Future Islamic Finance Forum 2026 takes place on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

The event is part of Dubai Future Finance Week (2–6 November 2026), one of the region's most significant gatherings of finance, investment, and innovation leaders.

Future Islamic Finance Forum is organised by DIFC and forms part of Dubai Future Finance Week, which is held under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of DIFC.

Dubai Future Finance Week is a strategic platform led by DIFC, bringing together a coordinated programme of specialised forums and summits across the global financial ecosystem. Held from 2 to 6 November 2026, it creates a cohesive environment for cross-sector dialogue between regulators, institutions, investors, and innovators.

The 2026 edition convenes the industry at scale, featuring:

• 850+ speakers
• 85+ interlinked events
• 14+ stages
• 12+ signature forums

Future Islamic Finance Forum is a specialised forum within Dubai Future Finance Week. Dubai FinTech Summit serves as the anchor event of the Week; every Future Islamic Finance Forum delegate pass includes a complimentary expo pass to Dubai FinTech Summit, giving attendees access to the wider programme and an expanded network of global financial and technology decision-makers.

The Islamic finance industry is expanding rapidly, yet faces widening regulatory fragmentation across jurisdictions. As new asset classes, ESG mandates, and AI-driven financial models emerge, the pace of technological change is outpacing policy development.

The Future Islamic Finance Forum exists to address this imbalance. It provides a definitive space to harmonise regulatory standards, strengthen cross-border collaboration, and ensure that modern banking innovations can scale while strictly adhering to Islamic principles.

The forum operates under the strategic theme “Shariah Compliant Innovation Meets Global Finance”, focusing on bridging the gap between rapid technological innovation and the need for harmonised Shariah-compliant regulatory frameworks globally. The event is built upon five core strategic pillars:

• Shariah innovation – Advancing digital finance, new product structures, and exploring how modern banking can scale while strictly adhering to Islamic principles.
• Sustainable sukuk (ESG convergence) – Focusing on the intersection of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) mandates and Shariah-compliant bonds, driving green finance and climate-aligned investments.
• AI, blockchain, and tokenisation – Building digital infrastructure, tokenised real-world assets (RWAs), smart contracts, and decentralised finance models that are structured securely within Shariah-compliant frameworks.
• Takaful tech (Islamic InsurTech) – Leveraging AI-driven insurance models to enhance protection, boost financial inclusion, and improve operational efficiency in the Takaful (Islamic insurance) market.
• Regulatory harmony – Fostering a global alignment of Shariah standards, cross-border supervisory collaborations, and consistent policy frameworks to build trust and eliminate regulatory fragmentation.

Delegate passes are available to purchase online. Each pass includes access to all sessions and exhibition zones, B2B matchmaking via the mobile app, the networking reception, executive luncheons, the AI Image Gallery, a Dubai FinTech Summit expo pass, and the post-event content and report.

Sponsorship and partnership options include association partners, commercial sponsors, and media partners. Packages feature exhibition stands with live demo capability, speaking opportunities, and brand presence.

Yes. The forum welcomes applications from senior practitioners, regulators, Sharia scholars, and innovators with meaningful insight across the four strategic pillars. The programme team selects speakers based on relevance, seniority, and depth of perspective.

Complimentary delegate passes are reserved for qualified institutional attendees. Places are strictly limited, and all applications are reviewed and approved by the event steering committee.

Solution providers operating within the Islamic FinTech or digital asset exchange sectors are typically not eligible for complimentary access and are invited to explore our paid delegate and sponsorship offerings.