Michael Saylor is set to headline Bitcoin MENA, scheduled for December 8–9, 2025, at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. This will mark the first appearance in the Middle East for the visionary co-founder and Executive Chairman of Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy. Saylor is widely credited with pioneering Bitcoin as a mainstream corporate treasury asset.
In 2020, Saylor made a bold strategic pivot, allocating his company’s treasury into Bitcoin. This move redefined corporate capital management and has since been instrumental in preserving shareholder value. His strategy has garnered global media attention and inspired corporate boardrooms worldwide to reconsider their financial approaches.
Saylor, a prominent advocate for Bitcoin, has famously stated, “The money is getting weaker. The assets are getting more expensive. Bitcoin is the apex property of the human race,” and “There is no second best.”
Humaid Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, commented on the significance of the event, stating, “The return of Bitcoin MENA reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a global hub for digital asset innovation and thought leadership.” Brandon Green, Chief of Staff at BTC Inc, added, “We’re honored to host Michael at MENA this year for what will be his first Bitcoin conference appearance in the region!”
Saylor’s keynote is a major milestone for both the event and the region. Following a successful debut in 2024, Bitcoin MENA has established itself as a key event on the global Bitcoin calendar. Last year's conference featured notable speakers like Saifedean Ammous and Eric Trump and was supported by major industry players such as Binance, eToro, and M2. It drew thousands of attendees for two days of insightful conversations and engaging activities, including a flag football match with NFL legends.
The 2025 edition aims to build on this momentum, bringing the global Bitcoin discourse to the heart of the Middle East. With Abu Dhabi solidifying its position as a hub for energy, finance, and digital infrastructure, Saylor’s presence highlights the increasing interest in how Bitcoin fits into long-term regional strategies. The event will bring together a diverse group of industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and public officials to discuss the future of money.
About The Bitcoin Conference
The Bitcoin Conference is a global event series organized by BTC Media, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine. These events serve as crucial platforms for networking and exchanging ideas among Bitcoin industry leaders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts. The flagship event was held in Las Vegas in 2025, with Bitcoin 2026 already announced for Las Vegas in April 2026. The series also includes international events such as Bitcoin Asia (Hong Kong, August 2025), Bitcoin Amsterdam (Amsterdam, November 2025), and Bitcoin MENA (Abu Dhabi, December 2025), which is co-organized by ADNEC Group.
July 2025, Cryptoniteuae