EVENTS & ENGAGEMENTS
2026-27 Events
& Engagements
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium’s 2026-27 program convenes policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and senior industry leaders through a focused slate of national and international engagements. The program is designed to advance practical, policy‑relevant dialogue, strengthen institutional understanding of Bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure, and support Canada’s competitiveness in financial modernization, energy‑enabled compute, cybersecurity, and responsible adoption.
Across the year, the Consortium will deliver invitation‑only consultations, closed‑door roundtables, in‑person summits, trade mission programming, and targeted participation in major global forums. Each engagement is structured to support clear outcomes, including improved policy fluency, stakeholder alignment, and actionable next steps across banking, payments, tax treatment, market structure, infrastructure development, and risk management.
2026-27 OVERVIEW
VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE: The Intersection of Banking and Stablecoins
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium is hosting a virtual industry roundtable on stablecoins and banking in Canada. As Canada moves toward a regulatory framework for stablecoins, and as banks and other financial institutions examine tokenized deposits and other digital forms of money, the design of that framework and its interaction with existing prudential and banking rules will shape issuance, reserves, and who is able to participate in the market.
Policy Summit – Ottawa (Hosting)
The 2nd Annual Bitcoin on the Hill Day is hosted by the Canadian Bitcoin Consortium and scheduled across two full days, October 5–6, 2026.
Bitcoin on the Hill has quickly become Canada’s leading forum for structured, non-partisan dialogue between government and the companies building the next generation of digital financial and infrastructure systems. At a time when Canada is advancing a national agenda centred on productivity, affordability, economic sovereignty, and private-sector investment, this initiative provides a focused environment to align policy objectives with real-world implementation.
6th Annual Canadian Bitcoin Consortium Summit (Hosting)
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium is proud to return to Toronto for the 6th Annual Canadian Bitcoin Summit, marking six years of bringing together the people shaping the future of Bitcoin, digital assets and financial innovation in Canada.
Over the past six years, the Summit has grown alongside the industry itself, becoming a trusted forum for meaningful conversations between industry leaders, financial institutions, regulators, policymakers, legal experts, investors and innovators. This year, we are excited to return to one of our favourite locations, Osler's Toronto office, for a full day of thought-provoking discussions, exceptional networking and stunning views of the city.
VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE: Digital Assets and the Future of Canadian Payments
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium is hosting a virtual industry roundtable on how stablecoins and other digital forms of money will interact with Canada’s payments system.
Building on the Consortium’s discussion of banks, prudential treatment and issuance, this session turns to use: how regulated stablecoins and tokenized deposits should connect to existing and emerging rails, including Interac, Lynx and the Real-Time Rail; whether a CAD-denominated stablecoin has a distinct payments role once instant account-to-account settlement exists; what access issuers, payment service providers and digital-asset firms will need to banking and settlement infrastructure; how the Stablecoin Act, the Retail Payment Activities Act, Payments Canada rules and FINTRAC obligations interact when a stablecoin is used as a payment instrument; and the conditions required for merchant acceptance, wallet-to-wallet flows and cross-border interoperability without creating closed ecosystems. Convening industry, government, regulators and financial institutions in support of Canada’s position as a leading jurisdiction for digital assets, the discussion is intended to identify areas of alignment and remaining pressure points, and to develop practical recommendations as Canada’s payments and stablecoin frameworks take shape.
North American Blockchain Summit 2026 & Texas Trade Mission (Attending)
The North American Blockchain Summit and Texas Trade Mission is a cross‑border engagement focused on collaboration between Canadian and U.S. stakeholders across policy, energy, and digital asset infrastructure.
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium is attending as part of its broader cross‑jurisdiction engagement work and relationship development with U.S. partners.
VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE: Bitcoin in the TFSA– Qualified Investments, Dealers and Tax Reform
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium is hosting a virtual industry roundtable on what would be required for Canadians to hold Bitcoin directly in a Tax-Free Savings Account.
Canadians can already hold TSX-listed Bitcoin ETFs in a TFSA, but Bitcoin itself is not a qualified investment under the Income Tax Act. This session will examine the tax-code and qualified-investment changes needed to permit direct holdings; the role CIRO-registered crypto asset dealers could play in custody, execution and registered-plan administration, including trustee and investor-protection requirements; and the design choices that would determine whether access is limited to Bitcoin or extended more broadly, without undermining contribution-room controls, valuation standards or TFSA integrity. The discussion is intended to produce a clear read on what is legally required, what is operationally possible, and what should not be attempted, and to develop practical recommendations for Finance, the CRA, CIRO and plan administrators.
