fire and fortune and asks guests to wear red. Whale Pass holders also get a reception hosted by Bitmain on Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Pool Room at Soho House Hong Kong.
Bitcoin Asia 2026 side events on day two: August 28
AI x BTC
OnePiece Labs and OP_CAT Layer, with co-hosts including ClawChat, OffChain Global and Web3Labs, run an afternoon of demos and debate on AI agents, Bitcoin infrastructure and BIP-110. The hosts' page gives 12:30 to 6:00 PM at the CAI Building, 54 to 58 Electric Road, Tin Hau. Free on Luma, and the most builder-focused event here. Register or see details
Power Salon: A Dialogue on Mining and AI Data Centers
Mining pool EMCD and DMA host this salon from 2:00 to 6:00 PM on power, site selection, hardware and the economics shared by Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. It is aimed at miners, data center operators, energy providers and investors. Registration is screened, and the address is released on approval. Register or see details
To the Moon: The Elite BTC Networking
Web3Labs, with Forthright Securities and Moon Inc, hosts a private networking evening from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at 60 Wyndham Street, Central, aimed at funds, large holders and founders. Free places are limited and reviewed by the host; a $199 ticket skips the review. Register or see details
OnlyBulls After Dark
Rare Network and OnlyBulls host a rooftop happy hour from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at FAYY, on the 26th floor of California Tower, 30 to 32 D'Aguilar Street, Central, with light food, an open bar and a DJ. Entry is free with registration and capped at 230 people. Register or see details
Official After Party
The conference's own closing party runs from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM at Dragon-i. The official listing prices entry at $50, sold through BTC Inc's ticket page, and the Whale Pass includes after-party access. Register or see details
How to plan the week
For capital, Deal Day and the Symposium are the organizer's own business program. For builders, AI x BTC and the Power Salon overlap on Friday afternoon, so choose one. Session times are in our Bitcoin Asia 2026 speakers guide, and dates and passes are in the Bitcoin Asia 2026 preview. Powerclub Global covers Bitcoin Asia as a media partner of BTC Inc and will publish session coverage and short-form video from the event.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into Bitcoin Asia 2026 side events?
It depends on the event. The 5K run, AI x BTC and OnlyBulls After Dark take free registration on Luma. The pre-conference meetup and the Power Salon need host approval. Deal Day is invitation only, the Symposium needs a GA+ or Whale Pass, and Whale Night needs a Whale Pass.
Are Bitcoin Asia side events free?
Many are. The 5K run, the pre-conference meetup, AI x BTC, the Power Salon and OnlyBulls After Dark list no charge. The Official After Party is listed at $50, and To the Moon offers a $199 ticket alongside free places that the host reviews.
Is there an official Bitcoin Asia 2026 after party?
Yes. The Official After Party is on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM at Dragon-i. Entry is ticketed at $50 on the official listing, and the Whale Pass includes after-party access.
Planning for Bitcoin MENA 2026?
Powerclub Global is a Miami-based conference roadshow and media company that helps companies plan sponsorships, speaking slots, side events and the follow-up after them. If you want your own side event at Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi on December 7 and 8, 2026, schedule a call or see how roadshow management works.