Bitcoin EU Convention 2013 (Amsterdam, Netherlands September 26th~28th)

[DavidBAL]

Are there any plans for extraconference meetups? If not I'll try to organize some sort of pre/post conference meetup... The one we did at San Jose and London were awesome opportunities for networking/more personal conversations!

[amonymous]

Are there any plans for extraconference meetups? If not I'll try to organize some sort of pre/post conference meetup... The one we did at San Jose and London were awesome opportunities for networking/more personal conversations!

This is the only one so far, https://www.facebook.com/events/344857295648485/

Also, all vendor tickets are sold out. Grab your tickets before they run out as well!

[DavidBAL]

Are there any plans for extraconference meetups? If not I'll try to organize some sort of pre/post conference meetup... The one we did at San Jose and London were awesome opportunities for networking/more personal conversations!

This is the only one so far, https://www.facebook.com/events/344857295648485/

Also, all vendor tickets are sold out. Grab your tickets before they run out as well!

Ahhh!! Working on getting my conference pass ASAP! Would be interested in putting together some sort of dinner or late night bar spot- I'm a cigar smoker so I don't know if that is the spot for that...

[NewLiberty]

Are there any plans for extraconference meetups? If not I'll try to organize some sort of pre/post conference meetup... The one we did at San Jose and London were awesome opportunities for networking/more personal conversations!

This is the only one so far, https://www.facebook.com/events/344857295648485/

Also, all vendor tickets are sold out. Grab your tickets before they run out as well!

Some of the best meetings were at the after-hours meets. 

[amonymous]

Are there any plans for extraconference meetups? If not I'll try to organize some sort of pre/post conference meetup... The one we did at San Jose and London were awesome opportunities for networking/more personal conversations!

This is the only one so far, https://www.facebook.com/events/344857295648485/

Also, all vendor tickets are sold out. Grab your tickets before they run out as well!

Ahhh!! Working on getting my conference pass ASAP! Would be interested in putting together some sort of dinner or late night bar spot- I'm a cigar smoker so I don't know if that is the spot for that...

Great bar with smoking room called Bo Cinq. Let's do something there.

[bernard75]

Also, all vendor tickets are sold out. Grab your tickets before they run out as well!

Not wanting to be mean but i told you there is no realistic relation between vendor vs visitor ticks prices:

[InnopayAlex]

Someone of the Dutch Bank will be there? That is awesome news. I cannot wait!

Dear All,
I am one of the hosts for the "regulation" panel, and i'd be interested in which questions you would like to have answered during our discussion.
We aim at having different points of view on stage, that's why we have a diverse set of speakers (Central Bank vs Chairman of the fundation, Police vs Tax attorneys), but to make it more interesting for everyone, i'd like to hear from you about which topics you'd like to see covered.

I can't promise that all your suggestions would be included in the final list of questions, but we'll try 

So please go ahead and give your suggestions if you'd like to.


On a more personal level, I'm looking forward to meet you all at the event, and possibly also the night before/after. I too am a local, perhaps we should organize an "official" pre and afterparty (if noone has done so already)

Alex

[NewLiberty]

A few ideas...

From the Central Bank, it would be good to hear
- The policy goal of regulation.  (Why regulate?)
- With Bitcoin existing along with Fiat currency, is there any damage to the capability of money supply manipulation to achieve economic goals (growth vs inflation)?
- What is the balance of risks from gaining a new payment method that reduces the friction of internet commerce and so can increase trade with the loss of centralized control over the money supply?

From the police,
- What Bitcoin crimes have they had reported?
- What does investigating Bitcoin cost them? 
- If any Bitcoin crime are reported, is it easier or harder to investigate with the availability of the Block Chain?

From the Tax Attorneys
- Comment on Bitcoin as a unit of account?
- How any tax liabilities from Bitcoin appreciation are handled?
- How much state tax revenue is there from Bitcoin economy?

