BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bitcoin Bay Foundation//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bitcoin Bay Foundation Events X-WR-CALDESC:Bitcoin meetups\, workshops\, and community events in Tampa Ba y. X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-27cc4892-22a5-402c-bc4c-77c9cc2d4c15@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260327T203000Z DTEND:20260327T233000Z SUMMARY:Community Service at Metropolitan Ministries DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of giving back at the [Metropolitan Mini stries](https://www.metromin.org/) in Tampa!\n\nWe’ll be volunteering at M etropolitan Ministries to support their work serving families in need. Thi s is a hands-on opportunity to step outside the digital world and make a t angible impact locally.\nWhether you’re new to the community or have been around for years\, this is a great way to connect\, serve\, and represent Bitcoin Bay!\n\nSIGN UP HERE: [https://vhub.at/BitcoinBayFoundation](https ://vhub.at/BitcoinBayFoundation)\n\n**Dress Code:** Long pants (ex. Jeans or sport pants)\, Closed-toe shoes (ex. Sneakers/tennis shoes) and a T-shi rt\n\n**Parking:** There is a large lot directly in front of our office at 120 E Ross Ave. We also have an overflow lot located across N. Florida Av e here: [2001 N. Florida Ave](https://maps.google.com/?q=2001+N.+Florida+A ve&entry=gmail&source=g).\n\n**Check-In Location:** Please check in at our Volunteer Engagement center. ( [120 E. Ross Ave. Tampa 33602](https://map s.google.com/?q=120+E.+Ross+Ave.+Tampa+33602&entry=gmail&source=g).) Our c oordinators will assist your group from there.\n\nMeetup: https://www.meet up.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/313493306/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay. foundation/events/community-service-at-metropolitan-ministries URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/community-service-at-metropolitan- ministries LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T185124Z CREATED:20260324T142012Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Metropolitan Ministries\, 120 E Ross Ave\, Tampa\, fl IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/6/2/8/highre s_532886152.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-26097711-8a4f-42ce-9b19-ab619e977dda@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260331T230000Z DTEND:20260401T010000Z SUMMARY:[In-Person] Bitcoin Meetup - ARK Innovation Center DESCRIPTION:In Person Meetup at Tampa Bay Innovation Center in St.Pete.\n-- -\n\nJoin the [discord](https://discord.gg/yjJ4vkbxaX) to get connected to the community.\n---\n\nABOUT US:\nTampa Bay's largest & longest running B itcoin meetup group. We focus on education & development in this emerging industry. We're a broad group of technology enthusiasts\, developers\, ent repreneurs\, investors\, financial gurus\, ideologues\, who have heard abo ut "blockchain" and wanted to find others who have too in a friendly envir onment.\n\nWHY:\nComing this meetup is a great way to learn & connect abou t this revolutionary technology through an open\, friendly community. You can expect to learn the lingo\, various concepts\, how to use it and what it could mean for your business\, organization\, or personal finances.\n\n Stay plugged in as we frequently have guest speakers\, presentations\, wor kshops. Plenty of ways to learn or get involved in this emerging industry. \n\nAGENDA:\n7:00 – 7:30 \\| Meet & Greet/Networking\n7:30 – 8:30 \\| Anno uncements & News\n8:30 – 9:00 \\| Q&A\n9:00 \\- ? \\| After hours\\\, the meetup is over\\\, but the discussion continues\\.\\.\\.\n\nCOST:\nThis me etup is Free and Open to all thanks to our sponsors Edge Wallet & Crypto C raft. Please check them out and support them.\n\nEdge is the most secure a nd easy to use multi-crypto wallet for your mobile device.\nhttps://edge.a pp/blockspaces\n\nHave questions? Join the community!\nTwitter: @TampaBayB itcoin\nTelegram: https://t.me/+UAEjzz0qZnMyOTYx\nDiscord: https://bit.ly/ blockspaces_discord\n\n-Gabe Higgins\n\n***Disclaimer***\nAll information discussed is not to be construed as financial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financial advisor before making investment de cisions. NEVER invest more than you can afford to loose. There are a lot o f scams in this industry\, please see us before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin /events/312961990/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/in-per son-bitcoin-meetup-ark-innovation-center URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/in-person-bitcoin-meetup-ark-innov ation-center LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T152419Z CREATED:20260324T161051Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/2/e/1/highre s_518841217.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33eb7fa9-232c-4ff1-9edc-52386dc7a3c2@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260408T230000Z DTEND:20260409T010000Z SUMMARY:Fedi Workshop DESCRIPTION:Fedi’s mission is to empower humanity through freedom technolog y. To do this\, we’re building the world's first decentralized\, private s uper app on open protocols like Bitcoin\, Lightning\, Fedimint\, Nostr\, a nd Matrix.\nPowered by independent federations\, the Fedi app allows peopl e to exchange value & information securely within their communities while protecting their privacy and preserving their autonomy.\n\nThis workshop w ill provide a comprehensive overview of the Fedi app along with the underl ying protocols that power it & how they come together.We’ll discuss Fedimi nt as a protocol for federated eCash and why that is important for Bitcoin ’s ultimate success.

We’ll go over the difference between communities & f ederations\, and explain how you can create your own. We’ll cover innovati ve features like Stable Balance\, Multispend\, Social Recovery\, and more. \n\nLastly\, we’ll review different Mini Apps and discuss their role in ma king Fedi fully extensible.\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bi tcoin/events/313358624/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/f edi-workshop URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/fedi-workshop LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184857Z CREATED:20260326T185216Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/d/8/e/highre s_532732622.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-dfd8a278-665b-47cc-8546-aefbcbb8150d@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260411T190000Z DTEND:20260411T200000Z SUMMARY:Bitcoin Social in St. Petersburg DESCRIPTION:NOTE: NEW LOCATION!\n\nJoin us for an informal gathering in St. Petersburg every 2nd Saturday of the month. There is no agenda\, just com e and meet like minded people in your area and learn about Bitcoin!\n\nWe will be meeting at Beech Kombucha.\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa -bay-bitcoin/events/312961881/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/e vents/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130947Z CREATED:20260324T161058Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Beech Kombucha\, 3100 Freemont Terrace S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/1/a/4/highre s_532100900.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-d372544a-8de6-48e0-8585-d6eaf390e116@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260414T230000Z DTEND:20260415T010000Z SUMMARY:[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News\, Markets\, & Community DESCRIPTION:ABOUT US:\nTampa Bay Bitcoin meetup group is the longest runnin g Bitcoin meetup in the world and the first meetup to incorporate as a 501 c non-profit called Bitcoin Bay Foundation.\n\nWe focus on education & dev elopment in this emerging industry. We're a broad group of technology prof essionals\, developers\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, financial advisors\, and sound money ideologues\, who have a passion to fix the money and fix t he world.