Global Islamic Finance Conference 2025 | Ethical Prosperity Through Policy

🌍 About the Conference

The Global Islamic Finance Conference 2025 is an exclusive international forum dedicated to fostering inclusive growth, ethical finance, and sustainable development through Islamic financial systems.

Organised by Islamic Finance Review (IFR) and the Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP), this prestigious 2-day event brings together renowned academics, policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners from across the globe.

The conference serves as a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, challenge conventional models, and highlight innovation within the Islamic finance ecosystem.

🌟 Conference Highlights

✅ Expert panel discussions on Shariah-compliant financial solutions and ethical banking practices
✅ Exclusive networking opportunities with international scholars and finance professionals
✅ Deep-dive sessions exploring policy frameworks driving sustainability and inclusion
✅ Insights into FinTech, ESG strategies, and risk management in Islamic finance
✅ Recognition of excellence through competitive paper and session awards

📚 Conference Themes

The conference invites contributions and discussions across a wide range of themes, including but not limited to:

• Islamic FinTech & Digital Innovation
• ESG, Green Sukuk & Climate Finance
• Zakat, Waqf & Financial Inclusion
• Shariah Governance & Policy
• Halal Economy & SDG-linked Business Models
• Women in Islamic Finance
• Blockchain, AI & Ethical Banking

✍️ Submission Guidelines

• 📄 Abstract: 250–300 words
• 📑 Full Paper (Optional initially): 3,000–7,000 words
• 📚 Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition
• 🧑‍🏫 Author Bio: 100–150 words
• 💡 All work must be original and aligned with the conference themes.

🏆 Awards & Publication Opportunities

🥇 Best Paper Awards

• Best Paper (per session)
• Young Researcher Award (for early-career PhD holders)
• Innovation in Islamic Finance Award (FinTech, Blockchain, AI)
• Community Impact Award (Zakat, Waqf, Microfinance)
• Public Choice Award (audience-voted)

💸 Cash Prizes – Top 3 Papers Overall

The top three research papers across all sessions will be awarded cash prizes and special recognition during the closing ceremony:

• 🥇 1st Prize: £500
• 🥈 2nd Prize: £300
• 🥉 3rd Prize: £200

🏅 Awardees will also receive certificates and be featured in conference publications and media.

📰 Publication in JIBEP

Selected high-quality papers will be invited for submission to the Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP), subject to peer review.

🪑 Paper Sessions

Papers will be grouped under chaired academic sessions. If you are submitting under a pre-confirmed Session Chair, please mention their name during submission.

🌐 Presentation Formats

• ✅ In-Person in London
• ✅ Virtual via Zoom/ Teams
• 📜 All presenters will receive official certificates (digital or hard copy).

📅 Important Dates

📩 How to Submit

Please email your abstract and bio to:
✉️ events@islamicfinancereview.co.uk
Subject line: “Paper Submission – GIFC 2025”

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“Participation Request – GIFC 2025”

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