BITFEST 2025

Mark your calendar for BITFEST 2025 from November 21st to 23rd, at the Pendulum Hotel, Manchester, UK. This three-day Bitcoin event is more than just a conference; it's a celebration of Bitcoin creativity and innovation, fusing technology, art, and community. Participants will talk about how Bitcoin supports artistic expression, privacy, and sovereignty They will include developers, entrepreneurs, artists, and everyday citizens

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Bitfest is a four-part celebration of Bitcoin, creativity, and open-source culture.

Why Attend

• Connect with Bitcoiners, developers, artists, and privacy advocates in one dynamic crypto community gathering.
  
• Learn the latest on Bitcoin, Lightning Network, and decentralized communication via Nostr.
  
• Immerse yourself for music from MES in bitcoin culture, and state -of -the -art technology in creative arts
  
• Gain fresh perspectives from leading voices in the Blockchain conference UK scene.
  

Summit Highlights

• Keynote addresses on the future of money, privacy, and Bitcoin technology.
  
• Explores decentralized communication in depth using Nostrshire.
  
• The intersection of fine art and memes is the Pepex Art Exhibition.
  
• BTC Gaming Arena curated by ZBD.
  
• Live performances by Bitcoin-focused musicians and unforgettable afterparties.
  

3-Day Schedule

• 21 Nov (9 AM–5 PM) – Nostrshire: A full day dedicated to the Nostr protocol with keynotes, technical sessions, live demos, and networking for developers, privacy advocates, and freedom tech builders.
  
• 22 Nov (11 AM–5 PM) – BitFest Bitcoin Conference: Talks, panel debates, workshops, and the grand opening of the PepeX Art Exhibition
  
• Evening: New Music Economy (8 PM–1 AM) Afterparty powered by Bitcoin.
  
• 23 Nov (11 AM–5 PM) – Day Two of BitFest: Advanced workshops, hardware sessions, BTC gaming tournaments, live art auction, and closing keynotes.
  

Extra Features

• Kids Zone for young Bitcoin learners.
  
• Live Bitcoin art auction hosted by Scarce City.
  

Spekers

• Ben Arc, Nostr.com
  
• Martti Malmi, marttimalmi
  
• DEREK ROSS Soapbox
  
  Don't miss attending this 3-day celebration of Bitcoin’s culture, creativity, and technology.