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Shariah Innovation
AI, blockchain and tokenisation within Shariah-compliant structures.
Part of Dubai Future Finance Week · Organised by DIFC
4 November 2026 · Madinat Jumeirah
Future Islamic Finance Forum 2026
Shariah Compliant Innovation Meets Global Finance
A focused gathering of Islamic finance leaders, regulators, scholars, institutions and technology innovators exploring the next era of Shariah-compliant finance.
The future of ethical finance
About the Forum
Where financial institutions, regulators and Shariah scholars meet technology and investment innovation.
Future Islamic Finance Forum is a specialist convening within Dubai Future Finance Week, organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Through senior-level discussions, the forum explores innovation, standardisation and opportunities across Islamic banking, capital markets, sustainable Sukuk, Takaful and digital financial infrastructure.
Expected attendance
800+ senior leaders
A target announced by the organiser, not a verified attendance count.
The wider programme
Dubai Future Finance Week
2–6 November 2026 · the forum takes place on 4 November.
Image courtesy of Future Islamic Finance Forum. Official website image; not presented as a photograph from the 2026 forum.
Organiser & official co-host
Leadership & Collaboration
Held under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of DIFC.
Organised by DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre
The forum is part of Dubai Future Finance Week, a strategic programme connecting global finance and innovation leaders.
Official Co-host
Dubai Islamic Bank
Supporting conversations on Shariah-compliant banking, financial innovation, and emerging technologies across the Islamic economy.
Four focus areas
The Forum Pillars
Strategic themes highlighted by the organiser. Photographs are illustrative guides to the sectors.
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Sustainable Sukuk
The overlap of ESG priorities and Islamic capital markets.
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Takaful Tech
Digital insurance technologies for inclusion and operational efficiency.
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Regulatory Harmony
Dialogue among regulators, central banks and Shariah scholars.
What to expect
The Forum Experience
Industry insight, live innovation demonstrations, cross-border conversation and networking.
Global Insights
Exchange perspectives with delegates from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, UK, Indonesia and beyond.
Sector Spotlight
Explore Islamic banking, Takaful, Sukuk, FinTech and RegTech.
Innovation in Action
Learn about demonstrations of tokenised sukuk, AI-driven risk tools and ESG finance.
Thought Leadership
Hear from senior financial executives, standards bodies and Shariah scholars.
Strategic Networking
Connect through professional matchmaking and investor–startup conversations.
Market outlook
Global Islamic Finance Opportunity
Market projections as advertised on the official event website, not independently verified forecasts.
USD 9.31trnOrganiser-cited projected global Islamic finance market by 2030
USD 180bnOrganiser-cited projected Islamic FinTech market by 2026
11.25%Annual market growth estimate quoted on the event homepage
800+Senior leaders targeted to attend the specialist forum
The event website uses slightly different CAGR figures across its pages. The homepage figure is reproduced here.
Leaders & experts
Featured Speakers
Named speakers currently listed on the official 2026 speaker page. Portraits are linked directly to the official event's image host.
Published speaker
Dr. Adnan Chilwan
Group Chief Executive Officer
Dubai Islamic Bank · UAE
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Omar Mustafa Ansari
Secretary General
AAOIFI · Bahrain
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Dr. Ghiath Shabsigh
Secretary-General
Islamic Financial Services Board · Malaysia
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Dr. Humayon Dar
Director General
Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance · UK
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Dr. Ahcene Lahsasna
CEO
SALIHIN Shariah Advisory · Malaysia
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Khurram Hilal
Group CEO
Standard Chartered Saadiq · UAE
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Charles Haresnape
CEO
Gatehouse Bank · UK
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Mohieddine Kronfol
CIO, Global Sukuk
Franklin Templeton · UAE
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Prof. Talal Yassine AM
Managing Director
Salaam · Australia
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Adnan Fasih
Head of Group Islamic Banking
Habib Bank AG Zurich · PakistanProgramme preview · Wednesday 4 November
Forum Agenda
A summary of programme topics published on the official agenda page. Session times are intentionally omitted pending clarification.
Schedule note: The organiser's homepage confirms Wednesday 4 November 2026, but its agenda currently displays a “Nov 03” tab. Please confirm the final session schedule directly with the organiser before making travel plans.
Registration & Networking
Connect with delegates before the forum programme.
Outlook for Islamic Finance from UAE Strategy 2031 Perspective
Industry growth, innovation and UAE strategic priorities.
Leadership Outlook: Shaping the Next Era of Islamic Banking
Product innovation and evolving Islamic banking markets.
Islamic Capital Markets – Trends & Innovation
Sukuk, real-world asset tokenisation and market trends.
Networking Lunch
Meet fellow attendees and industry decision-makers.
Islamic Wealth Management
Ethical investment structures, screening and Shariah-compliant products.
Regulatory Harmonization
Standards, cross-border cooperation and market confidence.
Faith, Finance & the Future: A Shariah Scholars’ Dialogue
Shariah perspectives on the next phase of financial development.
Closing Remarks
End of the published programme outline.
Access & participation
Passes & Getting Involved
Use the organiser's official booking system for the latest delegate pass options, prices and eligibility.
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Conference sessionsAccess to forum keynotes, panels and discussions
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Networking app & matchmakingConnect with finance and investment professionals
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Dubai FinTech Summit expo accessComplimentary expo pass included with forum delegate passes
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Executive lunches & coffee breaksScheduled networking and hospitality opportunities
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Post-event contentAccess to reporting and published content described by the organiser
Secure your participation
Join the Conversation
Buy a delegate pass, enquire about sponsorship or apply to contribute as a speaker. Complimentary passes are restricted to qualifying institutional attendees.
Book / Apply for a Pass ↗Partner or Apply to Speak ↗Officially listed organisations
Partners & Media
Partner categories below reflect the organiser's current partner directory, not assumptions about sponsorship tiers.
Official Co-host & Ecosystem Partner
Media & PR Partners
Association & Experiential Partners
Find the forum
Venue & Location
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
The forum is scheduled for Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The venue complex is on King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai. The precise hall and entry instructions should be checked on your attendee confirmation.
Open Google Maps Directions ↗Event Essentials
Dubai, UAE
- Venue: Madinat Jumeirah
- City & Country: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Date: 4 November 2026
- Time zone: GST · UTC+04:00 · Asia/Dubai
- Organiser: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
- Website: futureislamicfinanceforum.com ↗
Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers summarised from the forum's official FAQs.
When and where is Future Islamic Finance Forum 2026?
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. Please check the official site for any changes to the daily programme.
Who organises the forum?
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) organises the forum as part of Dubai Future Finance Week. Dubai Islamic Bank is the official co-host.
What are the key topics?
Shariah innovation, sustainable sukuk, Takaful technology, regulatory harmony, Islamic banking and tokenisation.
Where can I purchase a pass?
Use the official Get Involved page to access current ticket and application options.
Can I apply for a complimentary pass?
Some qualified institutional attendees may apply for limited complimentary access. Approval is determined by the event steering committee.
Can I apply to speak or partner with the event?
Yes. Speaker, commercial partnership, media and association opportunities are listed on the official participation page.
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Image Courtesy, Copyright & Sources
Event information, official speaker portraits, Dubai Islamic Bank photo, and partner logos: courtesy of Future Islamic Finance Forum, official speaker roster and official partners directory. Associated image files are hosted on the organiser's WordPress CDN, Supabase, and KonfHub media servers. Illustrative pillar photographs: Unsplash / respective photographers. All logos, brand marks, photos and trademarks remain the property of their respective rights holders.
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