Simon Gerovich has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Metaplanet, he has helped transform the once struggling hospitality company into one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders in the world. Now, Gerovich arrives in Las Vegas as one of the most watched figures in institutional Bitcoin adoption outside the US.
Metaplanet closed 2025 with 35,102 BTC, making it the fourth largest public company Bitcoin holder globally. The company has outlined aggressive accumulation goals aimed at reaching 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026 and 210,000 BTC – approx. 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply – by the end of 2027. To finance this ambition, Metaplanet recently secured approx. 255 million dollars from global warmment of new investors, which could raise a collective security of new institutional investors, which could raise a collective placement of new investors. financing to about 531 million dollars. The company is also expanding beyond treasury accumulation: Metaplanet’s board approved the creation of two subsidiaries – Metaplanet Ventures and Metaplanet Asset Management – aimed at companies building Bitcoin financial infrastructure in Japan, including platforms focused on lending, payments, custody, derivatives and compliance tools.
Gerovich opened the company’s extraordinary general meeting in September 2025 by explaining how Metaplanet switched from operating as a struggling hotel company to a Bitcoin tax company in early 2024. The turnaround has been significant. Revenue rose 738% year-on-year to 8.91 billion yen, with an operating profit of 1,695%, primarily driven by premiums from Bitcoin options transactions, which accounted for about 95% of total revenue. Gerovich has consistently pointed to Bitcoin per share — the company’s primary KPI — rather than net profit as the appropriate metric to evaluate Metaplanet’s performance, noting that Bitcoin per share increased by more than 500% in 2025.
With Metaplanet’s 2026 accumulation goal still in motion, and its expansion into ventures and asset management underway, Gerovich takes the Bitcoin 2026 stage at a crucial time for the company and for the company’s Bitcoin adoption in Asia.
Bitcoin 2026 returns to Las Vegas
Bitcoin 2026 will take place 27–29 April on The Venetian, Las Vegasand is expected to be the biggest Bitcoin event of the year.
Focused on the future of moneyBitcoin 2026 will bring together Bitcoin builders, investors, miners, policy makers, technologists and newcomers from around the world. The event will offer a wide range of passport typesbelow general access cards designed specifically for those new to Bitcointogether with premium passes for professionals, companies and institutions.
With multiple stages, immersive experiences, technical workshops and keynotes, Bitcoin 2026 is designed to serve both first-timers and long-time Bitcoiners shaping the next era of global adoption.
Past Bitcoin Conferences in the US
Bitcoin’s flagship conference has grown dramatically over the past five years:
- 2021 – Miami: 11,000 participants
- 2022 – Miami: 26,000 participants
- 2023 – Miami: 15,000 participants
- 2024 – Nashville: 22,000 participants
- 2025 – Las Vegas: 35,000 participants
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📅 Dates: 27.-29. April 2026
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Why Join Bitcoin 2026?
Bitcoin 2026 is the definitive collection for anyone serious about the future of money. With 500+ speakers, several world-class stagesand programming spans Bitcoin fundamentals, open source development, enterprise adoption, mining, energy, artificial intelligence, politics and culturethe conference brings together every corner of the Bitcoin ecosystem under one roof.
From main texts on Nakamoto scene for deep technical sessions for builders, institutional strategy discussions for companies and beginner-friendly Bitcoin 101 education, Bitcoin 2026 is designed for everyone – from first-time participants to the leaders shaping Bitcoin’s global adoption.
Whether you want to learn, build, invest, network or influence, Bitcoin 2026 is where Bitcoin’s next chapter is written.
Bitcoin 2026 Pass Types: Something for Everyone
Bitcoin 2026 offers a range of entry options designed to meet the needs of newcomers, professionals, businesses and high net worth bitcoiners alike.
🎟️ General admission ticket to Bitcoin 2026
Ideal for newcomers and those who want to experience the heart of the conference.
- Limited access to Day 2 and 3
- Access to The main stage
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Designed for professionals, operators and serious Bitcoin participants.
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- Full 3-day accessbelow Per Day
- Access to Pro Pass reception
- Access to Enterprise Hall, Enterprise Stageand Networking Lounge
- Conference App network functions
- Access to Bitcoin For Corporation Symposium
- Access to Compute Village and The energy stage
- Free lunch, coffee, tea and snacks
- Dedicated registration and check-in
- Reserved place on the main stage
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- Premium access to The depth — an exclusive networking lounge with intimate speaker sessions
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Your ticket to the night.
Most trades are made with a drink in hand. Get exclusive access to 3 official Bitcoin 2026 after parties across Las Vegas – each with a 2-hour open bar – where the real conversations happen and the best connections are made.
- Access to 3 Official Bitcoin 2026 After Parties
- 2 hours open bar at every event
- Evening events across Las Vegas, 27-29 April
- Network with Bitcoiners, builders and industry leaders after hours
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