The Bitcoin Conference announced today Code & Country 2026, the flagship policy forum returning for its second year to convene industry leaders, builders and U.S. policymakers for direct discussions on the issues shaping technology, regulation, and legislative priorities.
Code and Country 2026 will take place on April 27 at 12:00 PM and will be open to Pro Pass and Whale Pass holders. The forum is scheduled during the 2026 U.S. election year, when congressional agendas, committee priorities, and policy frameworks are actively taking shape.
The event is designed to facilitate direct engagement between those building critical infrastructure and those shaping policy – no intermediaries. Discussions will focus on active legislation, administrative priorities, and the real-world implications of regulatory decisions on the industries defining America’s technological future.
“Policy decisions affecting Bitcoin are made regardless of industry participation. We finally have an administration and bipartisan Congress seeking guidance from our industry on how to regulate. We can either jump in the game and help craft the next century of the regulatory landscape, or watch from the sidelines as someone else does it for us,” said Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc.
This year’s programming addresses the convergence of Bitcoin with broader policy areas – from energy infrastructure and stablecoin regulation to civil liberties in a digital age. Policymakers and congressional staff will hear directly from industry participants operating at scale, while attendees will gain insight into how policy development functions in Washington.
The Code & Country program builds on policy-focused programming introduced at the Bitcoin Conference in 2024 with President Donald Trump’s speech and formally launched as a branded track in 2025.
Featured past participation from senior U.S. political leaders, regulators,and policymakers includes Vice President J.D. Vance, White House AI & Crypto Czar David Sacks, Bo Hines, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, and Senator Cynthia Lummis, reflecting increased engagement between the Bitcoin industry and U.S. policymakers on regulatory and technology issues.
Code & Country 2026 is intended for:
Industry leaders and builders seeking direct engagement with policymakers on regulatory frameworks
Leaders in AI, energy, and adjacent sectors navigating the policy landscape
Participants newer to policy discussions looking to understand how legislative decisions affect Bitcoin
Policymakers and staff seeking technical and operational perspectives from those building at scale