The Bitcoin Conference announced Eric Trump as a keynote speaker at its upcoming Bitcoin MENA event in Abu Dhabi.
The event is slated to be held from December 9 to 10 at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi.
Eric Trump’s participation signals a significant milestone for Bitcoin MENA 2024 bringing a wealth of business acumen and leadership experience to the growing bitcoin adoption in the Middle East, the organisers said.
Event organisers said Eric Trump’s involvement underscores the conference’s growing influence
His participation at the MENA event follows Donald Trump’s appearance at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville this July.
The Trump family has shown increasing support for Bitcoin as a way to combat inflation in the US.
Event organisers said Eric Trump’s involvement underscores the conference’s growing influence and highlights Abu Dhabi’s emerging role as a central hub in the global Bitcoin economy.
“As a prominent figure in both business and politics, his insights are expected to resonate with the conference’s focus on Bitcoin’s role in shaping the future of finance in the region, and draw considerable attention from global media and influential business leaders,” they said.
Other notable personalities confirmed to attend the Abu Dhabi edition include Prince Filip of Serbia, Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, and Abdulla Al Dhaheri of the Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi.
Bitcoin MENA is expected to further solidify Abu Dhabi’s status as a leading player in the “New Gold Rush” for digital finance.
With a wealth of energy resources, substantial financial reserves, and a forward-thinking approach to innovation, the UAE is strategically positioned to lead the next phase of global Bitcoin adoption.
The country’s recent move to introduce zero VAT on Bitcoin gains is one among many progressive rulings to position the region as a prime destination for Bitcoin innovators, investors, and businesses.
With top global and regional voices set to ignite the Bitcoin community with breaking announcements, Bitcoin MENA will offer attendees unparalleled opportunities to network with industry leaders and explore technologies and innovations from across the Bitcoin ecosystem.