Banking Access, OSFI Rules, and Basel III Roundtable
This invitation-only virtual roundtable examines how Basel III capital standards, as implemented in Canada through OSFI’s Capital and Liquidity Treatment of Crypto-asset Exposures (Banking) Guideline, constrain federally regulated banks from meaningfully engaging with the digital asset sector.
Under the Basel framework and OSFI’s rules, unbacked crypto-assets such as Bitcoin generally fall into Group 2 and attract highly conservative capital treatment, including, for Group 2b exposures, a 1,250% risk weight that can require capital approaching the full value of the position once buffers are applied, while total gross Group 2 exposure is capped (OSFI currently limits it to 5% of Net Tier 1 capital). Combined with OSFI’s capture of both direct and indirect exposures, limited recognition of hedging and collateral, and ongoing conservatism around Group 2a risk weights, these rules make principal holdings, inventory, crypto-collateralized lending, and many balance-sheet services uneconomic for most institutions. The session will convene banks, regulators, and industry to discuss what that capital and liquidity treatment means in practice for account access, credit, custody, payments, and institutional participation, and where further OSFI clarity or risk-sensitive calibration could open a workable path for regulated engagement without weakening prudential standards.
3rd Annual Bitcoin Digital Asset Summit
Hosted at Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto, the 3rd Annual Bitcoin and Digital Asset Summit is a full-day national convening of policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, legal counsel, and industry leaders on the practical issues shaping Canada’s digital asset market.
The program will focus on tax treatment of Bitcoin and digital assets, banking access and OSFI capital constraints, the Retail Payment Activities Act and payments modernization, and the emerging intersection of regulated prediction markets with on-chain and digital-asset infrastructure. Sessions are designed to move from policy framing to implementation, connecting federal and provincial rules with how firms actually bank, settle, report, and build products in a regulated Canadian market.
Payments, RPA, and Digital Assets Roundtable
This invitation-only virtual roundtable examines how Canada’s Retail Payment Activities Act is reshaping the operating environment for digital asset firms and payment service providers.
Discussion will cover PSP registration and ongoing Bank of Canada supervision, safeguarding of end-user funds, operational resilience and incident reporting, and the practical barriers digital asset companies face in accessing payment rails, settlement, and banking partners. Participants will also address how RPA interacts with stablecoins, on-chain settlement, and emerging payment products, and what additional clarity is needed so regulated digital asset businesses can participate in Canada’s payments system without being pushed to the margins of the financial infrastructure.
Concensus (Attending)
Consensus 2027 returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center as CoinDesk’s flagship industry conference and one of the largest digital asset gatherings in the Americas.
The three-day program is built around “Money. Markets. Machines.” and is expected to draw about 15,000 attendees from more than 100 countries, including founders, exchanges, asset managers, technology firms, and policymakers. Core themes include crypto at scale, institutional integration and tokenization, and agentic commerce as AI systems begin to transact on digital-asset rails. For the Consortium, Consensus is a high-value venue for member visibility, investor and infrastructure meetings, and tracking how U.S. and global policy, payments, and institutional adoption are moving, with takeaways that feed directly into Canada’s banking, payments, and regulatory work.
6th Annual Alberta Trade Mission
Six years in, this is no longer just a date on the calendar. The Alberta Trade Mission has become one of the most anticipated executive gatherings in the country, and 2027 is the year we mark it.
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium, in partnership with the Digital Infrastructure Network, is proud to host the 6th Annual Alberta Trade Mission. Our associations have been long-term partners. Together, we are keeping the Stampede tradition going strong and raising the standard that built it.
3rd Annual Bitcoin on the Hill Day
Bitcoin on the Hill is Canada’s premier policy convening between government and the companies building the country’s next generation of digital financial and infrastructure systems.
Over two days in Ottawa, Members of Parliament, Senators, senior federal and provincial officials, regulators, and a carefully limited group of senior industry leaders meet for structured, non-partisan dialogue on Bitcoin, digital assets, payments, energy, and national competitiveness. The program is designed for substance over spectacle: closed-door roundtables, focused briefings, and direct engagement that connects policy objectives with real investment, jobs, and operating reality. The summit concludes with a black-tie gala, an evening of formal networking that brings Parliamentarians and industry together in a setting equal to the importance of the work, and that has become one of the most sought-after gatherings in Canada’s digital asset calendar.
7th Annual Canadian Bitcoin Summit
The 7th Annual Summit is the Consortium’s year-end national gathering for members, partners, policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and industry leaders.