From Chairman of the Foundation,
- Counterpoints to any of the above. 
- How decentralization, pseudo-anonymity, forensic accounting of the block chain, and predictable money supply achieve many of the goals of the interlocutors or make them more simple once understood. 
- Why Bitcoin is not just good for people, but also for civilization.

[InnopayAlex]

A few ideas...

From the Central Bank, it would be good to hear
- The policy goal of regulation.  (Why regulate?)
- With Bitcoin existing along with Fiat currency, is there any damage to the capability of money supply manipulation to achieve economic goals (growth vs inflation)?
- What is the balance of risks from gaining a new payment method that reduces the friction of internet commerce and so can increase trade with the loss of centralized control over the money supply?

From the police,
- What Bitcoin crimes have they had reported?
- What does investigating Bitcoin cost them? 
- If any Bitcoin crime are reported, is it easier or harder to investigate with the availability of the Block Chain?

From the Tax Attorneys
- Comment on Bitcoin as a unit of account?
- How any tax liabilities from Bitcoin appreciation are handled?
- How much state tax revenue is there from Bitcoin economy?

From Chairman of the Foundation,
- Counterpoints to any of the above. 
- How decentralization, pseudo-anonymity, forensic accounting of the block chain, and predictable money supply achieve many of the goals of the interlocutors or make them more simple once understood. 
- Why Bitcoin is not just good for people, but also for civilization.

Thanks for these suggestions, will definitely be considered.

Also, we will allow for some interaction with the crowd (we will have to limit it though, keep in mind the limited time slot), so if you would still like to ask particular questions, you are more than welcome to join in the Q&A part, if you are planning to attend.

[DavidBAL]

Are there any plans for extraconference meetups? If not I'll try to organize some sort of pre/post conference meetup... The one we did at San Jose and London were awesome opportunities for networking/more personal conversations!

This is the only one so far, https://www.facebook.com/events/344857295648485/

Also, all vendor tickets are sold out. Grab your tickets before they run out as well!

Ahhh!! Working on getting my conference pass ASAP! Would be interested in putting together some sort of dinner or late night bar spot- I'm a cigar smoker so I don't know if that is the spot for that...

Great bar with smoking room called Bo Cinq. Let's do something there.

I checked out the bar, looks great! What night and time are you thinking? I'll post something up on meetups and reddit

[InnopayAlex]

Are there any plans for extraconference meetups? If not I'll try to organize some sort of pre/post conference meetup... The one we did at San Jose and London were awesome opportunities for networking/more personal conversations!

This is the only one so far, https://www.facebook.com/events/344857295648485/

Also, all vendor tickets are sold out. Grab your tickets before they run out as well!

Ahhh!! Working on getting my conference pass ASAP! Would be interested in putting together some sort of dinner or late night bar spot- I'm a cigar smoker so I don't know if that is the spot for that...

Great bar with smoking room called Bo Cinq. Let's do something there.

I checked out the bar, looks great! What night and time are you thinking? I'll post something up on meetups and reddit

Bo Cinq is a great place with a great vibe, very distinguished. I recommend it too, and would love to join

[DavidBAL]

Are there any plans for extraconference meetups? If not I'll try to organize some sort of pre/post conference meetup... The one we did at San Jose and London were awesome opportunities for networking/more personal conversations!

This is the only one so far, https://www.facebook.com/events/344857295648485/

Also, all vendor tickets are sold out. Grab your tickets before they run out as well!

Ahhh!! Working on getting my conference pass ASAP! Would be interested in putting together some sort of dinner or late night bar spot- I'm a cigar smoker so I don't know if that is the spot for that...

Great bar with smoking room called Bo Cinq. Let's do something there.

I checked out the bar, looks great! What night and time are you thinking? I'll post something up on meetups and reddit

Bo Cinq is a great place with a great vibe, very distinguished. I recommend it too, and would love to join

Would Wednesday the 25th or Thursday the 26th at 8:00 work with everyone at Bo Cinq? Is one date or another preferable?