\n\nWHY:\nComing this meetup is a great way to learn & connect ab out this revolutionary technology through an open\, friendly community. Yo u can expect to learn the lingo\, various concepts\, how to use it and wha t it could mean for your business\, organization\, or personal finances.\n \nStay plugged in as we frequently have guest speakers\, presentations\, w orkshops. Plenty of ways to learn or get involved in this emerging industr y.\n\nNote: Zoom link will be sent out to people who have RSVP'd.\n\nAGEND A:\n7:00 – 7:30 \\| Meet & Greet/Networking\n7:30 – 8:30 \\| Announcements & News\n8:30 – 9:00 \\| Q&A\n9:00 \\- ? \\| After hours\\\, the meetup is over\\\, but the discussion continues\\.\\.\\.\n\nCOST:\nThis meetup is f ree and open to all thanks to our sponsors. Please check them out and supp ort them.\n\n[Bitcoin Well](https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/bitcoinbay) i s your personal Bitcoin buy/sell desk. Our platform is built for self-cust ody. We send your bitcoin directly to your personal wallet as soon as your funds settle.\n\n[Edge Wallet](https://edge.app/tampa) is a privacy focus ed\, secure\, easy to use self-custody multi-asset wallet for your mobile devices. Free to use\, no PII or KYC required.\n\n[BlockSpaces](https://bl ockspaces.com) enables financial institutions the back office tools to off er Bitcoin product to their customers. Reach out for a demo.\n\n[Beef Boot legger](https://beefbootlegger.com/) sources the highest quality steaks fr om local and regional bovine sources\, custom tailor each cut to your pref erence\, and deliver it discreetly to your door.\n\nHave questions? Join t he community!\nX: [@TampaBayBitcoin](https://x.com/TampaBayBitcoin) and [@ BitcoinBayTPA](https://x.com/bitcoinbaytpa)\nTelegram: [https://t.me/+Gp4E q4LEulgyNmIx](https://t.me/+Gp4Eq4LEulgyNmIx)\nDiscord: [https://bit.ly/bl ockspaces_discord](https://bit.ly/blockspaces_discord)\n\n-Gabe Higgins\n\ n***Disclaimer***\nAll information discussed is not to be construed as fin ancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financial advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you can afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see u s before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: https ://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/314171407/\n\nDetails: https:// bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-news-markets -community URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-n ews-markets-community LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T173638Z CREATED:20260409T131211Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Online event IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/1/b/a/highre s_518164538.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-187b9d9b-7320-4cd9-afbc-b3245e92e1ce@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260416T230000Z DTEND:20260417T010000Z SUMMARY:BitDevs - Developer Workshop DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time at one of our meetups\, we have a fe w simple guidelines to enhance everyone’s experience:\n\\- our meetups and events have a simple and singular focus: Bitcoin\\. All of our topics and discussions will be centered around Bitcoin\\\, the global monetary netwo rk\\\, and bitcoin\\\, the reserve asset\\. If you are interested in crypt o tokens\\\, stocks\\\, blockchains\\\, altcoins\\\, alternative investing \\\, NFTs\\\, etc\\. that is completely fine\\. There are a number of othe r meetups to join\\. This meetup however is just focused on Bitcoin\n\\- p lease \\*no photos\\* unless everyone agrees and there are not any other f olks in the background\\. We respect everyone’s privacy and want everyone to feel comfortable as they participate\n\\- while the group discussion is going\\\, please keep side conversations to \\*none\\.\\* With the acoust ics of the room and the number of people we expect\\\, any conversations w ill echo and be a distraction for those who are trying to listen many of w hom have traveled a long way to participate\n\\- please pick up after your self\n\\*Disclaimer: All information discussed is not to be construed as f inancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financia l advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you c an afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see us before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: htt ps://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/314266385/\n\nDetails: https: //bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitdevs-developer-workshop URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitdevs-developer-workshop LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T235245Z CREATED:20260414T235218Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/8/4/4/highre s_525707172.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-ca9ac6bf-b691-4b68-9b33-cc219095fab0@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260421T230000Z DTEND:20260422T010000Z SUMMARY:[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News\, Markets\, & Community DESCRIPTION:ABOUT US:\nTampa Bay Bitcoin meetup group is the longest runnin g Bitcoin meetup in the world and the first meetup to incorporate as a 501 c non-profit called Bitcoin Bay Foundation.\n\nWe focus on education & dev elopment in this emerging industry. We're a broad group of technology prof essionals\, developers\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, financial advisors\, and sound money ideologues\, who have a passion to fix the money and fix t he world.\n\nWHY:\nComing this meetup is a great way to learn & connect ab out this revolutionary technology through an open\, friendly community. Yo u can expect to learn the lingo\, various concepts\, how to use it and wha t it could mean for your business\, organization\, or personal finances.\n \nStay plugged in as we frequently have guest speakers\, presentations\, w orkshops. Plenty of ways to learn or get involved in this emerging industr y.\n\nNote: Zoom link will be sent out to people who have RSVP'd.\n\nAGEND A:\n7:00 – 7:30 \\| Meet & Greet/Networking\n7:30 – 8:30 \\| Announcements & News\n8:30 – 9:00 \\| Q&A\n9:00 \\- ? \\| After hours\\\, the meetup is over\\\, but the discussion continues\\.\\.\\.\n\nCOST:\nThis meetup is f ree and open to all thanks to our sponsors. Please check them out and supp ort them.\n\n[Bitcoin Well](https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/bitcoinbay) i s your personal Bitcoin buy/sell desk. Our platform is built for self-cust ody. We send your bitcoin directly to your personal wallet as soon as your funds settle.\n\n[Edge Wallet](https://edge.app/tampa) is a privacy focus ed\, secure\, easy to use self-custody multi-asset wallet for your mobile devices. Free to use\, no PII or KYC required.\n\n[BlockSpaces](https://bl ockspaces.com) enables financial institutions the back office tools to off er Bitcoin product to their customers. Reach out for a demo.\n\n[Beef Boot legger](https://beefbootlegger.com/) sources the highest quality steaks fr om local and regional bovine sources\, custom tailor each cut to your pref erence\, and deliver it discreetly to your door.\n\nHave questions? Join t he community!\nX: [@TampaBayBitcoin](https://x.com/TampaBayBitcoin) and [@ BitcoinBayTPA](https://x.com/bitcoinbaytpa)\nTelegram: [https://t.me/+Gp4E q4LEulgyNmIx](https://t.me/+Gp4Eq4LEulgyNmIx)\nDiscord: [https://bit.ly/bl ockspaces_discord](https://bit.ly/blockspaces_discord)\n\n-Gabe Higgins\n\ n***Disclaimer***\nAll information discussed is not to be construed as fin ancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financial advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you can afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see u s before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: https ://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/314171425/\n\nDetails: https:// bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-news-markets -community-2 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-n ews-markets-community-2 LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T173637Z CREATED:20260409T131220Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Online event IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/1/b/a/highre s_518164538.