Bitcoin Wednesday - First Wednesday of the Month

[pikapay]

Call it a just coincidence or take part in one of the world's most exciting global tech revolutions.

Tomorrow, the first Wednesday of the Month, there will (by last count) Bitcoin Meetings in the following 9 10 cities:

Amsterdam BitcoinWednesday.com
Sydney
Munich
Vancouver
Pittsburgh
Toronto
Austin
Paris
Buenos Aires
Cinncinnatti
Las Vegas

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... and add your city here.

I'm posting this on the main board, because I think it's time to show worldwide solidarity and do whatever's needed to make this into a popular global movement.

Recent market research http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/28/bitcoin-awareness-and-trust/?utm_content=bufferf9504&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer shows a quarter of U.S. consumers have heard of Bitcoin and the majority of them trust it. In some countries these numbers are even higher.

Join us and help spread the word: First Wednesday of the month is Bitcoin Wednesday.

The next Bitcoin Wednesday is August 7.

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[pikapay]

We'll be here tomorrow:

https://ohm2013.org/wiki/Bitcoin_Wednesday_Amsterdam_-_%26_Now_in_9_Different_Cities

If you're in the neighborhood, come join us.

[Tuxavant]

Las Vegas has had a standing Wednesday Bitcoin Lunch Mob for several months. Count us in.

http://bitcoinsinvegas.com/blog/boba-tea/

[Eric Muyser]

Definitely going to be at the next Vancouver. Suckssss my plane doesn't land until the 7th. I hope it's a good showing and yall enjoy.

[Nagle]

Wednesday is an important day. It's the day Mt. Gox is in default on stopping outbound transfers in US dollars.

[pikapay]

Added Las Vegas above.  Now 10 cities.

Would someone like to add a Bitcoin Wednesday list to the wiki?

[pikapay]

The Amsterdam edition was big success.

Interesting people and inspiring conversations in the cafe of Amsterdam's City Theater.  It will be an exciting time for Bitcoin in the Netherlands.

[Tuxavant]

7 attendees in vegas!

[Tuxavant]

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Bitcoin_Wednesday

[pikapay]

Thanks.  Great start, and all ready for August 7!

Don't see your city on the list, just add it.





 

[Huesos]

Los Angeles is having a Bitcoin meeting today!!!

[Tuxavant]

Las Vegas checking in. Today at noon.

http://bitcoinsinvegas.com/bitcoin-accepted-here/food/fresh-kabob/

[dirtscience]

How can I join this?

[Tuxavant]

Join what? A particular event, or start your own event?

[cowanjeffrey93]

Call it a just coincidence or take part in one of the world's most exciting global tech revolutions.

Tomorrow, the first Wednesday of the Month, there will (by last count) Bitcoin Meetings in the following 9 10 cities:

Amsterdam
Sydney
Munich
Vancouver
Pittsburgh
Toronto
Austin
Paris
Buenos Aires
Cinncinnatti
Las Vegas

... and add your city here.

I'm posting this on the main board, because I think it's time to show worldwide solidarity and do whatever's needed to make this into a popular global movement.

Recent market research http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/28/bitcoin-awareness-and-trust/?utm_content=bufferf9504&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer shows a quarter of U.S. consumers have heard of Bitcoin and the majority of them trust it. In some countries these numbers are even higher.

Join us and help spread the word: First Wednesday of the month is Bitcoin Wednesday.

The next Bitcoin Wednesday is August 7.

WOOT FOR THIS!

[jasperIL2267]

cool man wednesday my favorite today... and todays a wednesday :p

[steelboy]

Anyone got any info or tips on what goes on at one of these events.

I would like to organise something in my local area but don't really know where to start really.

[Tuxavant]

Check out http://bitcoin.meetup.com/ to see if there are any groups in your area.

Then check out LocalBitcoins.com for people buying/selling in your area.

Reach out to all of them and see if they are interested in meeting up on Bitcoin Wednesday.

When you get a meeting going, it's just socializing. We talk about the latest bitcoin news, projects we're working on, or more general stuff like politics, etc.
Try and get a poster board and easel to put on your table or near your gathering spot so others around you know what you're doing - it helps awareness and you'll be surprised how many "outsiders" inquire and have "heard something about it" and want to  know more.

Then when you get brave and motivated enough, you can entice merchants with your growing numbers and ask them to accept bitcoin in return for your patronage.

It's GREAT fun!

[pikapay]

Good questions.

What goes on at these events?

You are limited only by your own imagination.  Based on what I've seen first hand, you can:

* Socialize with other great people interested in Bitcoin: Newcomers, gurus and early pioneers, writers, entrepreneurs, economists, investors, activists, etc. Celebrities have been known to drop in on these events. Don't see someone you think should be there, just bring them along.

* Learn more and teach others.

* Buy, sell, barter.  Keep the coins circulating in the community.

* Talk about how to spread Bitcoin to more people, more businesses.

* Engage in fascinating conversations.

* Demonstrate or pitch your latest Bitcoin project.

* Hold presentations and debates.

* Indulge in good food and drink.

* Plot your next Bitcoin heist (just kidding).




How do I organize one in my community?

You can just do it.  Here are some tips.

1. Find a location.  It helps if the meeting place is accessible and has WiFi.  They do not have to accept Bitcoin yet.  The next date for Bitcoin Wednesday is August 7.

2. Add your city to the list -- at the end of this thread, or update the Bitcoin Wednesday wiki here: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Bitcoin_Wednesday

3. Invite local Bitcoin people.  You can find them on the regional section of this forum, on LocalBitcoins.com, on Reddit http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/ on Meetup sites, on Facebook, on Twitter.

4. Show up and have fun.

[pikapay]

We've made 75 Free Tickets Available for Bitcoin Wednesday Amsterdam on 7 August:

https://ohm2013.org/wiki/Bitcoin_Wednesday_Amsterdam_-_Free_Tickets_Available