BBN Quarterly: Spring 2026

BBN is growing fast, and it’s time for our second BBN members-only event.

This one’s a big one. We’ve pulled together a panel of people with real reach and influence, the kind who can genuinely move the conversation forward:

Alun Cairns – Former UK Cabinet Minister and Secretary of State for Wales. A long-time advocate for fintech and trade, and since leaving government has worked across policy areas including blockchain, AI, and energy security.Steve Baker – Former UK MP and Minister, who served for 14 years as MP for Wycombe. 30 years of leadership across military aerospace engineering, software, and government — and a long track record of national campaigns on Brexit, civil liberties, and financial reform.Jason Deane – Co-CEO, Renewablox, an energy optimisation startup using flexible Bitcoin mining to tackle UK energy problems. In the Bitcoin industry since 2016 with experience consulting across the Bitcoin space.Callum Wheeler – Co-CEO, Renewablox. Serial entrepreneur and speaker with a sharp focus on macro, geopolitics, and the energy transition. Specialises in the intersection of Bitcoin mining, decarbonisation, and the "electrification of everything".

Panel topic

UK Bitcoin, policy, and Bitcoin’s role in energy, including how mining could support the grid and strengthen UK energy resilience.

What to expect

Drinks arrivalAuthentic Indian buffet (provided by Lady Buddha)A sharp panel discussionPlenty of time to network with founders, executives, investors, and decision-makers

Sponsors

Huge thanks to CoinCorner and My Health Protected for backing this event and supporting the wider BBN mission.

Timings

Doors open: 6:00pmTalk begins: 7:30pmNetworking: 8:00pm to 10:00pm

🇬🇧 Not a member yet? Join the UK Bitcoin Business Network: https://bitcoincollective.co/bbn/

VenueAntidote, 4th Floor, The Bindery, 51-53 Hatton Garden(Exact entry details will be sent to ticket holders)

About Antidote

Antidote is the UK’s premier hub for the Bitcoin ecosystem. Based in Clerkenwell, Antidote accelerates the next generation of innovation through a dedicated incubator and a flexible co-working membership. By providing everything from legal support to developer resources, Antidote takes founders from zero to seed in six months, placing them in the room with the builders, investors, and policymakers shaping the future of the industry. Beyond the accelerator, Antidote’s membership program offers flexible workspace for those looking to embed themselves in the heart of the Bitcoin ecosystem. It provides the space, the network, and the weekly rhythm to build alongside the best in Bitcoin, AI, and Open Finance.

ImportantCapacity is limited. If you can no longer make it, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.