Islamic Fintech Forum

Where digital finance, infrastructure, and innovation converge across the Islamic economy.

Doha · Qatar · September 2026

Closed-door participation · Select access

Speakers from previous editions

2018 — Present

Dr. Ayesha Bin Lootah, AVP at VARA

Dr. Ayesha Bin Lootah

AVP

VARA

Edition 2026

Paul Dawalibi, CEO at Innovation City

Paul Dawalibi

CEO

Innovation City

Edition 2026

Mohammed Al Hashemi, Chairman at UAE FMA

Mohammed Al Hashemi

Chairman

UAE FMA

Edition 2026

Paul Kayrouz, Chief Fintech Officer at Central Bank of the UAE

Paul Kayrouz

Chief Fintech Officer

Central Bank of the UAE

Edition 2026

Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO at Dubai Blockchain Center

Dr. Marwan Alzarouni

CEO

Dubai Blockchain Center

Edition 2024

Mohammad Wassim Khayata, Chairman at AE Coin

Mohammad Wassim Khayata

Chairman

AE Coin

Edition 2024

Ibrahim Almheiri, CEO at Mashreq Al Islami

Ibrahim Almheiri

CEO

Mashreq Al Islami

Edition 2023

Dmitry Fedotov, Head of Emerging Tech at ADGM

Dmitry Fedotov

Head of Emerging Tech

ADGM

Edition 2023

Henk Hoogendoorn, Chief Financial Services Officer at Qatar Financial Center

Henk Hoogendoorn

Chief Financial Services Officer

Qatar Financial Center

Edition 2023

Giovanni Miano, CTO at Zodia Markets Exchange

Giovanni Miano

CTO

Zodia Markets Exchange

Edition 2022

Matthew Van Niekerk, CEO at SettleMint

Matthew Van Niekerk

CEO

SettleMint

Edition 2022

Daniel Coheur, Co-Founder at Tokeny

Daniel Coheur

Co-Founder

Tokeny

Edition 2021

Sandra Helou, CEO at Metaminds

Sandra Helou

CEO

Metaminds

Edition 2021

Mario Nawfal, CEO at IBC Group

Mario Nawfal

CEO

IBC Group

Edition 2020

Gabriel Abed, Chairman at Binance

Gabriel Abed

Chairman

Binance

Edition 2019

The Digital Shift

Islamic finance is being rebuilt for the digital era.

01

New Infrastructure

Modern rails for Islamic finance are being built from the ground up.

02

Digital Banking

Islamic neobanks and digital-first institutions reshape consumer finance.

03

Tokenization

Sukuk, real assets, and Sharia-compliant instruments move on-chain.

04

Cross-Border Flows

Halal trade and remittance corridors run on faster, programmable rails.

05

Regulatory Frameworks

Central banks and regulators codify the rules for digital Islamic finance.

06

Capital Allocation

Investors and funds align around Sharia-compliant digital assets.

Why This Forum Matters

Built for outcomes.

  • Two-day institutional convening
  • Closed-door working sessions
  • Curated deal-flow introductions
  • Cross-sector institutional access

Focus Areas

What this forum covers.

01

Islamic Fintech Infrastructure

The rails, platforms, and protocols underpinning the next generation of Islamic finance.

02

Digital Banking & Neobanks

Sharia-compliant digital-first banking for retail, SME, and institutional segments.

03

Blockchain & Tokenization

On-chain sukuk, tokenized real assets, and Sharia-aligned digital instruments.

04

Payments & Settlement

Halal-aligned payment rails, remittance corridors, and settlement infrastructure.

05

Sharia-Compliant Capital

Allocation, structuring, and deal-flow across Islamic investment vehicles.

06

Regulatory Alignment

Frameworks and supervisory practice across central banks and Sharia advisory boards.

Who Will Attend

A curated audience.

70%

Institutions, Regulators & Capital

  • Islamic banks and financial institutions
  • Central banks and regulators
  • Treasury and finance leaders
  • Sharia advisory boards
  • Investors and capital allocators

30%

Solution Providers

  • Islamic fintech platforms
  • Digital banking technology
  • Blockchain and tokenization infrastructure
  • Payments and settlement networks

Participate

Three ways to engage.

Voices from previous editions

What Leaders Say

Where digital Islamic finance gets defined.