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BTCHEL 2026

Name: BTCHEL 2026
Start: 2026-09-25T10:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-09-26T17:20:00+03:00
Location: Kaapelitehdas – Cable Factory

September 25–26, 2026· 2 days

10:00 AM – 05:20 PM· UTC+3

Kaapelitehdas – Cable Factory, Helsinki, Finland

In-person

Tickets from €50 to €1,099

The Nordic Bitcoin Conference

Hosted By

21 Events Oy

21 Events Oy is the organizer of BTCHEL, the Nordic Bitcoin Conference, led by CEO Remu Karhulahti.

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About this Event

2nd Edition

Edition

Current edition confirmed

1,000+ attendees

Expected Attendance

Previous edition

70+ speakers

Expected Speakers

Previous edition

20+ companies and partners

Expected Partners

Previous edition

Main Stage, Expo Stage, OG Stage

Conference Stages

Current edition confirmed

Keynotes, Panels, Technical Talks, Fireside Chats, Workshops, Exhibition, VIP Dinner, Private Sauna, Rooftop Networking

Programme Format

Current edition confirmed

BTCHEL 2026, The Nordic Bitcoin Conference, will return for its second edition on 25–26 September 2026 at Kaapelitehdas in Helsinki, Finland. Building on its 2025 debut, which attracted more than 1,000 attendees, over 70 speakers and 20+ partners, the conference will explore the issues shaping Bitcoin's future in the Nordic region and worldwide. The programme focuses on Bitcoin mining, energy infrastructure, payments, financial sovereignty, human rights, regulation, self-custody, merchant adoption, privacy and Bitcoin development. Sessions will be delivered across three dedicated stages: Main Stage, Expo Stage and OG Stage. BTCHEL is an independent, bootstrapped and grassroots conference that connects Nordic Bitcoin communities with international developers, entrepreneurs, investors and policy experts. Attendees can also access an exhibition area, community programming, side events, VIP networking, workshops and a dedicated food and beverage area.

Agenda

Partial Agenda

DAY 1 — 25 SEPTEMBER 2026

Selected Sessions

Keynote by Giacomo Zucco
The Tilted Playing Field
Will Bitcoin Break the EU?
The Hidden History of Bitcoin
What Can You Actually Issue on Bitcoin?
Bitcoin Is Freedom Maximalism
Keynote by Eric Yakes
Bitcoin and Austrian Economics
Who Is Writing Europe's Bitcoin Policy?
Bitcoin and Longevity
How Does Bitcoin Resist Censorship?
The State of Bitcoin Merchant Adoption
Bitcoin as Europe's Energy Operating System
Frontiers of Bitcoin Adoption
Benefits of Bitcoin Mining in Finland
From Hashrate to Energy Infrastructure
Introduction to Ark and the Unilateral Exit
The Bitcoin Power Law
The Aftermath of BIP-110
Bitcoin Adoption Across the Nordics
The Energy That Powers Bitcoin
AI and Bitcoin Mining's Energy Demand
DAY 2 — 26 SEPTEMBER 2026

Selected Sessions

Fireside Chat with Cory Klippsten and Knut Svanholm
The Coldcard Aftermath
Talk by Martti Malmi
Hardware Wallet 101
Bitcoin Meets Biohackers
Bitcoin and Taxes
Artificial Intelligence, Bitcoin and the Autonomous Economy
Why Austrian Economics Is Important
Where Bitcoin Development Is Heading
Bitcoin Sybil Vulnerability
What Does a Healthy Bitcoin Mining Ecosystem Look Like?
How Can Bitcoin Survive Quantum Computers?
What Does Financial Sovereignty Actually Mean?
Bitcoin, Freedom and Financial Inclusion
What Happens When the State Turns Off Your Money?
Lightning Network and Hardware Wallets
What Is Stopping Users From Holding Their Own Keys?
BTCPay Server Workshop
Keynote by Francis Pouliot

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Speakers

Announced

Adam Back

Co-Founder and CEO, Blockstream

Cory Klippsten

Founder and CEO, Swan Bitcoin

Martti Malmi

Early Bitcoin Developer

Francis Pouliot

Founder and CEO, Bull Bitcoin

Giacomo Zucco

Founder, Plan B Network

Knut Svanholm

Author and Co-Host, Bitcoin Infinity Show

Eric Yakes

Founder and Managing Partner, Epoch VC

Alexey Bragin

CTO, JAN3

Who Attends

Bitcoin Developers

Bitcoin Miners

Energy Companies

Investors and VCs

Seek high-growth projects and deal flow

Entrepreneurs

Bitcoin Companies

Payment Providers

Hardware Wallet Companies

Policy Experts

Regulators

Human Rights Advocates

Researchers

Economists

Merchants

Content Creators

Students

Bitcoin Enthusiasts

Nordic Technology Community

Topics & Themes

Digital Assets

BitcoinBitcoin MiningBitcoin PaymentsBitcoin RegulationEuropean Bitcoin PolicyBitcoin DevelopmentBitcoin SecurityBitcoin TaxationNordic Bitcoin AdoptionBitcoin Investment

Technology

Mining and Energy InfrastructureBitcoin Security

Markets

Bitcoin MiningMining and Energy InfrastructureBitcoin Payments

Policy

Bitcoin RegulationBitcoin Taxation

Other

Merchant AdoptionFinancial SovereigntyHuman RightsSelf-CustodyHardware WalletsLightning NetworkQuantum ComputingPrivacyCensorship ResistanceAustrian EconomicsOpen-Source TechnologyRenewable Energy

Sponsors & Partners

tentative

Partners(Uncategorized — pending review)

Main Sponsors; Innovator Sponsors; Early Adopter Sponsors; Majority Sponsors; Media Partners. Announced: MinersLoop — Innovator Sponsor; European Bitcoin Energy Association (EBEA) — Innovator Sponsor.

Sources & Verification

Official Event Website

Supports: Event description, dates, venue, tickets, speakers

btchel.comChecked September 17, 2026

Official Agenda Page

Supports: Programme, sessions, schedule

agenda.btchel.comChecked September 17, 2026

Official Speakers Page

Supports: Speaker list and bios

agenda.btchel.com/speakersChecked September 17, 2026

Official Ticket Page

Supports: Ticket tiers and pricing

btchel.com/ticketsChecked September 17, 2026

Sponsorship Page

Supports: Sponsor categories and packages

btchel.com/sponsorshipsChecked September 17, 2026

Press Kit

Supports: Official press materials

btchel.com/press-kitChecked September 17, 2026

Event Details

Date Confirmed

September 25–26, 2026

Time Confirmed

10:00 AM – 05:20 PM

EEST (UTC+03:00) Helsinki

UTC+3

Europe/Helsinki

Venue Confirmed

Kaapelitehdas – Cable Factory

Kaapeliaukio 3, 00180 Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki, Finland

Format

In-person

Age Restriction

18+ (food and drinks area)

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Tickets from €50 to €1,099

Taxes and fees may apply

Provider: btchel.com

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Four main tiers: Expo (EUR 50), Standard (EUR 219), OG (EUR 369), VIP (EUR 1,099). Also Student Standard (EUR 99, proof of studies required), Friday Standard (EUR 119, valid 25 Sep only), Saturday Standard (EUR 139, valid 26 Sep only). 5% newsletter subscriber discount available.

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