Oslo Freedom Forum is unlike any other event on the Bitcoin conference circuit. While most conferences focus on markets, price, and technology, Oslo Freedom Forum sits at the intersection of Bitcoin, human rights, and freedom technology — bringing together human rights defenders, dissidents, journalists, and Bitcoiners in a combination you won't find anywhere else in the world.

The 2026 edition runs June 1–3 at Oslo Konserthus Plaza in Oslo, Norway.

What Makes Oslo Freedom Forum Different

Oslo Freedom Forum is produced by the Human Rights Foundation, a nonpartisan organization that promotes and protects human rights globally. The conference has a long track record of featuring activists and dissidents from authoritarian regimes alongside some of the most important voices in Bitcoin and freedom technology.

The conversations here go deeper than Bitcoin price or institutional adoption. You'll hear from people who have used Bitcoin under authoritarian regimes, journalists who have reported under threat of imprisonment, and technologists building privacy tools that protect lives. It's a perspective that's genuinely rare on the conference circuit and one that reinforces why Bitcoin matters beyond the financial.

Oslo as a Conference City

Oslo is one of Europe's most stunning capital cities. Situated on the Oslofjord with forested hills surrounding the city, it's a remarkable backdrop for a conference that deals with some of the world's most pressing human challenges. The city is clean, safe, and well-connected, with direct flights from most major European hubs and connections from North America and Asia.

June in Oslo is ideal — long Nordic summer days, mild temperatures, and a city that comes alive with outdoor life. The waterfront area near the conference venue is particularly beautiful in summer.

Who Should Attend

Oslo Freedom Forum attracts a different audience than most Bitcoin conferences. If you're interested in Bitcoin as a tool for financial freedom and human rights rather than purely as an investment, this is the event that puts that mission front and center. Journalists, human rights advocates, policy makers, and Bitcoiners with a global perspective all find their place here.

Getting There

Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) is one of Northern Europe's best-connected airports, with direct flights from across Europe and connections from North America and beyond. The airport express train connects to Oslo Central Station in about 20 minutes. Oslo Konserthus Plaza is centrally located and easily accessible by public transit from anywhere in the city.

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