It is the flagship day to take stock of the year’s progress on Bitcoin, digital assets, payments, banking access, tax, and infrastructure, and to set priorities for the year ahead. The program combines high-level panels, policy dialogue, and structured networking, with a focus on regulated market structure, institutional participation, and Canada’s competitive position in North America. This is the convening that ties the Consortium’s roundtables, trade missions, and government work into one national agenda and keeps decision-makers aligned on what comes next.
Retail Access to Digital Payment Infrastructure Roundtable
This invitation-only payments follow-up looks at how Canadian retailers and crypto companies can reach the same everyday checkout infrastructure now taking hold in the United States.
In the U.S., platforms such as Block’s Square and Cash App and Shopify Payments have put Bitcoin and stablecoin acceptance inside existing merchant tools, with dollar settlement, low fees, and no separate crypto stack for the retailer. Canada still lacks comparable retail access: digital asset firms struggle to plug into payment rails, merchants face banking, RPA, and tax friction, and checkout remains largely closed to crypto and stablecoin payments. The session will compare those U.S. models with the Canadian operating reality and identify what would be required for regulated crypto companies and retailers to offer digital payments at the point of sale through the infrastructure merchants already use.
Blockchain Futurist Conference 2026 (Speaking and Community Partner)
Blockchain Futurist Conference 2026 takes place July 21–22, 2026 at Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana Pool Bar in Toronto.
The event positions itself as a large‑scale Web3 and AI conference with multiple stages, expo and activation space, and a strong emphasis on networking and ecosystem participation.
Futurist Executive Dinner Toronto (Co-Hosting) Invite only
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium is thrilled to co-host an exclusive private dinner alongside two of its member companies, BitGo and EraTree, in the historic wine cellar at Barberian’s Steak House. Toronto’s oldest and most iconic steakhouse, the venue features one of Canada’s largest and most celebrated wine collections. Guests will enjoy an intimate evening surrounded by thousands of fine wines beneath antique chandeliers, where the stunning and discreet ambiance sets the stage for meaningful conversation and relationship building.
Taking place during the Blockchain Futurist Conference 2026, Canada’s premier digital asset and Web3 event, the dinner brings together senior executives from banking, finance, and the digital asset ecosystem. Attendees will savor premium charcoal-grilled steaks and world-class wines while engaging in high-level discussions on the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain innovation, including topics such as custody, payments, institutional adoption, and Bitcoin infrastructure. The evening is designed to create an atmosphere of depth and trust that fosters lasting professional connections.
5th Annual Alberta Trade Mission – Stampede Week (Co-Hosting, invitation‑only)
The 5th Annual Alberta Trade Mission is an invitation‑only, executive‑level inbound trade mission co-hosted by the Canadian Bitcoin Consortium and the Texas Blockchain Council in Calgary during the Calgary Stampede (July 6–10, 2026).
It is designed to connect senior leaders in Bitcoin, digital assets, and data centre infrastructure with government, regulators, and financial institutions through sustained engagement over multiple days, combining structured sessions and relationship‑driven programming.
OSFI Prudential Guidelines & Tokenization Roundtable (Hosting, invitation‑only)
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium is convening an invitation-only virtual roundtable on June 30 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. MST (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST) to examine OSFI’s evolving prudential framework for crypto-asset exposures and its implications for tokenization and banking access. The session will bring together a select group of financial institutions, regulators, policy stakeholders, and industry leaders for a practical, forward-looking discussion on how current and proposed guidelines are shaping banks’ engagement with digital assets. Moderated by Adam Garetson under Chatham House Rule via Microsoft Teams, the roundtable is designed to support candid dialogue on Canada’s regulatory direction and its impact on infrastructure readiness and long-term competitiveness.
The discussion will be structured around two focused sessions. The first session will address OSFI’s current prudential treatment of crypto-assets for 2026 and the recently released draft guidelines for 2027, including the distinction between Group 1 and Group 2 assets, capital treatment, hedging recognition, and the 5% Tier 1 capital limit, alongside active Canadian tokenization initiatives such as Project Samara and tokenized deposit projects. The second session will explore the practical implications for banking access by digital asset firms, onboarding considerations, risk management approaches, international regulatory alignment, and opportunities for structured collaboration among banks, OSFI, and government to support responsible innovation while maintaining financial stability.
Montreal Infrastructure & Digital Asset Summit (Hosting)
The Montreal Infrastructure and Digital Asset Summit is hosted by the Canadian Bitcoin Consortium on May 20, 2026 at Imagemotion Studio.
The event is designed as a full‑day convening bringing together industry leaders, regulators, government officials, and finance professionals for focused discussion on Quebec’s data centre future and the development of digital infrastructure tied to digital assets.
