The world's largest Bitcoin event, Bitcoin Conference, is set to make its inaugural Middle East and North Africa debut in Abu Dhabi on December 9-10, 2024, at the renowned ADNEC Centre. Organized in collaboration with Capital Events, part of ADNEC Group, this regional installment brings together the most influential voices in the Bitcoin industry to discuss pivotal topics for the accelerating Bitcoin ecosystem in the Middle East.
Eric Trump Leads Stellar Speaker Lineup
Headlining the event is Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, who will deliver a keynote address. As a prominent business leader and advocate for financial independence, Trump will provide valuable insights into Bitcoin's expanding role in the global economy. With extensive experience overseeing the Trump Organization's global operations and strategic investments, he is a strong proponent of Bitcoin and blockchain technology as tools for preserving wealth and promoting financial sovereignty. Other confirmed speakers include former White House Director of Communications Anthony Scaramucci, Binance's Head of Regional Markets Vishal Sacheendran, CSO of JAN3 Prince Filip of Serbia, General Partner at Ego Death Capital Jeff Booth, author of The Bitcoin Standard Saifedean Ammous, British rapper Zuby Udezue, Co-Founder & CEO of eToro Yoni Assia, host of What Bitcoin Did Peter McCormack, Founder of Rundown Media Scottie Pippen, and CEO of AI at Dubai Blockchain Summit Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni.
Middle East Embraces Bitcoin 'New Gold Rush'
The conference comes as the Middle East experiences a “New Gold Rush” driven by rapid Bitcoin adoption. Following the overwhelming success of Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, which drew 22,000 attendees and over 350 speakers including U.S. Presidential Candidate Donald J. Trump and MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, Bitcoin MENA will focus on regional opportunities. Attendees can engage in high-impact discussions, network with industry leaders, and explore a dynamic expo hall blending technology and art. Those seeking an exclusive experience can secure a Whale pass for unparalleled VIP access and insider opportunities.
Event Organizers and Background
The Bitcoin Conference is organized by BTC Media, parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, and is part of a global event series including Bitcoin Amsterdam (October 2024), Bitcoin Asia (Hong Kong, May 2024), and Bitcoin MENA (Abu Dhabi, December 2024). The flagship Bitcoin 2025 is scheduled for Las Vegas in May 2025. ADNEC Group, founded in 2005, is one of the UAE's most diversified conglomerates, operating multi-award-winning venues like Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and ExCeL London. The group hosts premier global events, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a dynamic business hub.
For more information and registration, visit https://b.tc/conference/mena. Media contact: Vivian Cheng, vivian.cheng@btcmedia.org.