Bitcoin MENA
Moved to December 2027
BTC Inc has postponed the Abu Dhabi edition of the Bitcoin Conference from December 2026 to 2027. Here is what changed, what tickets cost, and what is still unconfirmed.
Independent listing: Bitcoin.diy is not affiliated with BTC Inc or ADNEC. We were not paid for this page and the ticket link carries no affiliate or tracking code. Details are accurate as of November 9, 2026; always confirm on the official site before booking.
Quick facts
- Dates
- 9–10 December 2027 (official ticket store; not yet on the main site)
- Status
- Postponed from December 2026
- Venue
- ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Organiser
- BTC Inc, with ADNEC Group
- Last edition
- 234 speakers, visitors from 62 countries (2025)
- Tickets
- From $21 (General Admission)
- Category
- Bitcoin conference series
What happened to the 2026 edition
Bitcoin MENA was due to return to Abu Dhabi in December 2026. BTC Inc has moved it to 2027, citing ongoing talks with local partners, and describes the new timing as winter 2027. The official ticket store already sells passes for 9 and 10 December 2027. The main event site has not published exact dates yet, so we show them as provisional.
If you bought a ticket for 2026, it carries over to 2027 automatically. Refunds can be requested through the contact form on the official site.
What Bitcoin MENA is
Bitcoin MENA is the Middle East and North Africa edition of the Bitcoin Conference, the series BTC Inc runs in the US every year. It is co-organised with ADNEC Group at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi's main exhibition venue. The first edition in December 2024 drew more than 5,200 attendees from 55 countries and 120 speakers, according to UAE state media. The 2025 edition grew to 234 speakers, visitors from 62 countries and more than 500 exhibitors and brands.
The 2025 programme centred on national and sovereign adoption, mining and energy, corporate treasuries, self-custody and banking. Expect a large, expo-style event with a strong government and institutional presence.
Tickets
| Pass | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $21 | Expo Hall, Main Stage and Proof of Work Stage |
| Pro Pass | $299 | Adds the Enterprise Hall and stage, the Bitcoin for Corporations programme and lounge access |
| Whale Pass | $2,999 | Adds the VIP lounge, front-row seating, open bar, Whale Night and a partner hotel |
Prices in US dollars as listed on the official ticket store in November 2026. You can pay with Bitcoin on-chain, over Lightning or by card. The store says all sales are final, so be sure of your plans first.
Speakers
No speakers have been announced for 2027. The speaker pages on the event site still show the 2025 lineup, which included Michael Saylor and Saifedean Ammous. Do not book on the assumption that any of them will be back; we will update this guide when BTC Inc publishes the 2027 lineup.
Is it worth it?
For anyone interested in how states and big institutions in the Gulf are moving on Bitcoin, it is the main event in the region. Whether it is worth flying in depends on what you want from a conference.
Who It's For
- You follow how governments, sovereign funds and Gulf institutions approach Bitcoin. That was the core theme in 2024 and 2025.
- You work in mining or energy. Mining, energy and cooling had their own stage and sessions in 2025.
- Your company is looking at a Bitcoin treasury. The Pro Pass includes the Bitcoin for Corporations programme.
- You live in the UAE. At $21, General Admission is one of the cheapest tickets for a major Bitcoin conference.
Who Should Skip It
- You need fixed dates to book flights now. The main event site has not confirmed them yet.
- You want a small, grassroots, Bitcoin-only crowd. The 2025 edition had multi-coin sponsors such as Crypto.com, eToro and Exodus, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao spoke.
- You cannot risk a non-refundable ticket. The ticket store says all sales are final.
Things to keep in mind
- The 9–10 December dates come from the ticket store. We will update this page when the main site confirms them.
- BTC Inc's help centre FAQ still mentions December 2026. That page is out of date.
- Some reseller listings show other dates. Buy only through the official ticket store linked from mena.b.tc.
Getting there
ADNEC Centre is on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street in Abu Dhabi, about 15 to 20 minutes by car from Zayed International Airport (AUH). Taxis, Uber and Careem all serve the venue. Many nationalities can enter the UAE visa-free or get a visa on arrival, but check the rules for your passport before you book.
Other Bitcoin events in 2027
If December 2027 is too far away, Plan ₿ Forum El Salvador runs on 29–30 January, Sovereignty Summit takes place in Queenstown, New Zealand, on 2–3 April, and the main Bitcoin Conference returns to Nashville on 15–17 July. All of them are on our Bitcoin events calendar.