Conference

Bitcoin MENA 2026

BTC Inc.'s Middle East and North Africa Bitcoin conference, December 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Bitcoin-only. GA from $21. Date conflict: BTC ticketing shows Dec 7-8; ADNEC shows Dec 8-9.

EVENT DETAILS

DATES
December 7–9, 2026
LOCATION
Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
TAGS
middle-eastabu-dhabimenabtc-incbitcoin-onlyinstitutional
📋 ABOUT THIS EVENT

Bitcoin MENA 2026 is BTC Inc.'s regional conference for the Middle East and North Africa, held at Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event is Bitcoin-only with no other coins or blockchains featured. Ticket tiers: GA ($21 + $2.48 fee), Pro ($299 + $20.03 fee, includes Enterprise Hall/Stage and Bitcoin for Corporations programming), and Whale ($2,999 + $197.98 fee, includes The Deep backstage lounge, front-row seating, gourmet food, open bar, and partner hotel accommodations). Passes are non-refundable but transferable. The 2025 edition in Abu Dhabi drew 10,024 attendees with 300 press passes issued, 67 media partners, 1,058 media mentions, a potential reader reach of 29.1 million, and an Advertising Value Equivalent (AVE) of $2.2 million. Note: there is a date conflict in official sources — BTC ticketing shows December 7-8, 2026 while the ADNEC venue listing shows December 8-9, 2026. Confirm exact dates directly with BTC Inc. or ADNEC before booking travel or sponsorships. The MENA region represents a high-growth frontier for Bitcoin adoption, driven by sovereign wealth interest, remittance infrastructure, and growing institutional Bitcoin treasury activity.

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2026 TICKET PRICING
General Admission
Full access to the Expo Hall, Main Stage, and all interactive activations.
$21
  • General admission to Bitcoin MENA 2026
  • Full access to the Expo Hall — largest Bitcoin showcase in the region
  • Entry to the Main Stage, Proof of Work Stage, and interactive activations
  • Access to the Bitcoin MENA 2026 Mobile App
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VIP
Pro Pass
All GA benefits plus Enterprise Hall, BFC programming, lounge access, and premium networking tools.
$299
  • Everything included in the GA Pass
  • Dedicated check-in lines and faster entry
  • Access to the exclusive Enterprise Hall and Enterprise Stage
  • Entry to Bitcoin for Corporations programming on Day 1
  • Complimentary coffee, refreshments, and lounge access
  • Full access to the Bitcoin MENA 2026 Mobile App with premium networking and matchmaking tools
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Whale Pass
Full VIP experience with The Deep backstage lounge, front-row seating, gourmet food, open bar, and Whale Night.
$2,999
  • VIP access with dedicated registration concierge
  • Access to The Deep — exclusive backstage Whale Lounge
  • Front-row premium seating at the Main Stage
  • All-inclusive gourmet food, open bar, and premium coffee service
  • Private Whale-only content sessions with top speakers
  • Exclusive invitation to Whale Night
  • Access to partner hotel accommodations reserved for Whale Pass holders
  • Full use of the Bitcoin MENA 2026 Mobile App with priority networking features and concierge support
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2025 BY THE NUMBERS
Attendees
10K
Press Passes
300
Media Partners
67
Media Mentions
1.1K
29.1M potential reach
Ad Value Equiv.
$2.2M
AVE

2025 Bitcoin MENA at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Part of the BTC Inc. global conference series.

₿ RELEVANCE TO BITCOIN NONPROFITS

Key event for Bitcoin nonprofits with MENA operations or donor bases. Covers institutional Bitcoin adoption in the Gulf region. Bitcoin-only positioning aligns with nonprofit treasury strategy.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
ORGANIZER: BTC INC.

BTC Inc. is the producer of The Bitcoin Conference series and publisher of Bitcoin Magazine. Since 2019, BTC Inc. events have convened over 162,000 Bitcoiners across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In 2025, the series closed 688 sponsor deals with 508 unique sponsors and generated $43.4M in total Advertising Value Equivalent across four events.

Total Attendees
162.9K
since 2019
Unique Sponsors
508
2025 series
Sponsor Deals
688
79 multi-event
Livestream Viewers
10,558,235
2021–present
Social Followers
695.3K
Social Impressions
130M
2025
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
★ Headline Speakers
Michael Saylor
CZ
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
David Bailey
Saifedean Ammous
Simon Gerovich
Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Bilal Bin Saqib
All Speakers
Paul Manafort
Abdulla Al Dhaheri
John Koudounis
Marwan Al Zarouni
Aaron Daniel
Aaron van Wirdum
Alejandro de la Torre
Aleksandar Svetski
Adam O'Brien
Andrej Majcen
Andrew Hohns
Alexandre Laizet
Anthony Bassili
Allen Helm
Alan Lane
Alain Kunz
Alex Recouso
Alexander Neumüller
Abdumalik Mirakhmedov
Adam Haynes
Areeb Ahmad
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