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-c2ef9170-54a7-4490-810b-056f4ed3486a@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260423T210000Z DTEND:20260423T230000Z SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Unchained DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Unchained and Bitcoin Bay.\n\nJoin us for an exclusiv e gathering with clients\, partners\, and members of the local Bitcoin com munity.\nSet in The Tampa Club—known for its refined atmosphere and sweepi ng downtown views—this evening offers a private and relaxed setting to con nect over an open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres.\n\nAttendance is limited. [Reserve your TICKET HERE!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-happy-hour -tickets-1985740465186)\nNOTE: You must reserve your ticket ON EVENTBRITE - THE LINK ABOVE. If it is sold out you may join the waitlist.\n\n**Detail s:**\nDress Code: Business or business casual. Clean denim and upscale res ort wear permitted. Please avoid t-shirts\, athletic wear\, flip-flops\, o r overly casual attire.\n\n**Parking:**\nValidated (3 hours). Garage entry is at street level—please bring your ticket to The Tampa Club for validat ion.\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/314196215/ \n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/happy-hour-with-unchaine d URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/happy-hour-with-unchained LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T235253Z CREATED:20260414T235225Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:The Tampa Club\, 101 E Kennedy Blvd #4200\, 33602\, Tampa\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/7/a/e/highre s_533614734.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-155cfdf9-e8cc-4f88-b532-bad6a75ede52@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260505T230000Z DTEND:20260506T010000Z SUMMARY:[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News\, Markets\, & Community DESCRIPTION:ABOUT US:\nTampa Bay Bitcoin meetup group is the longest runnin g Bitcoin meetup in the world and the first meetup to incorporate as a 501 c non-profit called Bitcoin Bay Foundation.\n\nWe focus on education & dev elopment in this emerging industry. We're a broad group of technology prof essionals\, developers\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, financial advisors\, and sound money ideologues\, who have a passion to fix the money and fix t he world.\n\nWHY:\nComing this meetup is a great way to learn & connect ab out this revolutionary technology through an open\, friendly community. Yo u can expect to learn the lingo\, various concepts\, how to use it and wha t it could mean for your business\, organization\, or personal finances.\n \nStay plugged in as we frequently have guest speakers\, presentations\, w orkshops. Plenty of ways to learn or get involved in this emerging industr y.\n\nNote: Zoom link will be sent out to people who have RSVP'd.\n\nAGEND A:\n7:00 – 7:30 \\| Meet & Greet/Networking\n7:30 – 8:30 \\| Announcements & News\n8:30 – 9:00 \\| Q&A\n9:00 \\- ? \\| After hours\\\, the meetup is over\\\, but the discussion continues\\.\\.\\.\n\nCOST:\nThis meetup is f ree and open to all thanks to our sponsors. Please check them out and supp ort them.\n\n[Bitcoin Well](https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/bitcoinbay) i s your personal Bitcoin buy/sell desk. Our platform is built for self-cust ody. We send your bitcoin directly to your personal wallet as soon as your funds settle.\n\n[Edge Wallet](https://edge.app/tampa) is a privacy focus ed\, secure\, easy to use self-custody multi-asset wallet for your mobile devices. Free to use\, no PII or KYC required.\n\n[BlockSpaces](https://bl ockspaces.com) enables financial institutions the back office tools to off er Bitcoin product to their customers. Reach out for a demo.\n\n[Beef Boot legger](https://beefbootlegger.com/) sources the highest quality steaks fr om local and regional bovine sources\, custom tailor each cut to your pref erence\, and deliver it discreetly to your door.\n\nHave questions? Join t he community!\nX: [@TampaBayBitcoin](https://x.com/TampaBayBitcoin) and [@ BitcoinBayTPA](https://x.com/bitcoinbaytpa)\nTelegram: [https://t.me/+Gp4E q4LEulgyNmIx](https://t.me/+Gp4Eq4LEulgyNmIx)\nDiscord: [https://bit.ly/bl ockspaces_discord](https://bit.ly/blockspaces_discord)\n\n-Gabe Higgins\n\ n***Disclaimer***\nAll information discussed is not to be construed as fin ancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financial advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you can afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see u s before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: https ://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/314171468/\n\nDetails: https:// bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-news-markets -community-3 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-n ews-markets-community-3 LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T173635Z CREATED:20260409T131309Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Online event IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/1/b/a/highre s_518164538.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-a811b4ac-ab96-4dac-b413-ad101cff87fb@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260509T150000Z DTEND:20260509T170000Z SUMMARY:Get on Bitcoin Book Signing DESCRIPTION:Get on BTC book signing happening at the Book Shack! Meet the a uthor and get your book signed. Can purchase [HERE](https://plebeian.marke t/products/product_1771028047048_0ki3i) or in person with cash.\n\nHosted by Bitcoin Bay\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/ 314325581/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/get-on-bitcoin -book-signing URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/get-on-bitcoin-book-signing LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T213232Z CREATED:20260420T194951Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:The Book Shack\, 37838 Pasco Ave\, Dade City\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/e/8/8/highre s_533740584.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-81d75257-1bf9-4550-8faa-de569ea14e12@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260509T190000Z DTEND:20260509T200000Z SUMMARY:Bitcoin Social in St. Petersburg DESCRIPTION:NOTE: NEW LOCATION!\n\nJoin us for an informal gathering in St. Petersburg every 2nd Saturday of the month. There is no agenda\, just com e and meet like minded people in your area and learn about Bitcoin!\n\nWe will be meeting at Beech Kombucha.\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa -bay-bitcoin/events/314387390/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/e vents/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg-2 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg-2 LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T195108Z CREATED:20260420T194952Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Beech Kombucha\, 3100 Freemont Terrace S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/1/a/4/highre s_532100900.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2b65a97c-c5fa-4427-bb61-ddccd20c3e4a@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260512T230000Z DTEND:20260513T010000Z SUMMARY:[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News\, Markets\, & Community DESCRIPTION:ABOUT US:\nTampa Bay Bitcoin meetup group is the longest runnin g Bitcoin meetup in the world and the first meetup to incorporate as a 501 c non-profit called Bitcoin Bay Foundation.