Conference side events

Start early, stay later

Make the Noderunners weekend bigger than one program day. Run or walk through Arnhem on Friday, meet builders before the main event, and keep the signal going after the conference at Bitcoin City Arnhem.

Freedom Run and Walk side event
Sept 18Run, walk and builders
Sept 19Conference afterparty
4Side events
Why join

Fomo is allowed

The official conference is on September 19, but the weekend starts earlier for anyone who wants more time with runners, builders and Bitcoin people in Arnhem.

Friday startMeet at the prison gates and move through Arnhem before the main day.
Bitcoin placesFinish at De Hoppenaar, then keep the weekend going in Bitcoin City Arnhem.
Low pressureRun, walk, build or just hang out with the people you wanted more time with.
Weekend schedule

Side events

Start with the official Freedom Run or Walk, meet builders on Friday, then end the conference day with a loose afterparty in Arnhem.

Freedom Run
September 18, 2026 Meet 15:50 / start 16:00
Run / Side event

Freedom Run

A social 5 km prison run with BitcoinRunners, starting at Koepelgevangenis and ending at De Hoppenaar for a beer paid with bitcoin.

DateSeptember 18, 2026
TimeMeet 15:50 / start 16:00
HostBitcoinRunners
Start / placeKoepelgevangenis Arnhem to Proeflokaal De Hoppenaar
  • Start together at the prison gates and follow the official running route along the Rhine and through Arnhem.
  • The run finishes at Proeflokaal De Hoppenaar, where runners and walkers meet for a drink that can be paid with bitcoin.
  • This is a free side event, but RSVP helps the organizers plan and keep everyone in the loop.
Freedom Walk
September 18, 2026 Meet 15:50 / start 16:00
Walk / Side event

Freedom Walk

A relaxed walking route guided by Kevin, starting at Koepelgevangenis and finishing with the runners at De Hoppenaar.

DateSeptember 18, 2026
TimeMeet 15:50 / start 16:00
HostKevin
Start / placeKoepelgevangenis Arnhem to Proeflokaal De Hoppenaar
  • The walk starts at the same place and time as the run, then follows a shorter social route through Arnhem.
  • Kevin guides the walking group, with the same finish at Proeflokaal De Hoppenaar for bitcoin-paid drinks and pre-conference signal.
  • Use the RSVP link so the side-event organizers know who is joining the run or walk.
BitDevs Amsterdam
September 18, 2026 Time TBA
Builders / TBC / Side event

BitDevs Amsterdam

A BitDevs-style builder meet-up on the day before the conference, aimed at developers, hardware people and curious tinkerers. This side event is still under consideration.

DateSeptember 18, 2026
TimeTime TBA
HostBitcoin builders / BitDevs Amsterdam TBC
Start / placeArnhem
  • The meetup is intentionally lightweight: meet other builders, compare projects and let conversations happen before the full conference day.
  • BitDevs Amsterdam is still under consideration; exact timing and location can be added once the practical details are locked in.
Afterparty Bitcoin City Arnhem
September 19, 2026 After the conference
Afterparty / Side event

Afterparty Bitcoin City Arnhem

Keep the signal going after the conference with food, drinks and Bitcoin City Arnhem energy at Foodhall Arnhem.

DateSeptember 19, 2026
TimeAfter the conference
HostNoderunners
Start / placeFoodhall Arnhem
  • After the talks, workshops, auction and arcade tournaments, the afterparty moves the conversation into Arnhem.
  • Expect food, drinks, loose plans and plenty of room to keep meeting the people you only spoke to for five minutes during the day.