El Salvador reaffirms its position as a global leader in Bitcoin adoption, bringing together leaders and experts to discuss the progress and challenges of the sovereign digital economy.
The Central American nation is once again positioning itself as the epicenter of digital financial infrastructure through the celebration of the Plan ₿ Forum 2026, an event that will bring together the main references of the sector to analyze the evolution of the first cryptocurrency as a tool of national sovereignty.
This edition takes place in a context of maturity for the country, which was the first to grant legal tender status to the digital asset, and now seeks to deepen the pillars of economic freedom and freedom of expression.
San SalvadorThe Salvadoran capital will be transformed during the days 30 and January 31 In a living laboratory where global leaders, technologists, and entrepreneurs will explore the implications of a decentralized monetary system. Through keynote addresses and discussion panels at iconic venues such as the Sheraton Presidente Hotel and the El Salvador Art Museum, the international community will observe how the state-adopted model attempts to address economic challenges through technological innovation and financial education.
Create your account and trade Bitcoin todayKey figures in the Bitcoin ecosystem meet in San Salvador
La Company The Plan ₿ Forum 2026 has brought together leading figures who have shaped the technical and economic trajectory of the crypto sector. Among the most prominent speakers are: Adam BackThe current CEO of Blockstream, and historically recognized for creating Hashcash, the proof-of-work system that served as a fundamental basis for Satoshi Nakamoto's original design, is present in San Salvador. His presence reinforces the link between the origins of software and its practical implementation in public policy.
Together with him, Paolo ArdoinoTether's top executive, who will contribute the perspective of liquidity and infrastructure, considering that his company has been a key player in the deployment of technological solutions in the region and a constant promoter of El Salvador's potential as a hub for digital assets.
For its part, the vision for the development of payment networks rests on Elizabeth StarkShe is the co-founder of Lightning Labs, whose work focuses on scaling the transactional capacity of the Bitcoin network so that it can be used daily by millions of people. Her participation is key to understanding how Layer 2 technology enables instant payments at minimal cost, a critical factor for the country's real economy.
In a different vein, the forum also includes the participation of Peter Schiff, a well-known critic of digital assets and advocate of gold, whose presence guarantees a well-reasoned debate on stores of value and traditional economic theory versus the new digital school represented by the economist Saifedean Ammous.
An event to connect technology and the crypto community
Plan ₿ Forum 2026 is structured to cover diverse areas ranging from asset mining to the protection of privacy and freedom of expression.
The event, according to its official website, includes masterclasses and hands-on workshops showcasing Lightning Network use cases and personal custody strategies. In addition, exhibition spaces have been set up for startups and digital art galleries, allowing attendees to interact with tangible applications of blockchain technology beyond simple price speculation.
According to the official program, the activities also extend to the Presidente Theater, creating a knowledge corridor that will facilitate the integration of international visitors with the local community.
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