\n\nWe focus on education & dev elopment in this emerging industry. We're a broad group of technology prof essionals\, developers\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, financial advisors\, and sound money ideologues\, who have a passion to fix the money and fix t he world.\n\nWHY:\nComing this meetup is a great way to learn & connect ab out this revolutionary technology through an open\, friendly community. Yo u can expect to learn the lingo\, various concepts\, how to use it and wha t it could mean for your business\, organization\, or personal finances.\n \nStay plugged in as we frequently have guest speakers\, presentations\, w orkshops. Plenty of ways to learn or get involved in this emerging industr y.\n\nNote: Zoom link will be sent out to people who have RSVP'd.\n\nAGEND A:\n7:00 – 7:30 \\| Meet & Greet/Networking\n7:30 – 8:30 \\| Announcements & News\n8:30 – 9:00 \\| Q&A\n9:00 \\- ? \\| After hours\\\, the meetup is over\\\, but the discussion continues\\.\\.\\.\n\nCOST:\nThis meetup is f ree and open to all thanks to our sponsors. Please check them out and supp ort them.\n\n[Bitcoin Well](https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/bitcoinbay) i s your personal Bitcoin buy/sell desk. Our platform is built for self-cust ody. We send your bitcoin directly to your personal wallet as soon as your funds settle.\n\n[Edge Wallet](https://edge.app/tampa) is a privacy focus ed\, secure\, easy to use self-custody multi-asset wallet for your mobile devices. Free to use\, no PII or KYC required.\n\n[BlockSpaces](https://bl ockspaces.com) enables financial institutions the back office tools to off er Bitcoin product to their customers. Reach out for a demo.\n\n[Beef Boot legger](https://beefbootlegger.com/) sources the highest quality steaks fr om local and regional bovine sources\, custom tailor each cut to your pref erence\, and deliver it discreetly to your door.\n\nHave questions? Join t he community!\nX: [@TampaBayBitcoin](https://x.com/TampaBayBitcoin) and [@ BitcoinBayTPA](https://x.com/bitcoinbaytpa)\nTelegram: [https://t.me/+Gp4E q4LEulgyNmIx](https://t.me/+Gp4Eq4LEulgyNmIx)\nDiscord: [https://bit.ly/bl ockspaces_discord](https://bit.ly/blockspaces_discord)\n\n-Gabe Higgins\n\ n***Disclaimer***\nAll information discussed is not to be construed as fin ancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financial advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you can afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see u s before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: https ://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/314171481/\n\nDetails: https:// bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-news-markets -community-4 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-n ews-markets-community-4 LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T173632Z CREATED:20260409T131310Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Online event IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/1/b/a/highre s_518164538.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-d6f1b6e6-055a-4a23-9c7e-342b317cd788@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260514T230000Z DTEND:20260515T010000Z SUMMARY:BitDevs - Developer Workshop DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time at one of our meetups\, we have a fe w simple guidelines to enhance everyone’s experience:\n\\- our meetups and events have a simple and singular focus: Bitcoin\\. All of our topics and discussions will be centered around Bitcoin\\\, the global monetary netwo rk\\\, and bitcoin\\\, the reserve asset\\. If you are interested in crypt o tokens\\\, stocks\\\, blockchains\\\, altcoins\\\, alternative investing \\\, NFTs\\\, etc\\. that is completely fine\\. There are a number of othe r meetups to join\\. This meetup however is just focused on Bitcoin\n\\- p lease \\*no photos\\* unless everyone agrees and there are not any other f olks in the background\\. We respect everyone’s privacy and want everyone to feel comfortable as they participate\n\\- while the group discussion is going\\\, please keep side conversations to \\*none\\.\\* With the acoust ics of the room and the number of people we expect\\\, any conversations w ill echo and be a distraction for those who are trying to listen many of w hom have traveled a long way to participate\n\\- please pick up after your self\n\\*Disclaimer: All information discussed is not to be construed as f inancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financia l advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you c an afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see us before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: htt ps://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/314387430/\n\nDetails: https: //bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitdevs-developer-workshop-2 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitdevs-developer-workshop-2 LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T195106Z CREATED:20260420T194956Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/8/4/4/highre s_525707172.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4383b801-6ed4-4e97-bb7d-0827fbd545da@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260519T230000Z DTEND:20260520T010000Z SUMMARY:[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News\, Markets\, & Community DESCRIPTION:ABOUT US:\nTampa Bay Bitcoin meetup group is the longest runnin g Bitcoin meetup in the world and the first meetup to incorporate as a 501 c non-profit called Bitcoin Bay Foundation.\n\nWe focus on education & dev elopment in this emerging industry. We're a broad group of technology prof essionals\, developers\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, financial advisors\, and sound money ideologues\, who have a passion to fix the money and fix t he world.\n\nWHY:\nComing this meetup is a great way to learn & connect ab out this revolutionary technology through an open\, friendly community. Yo u can expect to learn the lingo\, various concepts\, how to use it and wha t it could mean for your business\, organization\, or personal finances.\n \nStay plugged in as we frequently have guest speakers\, presentations\, w orkshops. Plenty of ways to learn or get involved in this emerging industr y.\n\nNote: Zoom link will be sent out to people who have RSVP'd.\n\nAGEND A:\n7:00 – 7:30 \\| Meet & Greet/Networking\n7:30 – 8:30 \\| Announcements & News\n8:30 – 9:00 \\| Q&A\n9:00 \\- ? \\| After hours\\\, the meetup is over\\\, but the discussion continues\\.\\.\\.\n\nCOST:\nThis meetup is f ree and open to all thanks to our sponsors. Please check them out and supp ort them.\n\n[Bitcoin Well](https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/bitcoinbay) i s your personal Bitcoin buy/sell desk. Our platform is built for self-cust ody. We send your bitcoin directly to your personal wallet as soon as your funds settle.\n\n[Edge Wallet](https://edge.app/tampa) is a privacy focus ed\, secure\, easy to use self-custody multi-asset wallet for your mobile devices. Free to use\, no PII or KYC required.\n\n[BlockSpaces](https://bl ockspaces.com) enables financial institutions the back office tools to off er Bitcoin product to their customers. Reach out for a demo.\n\n[Beef Boot legger](https://beefbootlegger.com/) sources the highest quality steaks fr om local and regional bovine sources\, custom tailor each cut to your pref erence\, and deliver it discreetly to your door.\n\nHave questions? Join t he community!