Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

General

Pacific Bitcoin Festival is the place where we turn your average Bitcoin conference into a wild wave of Bitcoin camaraderie. Sure, we’ll chat about lightning and nodes, but hold on to your digital wallets because we’re also a community with more layers than a blockchain.

We invite you to join our community and experience the future of Bitcoin this October 18-19, 2024 in Santa Monica, CA.

Friday, October 18, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm & Saturday, October 19, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Doors open at 9:00 am and panels/talks starts at 10:00 am.

No, we are truly Bitcoin-only! This means that all talks, panels, interviews, & workshops are about Bitcoin and the Bitcoin lifestyle. Companies, speakers, sponsors and attendees who come to the conference are all there to celebrate Bitcoin and Bitcoiners.

In order to help everyone stay healthy, we ask that you not attend if you have been exposed to COVID within 5 days of the conference and you have tested positive, if you are exhibiting symptoms, or simply do not feel well. The conference will be live-streamed and you can comfortably watch from your hotel or home. There is an outdoor area at the conference as well as an open main door to allow for fresh air circulation.

Yes, the Pacific Bitcoin Festival welcomes all levels of Bitcoiners. The main stage speakers and panels will cover a wide variety of topics. Inside the Swan Dome will have a more intimate vibe and discuss more advanced topics. The Bitcoin Lab offers personalize support to help you purchase Bitcoin, secure your Bitcoin, or add a Bitcoin IRA or Bitcoin Benefits for employees. The VIP Area offers even more direct access to speakers and industry insiders along with preferred seating, complimentary food & custom beverages, an invitation to the Swan Private Party, as well as a $3,000.00 year-long membership to Swan Private.

The Pacific Bitcoin Festival is for all ages, and we encourage families to teach their children about it. Many of the conversations would likely be challenging for a child to understand, but children can also learn through conversations and activities at the event.

Children under the age of 12 can attend at no cost. Please be mindful that your child/children will need to be under your care at all times.

Discount tickets for students are available upon request. Please complete the contact form and a member of our team will reach out.

If you have more than 10,000 followers and would like to help make this event a success, we’d love to have you help! We will give you a discount code, pay you a commission, and provide promotional materials.

Please message kristin@swanbitcoin.com to request an application.

Tickets

2024 Pacific Bitcoin Festival tickets are no longer refundable. ALL tickets are transferable regardless of when you purchased.

If you cannot attend the event (sad face), you can transfer the ticket to a friend, or you may choose to resell your ticket.

In order to transfer your ticket, please find your order confirmation email and click Access Your Ticket Order. Once your reach the order status page, simply click Transfer Ticket and enter the details of the person you want to transfer the ticket to. The receiver will get an email with instructions on how to accept the transfer. The process is completed when the receiver accepts the transfer.

For more help transferring your ticket please message pbsupport@swan.com

Should the conference need to reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances your ticket will be automatically transferred and honored at the rescheduled event.

For any ticket issues or support needed around ticket ordering, upgrades, or more please contact pbsupport@swan.com

If the name on your ticket isn't correct that is no problem. We do not use names on badges, other than for speakers, so you're all good!

You can edit your tickets via the link in your inbox, where you can update any of your details as needed.

Still have questions, contact pbsupport@swan.com

You can transfer your ticket to another person.

In order to transfer your ticket, please find your order confirmation email and click Access Your Ticket Order. Once your reach the order status page, simply click Transfer Ticket and enter the details of the person you want to transfer the ticket to. The receiver will get an email with instructions on how to accept the transfer. The process is completed when the receiver accepts the transfer.

For more help transferring your ticket please message pbsupport@swan.com

At The Event

If you care to spend your Bitcoin, feel free to have a small amount available on an app on your phone. Bitcoin purchases are proudly supported by our partners at IBEX.

  • Baby strollers
  • Backpacks, purses, handbags, totes, fanny packs
  • Cameras
  • Certified service animals
  • Empty water bottles

We don't recommend bringing large bags or backpacks to the event, as all bags will be checked by security before entering the venue and may slow down the entry process. However, we do this to provide a safe environment for all attendees.

  • Hand carts
  • Trolleys
  • Oversized strollers
  • Rolling luggage
  • Wheeled backpacks
  • Outside alcohol
  • Drones
  • Drugs or drug paraphernalia (this includes cannabis and cannabis products.
  • Prescriptions must be in properly labeled containers that match the holder’s id)
  • Skateboards / scooters
  • Outside food or drink
  • Animals (except service dogs with proper paperwork)
  • Paint pens, sharpies, markers
  • Spray cans
  • Chairs
  • Coolers
  • Promotional materials (flyers, samples, giveaways)

No. Pacific Bitcoin Festival & the Barker Hangar have a no firearms policy inside the venue.

You may bring a camera, but we ask that you please respect other people’s personal space and privacy. Please do not take pictures or videos of people without their consent or awareness.

If you prefer personal privacy, wear a privacy mask and politely communicate your wishes with event photographers and attendees as situations arise.

Only service animals are permitted during the event days.

All seating is first come first serve, the only exceptions being for media or VIP ticket holders who have access to priority seating at the Main Stage.

Yes, there will be food and drinks (including alcohol) available for purchase.

We ask that you use your best judgment around consumption. Attendees or speakers who drink excessively or behave in a disruptive way will be asked to leave.

Travel

Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2024 will be held at the Barker Hangar. We recommend using Google Maps to find directions from wherever you are.

Please note that traffic conditions and construction may affect travel times, so it's always a good idea to check for updates before your journey.

You will want to fly into LAX as the closest airport. You can find lodging information above under our travel section here.

Click here to see things to do near the hangar, Santa Monica and LA!

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