Bitcoin Students
Network Summit

Connecting academia to the opportunity of Bitcoin

Date: October 3–4, 2026
Time: From 10 AM ET
Format: IRL + Virtual

About the Summit

Connecting students to Bitcoin's future

The Bitcoin Students Network Summit connects the next generation of builders with leaders shaping Bitcoin's future. This free event brings together university clubs, students, and industry experts for talks, discussions, and global collaboration — in person and online.

Date: October 3–4, 2026
Time: From 10 AM ET
Format: IRL + Virtual
Audience: Students & Educators

Schedule

Saturday, October 310 AM - 6 PM ET
Sunday, October 410 AM - 2 PM ET

FAQ

Who can attend?

Any student, educator, or professional interested in Bitcoin is welcome. You don't need to be in a Bitcoin club to join.

Is the event free?

Yes. Attendance is completely free. RSVP to receive the event link and updates.

How do I register?

Fill out the RSVP form on this page. You'll be asked for your name, school, and topics or speakers you're interested in.

Will sessions be recorded?

Yes. All main sessions will be recorded and shared afterward with registered attendees.

How can I get involved or partner?

After the Summit, we'll share ways to join regional programs or collaborate on initiatives. You can also email team@bitcoinstudentsnetwork.org.

October 3–4, 2026 · From 10 AM ET · IRL + Virtual · Free

Featured Speakers

Gen Z Pioneers & Industry Leaders

Learn from the pioneers shaping the future of Bitcoin

The 2026 lineup is being finalized. Register and we'll email you the moment speakers are announced.

Who has spoken before

40 speakers joined us at the 2025 Summit.

Andrew Bailey
Professor of Humanities (Philosophy), Yale-NUS College; Board Member, Bitcoin Students Network
Nik Bhatia
Founder of The Bitcoin Layer; Adjunct Professor of Finance, USC Marshall School of Business
Jeff Booth
Founding Partner, Ego Death Capital; General Advisor, Bitcoin Students Network
Natalie Brunell
Host and Founder, Coin Stories; Bitcoin Educator and Journalist
Zack Cohen
Associate, Bitcoin Policy Institute; Host, The Bitcoin Policy Hour
Troy Cross
Professor of Philosophy & Humanities, Reed College; Fellow, Bitcoin Policy Institute
Luke Danielian
Intern, Bitcoin Policy Institute; Student, University of Maryland
Arman Dashti
Founder, Claremont Bitcoin Club; Economics & Data Science Student, Claremont McKenna College
Filip Djurovic
Founder of Bitcoin Club; Student at Rochester Institute of Technology
Janie England
Student at BYU-Idaho; Intern with Senator Cynthia Lummis and Bitcoin Policy Institute
Lucas Ferreira
Co-founder and Executive Director, Vinteum; Organizer, Satsconf
Ella Hough
Co-Founder, Bitcoin Students Network; Bitcoin Advocacy Associate at Strategy
Adam Jonas
CEO, Chaincode Labs
Anaïse Kanimba
Global development strategist and human rights advocate; Founding Member, World Liberty Congress
Blake Kaufman
Creator and Builder, Blitz Wallet
Abubakar Nur Khalil
CEO, Btrust; Board Member, Bitcoin Students Network
Kyle Knight
Founder, Bitcoin Culture Hub; Founder, UCLA Bitcoin Bruins
Fabian Kraus
Intern: Summer of Bitcoin; studied under Rene Pickhart
Jack Mallers
Founder and CEO of Strike, Twenty One
Lorraine Marcel
Founder of Bitcoin Dada; Financial activist empowering African women
Shehzan Maredia
Founder and CEO, Lava
Pedro Merino
Cofounder of Bitcoin Students Network ITAM
Sean Mihelich
Head of Business Development, Bitcoin Culture Hub; Founder & President, Wisconsin Bitcoin Club
Ishaana Misra
Bitcoin Core Contributor, MIT; Co-Founder, Generation Bitcoin
Arsh Molu
Co-Founder, Bitcoin Students Network; Financial Freedom Operations Lead at Human Rights Foundation
Neha Narula
Director, Digital Currency Initiative, MIT Media Lab; Board Member, Block
Lisa Neigut
Founder, Base58; Board Member, BSN
Matt Odell
Managing Partner, Ten31 VC; Co-Founder, OpenSats and Bitcoin Park
Francesco Pelle
President, BitPolito
Salvador Pineda
Researcher on Bitcoin and Transitional Justice, MBA Candidate, Cornell University
Bradley Rettler
Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Wyoming; Co-author of Resistance Money
Michael Rihani
Head of Crypto, Nubank; General Advisor, Bitcoin Students Network
Demian Schatt
Head of Operations, The Bitcoin Layer; Founder and President, USC Bitcoin Club
Nicki Sharma
Founder and Host, Orange Peel Podcast; University of Melbourne student
Anna Stenstrom
Fellow at University of Alabama; Bitcoin Policy Advocate intern at BPI
Halston Valencia
Marketing Director, Bitcoin Well; Bitcoin Educator
Matthew Vuk
Ark liquidity researcher, Second; Economics & Accounting student; BSN member
Sabina Waithira
Co-founder, Tando
Zach Young
Analyst, Trammell Venture Partners
David Zell
President, Bitcoin Policy Institute