3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit to open in Istanbul June 3-6

The 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit will be held in Istanbul on June 3-6, bringing together global policymakers, central bank governors, investors, financial institutions, academics and industry representatives. The four-day summit, organized by the AlBaraka Islamic Economy Forum under AlBaraka Summits Türkiye, will take place at Halkbank's headquarters at the Istanbul Financial Center.

Theme and sessions

This year's event will be held under the theme "Capital in the Islamic Economy: Structuring Wealth for Sustainable Development," focusing on ethical finance, sustainable development and the future of Islamic economics and finance. Sessions will address artificial intelligence, digital transformation, digital capital, financial innovation, Islamic fintech, sustainable liquidity ecosystems and youth entrepreneurship. Anadolu will serve as the global communications partner.

Central bank governors panel

A special panel of central bank governors and ministers will be moderated by Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN special envoy on financing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. The panel will feature Fatih Karahan (Türkiye's Central Bank), Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour (Bank Negara Malaysia), and Yahya Jawdat Hafez Shunnar (Palestine Monetary Authority).

Keynote and reports

Türkiye's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek will deliver a keynote address on capital, development and inclusive prosperity. The first AlBaraka Strategic Report will be launched, presenting a vision for the future of the Islamic economy. The summit will also host the Saleh Kamel Islamic Economics Award, with a total award value of 1 million Saudi riyals.