Bitfest 2025 is a celebration of Bitcoin, creativity, and open-source culture, happening November 21–23 in Manchester, UK
The weekend blends talks, art, music, and hands-on collaboration — with the BitFest Bitcoin Conference at its core.
Here’s what’s happening over the weekend:
🌐 Nostrshire (Day 1)
A one-day event exploring the Nostr protocol and the future of the decentralized Internet. Expect fresh projects, real-world use cases, and plenty of nerding out.
Speakers include:
- Ben Arc, Nostr.com
- Fiatjaf, Nostr CEO (via Live Feed)
- Martti Malmi, Iris
- Derek Ross, Soapbox
- Kieran, zap.stream
- Oscar Merry, Fountain
- Constant, Kidstr
- Short Fiat, Fanfares
- Avi Burra, NosFabrica
- ChiefMonkey, Plebeian Market
- Jo, COO, Sovereign Engineering
- Nathan Day, BTC Map and Other Stuff
- Shaun, Yakihonne (via Live Feed)
- blackcoffee, LNBits
- Dan Conway, ngit and gitworkshop.dev
- AJ, Nostr Devs
- Dan Gershony, Angor.io
🟠 BitFest Bitcoin Conference (Main Event – Day 2 & 3)
Two full days of talks and hands-on workshops from leading voices in Bitcoin — covering tech, privacy, policy, philosophy, and the future of money. This is the heart of Bitfest, where ideas are shared, challenges are debated, and the future is shaped.
Speakers include:
- Mad Bitcoins, MC
- Dominic Frisby, Writer & Comedian
- Martti Malmi, Iris; Bitcoin OG
- Susie Violet Ward, Bitcoin Policy UK
- Thomas Voegtlin, Electrum Wallet
- Abubakar Nur Khalil, Core Contributor & Btrust
- Ben Arc, LNBits and MakerBits
- QNA, Educator & Foundation Devices
- Ioni Appelberg, Medical Doctor and Author
- Joe Nakamoto, Filmmaker and Quiz-master
- Andre Loja, FREE Madiera & Basalto Fund
- Daniel Prince, Once Bitten Podcast
- Freddie New, Bitcoin Policy UK & B HODL
- Veronika Kuett, Ark Labs
- Joe Bryan, Sats vs Fiat (What’s The Problem?)
- Nathan Day, BTC Map
- Avi Burra, Finding Home
- Christopher, Bridge 2 Bitcoin
- Mandelduck, OG Bitcoin Gamer & ZBD
- Tim Allen, Free Cities Podcast
- Metamick, Geyser
- Jordan Walker, The Bitcoin Collective
- Robin Thatcher, The Bitcoin Accountant
- Coach Carbon, OxBit/Bitcoin Ballers
- Ketominer, Nodl.eu
- Peter Connor, Glasgow Bitcoin
- Prem
🎦 Bitflix (Days 2 & 3)
A dedicated big-screen cinema room showcasing the very best freedom-orientated documentaries and shorts. In partnership with Bitcoin FilmFest.
🐸 Pepe.x / Art Exhibition (Days 2 & 3)
A celebration of Bitcoin’s meme culture, visual storytelling, and creative rebellion. From fine art to dank memes — this is where Bitcoin gets weird (in a good way).
🎶 New Music Economy Concert (Evening 2)
Live performances, DJs, and sonic experiments running throughout the festival. Expect everything from ambient sets to late-night beats — bringing energy, atmosphere, and a proper vibe to the weekend.
Whether you’re attending to learn, build, create, or just vibe with fellow Bitcoiners…
Bitfest is where it all comes together.