Bitcoin MENA Returns to Abu Dhabi in December with Expanded Format

Abu Dhabi will once again host the region’s largest Bitcoin gathering as the second edition of Bitcoin MENA is confirmed for December 8-9, 2025, at the Marina Hall in ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The announcement follows the landmark success of the conference’s inaugural edition in 2024.

Organized by ADNEC Group and BTC Inc Group, the 2025 edition will coincide strategically with the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix, opening the day after the global sporting event. This year’s conference promises expanded exhibition space, an enhanced outdoor networking area, premium side events, and world-class speakers. Yachts berthed at the venue will add to the premium networking environment.

The inaugural 2024 edition attracted more than 10,000 visitors, 190 speakers, 100 exhibitors, and 500 brands, establishing Bitcoin MENA as the premier Bitcoin gathering for the Middle East and North Africa. Among last year’s headline speakers were Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization; Prince Filip of Serbia; Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard; Abdulla Al Dhaheri of the Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi; Paul Manafort, Former Campaign Manager for Trump 2016; and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy to the Middle East under the Trump Administration.

Humaid Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said:

“The return of Bitcoin MENA to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi reflects the city’s growing influence as a global destination for digital asset dialogue and innovation. This event is a strategic addition to our dynamic calendar, reinforcing ADNEC Group’s role in convening cutting-edge conversations and fostering meaningful partnerships across emerging industries. As we expand the platform in 2025, we look forward to supporting BTC Inc. in delivering an even more impactful edition that connects global visionaries with the region’s forward-thinking ecosystem.”

David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc, added:

“The Middle East is rapidly becoming a center of gravity for Bitcoin adoption and policy innovation. The response to last year’s event was overwhelming. In 2025, we’re scaling everything — from speaker programming and exhibition space to VIP experiences and side events — to match the global importance of this region.”

New features at Bitcoin MENA 2025 will include a larger exhibit hall to showcase infrastructure, mining, financial services, and software; an enhanced outdoor activation zone with cultural programming; and a curated calendar of side events, workshops, and receptions.

With the UAE’s zero VAT on Bitcoin transactions and continued government support for digital asset innovation, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a pivotal hub in Bitcoin’s global expansion.

Bitcoin MENA is part of the global Bitcoin Conference series organized by BTC Media, parent company of Bitcoin Magazine. The flagship event was held in Nashville in 2024, with Bitcoin 2025 scheduled for Las Vegas in May. Other international events include Bitcoin Asia in Hong Kong (August 28-29, 2025) and Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi (December 8-9, 2025).

Editorial Note: This news article has been written with assistance from AI. Edited & fact-checked by the Editorial Team.

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