V4V Chicago 2026

A two-day Bitcoin gathering in Chicago built around food, music, freedom tech, local commerce, and real-world value exchange.
SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2026
PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Hosted by Chicago Bitcoin Collective + Fork & Coin

What to expect

Bitcoin bodega launch

Dinner & Drinks

Live Music

Workshops & Education

Community

A Value for value experience

V4V Chicago is a two-day gathering for builders, creators, and freedom lovers in the Bitcoin community. Hosted by Chicago Bitcoin Collective and Fork & Coin, this event is build on the spirt of Value for Value.

We believe in exchanging value freely -- through time, talent, and tressure. V4V Chicago brings together the best of Bitcoin culture with workshops, music, great food, and a vibrant community.

What is value for value?

Value for Value (V4V) is an economic model that supports creators and communities by aligning incentives through direct value exchange. At V4V Chicago, we live it -- not just talk it.

Schedule
(Full Event Calendar Coming Soon)

Monday Sept 14

Doors Open
12:00pm

Doors open for full stack passers

Community Kickoff
1:00pm

Walk/run + yoga in the park, and casual community connection to kick off the event.

Grand Opening of Bitcoin Bodega
2:00pm

The launch of our Bitcoin corner store! Apply to become a vendor now!

V4V Introduction
3:00pm

V4V 101 - Collect sats for sharing your time, talent, and treasure

Meet the Band and Artists
4:00pm

Happy hour

Opening Dinner at Fork & Coin
5:00pm

Dinner, drinks, opening remarks, and the official launch of the Bitcoin Bodega marketplace.

Live Music Experience at Avondale Music Hall
7:00pm

Shuttle (provided) over to Avondale Music Hall for the V4V concert experience

Shuttles back to Fork and Coin
10:00pm - 11:00pm

Dinner, drinks, opening remarks, and the official launch of the Bitcoin Bodega marketplace. Last Shuttle leaves at 11:00pm.

End of Day 1
11:00pm

Tuesday Sept 15

Coffee and Opening Remarks
8:00am

Bitcoin + Freedom Tech Workshops
9:00am

Hands-on sessions covering Bitcoin, Nostr, Lightning, self-custody, merchant adoption, creator tools, circular economies, and freedom tech.

Lunch + Networking at Fork & Coin
12:00pm

Lunch, snacks, vendor time, and space to connect with other attendees, sponsors, builders, and community members.

Member + Builder Showcase
1:00pm

A showcase for founders, creators, small businesses, CBC members, and Bitcoin-aligned builders to share what they are working on.

Special Announcement
2:00pm

A very special announcement from our title sponsor.

Drinks, Snacks, and Networking
2:15pm

Afternoon Speakers and Workshops
3:00pm

Hands-on sessions covering Bitcoin, Nostr, Lightning, self-custody, merchant adoption, creator tools, circular economies, and freedom tech.

Closing remarks
5:00pm

SPEAKERS

  • Jon Gordon - SOUND HSA / NosFabrica / Fork & Coin / CBC
  • Brady Pugliese - Fork & Coin / CBC
  • Keith Mukai- Seed Signer
  • Ronnie Samuel - SOUND HSA / Practice Pilot
  • Vitor Pamplona - Amethyst /Brainstorm
  • Phil Gomez - Fedi
  • Brandon Karpeles - Sovreign
  • Sovreign Dimi - Sovereign Hybrid Compute
  • RevHodl - Local Bitcoin
  • Avi Burra - Brainstorm / PlebChain Radio
  • Keith Gardner - Branta
  • OpenMike - Tunestr

Bands & Artists

  • Big G
  • Abel James
  • Special Guest Band

Headlining Artist

Ticket Options

Select your ticket options below.

CONCERT ONLY

$21

A simple way to join the live music portion of V4V Chicago
Includes:
  • Entry to the Monday live music experience

DINNER + CONCERT PASS

$121

For guests who want the full Monday evening experience
Includes:
  • Monday opening dinner at Fork & Coin
  • Monday live music experience
  • Transportation, if applicable
  • Access to the Bitcoin Bodega marketplace on Monday

FULL STACK PASS

$210

The complete V4V Chicago Experience
Includes:
  • Monday opening dinner at Fork & Coin
  • Monday live music experience
  • Transportation, if applicable
  • Tuesday workshops
  • Tuesday lunch
  • Access to the Bitcoin Bodega marketplace
  • Full event programming
  • Limited Availability*
BITCOIN BODEGA

Shop directly with bitcoiners

A modern corner-store experience. The Bitcoin Bodega is an open marketplace for friendly businesses, artist, and creators to showcase and sell their goods and services to a like-minded community using the V4V model.

APPLY TO JOIN THE BODEGA
SponsorsHIPS

CURRENT SPONSORS

BECOME A SPONSOR

V4V Chicago is supported by companies, founders, and community partners who believe in building a real Bitcoin circular economy in Chicago.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Sponsorship opportunities are available for brands that want to support the event and connect with the CBC/Fork & Coin community.

Available sponsorship tiers include:

  • Title Sponsor
  • Supporting Sponsor
  • Bitcoin Bodega Sponsor
  • Community Sponsor
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Your questions, answered

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