\nX: [@TampaBayBitcoin](https://x.com/TampaBayBitcoin) and [@ BitcoinBayTPA](https://x.com/bitcoinbaytpa)\nTelegram: [https://t.me/+Gp4E q4LEulgyNmIx](https://t.me/+Gp4Eq4LEulgyNmIx)\nDiscord: [https://bit.ly/bl ockspaces_discord](https://bit.ly/blockspaces_discord)\n\n-Gabe Higgins\n\ n***Disclaimer***\nAll information discussed is not to be construed as fin ancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financial advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you can afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see u s before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nHosted by Bit coin Bay\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/314171 525/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bi tcoin-meetup-news-markets-community-5 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-n ews-markets-community-5 LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T173622Z CREATED:20260409T131311Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Online event IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/1/b/a/highre s_518164538.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-41f50ade-aa07-4b64-ab91-4956e7e285b7@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260522T230000Z DTEND:20260523T010000Z SUMMARY:Bitcoin Pizza Day & AI Workshop DESCRIPTION:**If you’ve been curious about Bitcoin but don’t know where to start\, this is for you!**\n\nFREE PIZZA & LIVE DEMOS!\n\nBitcoin is power ful\, but it’s still not easy for most people to use.\nThe biggest barrier s aren’t the protocol. It’s everything around it. Onboarding\, self-custod y\, confusing interfaces\, fear of making a mistake\, and the general feel ing that it’s all a bit intimidating.\n\nThis workshop is about how AI can help change that.\nWe’ll look at how AI can make Bitcoin more practical a nd easier to use in everyday life. Think wallet assistants that explain wh at’s happening\, better scam detection\, tools for merchants\, and simpler ways to navigate payments and custody.\n\nThis isn’t about replacing Bitc oin’s trust model. It’s about making the experience around it clearer and more approachable.\nIf Bitcoin is going to reach broader adoption\, it has to feel easier and more intuitive.\nBitcoin provides the rails and AI mak es them usable.\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events /314424516/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-pizza -day-ai-workshop URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-pizza-day-ai-workshop LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T201603Z CREATED:20260422T201552Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/6/3/a/highre s_533846170.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-47e67e0e-879e-4c37-be9a-74b03129abcc@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260526T230000Z DTEND:20260527T010000Z SUMMARY:[In-Person] Bitcoin Meetup - ARK Innovation Center DESCRIPTION:In Person Meetup at Tampa Bay Innovation Center in St.Pete.\n-- -\n\nJoin the [discord](https://discord.gg/yjJ4vkbxaX) to get connected to the community.\n---\n\nABOUT US:\nTampa Bay's largest & longest running B itcoin meetup group. We focus on education & development in this emerging industry. We're a broad group of technology enthusiasts\, developers\, ent repreneurs\, investors\, financial gurus\, ideologues\, who have heard abo ut "blockchain" and wanted to find others who have too in a friendly envir onment.\n\nWHY:\nComing this meetup is a great way to learn & connect abou t this revolutionary technology through an open\, friendly community. You can expect to learn the lingo\, various concepts\, how to use it and what it could mean for your business\, organization\, or personal finances.\n\n Stay plugged in as we frequently have guest speakers\, presentations\, wor kshops. Plenty of ways to learn or get involved in this emerging industry. \n\nAGENDA:\n7:00 – 7:30 \\| Meet & Greet/Networking\n7:30 – 8:30 \\| Anno uncements & News\n8:30 – 9:00 \\| Q&A\n9:00 \\- ? \\| After hours\\\, the meetup is over\\\, but the discussion continues\\.\\.\\.\n\nCOST:\nThis me etup is Free and Open to all thanks to our sponsors Edge Wallet & Crypto C raft. Please check them out and support them.\n\nEdge is the most secure a nd easy to use multi-crypto wallet for your mobile device.\nhttps://edge.a pp/blockspaces\n\nHave questions? Join the community!\nTwitter: @TampaBayB itcoin\nTelegram: https://t.me/+UAEjzz0qZnMyOTYx\nDiscord: https://bit.ly/ blockspaces_discord\n\n-Gabe Higgins\n\n***Disclaimer***\nAll information discussed is not to be construed as financial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financial advisor before making investment de cisions. NEVER invest more than you can afford to loose. There are a lot o f scams in this industry\, please see us before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin /events/314387520/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/in-per son-bitcoin-meetup-ark-innovation-center-2 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/in-person-bitcoin-meetup-ark-innov ation-center-2 LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T195104Z CREATED:20260420T195047Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/2/e/1/highre s_518841217.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-f18acf76-68f6-4548-b91c-46f8fc2eca94@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260528T230000Z DTEND:20260529T010000Z SUMMARY:Bitcoin Social in Tampa DESCRIPTION:NOTE: TAMPA LOCATION\n\nJoin us for an informal gathering in Ta mpa at BarrieHaus Brewing Co. There is no agenda\, just come and meet like minded people in your area and learn about Bitcoin!\n\nThey accept bitcoi n!\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/314978115/\n \nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-social-in-tampa URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-social-in-tampa LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T202907Z CREATED:20260527T202850Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:BarrieHaus Brewery\, 1403 East 5th Avenue Tampa\, FL 33605\, Ybor City\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/1/1/0/highre s_534436656.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-03c8dc48-23ab-429f-956e-56d90ced52fc@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260604T230000Z DTEND:20260605T010000Z SUMMARY:Bitcoin for Beginners DESCRIPTION:Welcome to **Bitcoin for Beginners**! Ready to dive into the wo rld of Bitcoin?\n\nThis meetup is perfect for those new to Bitcoin and loo king to learn the basics. Our expert instructors will guide you through ev erything you need to know to get started with Bitcoin. Don't miss out on t his opportunity to take part in the future of finance!\n\nLocated at Barri eHaus Brew Co - They accept bitcoin!\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tam pa-bay-bitcoin/events/315000821/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation /events/bitcoin-for-beginners URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-for-beginners LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T151202Z CREATED:20260528T202707Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:BarrieHaus Brewery\, 1403 East 5th Avenue Tampa\, FL 33605\, Ybor City\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/c/1/c/highre s_519311292.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-d0f10c59-017b-4a83-84cf-0ad651c4f6f3@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260613T190000Z DTEND:20260613T200000Z SUMMARY:Bitcoin Social in St. Petersburg DESCRIPTION:NOTE: NEW LOCATION!\n\nJoin us for an informal gathering in St. Petersburg every 2nd Saturday of the month. There is no agenda\, just com e and meet like minded people in your area and learn about Bitcoin!\n\nWe will be meeting at Beech Kombucha.\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa -bay-bitcoin/events/314387422/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/e vents/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg-3 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg-3 LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T195100Z CREATED:20260420T194958Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Beech Kombucha\, 3100 Freemont Terrace S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/1/a/4/highre s_532100900.