V4V Chicago 2026

Get ready to celebrate the future of Bitcoin at V4V Chicago 2026, from September 14–15, 2026, at Portage Park, Chicago. This unique two-day Bitcoin conference blends technology, local commerce, live entertainment, and community into one unforgettable experience. The event, which is based on the Value for Value (V4V) concept, unites Bitcoin builders, creators, entrepreneurs, artists, educators, and supporters of freedom-tech to investigate real Bitcoin adoption through meaningful collaboration. V4V Chicago offers an exciting environment for learning, networking, and exchanging practical value, regardless of your passion for Bitcoin, Lightning Network, Nostr, self-custody, decentralized technology, digital payments, or circular economies. Organized By The Chicago Bitcoin Collective is Chicago's dedicated Bitcoin community hub, empowering builders, educators, students, and enthusiasts through education, collaboration, and real-world Bitcoin initiatives. Event Highlights • Grand launch of the Bitcoin Bodega marketplace • Live music, networking dinners, and community celebrations • Hands-on workshops covering Bitcoin, Lightning, Nostr, and Freedom Tech • Builder showcase featuring creators, startups, merchants, and innovators What to Expect • Bitcoin Bodega Launch • Dinner, Drinks & Community Networking • Live Music Experience • Bitcoin & Freedom Tech Workshops • Builder and Creator Showcase • Local Commerce and Value-for-Value Community Exchange Agenda Highlights • Day 1 – Monday, September 14 • 12:00 PM – Doors Open • 1:00 PM – Community Kickoff (Walk, Run & Yoga) • 2:00 PM – Grand Opening of Bitcoin Bodega • 5:00 PM – Opening Dinner at Fork & Coin • 7:00 PM – Live Music Experience at Avondale Music Hall • Day 2 – Tuesday, September 15 • 8:00 AM – Coffee & Opening Remarks • 9:00 AM – Bitcoin + Freedom Tech Workshops • 12:00 PM – Lunch & Networking • 1:00 PM – Member & Builder Showcase • 3:00 PM – Afternoon Workshops and Closing Sessions Featured Speakers • Jon Gordon – SOUND HSA, NosFabrica, Fork & Coin, CBC • Brady Pugliese – Fork & Coin, CBC • Keith Mukai – Seed Signer • Vitor Pamplona – Amethyst, Brainstorm Don't miss Chicago's Bitcoin conference, where Bitcoin innovation, community collaboration, freedom technology, and real-world value exchange shape the future of decentralized commerce.

• JGJon Gordon
• BPBrady Pugliese
• VPVitor Pamplona

• Full Stack Pass
  • Bitcoin & Freedom Tech Workshops Mon afternoon and Tue
  • Monday night dinner @ Fork & Coin
  • Monday night bus and concert ticket
  • Tuesday lunch and snacks @ Fork & Coin
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• V4V Dinner and Concert
  • Monday night dinner - 5pm @ Fork & Coin
  • Charter bus to the concert - 7pm
  • V4V Fest at Avondale Music Hall - 7:30-10pm
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• Freedom Tech Forum (Tuesday)
  • All day entry to CBC for freedom tech workshops.
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