LABITCONF 2026 (the Latin American Bitcoin & Blockchain Conference) is the region’s flagship cryptocurrency event and one of the world's oldest conferences dedicated to Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Celebrating its 14th edition, the event will take place from October 30 to October 31, 2026, at BAFerial (formerly Costa Salguero) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
This year's event serves as the grand finale of Tecweek 2026, a prominent innovation and technology initiative hosted by the City of Buenos Aires.
💡 Core Themes & Focus
- The HODL Philosophy: Every year features a central theme. The 2026 edition centers around "HODL". Rather than focusing on market prices, the conference explores the long-term conviction, financial philosophy, and societal transformation required to understand and hold Bitcoin.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): For the first time, LABITCONF is introducing a dedicated AI track, bringing together conversations at the intersection of AI automation, Web3, and decentralized technology.
- Institutional Adoption: Key emphasis is being placed on the B2B landscape, including corporate adoption of Bitcoin, enterprise blockchain use cases, and the integration of stablecoins in commerce.
📅 Event Highlights
- Six Simultaneous Stages: Presentations range from fundamental Bitcoin education to advanced coding, algorithmic trading strategies, and tech tutorials.
- Keynote Speaker: Renowned author of The Bitcoin Standard, Saifedean Ammous, will deliver a keynote address, marking his first appearance at a South American conference.
- Diverse Community: The event actively connects leading global founders, institutional executives, and regional developers with crypto enthusiasts, students, and beginners.