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-885dbb47-59d1-4802-ada5-f9c85b3334af@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260618T230000Z DTEND:20260619T010000Z SUMMARY:BitDevs - Developer Workshop DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time at one of our meetups\, we have a fe w simple guidelines to enhance everyone’s experience:\n\\- our meetups and events have a simple and singular focus: Bitcoin\\. All of our topics and discussions will be centered around Bitcoin\\\, the global monetary netwo rk\\\, and bitcoin\\\, the reserve asset\\. If you are interested in crypt o tokens\\\, stocks\\\, blockchains\\\, altcoins\\\, alternative investing \\\, NFTs\\\, etc\\. that is completely fine\\. There are a number of othe r meetups to join\\. This meetup however is just focused on Bitcoin\n\\- p lease \\*no photos\\* unless everyone agrees and there are not any other f olks in the background\\. We respect everyone’s privacy and want everyone to feel comfortable as they participate\n\\- while the group discussion is going\\\, please keep side conversations to \\*none\\.\\* With the acoust ics of the room and the number of people we expect\\\, any conversations w ill echo and be a distraction for those who are trying to listen many of w hom have traveled a long way to participate\n\\- please pick up after your self\n\\*Disclaimer: All information discussed is not to be construed as f inancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financia l advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you c an afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see us before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: htt ps://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/314387437/\n\nDetails: https: //bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitdevs-developer-workshop-3 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitdevs-developer-workshop-3 LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T195058Z CREATED:20260420T194959Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/8/4/4/highre s_525707172.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-8067e0a0-fb9f-49d1-afc1-3c96734454a2@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260627T123000Z DTEND:20260627T153000Z SUMMARY:Community Cleanup with Keep Pinellas Beautiful DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of community cleanup at [Keep Pinellas Be autiful](https://www.kpbcares.org/) at Crescent Lake!\n\nJoin Stewards of Our Urban Lakes (SOUL) in partnership with Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) e ach month for a rewarding morning of community improvement at Crescent Lak e! Throughout the year\, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist wi th lake debris removal\, neighborhood litter and debris pickup\, invasive vegetation removal\, native plant installation\, and water sample collecti on.\n**Please note: Volunteers under the age of 18 need to be signed in by a parent or guardian. Volunteers under the age of 15 need to be accompani ed by a parent or guardian for the duration of the event.**\n**\\*\\*\\*** \n**WHERE TO MEET:** Please meet up at our storage unit in the TASCO Build ing parking lot at Crescent Lake Park - 1320 5th Street North St. Petersbu rg\, FL 33701.\n**TIME:** Start time will vary by date. Please arrive a fe w minutes early to sign in.\n**WHAT TO WEAR:** Please wear closed toed sho es such as boots or sneakers and clothing you don't mind getting dirty. We recommend bringing a hat\, sunglasses\, and refillable water bottle.\n**W HAT TO EXPECT:** All supplies will be provided including gloves\, safety v ests\, waders\, trash bags\, pickers\, sunscreen\, bug spray and hand sani tizer. A water refill station will be available.\n**PARKING:** Available i n the lot onsite. Carpooling is encouraged!\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup. com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/315090996/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.fou ndation/events/community-cleanup-with-keep-pinellas-beautiful URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/community-cleanup-with-keep-pinell as-beautiful LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T011634Z CREATED:20260603T190915Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Crescent Lake Park\, 1320 5th St N\, St Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/5/f/9/highre s_534562009.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-efc16b93-7cf5-4f67-85fb-86b534e67b2c@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260630T230000Z DTEND:20260701T010000Z SUMMARY:[In-Person] Bitcoin Meetup - ARK Innovation Center DESCRIPTION:In Person Meetup at Tampa Bay Innovation Center in St.Pete.\n-- -\n\nJoin the [discord](https://discord.gg/yjJ4vkbxaX) to get connected to the community.\n---\n\nABOUT US:\nTampa Bay's largest & longest running B itcoin meetup group. We focus on education & development in this emerging industry. We're a broad group of technology enthusiasts\, developers\, ent repreneurs\, investors\, financial gurus\, ideologues\, who have heard abo ut "blockchain" and wanted to find others who have too in a friendly envir onment.\n\nWHY:\nComing this meetup is a great way to learn & connect abou t this revolutionary technology through an open\, friendly community. You can expect to learn the lingo\, various concepts\, how to use it and what it could mean for your business\, organization\, or personal finances.\n\n Stay plugged in as we frequently have guest speakers\, presentations\, wor kshops. Plenty of ways to learn or get involved in this emerging industry. \n\nAGENDA:\n7:00 – 7:30 \\| Meet & Greet/Networking\n7:30 – 8:30 \\| Anno uncements & News\n8:30 – 9:00 \\| Q&A\n9:00 \\- ? \\| After hours\\\, the meetup is over\\\, but the discussion continues\\.\\.\\.\n\nCOST:\nThis me etup is Free and Open to all thanks to our sponsors Edge Wallet & Crypto C raft. Please check them out and support them.\n\nEdge is the most secure a nd easy to use multi-crypto wallet for your mobile device.\nhttps://edge.a pp/blockspaces\n\nHave questions? Join the community!\nTwitter: @TampaBayB itcoin\nTelegram: https://t.me/+UAEjzz0qZnMyOTYx\nDiscord: https://bit.ly/ blockspaces_discord\n\n-Gabe Higgins\n\n***Disclaimer***\nAll information discussed is not to be construed as financial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financial advisor before making investment de cisions. NEVER invest more than you can afford to loose. There are a lot o f scams in this industry\, please see us before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin /events/315090927/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/in-per son-bitcoin-meetup-ark-innovation-center-3 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/in-person-bitcoin-meetup-ark-innov ation-center-3 LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T190928Z CREATED:20260603T190918Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/2/e/1/highre s_518841217.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-400d2a0e-c866-4987-8190-1907e0111457@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260709T230000Z DTEND:20260710T010000Z SUMMARY:Thank God for Bitcoin Meetup DESCRIPTION:Thank God for Bitcoin Meetup at Spark Labs in St. Petersburg.\n ---\n\nJoin us for a special evening with **Gabe Higgins** and **Jordan Bu sh**\, co-authors of *Thank God for Bitcoin*. We'll dig into the book\, th e moral case for Bitcoin\, and whatever questions you bring. Bring them al l.\n\nSpecial guest: **Spencer Shrader**\, NFL kicker for the Indianapolis Colts (USF Bulls → Notre Dame → Colts\, 2024).