[bernard75]

They are open at 8 in the morning?

[Mitchell]

Would Wednesday the 25th or Thursday the 26th at 8:00 work with everyone at Bo Cinq? Is one date or another preferable?

I won't be available until Friday.

[Rassah]

I will be arriving at 8:30 on Thursday, and will likely not have had any sleep during the flight over. Though I'm probably still ok to party that evening. When I stay up late, I get all light-headed and slightly hallucinatory, probably what it's like to be very drunk

[DavidBAL]

Alright trying not to get overly complex here, but I'm a sucker for bars in foreign countries... Is this plan largely agreeable before I start publicizing it:


Wednesday the 25th: Nothing official, but for those that like to unwind after travel and still get the chance to meet Bitcoiners Paradox Coffee Shop in Jordaan starting at 9:00PM (has great reviews!) Site: http://www.paradoxcoffeeshop.com/ Map: http://goo.gl/bwQbVX

Thursday the 26th: Meet up for drinks and cigars at the sleek Bo Cinq Bar starting at 8:00 PM Site: http://www.bocinq.nl/ Map: http://goo.gl/tvxW79

Friday the 27th: Conference has started, and likely plans will evolve, but if nothing is set into motion come to the famous Cafe Sound Garden (rated top 10 bars) in Jordaan at 7:30 PM for networking and chitchat (only a few minutes walk from conference) Site: http://www.cafesoundgarden.nl Map: http://goo.gl/YulcMM

[Mitchell]

Alright trying not to get overly complex here, but I'm a sucker for bars in foreign countries... Is this plan largely agreeable before I start publicizing it:


Wednesday the 25th: Nothing official, but for those that like to unwind after travel and still get the chance to meet Bitcoiners Paradox Coffee Shop in Jordaan starting at 9:00PM (has great reviews!) Site: http://www.paradoxcoffeeshop.com/ Map: http://goo.gl/bwQbVX

Thursday the 26th: Meet up for drinks and cigars at the sleek Bo Cinq Bar starting at 8:00 PM Site: http://www.bocinq.nl/ Map: http://goo.gl/tvxW79

Friday the 27th: Conference has started, and likely plans will evolve, but if nothing is set into motion come to the famous Cafe Sound Garden (rated top 10 bars) in Jordaan at 7:30 PM for networking and chitchat (only a few minutes walk from conference) Site: http://www.cafesoundgarden.nl/?page_id=793  Map: http://goo.gl/YulcMM

Sounds good!

[elasticband]

Alright trying not to get overly complex here, but I'm a sucker for bars in foreign countries... Is this plan largely agreeable before I start publicizing it:


Wednesday the 25th: Nothing official, but for those that like to unwind after travel and still get the chance to meet Bitcoiners Paradox Coffee Shop in Jordaan starting at 9:00PM (has great reviews!) Site: http://www.paradoxcoffeeshop.com/ Map: http://goo.gl/bwQbVX

Thursday the 26th: Meet up for drinks and cigars at the sleek Bo Cinq Bar starting at 8:00 PM Site: http://www.bocinq.nl/ Map: http://goo.gl/tvxW79

Friday the 27th: Conference has started, and likely plans will evolve, but if nothing is set into motion come to the famous Cafe Sound Garden (rated top 10 bars) in Jordaan at 7:30 PM for networking and chitchat (only a few minutes walk from conference) Site: http://www.cafesoundgarden.nl Map: http://goo.gl/YulcMM

paradox is not the largest of coffeeshops, so maybe keeo that in mind if the group is large, popular with the locals, nicr cat

[elasticband]

Shame the weather is not so nice now.... bitcoin boat would have been nice!

[BitAddict]

I just finished customized Bitcoin Leather Bags. They're hand made and real leather from Spain.
If someone is interested I can bring some there and also Casascius coins



Counting the days!