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Your first Bitcoin conference
How to pick one, keep the cost down and stay safe while you are there.
- Pick by what you want. Big shows have the most talks, and smaller Bitcoin-only events make it easier to meet people. Some focus on mining, companies or developers.
- Check the organizer's own site for cheaper passes, student prices and free livestreams before you buy.
- Leave your recovery words at home, carry only a small spending wallet, treat giveaways as scams and don't scan QR codes from strangers.
Most Bitcoin conferences sell more than one pass. General admission usually covers the main talks and the expo hall. Pricier passes add extra rooms, parties or time with speakers. Many events also sell student or family passes, and some stream the main stage online.
Before you go
- Buy tickets only on the organizer's own site. Mining Disrupt, for example, warns that scammers have used its name to sign up sponsors and attendees.
- Side events such as meetups and parties are often run by companies, not by the conference. Check who is hosting.
- Many big conferences post their talks on YouTube within days. You can watch some of them on our Events pages.
Last checked November 12, 2026. Passes and prices change, so check each organizer's site. Nothing here is financial advice.
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How do I keep my bitcoin safe at a conference?
Never bring your recovery words, and leave the hardware wallet that holds your savings at home. For paying at booths or bars, use a phone wallet with a small amount, like cash in your pocket. Lightning wallets work well for this. Do not scan QR codes from strangers or join "send bitcoin, get more back" giveaways; they are scams. It is also wise not to tell people how much bitcoin you own.
What kinds of events are there?
Large industry shows, like Bitcoin 2027 in Nashville, have the biggest stages and expo halls. Community events, like Adopting Bitcoin or the Swiss Bitcoin Conference, are smaller and Bitcoin-only. Some focus on one area: Mining Disrupt on mining, Bitcoin for Corporations on companies that hold bitcoin, and the student-run MIT Bitcoin Expo on research and development. Our Events page lists what is coming up.