Barcelona Cyphers Conference 2026 takes place May 29–30 in Barcelona, Spain — an unconference dedicated to sovereignty, Bitcoin, and freedom. Described as "An Unconference for Sovereignty, Bitcoin & Freedom," it brings together cypherpunks, Bitcoiners, and freedom advocates in one of Europe's most vibrant cities.

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The Basics

Dates: May 29–30, 2026
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Format: In-Person Unconference

Confirmed Speakers

Efrat Fenigson, Alberto Mera, General Kenobi, Bebop, CryptoSquid, Bitmaker, El Gringo Bitcoinero, and more to be announced.

What Is an Unconference?

Unlike a traditional conference with pre-set keynotes and panels, an unconference is participant-driven. Sessions are proposed and voted on by attendees at the start of the event, ensuring the agenda reflects what the community actually wants to discuss. It's a format that rewards genuine engagement over passive consumption — conversations are real, sessions go where the room wants to go, and the hallway track is the main event.

For a conference built around sovereignty and freedom, the unconference format is deeply fitting. It embodies the cypherpunk spirit of decentralization — no central authority dictates the agenda.

The Timing — End of May in Barcelona

May 29–30 places Barcelona Cyphers Conference at the end of one of the busiest stretches on the European Bitcoin calendar — running the same weekend as Bitcoin Treasuries Unconference UK in Bristol (May 29). For those who can only make one trip, Barcelona is a compelling choice: the city is extraordinary in late May, warm and sunny before the summer crowds arrive, with the full energy of Catalan culture and one of Europe's great food and nightlife scenes.

Barcelona El Prat Airport has excellent direct connections from across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. The city is compact, walkable, and endlessly rewarding for visitors.

Barcelona and the Cypherpunk Tradition

Barcelona has a long history of political radicalism, decentralization movements, and resistance to centralized authority — from anarchist traditions to the ongoing Catalan independence debate. It's a city that understands, at a cultural level, why sovereignty matters. That context gives Barcelona Cyphers Conference a resonance that goes beyond the typical Bitcoin gathering.

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