Sommet Montréalais sur les Infrastructures et les Actifs Numériques
Le Sommet sur les infrastructures et les actifs numériques de Montréal est organisé par le Consortium canadien du Bitcoin le 20 mai 2026 au studio Imagemotion.
L’événement se veut une rencontre d’une journée complète réunissant des leaders de l’industrie, des organismes de réglementation, des représentants gouvernementaux et des professionnels de la finance afin d’échanger de manière ciblée sur l’avenir des centres de données au Québec et sur le développement des infrastructures numériques liées aux actifs numériques.
Le programme s’articule autour de panels de discussion et d’échanges encadrés, appuyés par un dîner et des périodes de réseautage dédiées afin de favoriser une collaboration concrète entre les parties prenantes. L’objectif est de créer un environnement propice à des discussions claires et approfondies sur les conditions d’investissement, les priorités en matière d’infrastructures et les liens entre les centres de données et les activités liées aux actifs numériques au Québec.
Web Summit Vancouver (Attending)
Web Summit Vancouver takes place May 11–14, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Center and positions itself as a major technology conference convening founders, investors, media, and global technology leaders.
The event is designed around large‑scale networking and programming across the technology ecosystem, with significant international participation.
Calgary Cyber Summit 2026 (Attending and Booth Sponsor)
The Calgary Cyber Summit 2026 takes place May 5–8, 2026 and is hosted by the Calgary Police Service Cybercrime Team.
The summit convenes law enforcement and private‑sector professionals focused on cybercrime investigations and cybersecurity, and is described as a multi‑day program with training, vendor participation, and networking designed for practitioners working in the cybercrime field.
Future of Bitcoin & Banking – Quarterly Roundtable (Hosting Virtually, invitation‑only)
This invitation‑only national virtual roundtable is hosted by the Canadian Bitcoin Consortium and examines Bitcoin’s intersection with banking, including custody, compliance, risk, and financial system modernization.
The session is structured as a closed discussion focused on identifying areas where clarity, operational readiness, and aligned standards can reduce friction and support responsible growth.
Bitcoin Power Suite Gathering at Bitcoin 2026 (Hosting)
The Bitcoin Power Suite Gathering is an invitation‑only reception hosted as a side event alongside Bitcoin 2026 and designed to convene a deliberately small, senior audience at the opening of the week.
Co‑hosted by the Canadian Bitcoin Consortium, the Texas Blockchain Council, and the Blockchain Association, the gathering is structured to create a setting where policy, infrastructure, and market leadership intersect before the broader conference begins.
Bitcoin 2026 (Attending)
Bitcoin 2026 takes place April 27–29, 2026 at The Venetian in Las Vegas and is presented as a major global gathering of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The event brings together builders, institutions, miners, investors, and policymakers, with multiple pass types that reflect different program tracks and levels of access across the week.
El Salvador Digital Assets Summit (DAS 2026) (Attending and Speaking)
The El Salvador Digital Assets Summit (DAS 2026) is an international summit taking place on April 15, 2026 at Hotel Sheraton Presidente in San Salvador.
The program is positioned as a forum bringing together global innovators, policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss digital asset regulation, financial innovation, and adoption, with a focus on practical sessions and high‑level dialogue.
Alberta Bitcoin Act – Broader Industry Consultation (Virtual Hosting, invitation‑only)
This invitation‑only virtual roundtable is being convened by the Canadian Bitcoin Consortium to support a broader, national‑level consultation on the proposed Alberta Bitcoin Act, with Minister Dale Nally hosting the discussion.
The session is intended to engage companies and stakeholders from across Canada on the policy objectives, legislative intent, and broader implications of the Act for the digital asset industry.
Alberta Bitcoin Act – Industry Consultation led by Minister Dale Nally (Virtual Hosting, invitation‑only)
The discussion centres on the real operational barrier most businesses raise: the accounting and compliance burden created when merchants must track and potentially report capital gains on everyday, low‑value transactions.
The objective is to explore whether a pragmatic threshold approach could better support responsible everyday use, using existing treatment of foreign currency acceptance as a reference point for proportionality.
De Minimis Rules & Retail Adoption Roundtable (Hosting, invitation‑only)
This invitation‑only virtual roundtable is hosted by the Canadian Bitcoin Consortium and convenes a small group of policy, tax, and industry stakeholders to examine how de minimis rules and the current tax treatment of small‑value Bitcoin transactions affect retail adoption.
The session is structured to support candid discussion under Chatham House Rules, with a focus on identifying practical policy approaches that reduce friction while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
Bitcoin & Digital Asset Summit - Toronto, ON
A flagship, in‑person convening bringing together leaders across banking, payments, regulation, and digital assets for practical discussion on Bitcoin’s role in Canada’s financial system.
