Plan ₿ Forum El Salvador
29–30 January 2027
The Central American sister of Lugano's Plan ₿ Forum returns to San Salvador for a third year. Here is what tickets cost, who is confirmed, and what has changed in El Salvador.
Independent listing: Bitcoin.diy is not affiliated with Plan ₿, Tether, Bitfinex or the City of Lugano. We were not paid for this page and the ticket link carries no affiliate or tracking code. Details are accurate as of November 10, 2026; always confirm on the official site before booking.
Quick facts
- Dates
- 29–30 January 2027
- Venue
- Sheraton Presidente hotel and MARTE art museum, San Salvador
- Edition
- Third edition; the first sold out with about 2,500 people
- Organiser
- Plan ₿, a City of Lugano and Tether initiative
- Tickets
- From $99 (early bird); $21 for residents
- Language
- English with live Spanish interpretation
What Plan ₿ Forum El Salvador is
Plan ₿ Forum El Salvador is the Central American edition of the Plan ₿ Forum, which Tether and the City of Lugano started in Switzerland. The first edition in January 2025 sold out with about 2,500 attendees, according to Tether, and roughly half of the first-day crowd was Salvadoran, according to local press. The 2026 edition returned to the same venues.
The forum mixes keynotes, panels and masterclasses on adoption, economics and free speech with a Bitcoin art gallery, a startup exhibition and matched one-to-one networking. Sessions are in English with live Spanish interpretation, and some are in Spanish. The 2027 agenda has not been published yet.
Tickets
| Pass | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Peer | $99 | Both days, early bird price |
| Cyber Punk | $699 | Adds a front-row seat, meals and the speakers' dinner |
| Cheros Salvadoreños | $21 | For residents of El Salvador, with ID |
Early bird prices as listed on the official site in November 2026. Tickets are for adults only and non-transferable. You can pay by card or in crypto; crypto refunds are paid in US dollars.
Speakers
The 2027 confirmed speakers include Paolo Ardoino (Tether), Saifedean Ammous, Roy Sheinfeld (Breez), Giacomo Zucco, Lunaticoin, BTC Sessions, Nico Moran, Max Kei (Debifi), and Mike Peterson and Roman Martinez of Bitcoin Beach. Several well-known names from earlier editions, such as Adam Back, Elizabeth Stark and Jack Mallers, have not been announced for 2027.
Is it worth it?
For a low ticket price you get a strong Bitcoin lineup in the country that made Bitcoin legal tender. Just know who pays for it and how much has changed since 2021.
Who It's For
- You want to see El Salvador for yourself and hear from the people behind its Bitcoin policy.
- You speak Spanish, or want to meet the Latin American Bitcoin scene. Sessions are interpreted and some are in Spanish.
- You plan to combine it with a visit to Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, whose founders speak at the forum.
- You want a well-known lineup at a low price: early bird tickets are $99.
Who Should Skip It
- You avoid events funded by stablecoin issuers or exchanges. Tether and Bitfinex are the sponsors, and USDT on Bitcoin gets stage time.
- You want a hackathon or deep developer content. None has been announced for 2027.
- You want flexibility. Tickets are non-transferable and refunds are limited.
Things to keep in mind
- El Salvador scaled back its Bitcoin law in January 2025 under an IMF deal. Accepting Bitcoin is now voluntary for businesses.
- Tether co-founded Plan ₿ and sponsors the forum. Expect stablecoins and USDT on Bitcoin to come up on stage.
- The agenda link on the official site still points to the 2026 programme. We will update this guide when the 2027 agenda is out.
Getting there
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) is about 40 km south of San Salvador, roughly 30 to 45 minutes by motorway. Many nationalities, including UK, EU and US citizens, can visit without a visa, and El Salvador is part of the CA-4 area with Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, which shares one 90-day limit. Some nationalities pay a high entry fee, so check the rules for your passport before booking.
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