Washington, D.C., April 15, 2025 (Bitwire) -– The George Washington University is proud to announce its collaboration with BTCPrague to host the largest Bitcoin Conference in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. The event, called "BTC in DC," will take place at the prestigious Kennedy Center, one of the country's most established cultural centers, on September 30th and October 1st, 2025.

BTC in DC will bring together the Bitcoin community with federal regulators, members of the U.S. Congress, and representatives from the current administration to engage in important discussions about the regulatory framework surrounding Bitcoin at a critical time for our country.

The conference will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers, including:

• Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman, Strategy
• Cynthia Lummis, U. S. Senator (R-WY) and Chair for the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets - TBC
• Warren Davidson, U.S. Congressman (R-OH) - TBC 
• Adam Back, Co-founder & CEO Blockstream

"The transformative power of Bitcoin is already evident, yet realizing its full potential for America's economy requires thoughtful regulatory and legislative advancements,” said Aurelien Portuese, Research Professor and founding director of the GW Competition & Innovation Lab at George Washington University. “There is no better place than the nation’s capital—and no better time than 2025, under a pro-Bitcoin administration—to shape policies that will unlock Bitcoin’s immense opportunities. Now is the moment to work together to ensure the United States leads in harnessing this groundbreaking innovation.. This conference will be a much-needed moment to bridge the gap between the Bitcoin community, policymakers, and academia in Washington D.C."

Attendees can expect a series of engaging panels, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates for Bitcoin. Sessions will take place at the iconic Eisenhower Theatre of the Kennedy Center, and the conference will address key topics such as regulatory frameworks and Bitcoin's role in the future of finance.

As the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe, BTCPrague has established itself as a leading platform for Bitcoin advocates worldwide, attracting over 8000 people to the Czech Republic every year. Prague stands as a hub for Bitcoin innovation, with notable technological advancements such as the first Bitcoin mining pool and the leading hardware wallet Trezor being established in the country. Recently, the Czech government and central bank have also embraced Bitcoin with enthusiasm.

"Washington, D.C. is a key location to explore Bitcoin's evolving role in the financial system," said Matyáš Kuchař, Co-founder of BTC Prague. “As organizers of the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe, we are excited to work on this U.S.-centric conference and foster meaningful conversations about Bitcoin’s future.”

As part of BTC in DC, George Washington University and BTC Prague are excited to collaborate with Swan Bitcoin as the event General Partner.  

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Swan Bitcoin as a General Partner for 2025 and years to come,” said Professor Portuese. “Swan’s commitment to Bitcoin education, media reach, and large-scale events brings a strong United States experience to BTC in DC.”

“We are at an incredible point in history with Bitcoin in the United States, and the entire Swan Bitcoin team is excited to support the BTC in DC movement,” said Cory Klippsten, Founder and CEO, Swan Bitcoin.

Registration details and the full agenda will be announced in the coming weeks at https://btcindc.com/.

About George Washington Competition & Innovation Lab (GWCIL)
The GW Competition & Innovation Lab is a leading research institute that envisions a world where markets are characterized by robust competition, innovative entrepreneurship, leading to sustainable economic growth and societal progress. Learn more about the Lab at https://competitionlab.gwu.edu/.

About BTCPrague
BTC Prague is the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe. Every year since 2023, it brings together tens of thousands of people and hundreds of companies focused on Bitcoin. Learn more about BTCPrague at https://btcprague.com/.

About Swan Bitcoin
Swan Bitcoin is the USA’s #1 Bitcoin-based wealth platform, serving the fast-growing cohort of Bitcoin investors, who control an increasing percentage of global wealth. Learn more about Swan Bitcoin at swan.com.