Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour to Headline Bitcoin 2026 with Prediction Market Insights

Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, will take the stage at Bitcoin 2026 for a fireside chat with Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc. The session is scheduled for April 27 at 11:40 AM on the Nakamoto Stage at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

Kalshi, one of the world’s largest federally regulated financial exchanges for event-based trading, was founded in 2018. The platform pioneered “event contracts”—a new financial asset class enabling traders to bet on the likelihood of future events. Mansour previously worked as a quantitative trader at Goldman Sachs and Citadel, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, as well as a Master of Engineering from MIT.

Under Mansour’s leadership, Kalshi has achieved significant milestones:

• Raised $300 million in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Paradigm.
• Secured a $5 billion valuation.
• Saw annualized trading volume surge from $300 million to an expected $50 billion.

Bitcoin is integral to Kalshi’s infrastructure, with the platform accepting Bitcoin deposits and bridging regulated financial markets with the digital asset ecosystem. Kalshi’s event contracts now span elections, economic indicators, and cultural moments, allowing participants to take direct financial positions on real-world outcomes.

Brandon Green has been a key figure at BTC Inc. since 2017, serving in roles including Managing Director, Chief of Staff, and Head of Events before becoming CEO. He has played a pivotal role in expanding the Bitcoin Conference franchise globally, including events in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi.

The fireside chat will delve into how prediction markets are transforming information engagement, risk assessment, and real-world event participation—while highlighting Kalshi’s growth and Bitcoin’s expanding role in regulated finance.

Bitcoin 2026: The Premier Bitcoin Event Returns to Las Vegas

Bitcoin 2026 will take place from April 27–29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. As the flagship Bitcoin event of the year, it will focus on the future of money and bring together a global audience of Bitcoin builders, investors, miners, policymakers, technologists, and newcomers.

The conference will offer a variety of pass options:

• General admission passes for those new to Bitcoin.
• Premium passes tailored for professionals, enterprises, and institutions.

Attendees can expect multiple stages, immersive experiences, technical workshops, and headline keynotes designed to cater to both first-time visitors and seasoned Bitcoiners shaping the next era of global adoption.

Bitcoin Conference Growth Over the Years

The Bitcoin Conference has seen substantial growth in recent years:

• 2021 (Miami): 11,000 attendees
• 2022 (Miami): 26,000 attendees
• 2023 (Miami): 15,000 attendees
• 2024 (Nashville): 22,000 attendees
• 2025 (Las Vegas): 35,000 attendees

For more information and to secure your pass for Bitcoin 2026, visit the official conference website.