Nine Consensus Miami 2026 side events for May 4 to 7, from the official opening party to the afterparty, with hosts, times, venues and how to get in.
Miami Beach — Consensus 2026 runs May 5 to 7 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and the side events around it start on Monday, May 4 and run through Thursday night. CoinDesk promotes hundreds of them, most with limited rooms and approval lists. This shortlist covers nine with a confirmed host, day and access rule, so you can decide where your time goes before the lists close.
At a glance
- Main event dates: May 5 to 7, 2026, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
- Side-event week: Monday, May 4 to Thursday, May 7
- How access works: most events use Luma registration with host approval; official parties give priority to Consensus badge holders; several rooms are invitation-only
- Official listing: Consensus networking and parties page
- Official site: Consensus 2026
Details below come from each host's own page and can change. The conference itself is covered on our Consensus Miami 2026 page and in the Consensus 2026 preview.
Monday, May 4: before Consensus Miami 2026 opens
Agentic Day Miami: The AI Infrastructure Economy
A group of hosts that includes Cayman Finance and WEEX Labs runs this summit from 12:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Tesla Miami Design District. The program has a brunch, keynotes, panels and an evening reception, aimed at founders, investors and operators in autonomous AI. The page lists 300 curated seats and every ticket type requires approval. It suits teams working on agentic commerce. Register or see details
Consensus Miami 2026 side events on Tuesday, May 5
Solana Accelerate USA
Solana's own event takes place in Miami on May 5, and CoinDesk lists it as part of the Consensus program. The organizer puts the Accelerate series at more than 3,000 builders, executives and attendees. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko speaks on the Consensus main stage the same afternoon. Register or see details
Consensus 2026 Official Opening Night Party
NOLCHA produces the official opening party with CoinDesk and EDX Markets at The Sagamore Hotel South Beach. A welcome reception runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for Consensus badge holders only, followed by an evening soiree until midnight with live performances, art installations and a DJ set from Josh Richardson. Badge holders get priority access. Register or see details
Wednesday, May 6: the busiest night of the week
Opening Bell: Institutional Breakfast
Presented by XDC Network with Studio Freight, Traders Guild and Hyla Fund Management, and produced by NOLCHA, this breakfast runs from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. in Miami Beach. It is invitation-only and curated to 100 guests, with a panel moderated by Camila Russo of The Defiant. It suits allocators, fund managers and family offices. Register or see details
CELObrate Miami: Celo at Consensus
Celo Core Co. hosts this gathering from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Soho Beach House, in partnership with Opera MiniPay and Bridge. Programming starts at 5:30 p.m. with Celo co-founder Marek Olszewski and speakers from Opera MiniPay, Bridge and Google Cloud, followed by refreshments. Registration is subject to approval. It suits payments and stablecoin teams looking at emerging-market distribution. Register or see details
Proof of Steak Networking Dinner
CoinDesk hosts this official Consensus dinner at Papi Steak on Wednesday, May 6. Each table has a theme to steer conversation, from policy and stablecoins to institutions, AI and startups. Space is limited, and you must already hold a Consensus registration to book a seat. Registration is through the organizer's networking page, linked in At a glance above.
The Best Event: Consensus Miami Official Afterparty
The Best Event hosts the official afterparty with CoinDesk at E11EVEN Miami. The VIP session starts at 7:00 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and Consensus Piranha and Platinum badge holders, and general admission opens at 9:00 p.m. The hosts describe a crowd of more than 1,000 founders, investors and exchange executives. Register or see details
Thursday, May 7: closing day events
NEAR: Engineering Sovereignty in the Age of Agents
NEAR Foundation hosts this working forum from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Miami Beach, with brunch at noon, content from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and a happy hour to close. Sessions cover NEAR Intents, confidential AI inference and agent payments. Attendance is by request, and the address is shared after approval. It suits builders and AI platform teams. Register or see details
Under The Stars: Consensus Closing Night
NOLCHA and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital host the official closing night at the National Hotel with CoinDesk, XDC Network and BitGo. A networking session and art exhibition run from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., then an after party until midnight. Artworks are sold in support of St. Jude, and Consensus badge holders get priority entry. Register or see details
How to plan the week
Choose one goal per evening and apply early, because approval lists close days ahead. For daytime plans, see our Consensus Miami 2026 speakers guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into Consensus Miami 2026 side events?
Register on each event's own page, usually on Luma, and wait for host approval. Official parties prioritize Consensus badge holders, and some rooms, including the Opening Bell breakfast and Agentic Day, are invitation-only or curated.
Do I need a Consensus pass for side events?
Not for all of them. The Proof of Steak dinner and the opening party's welcome reception require a Consensus registration or badge. Independent events such as Agentic Day, CELObrate Miami and the NEAR forum run their own approval lists.
When do Consensus Miami 2026 side events start?
The first events take place on Monday, May 4, the day before the conference opens and the first day of badge pickup. The official closing night is on Thursday, May 7, from 7:00 p.m. at the National Hotel.
Where is the official Consensus 2026 afterparty?
The official afterparty, hosted by The Best Event with CoinDesk, is at E11EVEN Miami on Wednesday, May 6, with VIP entry from 7:00 p.m. and general admission from 9:00 p.m., according to the event page.
Planning for Consensus 2027?
Powerclub Global is a Miami-based conference roadshow and media company that helps companies plan side events, sponsorships, speaking slots and the follow-up after them. Consensus returns to Miami on May 4 to 6, 2027: see the Consensus Miami 2027 page, read about roadshow management, or schedule a call.