Freedom Fest UK 2026 is a one-day conference organized by Bitfest, scheduled for November 21, 2026, at the Pendulum Hotel in Manchester, United Kingdom. The event focuses on how digital systems affect civil liberties, money, expression, privacy, and personal freedom. It brings together privacy activists, technologists, journalists, campaigners, Bitcoiners, and others interested in these issues.
The program covers topics such as surveillance, privacy, encryption, Bitcoin, CBDCs, financial freedom, censorship, digital identity, open-source technology, and digital rights. Attendees will explore practical privacy methods and technologies, and discuss different ideas on financial privacy and the future of internet freedom. The conference includes announced speakers Peter Yared, SUSIE V WARD, Ben Arc, and OSCAR PACEY. It is designed for privacy advocates, civil-liberties campaigners, technologists, journalists, open-source developers, activists, Bitcoiners, and anyone interested in digital freedom.
Why attend
- Explore how technology and civil liberties intersect, including privacy, encryption, and digital rights.
- Learn practical privacy methods and tools to enhance personal freedom in daily life.
- Network with privacy advocates, technologists, journalists, Bitcoiners, and open-source developers.
Good to know
- Date and time: 21 November 2026, 09:00 to 18:00.
- Location: Pendulum Hotel, Sackville St, England M1 3BB, United Kingdom.
- Tickets: 28.41 USD; registration and details via the official website.
Announced speakers
Agenda, speaker updates and ticket availability can change — confirm details on the official event website before booking travel.
