Michael Saylor is about to arrive in Abu Dhabi. This visionary co-founder and Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), widely recognized as a pioneer in transforming bitcoin into a mainstream corporate financial asset, will deliver the keynote speech at the Bitcoin MENA Summit at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on December 8-9, 2025.
From Business Intelligence to the Bitcoin Standard
In 2020, Saylor made a bold transformation—allocating company funds to bitcoin—rewriting the rules of corporate capital management. Over the past five years, this strategy has protected shareholder value, attracted global media attention, and inspired boards worldwide to rethink their approach to currency.
“Currency is depreciating, and assets are becoming more and more expensive. Bitcoin is humanity’s supreme property.” — Michael Saylor
“There is no second place.”
Humaid Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, stated: “The return of Bitcoin MENA confirms Abu Dhabi’s status as a global center for digital asset innovation and thought leadership. Looking ahead to 2025, we look forward to working with BTC Inc. to further enhance the value of the platform, bringing together international leaders and the vibrant local ecosystem for an even more impactful event.”
Brandon Green, Chief of Staff at BTC Inc., said: “It is a great honor to have Michael at Bitcoin MENA this year, marking his first appearance at a Bitcoin Conference in the region! We look forward to combining this pioneer who has driven capital markets to adopt bitcoin with one of the world’s most forward-thinking economies, delivering a historic keynote.”
Bitcoin MENA Returns to Abu Dhabi
Saylor’s keynote marks an important milestone for both the event and regional development. Following the high-profile inaugural event in 2024, Bitcoin MENA has become an unmissable highlight on the global bitcoin calendar. Last year’s event featured leaders such as Saifedean Ammous and Eric Trump, received support from Binance, eToro, and M2, and attracted thousands of participants to the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi for two days of global capital, principled thinking, and memorable moments—including a flag football game with NFL legends.
The 2025 summit will continue this momentum, bringing global bitcoin discussions back to the heart of the Middle East. As Abu Dhabi becomes a key hub for energy, finance, and digital infrastructure, Saylor’s attendance highlights the growing attention to bitcoin’s role in long-term regional strategies.
Bitcoin MENA will once again bring together industry leaders, high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, entrepreneurs, public officials, content creators, and learners, focusing on in-depth discussions about the future of money.
About the Bitcoin Conference The Bitcoin Conference, organized by BTC Media (parent company of Bitcoin Magazine), is a global series of events featuring key industry speakers, workshops, exhibitions, and entertainment activities, providing a platform for bitcoin industry leaders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts to connect. The flagship event will be held in Las Vegas in 2025, and Bitcoin Conference 2026 will take place in Las Vegas in April 2026. International events include the Bitcoin Hong Kong Summit (August 2025), Bitcoin Amsterdam Summit (November 2025), and Bitcoin MENA Summit (Abu Dhabi, December 2025), co-hosted with the ADNEC Group.
