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Sheikh Nizam Yaquby
Shariah Scholar · Bahrain
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21st Edition · International Forum
Kuala Lumpur Islamic
Finance Forum 2026
Driving Impact, Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Islamic Finance
KLIFF brings together Islamic finance leaders, regulators, Shariah scholars, banks and innovators for dialogue on the next chapter of responsible global finance.
Event starts20–22
October 2026
Tuesday–Thursday
Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
Forum: 20–21 October
Muzakarah: 22 October
Banner photograph: official KLIFF gallery (previous edition; archival image). Source: KLIFF.
About the event
Where Islamic Finance Leaders Connect
The 21st KLIFF is a two-day main forum accompanied by the Muzakarah for Shariah Advisors. Discussions span sukuk, market development, ethical product design, sustainable finance, digital banking, AI and the global halal economy.
The programme includes expert sessions, presentations, industry exhibition and opportunities to connect with policymakers, practitioners and scholars.
21stKLIFF edition
3Programme days
2Main forum days
1Muzakarah day
Industry voices
Featured Speakers
A selection of speakers listed by the official KLIFF 2026 website. The organizer may update titles and attendance.
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Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aznan Hasan
Higher Shariah Authority · UAE
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Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah Engku Ali
Deputy Chair, Shariah Advisory Council
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Rafe Haneef
Group CEO, MBSB Bank
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Sharifatul Hanizah Said Ali
Executive Director, Islamic Capital Market · SC Malaysia
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Mohd Safri Shahul Hameed
CEO, IILM
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Dafinah Ahmed Hilmi
CEO, HLB Islamic Bank
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Dr. Mohamed Damak
Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings
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Bashar Al Natoor
Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch Ratings
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Mustafa Adil
Head of Islamic Finance, LSEG
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Bilal Parvaiz
CEO, Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia
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Eqhwan Mokhzanee Muhammad
CEO, AmBank Islamic
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Raja Amir Raja Azwa
CEO, HSBC Amanah Malaysia
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Azizan Abd Aziz
CFO, Bursa Malaysia
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Shayan Ahmed Baig
Head of Shariah Compliance, Meezan Bank
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Zaid Hamzah
AI/Data Strategist · Singapore
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Prof. Dr. Marco Tieman
Founder & CEO, LBB International
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Dr. Salim Al-Ali
Shariah Advisor · UAE
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Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohd Akram Laldin
President, ASAS
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Dr. Zulkifli Hasan
Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs)
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Henk Jan Hoogendoorn
Board member, Wahed Inc.
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Mohd Nazri Chik
Group Chief Shariah and Sustainability Officer, Bank Islam
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Siti Rosina Attaullah
Deputy Director, Islamic Finance, Bank Negara Malaysia
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Dr. Nurhastuty Wardhani
Board Member, Institute of Halal Investing
Speaker images shown where a matching image URL was found on the official KLIFF website; remaining cards use typographic placeholders. Original image rights remain with their owners. See the official speaker roster ↗
Conference programme
Event Agenda
Switch between the main forum and Shariah advisory programme. All times are Malaysia time (MYT, UTC+8).
Official programme
Day One — 20 October 2026
The organizer publishes the Day One schedule on its official programme page. Individual session times and titles should be taken from that live programme; they are not reproduced here without independent confirmation.