\n\n***\n\nMeetup: https:// www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/315448519/\n\nDetails: https://bit coinbay.foundation/events/thank-god-for-bitcoin-meetup URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/thank-god-for-bitcoin-meetup LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T152611Z CREATED:20260629T165055Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/4/2/c/highre s_534985644.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-8fe894c4-acac-48f1-9e9e-e8acc251ba7e@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260711T190000Z DTEND:20260711T200000Z SUMMARY:Bitcoin Social in St. Petersburg DESCRIPTION:NOTE: NEW LOCATION!\n\nJoin us for an informal gathering in St. Petersburg every 2nd Saturday of the month. There is no agenda\, just com e and meet like minded people in your area and learn about Bitcoin!\n\nWe will be meeting at Beech Kombucha.\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa -bay-bitcoin/events/315447119/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/e vents/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg-4 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg-4 LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T152614Z CREATED:20260627T230654Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Beech Kombucha\, 3100 Freemont Terrace S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/1/a/4/highre s_532100900.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-7df1c88a-5fa8-419d-b30e-8608f9de6d69@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260716T230000Z DTEND:20260717T010000Z SUMMARY:BitDevs - Developer Workshop DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time at one of our meetups\, we have a fe w simple guidelines to enhance everyone’s experience:\n\\- our meetups and events have a simple and singular focus: Bitcoin\\. All of our topics and discussions will be centered around Bitcoin\\\, the global monetary netwo rk\\\, and bitcoin\\\, the reserve asset\\. If you are interested in crypt o tokens\\\, stocks\\\, blockchains\\\, altcoins\\\, alternative investing \\\, NFTs\\\, etc\\. that is completely fine\\. There are a number of othe r meetups to join\\. This meetup however is just focused on Bitcoin\n\\- p lease \\*no photos\\* unless everyone agrees and there are not any other f olks in the background\\. We respect everyone’s privacy and want everyone to feel comfortable as they participate\n\\- while the group discussion is going\\\, please keep side conversations to \\*none\\.\\* With the acoust ics of the room and the number of people we expect\\\, any conversations w ill echo and be a distraction for those who are trying to listen many of w hom have traveled a long way to participate\n\\- please pick up after your self\n\\*Disclaimer: All information discussed is not to be construed as f inancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financia l advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you c an afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see us before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: htt ps://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/315447129/\n\nDetails: https: //bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitdevs-developer-workshop-4 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitdevs-developer-workshop-4 LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T152614Z CREATED:20260627T230656Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/8/4/4/highre s_525707172.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-ba130665-d943-40f2-9104-dfe2352e2bd8@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260721T230000Z DTEND:20260722T010000Z SUMMARY:[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News\, Markets\, & Community DESCRIPTION:ABOUT US:\nTampa Bay Bitcoin meetup group is the longest runnin g Bitcoin meetup in the world and the first meetup to incorporate as a 501 c non-profit called Bitcoin Bay Foundation.\n\nWe focus on education & dev elopment in this emerging industry. We're a broad group of technology prof essionals\, developers\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, financial advisors\, and sound money ideologues\, who have a passion to fix the money and fix t he world.\n\nWHY:\nComing this meetup is a great way to learn & connect ab out this revolutionary technology through an open\, friendly community. Yo u can expect to learn the lingo\, various concepts\, how to use it and wha t it could mean for your business\, organization\, or personal finances.\n \nStay plugged in as we frequently have guest speakers\, presentations\, w orkshops. Plenty of ways to learn or get involved in this emerging industr y.\n\nNote: Zoom link will be sent out to people who have RSVP'd.\n\nAGEND A:\n7:00 – 7:30 \\| Meet & Greet/Networking\n7:30 – 8:30 \\| Announcements & News\n8:30 – 9:00 \\| Q&A\n9:00 \\- ? \\| After hours\\\, the meetup is over\\\, but the discussion continues\\.\\.\\.\n\nCOST:\nThis meetup is f ree and open to all thanks to our sponsors. Please check them out and supp ort them.\n\n[Bitcoin Well](https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/bitcoinbay) i s your personal Bitcoin buy/sell desk. Our platform is built for self-cust ody. We send your bitcoin directly to your personal wallet as soon as your funds settle.\n\n[Edge Wallet](https://edge.app/tampa) is a privacy focus ed\, secure\, easy to use self-custody multi-asset wallet for your mobile devices. Free to use\, no PII or KYC required.\n\n[BlockSpaces](https://bl ockspaces.com) enables financial institutions the back office tools to off er Bitcoin product to their customers. Reach out for a demo.\n\n[Beef Boot legger](https://beefbootlegger.com/) sources the highest quality steaks fr om local and regional bovine sources\, custom tailor each cut to your pref erence\, and deliver it discreetly to your door.\n\nHave questions? Join t he community!\nX: [@TampaBayBitcoin](https://x.com/TampaBayBitcoin) and [@ BitcoinBayTPA](https://x.com/bitcoinbaytpa)\nTelegram: [https://t.me/+Gp4E q4LEulgyNmIx](https://t.me/+Gp4Eq4LEulgyNmIx)\nDiscord: [https://bit.ly/bl ockspaces_discord](https://bit.ly/blockspaces_discord)\n\n-Gabe Higgins\n\ n***Disclaimer***\nAll information discussed is not to be construed as fin ancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financial advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you can afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see u s before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: https ://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/315685784/\n\nDetails: https:// bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-news-markets -community-6 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/virtual-tampa-bay-bitcoin-meetup-n ews-markets-community-6 LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T191653Z CREATED:20260720T184334Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Online event IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/1/b/a/highre s_518164538.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-62adb334-3a73-480e-87e1-90a186e765b2@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260723T230000Z DTEND:20260724T010000Z SUMMARY:What's the Problem? Bitcoin for Beginners DESCRIPTION:The world feels like it’s heading in the wrong direction—rising costs\, declining standards\, and growing instability. The root cause? Ou r money is broken. Learn more [HERE](https://www.whatstheproblem.org/). In this video\, Joe Bryan uses a unique and engaging story to demonstrate ho w the root of most of our problems lies simply in the quality of our money . Accessible to everyone\, everywhere\, this video connects the dots betwe en today’s challenges and their root cause\, introducing the solution: Bit coin. Please learn about Bitcoin - Fix the Money\, Fix the World\n\nThis m eetup is perfect for those new to Bitcoin and looking to learn the basics. Our expert instructors will guide you through everything you need to know to get started with Bitcoin. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take p art in the future of finance!