Brunei Islamic Economy Conference (BIE-CON) 2026
OVERVIEW
The Brunei Islamic Economy Conference (BIE-CON) 2026 brings together policymakers, industry leaders, Syariah scholars, and academia to explore the dynamic landscape of the global Islamic economy. Over two days, participants will engage in high-level discussions, insightful presentations, and strategic panels focused on harnessing opportunities in the halal industry, advancing Islamic finance, and building resilient, sustainable economic ecosystems.
The event highlights emerging trends across the halal value chain, digital innovation, and social finance, while showcasing Brunei as a strategic hub for investment and collaboration in the ASEAN and global Islamic economy. Participants will gain practical insights into leveraging Islamic economic principles, technology, and Syariah-compliant financial solutions to drive meaningful economic growth and societal impact.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Islamic financial institutions and regulators
- Corporate and SME players in the halal industry
- Government ministries and statutory bodies
- Syariah scholars, advisors, and consultants
- Sukuk arrangers, legal firms, and rating agencies
- Academics and researchers in Islamic finance and halal economics
- Investors, venture capitalists, and impact investment funds
- Halal certification and standards bodies (regional and international)
- Islamic fintech and technology solution providers
OBJECTIVES
- Examine the growth of the global Islamic economy and explore strategies for leveraging its opportunities to accelerate Islamic economic development across multiple sectors.
- Provide forward-looking insights on regional trade flows, investment trends, and market demand, helping businesses and institutions position themselves for growth in ASEAN, GCC, and beyond.
- Share best practices from leading Islamic economy models, such as Indonesia’s Syariah Economy Blueprint, to inform integrated ecosystem development.
- Explore the socio-economic potential of Zakat, Waqf, and social capital, focusing on data-driven approaches to maximise impact.
- Highlight the transformative role of technology, AI, and digitalisation in Islamic finance, halal value chains, and Syariah governance, ensuring alignment with Maqasid al-Syariah principles.
- Promote collaboration among government, industry, academia, and Islamic economic institutions to build resilient, inclusive, and future-ready Islamic economic ecosystems.