Official schedule
Special presentation 4
Global Sukuk Outlook 2026–2027
Bashar Al Natoor · Fitch Ratings (online)
Main forum
Special presentation 5
ICD–LSEG Islamic Finance Development Indicator Report 2026–2027
Mustafa Adil · London Stock Exchange Group
Main forum
Session 4
Next-Gen Islamic Finance Products: Ethical, Digital and Inclusive Solutions
Moderator: Dr. Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan · Panel: Eqhwan Mokhzanee Muhammad, Bilal Parvaiz, Azizan Abd Aziz, Shayan Ahmed Baig, Rushdan Nadzir
Main forum
Break
Morning Tea Break
Networking and refreshments
Main forum
Session 5
Sukuk: Driving Innovation, Enhancing Liquidity and Scaling Global Issuance
Moderator: Jalalullail Othman · Panel: Mohd Safri Shahul Hameed, Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah Engku Ali, Raja Amir Raja Azwa, Dr. Mohamed Damak, Datuk Lukman Sheriff Alias
Main forum
Break
Lunch
Lunch break
Main forum
Special presentation 6
The OIC Digital Economy Index: Insights and Implications for Selected ASEAN Countries 2025
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kinan Salim · INCEIF University
Main forum
Session 6
Islamic Fintech, AI & Digital Banking: Driving the Next Wave of Financial Innovation
Moderator: YM Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar · Panel: Dr. Salim Al-Ali, Zaid Hamzah, Henk Jan Hoogendoorn, Mohd Suhaimi Abdul Hamid, Daeng Saifullah Termizi
Main forum
Session 7
Bridging the Halal Economy and Islamic Finance: Unlocking Global Synergies for Sustainable Growth
Moderator: Dato’ Mohd Redza Shah Abdul Wahid · Panel: Siti Rosina Attaullah, Prof. Dr. Marco Tieman, Mohd Nazri Chik, Dr. Ahcene Lahsasna, Dr. Nurhastuty Wardhani
Main forum
Session 8
Global Shariah Rulings: Developments, Divergences & Emerging Trends
Moderator: Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohd Akram Laldin · Panel: Sheikh Nizam Yaquby, Dr. Salim Al-Ali, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aznan Hasan, Dr. (Mufti) Yousuf Sultan
Main forum
Closing
Closing Remarks
Tengku Dato’ Seri Hasmuddin Tengku Othman
Main forum
Registration
Pendaftaran para tetamu dan peserta
Guest and delegate registration
Muzakarah
Opening
Majlis Perasmian Muzakarah KLIFF 2026
Y.B. Senator Dr. Zulkifli Hasan
Muzakarah
Sesi 1
Perkembangan Fatwa Terkini dalam Kewangan Islam: Harmonisasi, Inovasi dan Cabaran Baharu
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah · Panel: Sheikh Dr. Nizam Yaquby, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ashraf Md. Hashim, Dr. Salim Al-Ali
Muzakarah
Sesi 2
Sukuk Wakalah bil-Khadamat: Struktur, Aplikasi dan Kepatuhan Syariah
Moderator: Ust Ahmad Fawaz Fadzil · Panel: Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohd Akram Laldin, Ahmad Suhaimi Yahya · Discussants: Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aznan Hasan, Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah
Muzakarah
Break
Makan Tengahari
Lunch
Muzakarah
Pembentangan Khas
Aset Digital dan Tokenisasi dalam Kewangan Islam
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aznan Hasan
Muzakarah
Sesi 3
Syarat-Syarat dalam Kontrak: Antara Keperluan Semasa dan Kepatuhan Syariah
Moderator: Prof. Datuk Dr. Luqman bin Haji Abdullah · Panel: Dr. Tuan Badrul Hisyam bin Tuan Soh, Ustaz Munawwaruzzaman Mahmud · Discussants: Dr. Marjan Muhammad, Ustaz Burhanuddin Lokman
Muzakarah
Sesi 4
Undang-Undang dalam Transaksi Kewangan Islam Antarabangsa: Prinsip, Isu dan Cabaran
Moderator: Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Hidayat Buang · Panel: Madzlan Hussain, Dr. Syed Adam Alhabshi · Discussants: Prof. Datin Dr. Rusni Hassan, Prof. Madya Dr. Mohamed Fairooz Abdul Khir
Muzakarah
Closing
Ucapan Penangguhan
Closing session
Muzakarah
End
Tamat KLIFF 2026 Muzakarah
End of programme
Muzakarah
Session titles, speaker associations and times are sourced from the organizer’s 2026 programme. Confirm any late changes with the live official agenda ↗.
Event ecosystem
Organizers, Partners & Exhibitors
Organizations are grouped by the roles presented on the official KLIFF website, without assigning unverified sponsor tiers.
Organizer & associated organizations
CERT EventsOrganizer
Amanie GroupIn association withHisham, Sobri & KadirIn association with
AIBIMIndustry association
ASASIndustry association
Listed 2026 partners / sponsors
IILMShown on 2026 sponsors page
2026 Exhibitors
DDCAP GroupExhibitor
SalihinExhibitor
AgrobankExhibitor
Media partners
Officially named 2026 media partners were not reliably identifiable from the published organizer pages. This section is reserved for confirmed additions rather than displaying unrelated company logos.
Delegates
Registration & Tickets
Officially published registration fees in Malaysian ringgit. Booking and availability are handled by the organizer.
Location
Meet in the Heart of Kuala Lumpur
Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
The main forum and Muzakarah are hosted at Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, close to Bukit Bintang and the Kuala Lumpur city centre.
Official venue
Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Event dates: 20–22 October 2026
Organizer: CERT Events Sdn. Bhd.
Contact: info@cert.com.my
