Top influencers in the Middle East and North Africa will share cutting-edge insights at Bitcoin MENA this December alongside over 12,000 attendees

Expected to attract over 12,000 attendees, Bitcoin MENA will become one of the world's most significant events for Bitcoin, institutional capital, energy innovation, and regulatory leadership. This December, the region's most influential professionals will take the stage to share cutting-edge insights on the UAE's rapid rise as a global center for Bitcoin development, mining, sovereign adoption, and financial innovation.

From regulatory pioneers and mining giants to institutional Bitcoin strategists, this year's agenda showcases the deep expertise emerging in the Middle East—a region characterized by asset concentration, sovereign capital scale, advanced energy infrastructure, rapidly expanding Bitcoin mining operations, and a gradually maturing digital asset policy environment.

Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc., stated, "The UAE—especially Abu Dhabi—has become the epicenter of Bitcoin development across the Middle East and North Africa. With unparalleled regulatory transparency, world-class infrastructure, and forward-thinking innovation, Abu Dhabi is leading sovereign-level Bitcoin adoption. Bringing these regional leaders together on the same stage reflects the current industry momentum and highlights the global impact of the region's developments."

Ahmad Shaker, CEO of ADNEC Group, added, "As Bitcoin MENA takes shape, we see heightened attention and support from regional leaders. Working with BTC Inc., we clearly see more institutions and innovators exploring the role of Bitcoin and next-generation infrastructure in future developments. This growing momentum is precisely why this event is being held—to facilitate regional dialogue and discussion in a forward-looking and substantive manner."

Key Speakers of This Year's Agenda

• H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti --- UAE Government Cybersecurity Chief; Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council
  Responsible for driving the national cyber strategy, transforming the UAE into a trusted and secure digital hub, integrating infrastructure, policy, and institutional frameworks to address emerging threats and accelerate cloud, AI, data, and connectivity innovations.

• Ahmed Bin Sulayem --- Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC
  Topic: How Bitcoin Challenges the Centralized Banking System
  A key figure in Dubai's commodities and financial innovation ecosystem, he will analyze Bitcoin's role in the UAE's financial autonomy and capital mobility strategy.

• Abdulla Al Dhaheri --- CEO of The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi
  In conversation with Michael Saylor, discussing the application of Bitcoin in national asset allocation.

• Marwan Al Zarouni --- CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center
  Topic: The Past and Future of Bitcoin Adoption in the UAE
  An important voice in Dubai's digital asset development, representing Abu Dhabi's sovereign-level focus on infrastructure, national strategy, and institutional long-term positioning.

• Faisal Al Hammadi --- Founder of Further
  Topic: Why MENA Will Become a Bitcoin Mining Hub
  Exploring the integration of regional capital, energy strategies, and infrastructure investments.

• Ali Alnuaimi --- Founder of Shafra
  Topic: The Role of Bitcoin Mining in the Global Energy Transition
  Investigating how Bitcoin mining can strengthen energy networks, unlock underutilized power, and accelerate the region's transition to more efficient and sustainable energy systems.

• Irina Heaver --- Co-founder of NeosLegal
  Topic: New Regulatory Landscape in the UAE; Reshaping Sovereign Asset Framework
  A renowned legal expert in the region, analyzing how the UAE's regulatory framework shapes a new era of financial sovereignty.

• Henson Orser --- CEO of Soter Insure (former VARA CEO)
  Topic: Protecting Your Assets --- Bitcoin Insurance Coverage
  A key figure in Dubai's regulatory development, providing authoritative guidance on institutional-grade custody and insurance.

• Irene Gao --- Global Business Director of Bitmain
  Delivering a keynote speech, and as a global leader in mining, Gao will share cutting-edge insights on hardware, scaling, and energy grid transformation.

Why Bitcoin MENA Matters Now

The Middle East and North Africa—especially the UAE—are becoming a crucial strategic region for global Bitcoin adoption:

• The UAE is widely regarded as one of the markets with the highest digital asset adoption rates globally, with an estimated 25% of residents actively holding or using virtual assets.

• Family offices and sovereign funds in the GCC region manage over $4 trillion in assets, increasingly impacting long-term institutional Bitcoin allocations.

• The Middle East is rapidly becoming an energy hub for Bitcoin mining, with multiple studies predicting that as grid optimization, gas utilization, and renewable energy investments accelerate, the region will capture a significant share of global hash power.

• The UAE's clear and actionable digital asset regulatory framework—from licensing processes to compliance standards—continues to attract global founders, miners, and institutional participants seeking stability and scale.

This concentration of wealth, energy, and forward-looking policies gives the UAE a unique advantage in shaping the next chapter of Bitcoin.

About Bitcoin Conference

The Bitcoin Conference, hosted by BTC Media (the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine), is a global series of events that brings together key industry speakers, workshops, exhibitions, and entertainment. This platform provides opportunities for leaders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts in the Bitcoin industry to connect, network, and exchange ideas. The flagship event in 2025 will be held in Las Vegas; Bitcoin Conference 2026 will take place in April 2026 in Las Vegas. International events include the Bitcoin Hong Kong Summit (Bitcoin Hong Kong, August 2026), Bitcoin Amsterdam Summit (Bitcoin Amsterdam, Fall 2026), and Bitcoin MENA Summit (Bitcoin MENA, Abu Dhabi, December 2025), co-hosted with ADNEC Group.