Bitmela 2026: Bitcoin, Money and AI in Jaipur
Bitmela — Edition 01 brings a festival approach to conversations about Bitcoin, money and artificial intelligence at InterContinental Jaipur on October 30–31, 2026. Daytime learning and builder activities sit alongside evening gatherings designed for informal exchange.
The programme welcomes newcomers as well as experienced participants. Its combination of talks, practical sessions and entrepreneurship discussions connects financial questions with the technologies changing how people build and transact.
For background on one of these emerging themes, explore Bitnxt’s analysis of AI agents and their potential role as crypto users.
Bitnxt is a Media Partner of Bitmela — Edition 01, helping its community discover the festival and follow its conversations.
Programme highlights (all times IST, UTC+5:30)
October 30
- Doors and registration from 08:00.
- Main-stage programme from 09:30.
- Talks and practical sessions across the Cake and Bitshala stages (parallel tracks).
- Passport Prime app-building session: 14:00–15:30.
- Launchpad finalist pitches: see the current detailed schedule.
- Gala Night from 19:00 (Gala and Exec passes only).
October 31
- Doors from 08:00.
- Main-stage and builder/community programming.
- Gala Pass-only Vault conversations in the afternoon (capped at 18).
- Aashish Solanki comedy show: 17:00–18:00.
- Outdoor Mela from 18:00.
- Party from 21:00; the organizer’s FAQ says it runs until midnight.
The programme is subject to organizer changes. Parallel sessions are not a single sequential itinerary.
Launchpad Ideathon
- Tracks: Bitcoin, UPI and Agentic Payments.
- Five finalist teams and four weeks of mentorship.
- Live pitches on October 30; winners planned for October 31.
- Advertised prize pool starting at ₹2,00,000, shared across top teams.
- The published application deadline was August 28, 2026; applications are not open.
Launchpad details. The Ideathon is separate from the Passport Prime app-building/hackathon session.
Entry information
The District booking listing states ages 18+, government ID required and no pets. These are booking-platform conditions; recheck before attending.
Plan your visit
Venue: InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road by IHG, Sitapura, Jaipur (Main Ballroom and outdoor Mela grounds). Use the directions link on the official website. Entry, Mela and Gala passes do not include hotel accommodation; the accommodation-inclusive Exec package is sold out.
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