BTCHEL 2026

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