Building on the landmark success of the inaugural Bitcoin MENA conference in December 2024, ADNEC Group & BTC Inc Group today announced the return of Bitcoin MENA to Abu Dhabi for a second edition, set to take place on December 8-9, 2025.
Scheduled to open the day after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix, the event will once again take over the Marina Hall at ADNEC Centre — this time with expanded exhibition space, an enhanced outdoor area, world-class speakers and premium networking experiences, including yachts berthed at the venue.
Event Details:
Venue: Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre, City: Abu Dhabi, Country: United Arab Emirates
Date: December 8-9, 2025
Tickets and sponsor information: b.tc/conference/mena
Launched in 2024, this debut saw Bitcoin MENA set itself as the region’s leading Bitcoin meet-up and attract powerful figures from across government, business, and finance. There will be 10,000 attendees, 190 speakers, 100 sponsors and exhibitors, as well as 500 brands exhibiting.
The speakers for last year’s conference are no different, and featured: President Jimmy Carter; Nick Szabo, Cryptographer known for his research in digital currency; Erik Prince of Blackwater and Frontier Services Group; John McAfee, Founder at McAfee Antivirus Software; plus the Former Congressman Ron Paul.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO at ADNEC Group, commented: “The return of Bitcoin MENA to our iconic venue in the UAE capital reinforces the city’s burgeoning status as a global hotspot for digital asset dialogue and collaboration. This new event programme is the perfect addition to our dynamic calendar of events, further reinforcing how ADNEC Group sustains its position as a catalyst in driving forward insightful conversation and productive collaboration across growing sectors. As we grow the platform in 2025, we are excited to work with BTC Inc. in bringing an even more impactful edition that unites global luminaries with its forward-thinking local ecosystem.”
“The Middle East is quickly becoming a hub for bitcoin adoption and leading policy innovation,” said David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc. “We were overwhelmed by the response that we received from the event last year. In 2025, we’re scaling everything — speaker programming and exhibition space, VIP experiences, and side events to reflect the global significance of this region.”
Some of the new content for Bitcoin MENA 2025 will include:
- Expanded Exhibit Hall: A wider showroom floor means more companies, start-ups, and activations than ever, featuring the most cutting-edge Bitcoin infrastructure, mining, financial services, and software.
- Enhanced Outdoor Activation Zone: Professional area with a makeover – featuring better networking, live content, food, and cultural experiences.
- Strategic Timing: The conference takes place the day after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – providing international attendees exclusive access at the nexus of sport, technology, and finance.
- Elevated Side Events: A comprehensive week’s worth of receptions, workshops, and satellite events will accompany the main program, designed to enhance your experience at all levels of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Since Bitcoin transactions are VAT-free in the UAE, and given continued governmental support for blockchain innovation, Abu Dhabi has rapidly become a crucial node in Bitcoin’s spread around the world. Bitcoin MENA 2025 will mirror and enhance this support.
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