The program emphasizes direct engagement among decision makers shaping policy, institutional adoption, and market structure, with dedicated time for relationship building and substantive exchange.
Politics & Prosecco: Advancing Women’s Financial Sovereignty Through Bitcoin
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium, in collaboration with Daughters of Democracy, proudly presents the next instalment in our Politics & Prosecco series, an empowering evening dedicated to advancing women’s financial sovereignty through Bitcoin.
As the conversation around sound money and digital finance continues to evolve, this special event invites women from all walks of life to discover how Bitcoin is reshaping economic independence and opportunity. Through education, shared experience, and open dialogue, attendees will learn how understanding Bitcoin can be a powerful step toward building personal and generational wealth.
Enjoy an evening of education, networking, and inspiration, complete with hors d’oeuvres, prosecco, and meaningful conversations with women who are leading the way in redefining financial freedom.
Educational Session: “Understanding Sound Money & the Economics of Bitcoin”
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
This engaging session will introduce the key principles of sound money, inflation, and the economic foundations that make Bitcoin a tool for empowerment. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of why Bitcoin matters, how it works, and how it offers women greater control over their financial futures.
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Panel Discussion: “Women, Wealth & the Bitcoin Revolution”
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Topic: How Bitcoin Empowers Women to Take Control of Their Financial Futures
Synopsis: Join an inspiring panel of trailblazing women who have been part of the Bitcoin industry for over a decade. Through their stories of discovery, resilience, and transformation, they’ll explore what inspired them to get involved in Bitcoin, how it has impacted their personal and professional lives, and why women’s participation in this movement is essential to shaping a more equitable financial future.
This conversation will highlight the intersection of money, empowerment, and purpose, showing how Bitcoin can be a bridge to financial literacy, independence, and long-term security.
An incredible opportunity to network with other women who are curious about Bitcoin, passionate about financial sovereignty, and ready to take charge of their economic destinies.
5th Annual Blockchain Summit
The Canadian Bitcoin Consortium is proud to present the 5th Annual Canadian Blockchain Summit, an exclusive gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators at the prestigious Osler office in the heart of downtown Toronto.
This full-day event will spotlight the most critical conversations shaping Canada’s digital asset ecosystem, from Bitcoin-backed lending and the future of payment rails, to the infrastructure powering AI and mining, the role of insurance in unlocking institutional confidence, and the pathways to accelerate retail adoption.
Attendees will enjoy a curated program of panels, thought-leadership discussions, and high-level networking opportunities designed to bridge industry and government perspectives. A gourmet lunch and evening reception will provide the perfect backdrop for building meaningful connections with decision-makers, investors, and executives driving Canada’s digital future.
With its focus on thought-provoking dialogue, unparalleled access to leaders, and a collaborative vision for advancing blockchain innovation, the Canadian Blockchain Summit has become a can’t-miss event for anyone serious about shaping the next chapter of Canada’s economy.
Quebec Digital Infrastructure and Innovation Summit
The Canadian Blockchain Consortium is proud to present the Quebec Digital Infrastructure and Innovation Summit. A high-impact gathering of industry leaders, government officials, and innovators exploring the transformative role of digital assets in Canada’s future. As global momentum builds around blockchain, Bitcoin mining, and next-generation financial infrastructure, Quebec is emerging as a powerhouse with its clean energy, mature industrial assets, and thriving tech ecosystem. This summit will spotlight how digital asset innovation, combined with data centre development and financial modernization, is unlocking new opportunities for investment, job creation, and sustainable economic growth across the province.
From the evolution of tokenized markets and institutional finance to the revitalization of municipal infrastructure through data centres and mining operations, the agenda offers a deep dive into the trends shaping Quebec’s leadership in the digital economy. With panels featuring banks, custodians, exchanges, Bitcoin miners, and local government leaders, the Summit is a must-attend for companies looking to invest in Quebec’s future and for policymakers seeking to align regulatory frameworks with the province’s rapidly growing digital asset ecosystem.
North American Blockchain Summit 2025
The North American Blockchain Summit (NABS) is an annual conference for the Bitcoin, blockchain, and digital assets ecosystems, offering a transformative experience that helps ignite the Lone Star State’s leadership role in these emerging industries.
Hosted by the Texas Blockchain Council, the Summit unites policymakers and experts alike for an unprecedented look through the lens of a state bringing leadership to the blockchain space.
Summit exists to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of blockchain technology, including recent advancements, practical applications, and future trends.
