Abu Dhabi, November 18, 2025, Corporate Bitcoin adoption is accelerating globally, and the Middle East is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation. On Monday, 8 December 2025, Abu Dhabi will host the Bitcoin For Corporations Symposium, a flagship event under the Bitcoin MENA 2025 conference. The gathering will run from 10:00 to 16:30 at the ADNEC Center Abu Dhabi, with press access available strictly by RSVP.
A Region Ready for Bitcoin Leadership
The symposium arrives at a critical moment. Publicly traded companies now hold over 688,000 BTC on their balance sheets — an all-time high, rising steadily quarter-over-quarter. This marks a shift in treasury management globally, with corporations increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, not a speculative bet.
The Middle East, supported by deep capital markets, sovereign wealth structures and a strong appetite for financial innovation, is emerging as one of the most active regions embracing this shift.
“The Middle East is uniquely positioned to lead the next chapter of Bitcoin adoption,” said George Mekhail, Managing Director, Bitcoin For Corporations. “With its financial strength, long-term investment mindset and commitment to innovation, the region understands how to preserve value for generations, and Bitcoin aligns naturally with that vision.”
A High-Profile Lineup
The event brings together global experts shaping institutional Bitcoin adoption. Confirmed speakers include:
Michael Saylor – Strategy; global leader in corporate Bitcoin holdings
Mark Moss – Tech entrepreneur, VC investor and macro-Bitcoin educator
George Mekhail – Bitcoin For Corporations
Theresa Morrison – BlockSpaces, Inc.
Javier Rodriguez-Alarcon – XBTO
Additional presenters include Borja Martel Seward (Roxom), Stephan Livera, Phong Le (Strategy), Siddarth Bharwani (Jetking), Lennart Lopin (Byte Federal), Jeff Walton (Strive) and Mason Foard (Méliuz).
Regional Momentum and Industry Support
The event is backed by Abu Dhabi’s growing status as a hub for digital finance and technological innovation.
“We are proud to support Bitcoin for Corporations as a cornerstone of Bitcoin MENA 2025,” said Ahmed Shaker, CEO of Capital Events (ADNEC Group). “By bringing together global and regional leaders, we aim to strengthen the UAE’s role in shaping the future of digital finance and long-term economic resilience.”
What Delegates Will Gain
Participants will receive practical, executive-level insights on how corporations can integrate Bitcoin into modern treasury strategy. Key topics include:
How global companies are allocating significant capital to Bitcoin across industries
Regional pathways for adoption, including regulatory considerations, accounting standards, custody solutions and policy frameworks
Blueprints for CFOs and corporate treasurers to transition from curiosity to deployment
Institutional adoption trends, including recent data showing corporates absorbing Bitcoin at nearly four times the rate of new supply
Event Details
Date: Monday, 8 December 2025
Time: 10:00–16:30 (local time TBC)
Venue: ADNEC Center Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Registration: Available via mena.b.tc
With institutional adoption gaining momentum and the MENA region rapidly emerging as a global leader in digital finance, the Bitcoin For Corporations Symposium aims to equip decision-makers with the clarity, tools and strategies needed to navigate this new era of treasury transformation.
