ICIFESD26

The International Conference on Sustainable Finance, Entrepreneurship and Development

(ICIFESD 2026)

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Welcome to ICIFESD 2026

CONFERENCE SHOWCASE: 28/11/26

The International Conference on Islamic Finance, Entrepreneurship & Social Development (ICIFESD) is a multidisciplinary platform organized by the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. This hybrid conference aims to bring together academicians, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore innovative solutions and impactful research in Islamic finance, halal entrepreneurship, and community-based development grounded in maqasid shariah.

“Advancing Islamic Finance, Halal Entrepreneurship and Social Impact for a Sustainable Future”

HONORARY KEYNOTE PRESENTER

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 1

Ustaz Mohd Zamerey Abdul Razak

Chief Shariah Officer, Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia

Ustaz Mohd Zamerey Abdul Razak is the Chief Shariah Officer of Bank Rakyat and serves as a distinguished board trustee for three major institutions, including Yayasan Tok Kenali and the KUIS Foundation. With over two decades of experience in Shariah governance across prominent financial institutions such as Takaful Ikhlas and Asian Finance Bank, he is also a founding figure in Islamic education, a trusted waqf advisor, and an adjunct professor at various esteemed local and international universities.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2

Professor Dr Sharifah Faigah Syed Alwi

Professor, AAGBS and the Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA

A senior academic at Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, with over two decades of distinguished service in Islamic finance scholarship. She is a prolific researcher and policy influencer, actively leading numerous high-impact grants in post-pandemic recovery models for debtors. With over 30 indexed publications and a growing international presence, her expertise spans Shariah-based financial literacy, value-based intermediation, through innovative Islamic finance solutions.

Conference Objectives

Provide a platform for research sharing and intellectual discourse on Islamic finance, entrepreneurship, and social development.
Strengthen strategic collaboration between academia, industry, NGOs, and financial institutions.
Publish high-quality papers through the International Journal.
Empower youth and early-career researchers in Islamic-related studies.

Explore our keynote sessions, research presentations, industrial forums, and the Islamic business expo.

Quick Facts:

📅 Date: 28/11/2026

📍 Venue: Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) UiTM & Online (Hybrid)

📚 Theme: Advancing Islamic Finance, Halal Entrepreneurship and Social Impact

🔹 Sub-Themes:

Islamic Finance & Alternative Financial Systems
💡 Shariah-compliant investments, Islamic fintech, ESG integration, Islamic microfinance models
Halal Business & Ethical Entrepreneurship
💡 Halal supply chains, waqf integration into commercial models, SME and startup development
Maqasid Shariah & Social Welfare
💡 Zakat and waqf for poverty alleviation, SDG alignment, youth empowerment, ethical impact
Shariah Governance & Regulatory Frameworks
💡 Shariah audit practices, fintech compliance, smart contracts, institutional integrity
Islamic Sustainable Development & Community Resilience
💡 Faith-driven sustainability, public policy in Muslim economies, ESG-driven social transformation
We also welcome related interdisciplinary submissions aligned with the core objectives of the conference.

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