Shaping the Future of Islamic Fintech: Innovation, Inclusion & Global Impact

About Islamic Fintech Industry Overview

The Islamic fintech industry has rapidly matured into a key component of the global Islamic financial services industry. The market was valued at approximately USD 138 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed USD 300 billion by 2027, driven by rising demand for ethical and Shariah-compliant financial solutions, accelerating digital adoption, and supportive regulatory initiatives across the GCC, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the UK. Today, more than 400 Islamic fintech startups operate worldwide, offering services across digital banking, payments, equity crowdfunding, peer-to-peer financing, takaful, robo-advisory, and blockchain-enabled platforms. Islamic fintech is increasingly playing a central role in SME financing and financial inclusion, particularly in markets where traditional banking penetration remains limited.

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Event Agenda

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Inaugural Session
Welcome Address
Opening Remarks
Special Acknowledgements
Vote of Thanks
Session I: The Future of Islamic Fintech, Trends & Opportunities
Global Islamic fintech market landscape & growth projections
AI, blockchain, and digital banking trends
Shariah-compliant digital platforms & services
Session II: Regulation, Compliance & Risk Management in Islamic Fintech
Regulatory challenges in Islamic fintech across regions
Shariah governance in digital finance
Risk management & cybersecurity for Islamic financial platforms
Session III: Investment & Funding – Scaling Islamic Fintech Startups
Venture capital & private equity trends in Islamic fintech
Crowdfunding and digital sukuk for startups
Session IV: Financial Inclusion, ESG & Sustainable Innovation
Digital financial inclusion for underserved populations
ESG and sustainability in Islamic fintech
Innovative products promoting ethical finance and impact investing
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Post event workshop on Islamic Fintech and Smart Contracts in Islamic Finance

6th November, 2026

Blockchain Technology in Islamic Finance
Understanding blockchain fundamentals and applications in Shariah-compliant finance.
Basics of blockchain and distributed ledger technology
Use cases in Islamic banking: digital sukuk, payment solutions, and trade finance
Enhancing transparency, security, and compliance with blockchain
Digital Currencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
Overview of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and CBDCs
Opportunities and challenges of digital currencies in Shariah-compliant transactions
Regulatory considerations and global trends
Smart Contracts & Automated Shariah Compliance
Introduction to smart contracts and programmable finance
Automated sukuk issuance, takaful contracts, and financing agreements
Legal and Shariah compliance challenges
Innovation Lab – Integrating Blockchain, Digital Currencies & Smart Contracts
Designing a compliant blockchain ecosystem
Strategic roadmap for implementing digital currencies and smart contracts
Collaboration between banks, fintechs, and regulators
Future of Islamic Finance: Bridging Innovation with Shariah Compliance
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Event SPEAKERS

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H.E. ZAAKE WANUME KIBEDI

Ambassador, Republic of Uganda, United Arab Emirates.
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Mr. Ikeh Titus Adakole

Founder & CEO, Open Space Financial Services Ltd, Nigeria.
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Ms. Christelle El METNI

Strategic Enablement Manager, EXANTE, United Arab Emirates.
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Mr. Srinivasan Chalapathi Sampangi

Executive Director – Commercial, Solus Insurance Brokers DMCC, United Arab Emirates.
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Mr. Frederik Bisbjerg

Managing Director & Co-Founder, Axxion Claims Settlement Services, United Arab Emirates.
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Mr. Kashif Thakkur

Chief Business Officer, Mawarid Finance PJSC, United Arab Emirates.