According to Binance founder Changpeng Chao, several crypto industry leaders and top executives will be heading to the UAE to participate in the event scheduled for early December.
In Thursday’s X post, Chao mentioned four upcoming events in the Middle Eastern country. These include Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit 2025, and the Bitcoin MENA Conference in Abu Dhabi, all of which will be held from December 4th to 11th.
When asked which of the many events he would attend, the former Binance CEO said he would “mainly” attend Binance blockchain events.
Cryptocurrency KOLs appear at Dubai Binance Blockchain Week
Binance Blockchain Week will be held again on December 3rd and 4th at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, with two main stages – Main Stage and Innovation Stage – hosting panels, product showcases and networking sessions.
We are all planning to gather in the UAE in early December. We will also be participating in #Binance Blockchain Week, Milken, AD Finance Week, Bitcoin MENA, and F1 (not on the chart). pic.twitter.com/dVDp1S6Da3
— CZ🔶BNB (@cz_binance) October 30, 2025
The Dubai event will bring together some of the biggest names in the digital assets and financial technology industry, including Strategic Chairman Michael Saylor, Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Solana Foundation Chairman Lily Liu, Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal, and Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center CEO Abdullah Al-Dhaheri.
Binance senior executives Yi He, Richard Teng, Rachel Conran, and Binance VIP head Catherine Chen will also appear.
“We are thrilled to welcome this esteemed group of thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who have guided the industry and championed its growth. Their collective expertise will elevate the discussion and inspire the community as we move into a new era for the industry,” said Binance CEO Teng.
Bitcoin MENA Conference, Milken Summit in Abu Dhabi
The Bitcoin MENA Conference will once again be held in Abu Dhabi for its second edition, co-hosted by ADNEC Group and BTC Media. According to a press statement issued in September, the event aims to accelerate the adoption of digital finance and cryptocurrencies in the Middle East.
Michael Saylor will headline the event as one of the keynote speakers and is expected to provide insight into how he helped Strategy grow from a business intelligence platform to the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holding company.
Humaid Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said the resumption of the conference reaffirms the UAE capital’s global influence in digital finance.
“We are excited to work with BTC Inc. to further improve our platform and bring together international leaders and the region’s dynamic ecosystem to deliver even more impactful events,” Al Dhaheri said.
In parallel with the crypto-focused gathering, Abu Dhabi will also host the 7th Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit under the following themes: Moving forward with purpose: driving meaningful partnerships.
The summit’s panels will reportedly discuss several emerging topics in fintech, including artificial intelligence, access to capital, sustainability, global health, and economic opportunity. of event It also assesses issues related to regulation, policy, and geopolitical stability that impact the Middle East region. Africa.
Previous editions of the Milken Institute Summit have featured top-notch speakers, including European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO of Mubadala Investment Company Khaldun.
Abu Dhabi Finance Week brings together $60 trillion in assets
Rounding out the series of crypto-related events is the 2025 Abu Dhabi Finance Week, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council.
According to the city’s official media office, ADGM hosted The event will be held by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) from December 8th to 11th and will be attended by more than 300 global leaders with over $60 trillion in assets under management.
The conference will include five major events at the intersection of finance, technology and sustainability. Repeat speakers include ADGM Chairman Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi, KBW Ventures CEO His Highness Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Bridgewater CIO Ray Dalio, and Morgan Stanley International CEO Claire Woodman.
