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Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2027 Opens Call for Speakers

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Become a speaker poster for Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2027, 26–27 February.
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Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town is looking for new voices for its 2027 conference. The Bitcoin-only event returns to Cape Town on 26 and 27 February 2027. Organisers want builders, civic groups, and open-source teams to apply.

Who they want on stage

The organisers asked for people who are:

  • Building something in Bitcoin.
  • Working on an open-source project.
  • Developing tools that increase personal freedom.
  • Running civic groups where public systems fall short.

They also invited political dissidents who oppose overreach to share their story. That is the conference’s wording, not a list of confirmed speakers.

Talk formats can include keynotes, sessions, workshops, and panels.
Become a speaker poster for Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2027, 26–27 February.

Bitcoin only — no altcoins

This is the fourth Cape Town edition. The official call says the theme is Bitcoin, self-sovereignty, and parallel institutions.

Altcoin talks will not be accepted. Proposals should show a clear link to Bitcoin adoption. Community groups, non-profits, and civic projects are especially welcome.

The conference markets itself as “high signal” and “not crypto.”

How to apply?

  1. Open the speaker form: pretalx.com/abct27/cfp.
  2. Add your topic, a short abstract, and contact details.
  3. Submit by 1 February 2027 at 23:59 SAST.
Selected speakers will present to an in-person audience in Cape Town. The form does not guarantee a slot.

Conference details

Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town describes itself as a boots-on-the-ground event for real-world Bitcoin use in Southern Africa. The 2027 dates and venue were announced after the 2026 edition.

Workshop17 Watershed is at the V&A Waterfront. The 2026 conference used the same venue. Tickets are on sale now. Prices differ for African residents, international visitors, single-day entry, and VIP. Check the live ticket page before you buy, because tiers change.

The event’s public links also say profits go to Bitcoin education in South Africa and across Africa. Confirm current ticket terms on the official site.

Why this call matters?

Cape Town’s conference is one of the main Bitcoin-only gatherings on the continent. It focuses on adoption, circular economies, and local builders rather than token pitches.

The new post widens the speaker net. Developers can apply. So can civic groups and people working outside traditional institutions. That mix is the story, not a claim that any one applicant will be chosen.

Summary

Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2027 is open for speaker proposals. The two-day, Bitcoin-only conference returns to Workshop17 on 26–27 February.

If you build with Bitcoin, run an open-source project, or lead a civic effort tied to adoption, the organisers want the application. Use the Pretalx form, then follow Adopting Bitcoin CapeTown for schedule updates.

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