BITFEST 2025
21-23 November 2025
Pendulum Hotel, Manchester, UK
3 Events, over 3 Days : BitFest, Nostrshire & PepeX
This is not a corporate event. Bitcoin is for the People.
ABOUT BITFEST 2025
Bitfest 2025 is a four-part celebration of Bitcoin, creativity, and open-source culture, happening November 21–23. The weekend blends talks, art, music, and hands-on collaboration — with the BitFest Bitcoin Conference at its core.
Here’s what’s happening over the weekend:
🟠 BitFest Bitcoin Conference (Main Event)
Two full days of talks from leading voices in Bitcoin — covering tech, privacy, policy, philosophy, and the future of money. This is the heart of Bitfest, where ideas are shared, challenges are debated, and the future is shaped.
Nostrshire
A one-day event exploring the Nostr protocol and the future of decentralized social media. Expect fresh projects, real-world use cases, and plenty of Nostr nerding out.
Pepe.x / Bitcoin Art
A celebration of Bitcoin’s meme culture, visual storytelling, and creative rebellion. From fine art to dank memes — this is where Bitcoin gets weird (in a good way).
Bitcoin Music
Live performances, DJs, and sonic experiments running throughout the festival. Expect everything from ambient sets to late-night beats — bringing energy, atmosphere, and a proper vibe to the weekend.
Whether you’re attending to learn, build, create, or just vibe with fellow Bitcoiners..
Bitfest is where it all comes together.
Note: Wall Street and other Lizard types are not welcome.
CONFERENCE
WORKSHOPS
KIDS ZONE
LIVE MUSIC
ART EXHIBITION
GAMING
Day 1
NOSTRSHIRE
As part of BitFest 2025, we are excited to host Nostrshire, a one-day Nostr conference focused on exploring the power of decentralized communication, privacy, and free speech in the digital age. This special event will bring together developers, privacy advocates, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of decentralized social media and communications via relays.
Event Details
DATE
21ST NOV, 2025
TIME
9 AM – 5 PM
LOCATION
PENDULUM HOTEL
What is NOSTR?
Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is a decentralized protocol designed for censorship-resistant, open communication. Unlike traditional social media platforms, which rely on centralized servers and moderation, Nostr enables users to broadcast messages through a network of relays, ensuring that no single entity can control or censor content.
Event Highlights
🔸 Keynote Talks: Leading voices in the Nostr and Bitcoin communities will discuss the importance of censorship-resistant technology and its role in the fight for digital freedom.
🔸 Technical Deep Dives: Developers will showcase how to build on the Nostr protocol, from creating decentralized applications (Nostr clients) to integrating Bitcoin Lightning payments into Nostr-based platforms.
🔸 Panel Discussions: Engage in discussions about the future of decentralized social media, privacy-first technology, and how Nostr compares to other Web3 and blockchain-based solutions.
🔸 Live Demos & Workshops: Hands-on sessions for setting up a Nostr client, using relay networks, and securing your keys for maximum privacy.
🔸Networking & Community Building: Connect with fellow Nostr enthusiasts, developers, and privacy-focused individuals who are passionate about open-source and decentralized solutions.
Speakers
BEN ARC
nostr.com
MARTTI MALMI
@marttimalmi
CRYPTO DONKEY
@cryptodonkey
DAN GERSHONY
@dangershony
OSCAR MERRY
@oscarmerry
NATHAN DAY
@nathanday
SHORT FIAT
@shortfiat
DEREK ROSS
@derekross
EUGENE
SYNC
Day 2
BITFEST
BitFest 2025 is a gathering for Bitcoiners, from curious newbies to experienced OGs, united by a passion for Bitcoin’s role in advancing individual sovereignty, privacy, and decentralization in the digital age. Inspired by the ideals of the Cypherpunk movement and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) principles, BitFest brings together innovators, developers, and thought leaders at the cutting edge of cryptocurrency and digital rights.
Event Details
DATE
22ND-23RD NOV, 2025
TIME
11 AM – 5 PM
LOCATION
PENDULUM HOTEL
Event Highlights
Hear from the brightest minds in Bitcoin and digital rights, industry pioneers, privacy advocates, and tech innovators share insights that are shaping the future of individual sovereignty and decentralization.
