Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024: Uniting Europe’s Bitcoin innovators at Westergas
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Bitcoin Amsterdam will bring key industry leaders together on October 9-10, 2024, to discuss Bitcoin’s future in Europe.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – September 18, 2024 — Bitcoin Amsterdam, a significant global gathering for the Bitcoin industry, is set to take place at the iconic Westergas venue on October 9-10, 2024. This event aims to bring together key players in the European Bitcoin ecosystem, from innovators and investors to policymakers and enthusiasts, for two days of insightful discussions, networking, and exploration of Bitcoin’s future in Europe and beyond.
Amsterdam’s fintech scene takes center stage
As Amsterdam continues to grow as a fintech hub, Bitcoin Amsterdam brings together local and global experts for the third year in the row. This year’s event will showcase how the Dutch capital is embracing financial innovation, bringing together traditional finance experts and Bitcoin pioneers to discuss this technology’s future in Europe.
Influential speakers and thought leaders
The event boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including:
- Jack Mallers, CEO and founder of Strike
- Adam Back, Co-founder and CEO, Blockstream
- Elizabeth Stark, CEO and founder of Lightning Labs
- Pierre Rochard, Vice President of Research at Riot Platforms
- Willem Middelkoop, Founder of the Commodity Discovery Fund
- Tom van Lamoen, Libertaire Partij
- Björn Leví Gunnarsson, Pirate Party
- Joana Cotar, member of the German Bundestag
- Lyudmyla Kozlovska, Open Dialogue Foundation
- Wolf von Laer, CEO of Students For Liberty
- Vince Van Hoesel, European Students Blockch
“Bitcoin sits at the intersection of monetary policy, energy use, online privacy, and free speech. This region’s future depends on its response to the Bitcoin opportunity.” said David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc. “Bitcoin Amsterdam is where those conversations are happening.”
Diverse stages for in-depth exploration
Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 offers a multi-faceted experience with four stages that cater to different aspects of the Bitcoin ecosystem:
- Bull arena: The main stage, featuring keynote speeches and panel discussions with industry leaders.
- The deep session stage: An exclusive backstage experience for deep discussions with celebrity speakers.
- Orange stage: A showcase of new Bitcoin companies and business models, featuring panels, pitches, and nuanced discussions.
- Proof of work stage: An intimate setting where attendees can explore technical concepts in-depth, hearing from top educators and developers.
Unique experiences beyond the stages
The event goes beyond traditional conference formats, offering:
- Bitcoin art gallery: Celebrating creativity within the Bitcoin community.
- Pitch day: Opportunity for startups within the Bitcoin ecosystem to present their innovative ideas to a panel of judges.
- TAP protocol hackathon: Bringing together the world’s most innovative early-stage and growth Bitcoin startups to pitch for the grand prize pool.
- Side events: full week of activities from attendees all over the world, last year’s side events included: Networking Dinners, Canal Tours, Ordinal Night, Bitcoin Meetups and others.
Regulatory discussions at the forefront
With the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation on the horizon, the summit will provide a platform for critical discussions on the future of crypto regulation in Europe. Dutch regulators and policymakers will have a unique opportunity to engage with global thought leaders and shape the narrative around digital assets.
Amsterdam: From traditional finance to digital assets
As the city that gave birth to the world’s first stock exchange in 1602, Amsterdam is no stranger to financial innovation. This Bitcoin summit represents the next chapter in that storied history, potentially positioning the Netherlands as a leader in the digital asset space. For more information and to view the complete agenda, visit https://b.tc/conference/amsterdam.
About The Bitcoin Conference
The Bitcoin Conference, organized by BTC Inc, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, is a global event series, featuring notable industry speakers, workshops, exhibitions, and entertainment. These events serve as vital platforms for Bitcoin industry leaders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts to gather, network, and exchange ideas. The flagship event took place in Nashville, Tennessee, this year, and Bitcoin 2025 is announced to be held in Las Vegas in May 2025. Its international events include Bitcoin Amsterdam (Netherlands, October 9-10, 2024), Bitcoin Asia (Hong Kong, May 2024), and Bitcoin MENA (Abu Dhabi, December 2024).
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