Bitfest 2026

Bitfest 2026 is a four-day conference celebrating Bitcoin culture, held from 19–22 November 2026 at Pendulum Hotel in Manchester, United Kingdom. The event is organized by Bitfest and is designed for a broad audience, including experienced Bitcoiners, builders, artists, families, and newcomers who want to understand Bitcoin and related freedom technologies. According to the organizers, Bitfest is not only for experienced Bitcoin users.

Attendees can explore conferences, workshops, hackathons, exhibitions, Bitcoin art, Nostr, gaming, live music, networking, freedom technology, and family activities. A notable feature is Nostrshire, described as the UK’s first full-scale conference dedicated entirely to Nostr, bringing together developers, builders, creatives, and enthusiasts interested in decentralized communication and freedom technology. The announced speakers include Susie Violet Ward, Joe Nakamoto, Ben de Waal, Philip Charter, and Nzonda Fotsing. The event is in person, with selected evening and Sunday activities hosted at other local venues.

Why attend

• Explore conferences, workshops, hackathons, exhibitions, Bitcoin art, Nostr, gaming, live music, networking, freedom technology, and family activities.
• Meet and learn from announced speakers Susie Violet Ward, Joe Nakamoto, Ben de Waal, Philip Charter, and Nzonda Fotsing.
• Join Nostrshire, the UK’s first full-scale conference dedicated entirely to Nostr, for developers, builders, creatives, and enthusiasts.

Good to know

• Dates: 19–22 November 2026.
• Tickets: 200.33 USD.
• Format: in-person at Pendulum Hotel, Manchester, UK; selected evening and Sunday activities at other local venues. Registration via the official website: https://bitfest.uk/.

Announced speakers

Agenda, speaker updates and ticket availability can change — confirm details on the official event website before booking travel.

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