Speakers
PETER TODD
@peterktodd
RENEGADE INVESTOR
@sharkybit
DOMINIC FRISBY
@dominicfrisby
JOE BRYAN
@satmojoe
TIM AKIMBO
@takinbrrrr
VICTORIA JONES
@satoshis_page
COACH CARBON
@josiascarbon
SUSIE VIOLET WARD
@decentrasuze
NAT ATLAS
@bigrpic
KITCHEN MISHAP
@kitchenmishap
FREDDIE NEW
@freddienew
JEAN-LOUIS LAUWERS
@_prosumer
AMIN FARIEE
bittopia.org
SCOTT GREEN
@nanonano
KETOMINER
@ketominer
THOMAS VOEGTLIN
@ElectrumWallet
VERONIKA KUETT
@veronikakuett
ROBIN THATCHER
@thesecretinves2
Day 3
PEPE.X
PEPE.X Art Exhibition will feature works from renowned artists in the Bitcoin, crypto and meme art space, including Pepenardo, Mr. Hansell, and Darky. These superstar artists are well-known for their unique takes on PEPE-inspired digital and physical art, pushing the boundaries of creativity within the Bitcoin, NFT and physical art communities.
Event Details
DATE
22RD – 23RD NOV, 2025
TIME
11 AM – 11 PM
LOCATION
PENDULUM HOTEL
Event Highlights
Hear from the brightest minds in Bitcoin and digital rights, industry pioneers, privacy advocates, and tech innovators share insights that are shaping the future of individual sovereignty and decentralization.
If you’re a known, budding artist or collector, you’ll have the opportunity to join our live Bitcoin art auction in collaboration with Scarce City.
Artists
NARDO
@pepenardostudio
MR. HANSELL
@bettidlomas
DARKY
@dark_inc_studio
SATTVIC SATS
@sattvicsats
SIMO
@simo_eth
ZIMA BLUE
@zimablueart
SCARCE CITY
scarce.city
NATHAN SONIC
@nathansonic
BASQKEK
@basqkek
ZED
@zederwan
ESAY B
@Easy_to_the_b
INDELIBLE
@SuperRareRares
CRYPSI
@CrypsiArt
Be a speaker at BitFest 2025
APPLY TO SPEAK
Please complete our speaker application form via the button below to be considered for a speaker slot at BitFest 2025.
Exhibit your Proof-of-Work at BitFest 2025
APPLY TO EXHIBIT
Please complete the exhibitor application form below to be considered for an exhibition space at BitFest 2025.
Afterparty (Day 2)
NEW MUSIC ECONOMY
New Music Economy afterparty features pure vibes and entertainment from musicians and DJs leveraging the power of Bitcoin and its linked technologies to drive attention and value to their music. Further to that, these extraordinarily talented individuals are orange-pilling the world through their musical and entertainment prowess.
Curated by the 2140Music community, the evening and night will rock you. Come party with us!
Event Details
DATE
22ND NOV, 2025
TIME
8 PM – 1 AM
LOCATION
TBA
Event Highlights
Be entertained by musicians and DJs from a broad range of musical genres, all utilising Bitcoin in their own unique ways and advocating through their work.
Entertainment
ROGER 9000
@roger9000
G.O.L.D
@g.o.l.d
CRYPTO RAPTOR
@cryptopoly
MAD MUNKY
@madmunky2140
KIRIT MAGIC
@the_magician
AKME
@akmeproduzioni
AIRKLIPZ
@airklipz
ANDY PRINCZ
@princz_ldn
3 Days, 1 Ticket, 1 Price!
GET TICKETS
Gain entry to all three days of BitFest 2025 with 1 ticket!
VENUE
PENDULUM HOTEL MANCHESTER
Weston Building, Sackville Street
Manchester
M1 3BB
United Kingdom
The Pendulum Hotel Manchester is one of the leading conference hotels in Manchester city centre, with top-of-the-range conference facilities and free Wi-Fi throughout to keep you constantly connected.
Named after Foucault’s masterpiece, which swings in the main hallway, the Pendulum Hotel is located close to the city’s action, with family attractions, arts and theatre right at your fingertips.
HOW TO GET THERE?
CAR
BUS/COACH
TRAIN
CAR
North & Scotland:
A74(M) or A1(M) to M6
or M62
South West:
M5 or M3 (A34) to M6 (Wallsall/Wolverhampton), to Jcn 19 M56 (A556)
South East:
M20 or M23 to M6 (Wallsall/Wolverhampton), to Jcn 19 M56 (A556)
London:
M1 to Jcn 19, then M6 to Jcn 19 M56 (A556)
BUS/COACH
National Express (or other) to Manchester Coach Station, then walk about 7 mins to Pendulum Hotel Manchester
TRAIN
Train to Manchester Victoria, then Piccadilly (Yellow Line) to Manchester Piccadilly, then walk 7 mins to Pendulum Hotel Manchester
PARTNERS
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