3rd Global Islamic Fintech Forum 2026

May 13, 2026 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai – UAE

Inaugural Session
Welcome Address
Opening Remarks
Special Acknowledgements
Vote of Thanks
Global Islamic fintech market landscape & growth projections
AI, blockchain, and digital banking trends
Shariah-compliant digital platforms & services
Regulatory challenges in Islamic fintech across regions
Shariah governance in digital finance
Risk management & cybersecurity for Islamic financial platforms
Venture capital & private equity trends in Islamic fintech
Crowdfunding and digital sukuk for startups
Digital financial inclusion for underserved populations
ESG and sustainability in Islamic fintech
Innovative products promoting ethical finance and impact investing

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

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
Overview of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and CBDCs
Opportunities and challenges of digital currencies in Shariah-compliant transactions
Regulatory considerations and global trends
Introduction to smart contracts and programmable finance
Automated sukuk issuance, takaful contracts, and financing agreements
Legal and Shariah compliance challenges
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

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