\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay- bitcoin/events/315633144/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events /what-s-the-problem-bitcoin-for-beginners URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/what-s-the-problem-bitcoin-for-beg inners LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T201804Z CREATED:20260710T201750Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/4/8/8/highre s_532885736.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-595f7d80-d6a0-410d-bc3c-2537937306f2@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260808T190000Z DTEND:20260808T200000Z SUMMARY:Bitcoin Social in St. Petersburg DESCRIPTION:NOTE: NEW LOCATION!\n\nJoin us for an informal gathering in St. Petersburg every 2nd Saturday of the month. There is no agenda\, just com e and meet like minded people in your area and learn about Bitcoin!\n\nWe will be meeting at Beech Kombucha.\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa -bay-bitcoin/events/315447122/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/e vents/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg-5 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg-5 LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T152811Z CREATED:20260627T230657Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Beech Kombucha\, 3100 Freemont Terrace S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/1/a/4/highre s_532100900.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-b5fe527c-4e03-4968-8e4e-37e113ea7a49@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260814T230000Z DTEND:20260815T010000Z SUMMARY:Bitcoin Country: An Evening with Sandy from El Salvador DESCRIPTION:Join us at Beech Kombucha on Friday\, August 14th from 7–9 PM f or a special evening with Sandy\, a lifelong Salvadoran\, certified tour g uide\, and founder of [Sandy Waves Travel](https://sandy.sv/)\, the bitcoi n travel concierge in El Salvador.\n\nEl Salvador made history in 2021 as the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. But what does that act ually look like on the ground? Sandy has lived every chapter of the story\ , from volcano-powered mining and Bitcoin Beach\, to the everyday reality of merchants\, families\, and travelers using sats in the wild.\n\nShe'll share what bitcoin adoption really means in her country\, what's changed f or regular Salvadorans\, and why so many bitcoiners are visiting and movin g there. Whether you're brand new to bitcoin\, planning your first trip to ES\, or curious what a bitcoin standard actually feels like\, this is a r are chance to hear it firsthand from someone who lives it every day.\n\nAn d yes\, Beech Kombucha accepts bitcoin!\n\nHosted by Bitcoin Bay\n\nMeetup : https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/315764673/\n\nDetails: h ttps://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-country-an-evening-with-sandy- from-el-salvador URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-country-an-evening-with-sa ndy-from-el-salvador LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T185526Z CREATED:20260720T184059Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Beech Kombucha\, 3100 Freemont Terrace S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/7/8/4/highre s_535294692.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-8c34f422-9016-4ca9-82b2-66aa9bdd974b@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260820T230000Z DTEND:20260821T010000Z SUMMARY:BitDevs - Developer Workshop DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time at one of our meetups\, we have a fe w simple guidelines to enhance everyone’s experience:\n\\- our meetups and events have a simple and singular focus: Bitcoin\\. All of our topics and discussions will be centered around Bitcoin\\\, the global monetary netwo rk\\\, and bitcoin\\\, the reserve asset\\. If you are interested in crypt o tokens\\\, stocks\\\, blockchains\\\, altcoins\\\, alternative investing \\\, NFTs\\\, etc\\. that is completely fine\\. There are a number of othe r meetups to join\\. This meetup however is just focused on Bitcoin\n\\- p lease \\*no photos\\* unless everyone agrees and there are not any other f olks in the background\\. We respect everyone’s privacy and want everyone to feel comfortable as they participate\n\\- while the group discussion is going\\\, please keep side conversations to \\*none\\.\\* With the acoust ics of the room and the number of people we expect\\\, any conversations w ill echo and be a distraction for those who are trying to listen many of w hom have traveled a long way to participate\n\\- please pick up after your self\n\\*Disclaimer: All information discussed is not to be construed as f inancial or investment advice. Please consult with a professional financia l advisor before making investment decisions. NEVER invest more than you c an afford to loose. There are a lot of scams in this industry\, please see us before you get scammed. Invest in your knowledge first!\n\nMeetup: htt ps://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/315716853/\n\nDetails: https: //bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitdevs-developer-workshop-5 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitdevs-developer-workshop-5 LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T185509Z CREATED:20260720T184340Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Tampa Bay Innovation Center\, 1101 4th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/8/4/4/highre s_525707172.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-ff9b010d-592b-49bc-926c-1d4571a4e0a1@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260826T120000Z DTEND:20260826T140000Z SUMMARY:Coffee\, Bitcoin & AI: Work From "Home" Wednesday at Sober Bar DESCRIPTION:Join Bitcoin Bay Foundation and [ViaForge](https://viaforge.ai/ ) for a laid-back coffee meetup at Gulfport's own [Sober Bar](https://www. sipsoberbar.com/)\, a bitcoin-accepting coffee house serving specialty cof fee\, tea\, zero-proof mocktails\, and breakfast all day.\n\nNew to bitcoi n? Curious about AI? Bring your laptop and your questions. It's Work-From- Home Wednesday\, so you'll get **20% off everything and your first refill on the house.**\n\nNo experience needed!\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com /tampa-bay-bitcoin/events/315862749/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.founda tion/events/coffee-bitcoin-ai-work-from-home-wednesday-at-sober-bar URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/coffee-bitcoin-ai-work-from-home-w ednesday-at-sober-bar LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T182908Z CREATED:20260727T182852Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Sober Bar\, 3062 Beach Blvd S\, Gulfport\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/6/6/9/highre s_535402121.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-d3a9daca-2b9b-4da7-9035-fc52a2de3d63@bitcoinbay.foundation DTSTAMP:20260806T041238Z DTSTART:20260912T190000Z DTEND:20260912T200000Z SUMMARY:Bitcoin Social in St. Petersburg DESCRIPTION:NOTE: NEW LOCATION!\n\nJoin us for an informal gathering in St. Petersburg every 2nd Saturday of the month. There is no agenda\, just com e and meet like minded people in your area and learn about Bitcoin!\n\nWe will be meeting at Beech Kombucha.\n\nMeetup: https://www.meetup.com/tampa -bay-bitcoin/events/315447125/\n\nDetails: https://bitcoinbay.foundation/e vents/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg-6 URL:https://bitcoinbay.foundation/events/bitcoin-social-in-st-petersburg-6 LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T152812Z CREATED:20260627T230658Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE LOCATION:Beech Kombucha\, 3100 Freemont Terrace S\, St. Petersburg\, FL IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/1/a/4/highre s_532100900.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR