Welcome Address

10.30 AM

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Lara Eggimann

Bitcoin Arabia – Creating a culture of strong partnerships and cooperation among industry leaders, investors, and institutions across the region

Keynote - Bitcoin 101: Money for the people

Philosophy & Culture

  

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Stephan Livera

From deep macro insights to hard-won lessons from the global Bitcoin movement, Stephan brings clarity and conviction to a world in transition. His keynote will speak directly to institutions, investors, and entrepreneurs navigating the next frontier of Bitcoin — and why the Gulf may be its most important chapter yet.

Global Game Theory is ON!

Capital & Investments

 

Gregg-Davis
Gregg Davis
Khushboo Khullar
Khusboo Kullar
Nico Lechuga
Nico Lechuga
ABDULAZIZ KANOO
Abdulaziz Kanoo

In this high-powered panel, we unpack the accelerating game theory behind nation-state Bitcoin adoption, energy arbitrage, and capital preservation. We will explore how the Gulf countries can lead in this shifting landscape – not as a follower, but as a visionary force.

Hashrate Horizons: Where Is Bitcoin Mining Headed?

Energy & Mining

 

Jesse Pielke
Jesse Pielke
Haris Basit
Haris Basit
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Pavlenex
Andrii_Garanin
Andrii Garanin

As Bitcoin matures into a global financial asset, mining is no longer just about hashrate — it’s about strategy, energy integration, and geopolitics. In this panel, industry leaders will dive into the most important emerging trends in Bitcoin mining, from energy monetization and sovereign adoption to infrastructure localization and sustainable innovation.

Bitcoin and the Ummah: A Return to Honest Money

Philosophy & Culture

 

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Iman Abualia
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Mu'aawiyah Tucker
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Harris Irfan

As distrust in debt-based systems grows, Bitcoin offers a compelling alternative — one that resonates deeply with the ethical foundations of Islamic finance. This panel explores how Bitcoin’s fixed supply and peer-to-peer nature can help address challenges like riba (interest), financial exclusion, and transparency.

Lunch Break

 

Bitcoin Lending Reimagined: Building the Financial Rails of Tomorrow

Capital & Investments

  

Preston Pysh
Preston Pysh
Michael Blockx
Michael Blockx
THIERRY ADANT
Thierry Adant
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Maziar Yazdanian

As the Bitcoin economy grows, lending is evolving to meet the needs of miners, investors, and enterprises. This session explores emerging models in Bitcoin-native credit—unlocking liquidity, enhancing capital efficiency, and offering new financial tools grounded in sound money principles.

AI and Bitcoin Mining: Driving Innovation and Growth in a New Industry

Energy & Mining

 

 

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Mohammed Alshiekh

The emerging profitability for Bitcoin miners as beneficiares of the AI gold rush through the furious demand for inexpensive power and data center capacity and how to effectively forge synergies and benefit from strategic collaboration

Bitcoin Regulation in the GCC - Who is leading the race?

Capital & Investments

 

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Daniel Juen
Rahim Ladjici
Rahim Ladjici
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Abdulla Almoaiqel

Bitcoin regulation is heating up in the Gulf, with each country taking its own approach to innovation and compliance. The question isn’t if – it’s who leads. And what does it mean for the rest of the world? This panel brings together experts navigating the fine line between freedom and framework.

Bitcoin Mining: Global vs. Local Impact

Energy & Mining

 

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Nicolas Safford
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Ali Alnuaimi
Ryan Nuckolls
Ryan Nuckolls

As Gulf nations scale up Bitcoin mining with over 1 GW in development and the U.S. introduces new tariffs, the global mining landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. This session explores how shifting energy policies, geopolitical shifts, and regional strategies are redefining where and how Bitcoin is mined.

An exploration of the plethora of use cases, the reality of scaling mining operations for maximum growth, and managing expectations.

The End of Altchains? Bitcoin’s Next Evolution

Philosophy & CUlture

 

Sagun Garg
Sagun Garg

With Taproot Assets, the future of digital assets is unfolding on Bitcoin—stablecoins, and even CBDCs, stocks and real estate may all be moving to the most secure and scalable network.

Coffee Break

Custody and Inheritance

Capital & Investments

Zeid Bataineh
Zeid Bataineh
Max Hillebrand
Max Hillebrand
Ralph_Gebran
Ralph Gebran
FEDERICO
Federico Tenga

Custody and inheritance remain topics that evoke deep emotions and, quite frankly, a fair amount of fear. In the world of Bitcoin and self-sovereign finance, these concerns take on an even greater weight — how do we secure something intangible yet valuable?

Bitcoin and the evolution of culture

Philosophy & Culture

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Sooly Kobayashi
Lionela
Lio Todirean
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BritishHodl

Bitcoin is more than just a financial revolution; it’s a cultural shift that’s redefining creativity, ownership, and expression.

Closing Remarks

6 PM