V4V Chicago 2026
Chicago Bitcoin Collective
About this Event
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who should attend V4V Chicago 2026?
The event is ideal for Bitcoin enthusiasts, developers, creators, entrepreneurs, merchants, artists, educators, and anyone interested in Bitcoin adoption and freedom technology.
2. What is the Value for Value (V4V) concept?
Value for Value is a community-driven economic model where people exchange value directly through their time, talent, and contributions instead of relying on traditional payment models.
3. What topics will the workshops cover?
Sessions include Bitcoin fundamentals, Lightning Network, Nostr, self-custody, merchant adoption, creator tools, circular economies, and decentralized freedom technologies.
4. What makes V4V Chicago different from other Bitcoin events?
V4V Chicago combines practical Bitcoin education with live music, local commerce, community networking, workshops, and the launch of the Bitcoin Bodega, creating a truly immersive Bitcoin culture experience.
Event Details
Location
Portage Park, 4100 N Long Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60641, United States
Chicago, United States
Date & Time
Sep 14, 2026 09:00 - Sep 15, 2026 18:00
Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
Price
💰 Paid
Tags
Tickets
Freedom Tech Forum (Tuesday)
$50
Benefits:
- • All day entry to CBC for freedom tech workshops.
V4V Dinner and Concert
$90
Benefits:
- • Monday night dinner - 5pm @ Fork & Coin
- • Charter bus to the concert - 7pm
- • V4V Fest at Avondale Music Hall - 7:30-10pm
Full Stack Pass
$121
Benefits:
- • 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