FREE Energy Summit 2026

Participate in the FREE Energy Summit 2026, held on 14th May 2026, in Lisbon. The event brings together power professionals, engineers, investors, and Bitcoin industry professionals to explore the intersection of energy infrastructure and Bitcoin mining. The summit specializes in sensible, actual-global tasks showing how Bitcoin mining can help optimize power systems through the use of surplus renewable electricity, stabilizing power grids, and improving the economics of energy infrastructure. Through professional talks, technical discussions, and case research, the event highlights subjects along with grid balance, renewable electricity integration, waste recycling from mining operations, and revolutionary ways to convert unused strength into monetary value.

Organized By

FREE Madeira is a Web3 and Crypto conference held on the island of Madeira, bringing together founders, developers, investors, and blockchain enthusiasts. The event focuses on Blockchain innovation, decentralized finance (DeFi), digital property, and Web3 adoption, while encouraging networking and collaboration inside the global crypto network.

Event Highlights

• Focus on Bitcoin mining and energy system integration.
• Supports grid stability and Europe’s decarbonisation goals.
• In-person summit highlighting real-world projects.
• Second edition of the FREE Energy Summit.
• Insights shared by industry leaders who are directly running the projects.

Who Is This Event For?

• Energy Producers and Grid Operators: Learn how Bitcoin mining enables the reduction of energy curtailment and improves grid stability
• Renewable Developers and Investors: Discover how Bitcoin mining can improve the financial viability of renewable initiatives
• Engineers and Infrastructure Professionals: Gain insights from technical groups strolling real-world mining operations
• Policymakers and Regulators: Understand how worldwide markets use Bitcoin mining as a powerful approach and its relevance for Portugal

What You Will Learn

• Flexible Load: Bitcoin mining is used as a scalable, interruptible energy load.
• Renewable Use: Surplus renewable energy turned into heat and revenue.
• France Strategy: France is exploring an energy mix to boost Bitcoin hashrate.
• Real Data: Based on real deployments and 5+ years of experience.

Speakers

• Bastien Desteuque - MD of the Institut National de Bitcoin and board member of EBEA
• Bert de Groot - Founder of Bitcoin Brabant
• Javier Hermosa - Head of Energy and Mining
• Charlie Fritzsche - Lead Product Manager and Customer Success at Terahash
• Kenji Tateiwa - CEO of Agile Energy X

Exploring how Bitcoin mining can optimize renewable energy and strengthen energy infrastructure.