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Curated environments for capital, companies, and market access across the global halal economy.

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Forums across the halal economy.

High-trust environments designed for business outcomes.

Upcoming Forums

Doha · Qatar · Sep 2026

Islamic Fintech Forum — Doha — September 2026

Digital finance, infrastructure, and innovation.

Doha · Qatar · 2027

World Halal Economy Summit — Doha — 2027

A cross-sector platform covering finance, trade, and industry.

Riyadh · KSA · Apr 2027

Halal Investment & Capital Forum — Riyadh — April 2027

Investors, funds, and capital allocation.

To be announced

AI & Digital Transformation Forum

Technology applications across halal sectors.

To be announced

Global Sukuk Forum

Sukuk markets and structured finance.

Previous Editions
Previous Editions

Previous editions.

A track record of focused forums across Islamic finance, technology, and global markets.

2018 · Edition 01

BIB Summit

Blockchain for Islamic Banking and Finance

The first forum dedicated to blockchain applications in Islamic finance. Convened institutions including Dubai Blockchain Center, SettleMint, Temenos, NEM Foundation, and Clear Foundation, alongside leading banks and regulators such as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Al Rajhi, SAMA, and DFSA. Established the initial foundation for technology-driven dialogue in the halal financial ecosystem.

2019 · Edition 02

World Islamic Fintech Forum (WIF)

Focused on the emergence of Islamic fintech across the region. Delivered with partners including Albaraka Banking Group, Blossom Finance, Ethis, Finterra, and Al Fardan Exchange, with participation from Commercial Bank of Dubai, American University of Sharjah, and Dubai Islamic Bank. Positioned the platform as a convener for innovation in Islamic financial services.

2021 · Edition 03

World DeFi and NFT Summit (WNDS)

Introduced decentralized finance and digital assets to the regional ecosystem. Included a dedicated track on Halal DeFi, alongside participation from Zilliqa, Chainlink, Polygon, and emerging Web3 ventures. Marked the expansion into decentralized digital markets and new asset classes.

2022 · Edition 04

Halalverse

Web3 and Blockchain for Halal and Impact

Introduced the Halalverse platform as a unified concept. Focused on Web3, blockchain, and technology for impact, with participation from Carbon Market Exchange, CoinMENA, and ecosystem partners. Recognized as a first-of-its-kind forum combining halal principles with emerging technologies.

2023 · Edition 05

Sustex

Tech for Sustainability and Impact

Expanded the scope into sustainability and impact-driven technology. Included a dedicated track on halal applications within broader ESG and technology discussions. Reinforced the intersection between halal markets, sustainability, and global impact.

2023 · Edition 06

World Token Summit

RWA Tokenization

Focused on real-world asset tokenization with a halal perspective. Delivered with partners including Cardano Foundation, Zoksh, and Dubai Blockchain Center, with participation from financial institutions and infrastructure providers. Positioned Halalverse within the emerging digital capital markets landscape.

2024 · Edition 07

World Token Summit 2.0

RWA Tokenization

Expanded discussions toward institutional adoption of tokenized assets. Included partners such as Tokeny, HSBC, Zodia Markets, Digishares, Brickken, TVVIN, and Dubai Blockchain Center. Featured focused dialogue on Sukuk tokenization and digital asset frameworks.

2024 · Edition 08

Islamic Fintech Forum 2.0

Reintroduced the Islamic fintech agenda with emphasis on AI and emerging technologies. Supported by Mashreq Al Islami, Qatar Financial Centre, and RWA.inc, with participation from Wahed Invest, Ethis Ventures, and Hasan VC. Brought together senior stakeholders across financial institutions and fintech platforms.

What Happens at Events

Closed-door environments built for substance.

Private Forums

Curated, closed-door discussions among senior leaders.

Strategic Roundtables

Focused dialogue across capital, infrastructure, and markets.

Industry Networking

High-value connections across relevant stakeholders.

Market-Shaping Conversations

Where ideas translate into capital and action.

Who Attends

The institutions shaping digital finance.

Investors
Allocators
Regulators
Banking Leaders
Treasury Executives
Financial Institutions

Organizations represented across institutional convenings.