BTCHEL 2026 returns for its second edition as the premier Bitcoin conference in the Nordics, taking place in Helsinki, Finland, on September 25–26, 2026.
As the premier Bitcoin conference in the Nordic region, BTCHEL brings together local and international voices to advance adoption and spark broader public awareness. Through a uniquely Nordic lens, the event explores regional opportunities, challenges, and breakthroughs within the global Bitcoin ecosystem.
Being Innovation First, BTCHEL showcases cutting-edge developments in Bitcoin payments, finance, and mining—highlighting the real-world use of Bitcoin as money and demonstrating how Bitcoin-native innovation continues to evolve.
Community-driven at its core, BTCHEL unites Bitcoiners across the Nordics and beyond while staying true to Bitcoin’s culture and ethos. Independent, bootstrapped, and proudly grassroots, the conference provides a space for genuine connection, meaningful conversations, and forward-thinking collaboration.
Speakers include:
- Francis Pouliot, CEO, Bitcoin Bull
- Martti Malmi, Early Bitcoin Developer; Developing Iris
- Adam Back, Co-founder & CEO, Blockstream
- Giacomo Zucco, Bitcoin Entrepreneur & Consultant
- Daniel Prince, Bitcoin and Freedom Advocate
- Anna Chekhovich, CFO, The Anti-Corruption Foundation
- Knut Svanholm, Author & Podcast Host
- Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President, ODF
- Toni Heiskanen, Bitcoin Author
- Ioni Appelberg, Bitcoin Author
- Eifrat Fenigson, Independent Journalist
- Grafton Clark, Head of Growth, Vexl
- Nathan Day, BTCMap