Announcement

13th ASEAN Universities International Conference on Islamic Finance

 3-5 December 2025

Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Indonesia

Theme:
Leveraging Islamic Social Finance and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development: Pathways to a Resilient Future

The ASEAN Universities International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) is a prestigious international conference that serves as a platform for dialogue and collaboration among various universities across the ASEAN region. This conference is organized by a consortium of esteemed institutions, including the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), UNIDA Gontor, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Unissula Semarang, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, the University Sultan Sharif Ali in Brunei Darussalam, as well as Mindanao State University in the Philippines.

These universities come together to foster academic exchange and promote research in Islamic finance, collaborating closely with the International Council of Islamic Finance Educators (ICIFE). The AICIF has established itself as an annual event that draws a diverse audience, including educators, students, practitioners, regulators, and experts from the finance sector, all eager to share insights and explore the latest developments in Islamic finance.

This year marks the 13th iteration of the AICIF, which will be hosted at the University of Darussalam Gontor in East Java, Indonesia. This year's conference theme is “Leveraging Islamic Social Finance and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development: Pathways to a Resilient Future”.

This theme reflects a growing recognition of the importance of Islamic social finance in addressing contemporary challenges, such as poverty alleviation, social equity, digitalization, and sustainable economic growth.

Participants will engage in discussions, workshops, and presentations highlighting innovative approaches and best practices in Islamic finance, as well as focusing on how these practices can contribute to sustainable development goals. The conference aims to inspire collaboration and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders, ultimately enhancing the role of Islamic finance in fostering economic resilience and social welfare within the ASEAN region and beyond.

Sub-Themes

1. Islamic Social Finance and Sustainable Development:
- Islamic Social Finance: Zakat, Waqf, and Sadaqah in Promoting Sustainable Development and Halal Industry
- Islamic Social Finance and the Circular Economy: Aligning with SDGs
- Islamic Social Finance and Inclusive Growth: Empowering Marginalized Communities

2. Islamic Law and Business Practices:
- The Role of Islamic Law in Shaping Sustainable Business Practices
- Islamic Law and Blockchain Technology: Innovations in Islamic Finance

3. Islamic Finance, Ethics, and Digital Transformation:
- Shari’ah Compliance, Maqashid Shari’ah, and Ethical Investing in Islamic Finance
- Digital Transformation in HRM: Leveraging Islamic Ethics in a Digital Age
- Islamic Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Consumer Behavior

4. Artificial Intelligence and Islamic Finance:
- Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain: Revolutionizing Islamic Social Finance
- Leveraging AI for Financial Inclusion: Empowering Underserved Communities in Islamic Finance
- AI-Driven Ethical Investment: Enhancing Shari'ah-Compliant Investment Strategies
- Artificial Intelligence in Risk Management: Enhancing Shari'ah-Compliant Financial Systems

5. Governance, Ethics, and Regulatory Frameworks:
- Corporate Governance and Ethical Practices in Islamic Banking and Accounting
- Islamic Law on Risk Management: Principles of Justice and Fairness in Financial Contracts
- Legal and Regulatory Frameworks in Islamic Finance: Harmonizing with Global Standard

6. Islamic Banking and Green Investment:
- Islamic Banking and Investment: A Pathway to Green and Ethical Investments
- The Impact of Digital Transformation on Islamic Banking and Accounting
- Shari'ah-Compliant Accounting Standards: Bridging the Gap Between Financial Reporting and Islamic Principles

7. Islamic Law in Global Trade:
- Islamic Law and Sovereign Wealth Funds: Legal Frameworks and Investment Strategies
- Islamic Law on Trade and Commerce: Enhancing Global Economic Relations

Conference Language

This conference accepts papers written in English, Arabic, and Melayu.

Publication Opportunities

All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceeding with ISBN. Selected papers (with additional cost) will be considered for publication in Scopus-indexed edited books (Springer Nature and IGI Global), Scopus-indexed proceedings (Procedia and Atlantis Press), as well as selected internationally-indexed journals, such as:

- Islamic Economics Journal (IEJ) (Sinta 3, DOAJ-indexed)

- AL-IKTISAB: Journal of Islamic Economic Law (Sinta 3, Dimensions-indexed)

- Al Tijarah (Sinta 4, DOAJ-indexed)

Paper Submission Format

Authors are required to follow the author guidelines as outlined in the full paper template provided below: 

https://bit.ly/Fullpaper_AICIF2025

Contact Us

Universitas Darussalam Gontor,
Jalan Raya Siman KM 6,
Ponorogo District,
East Java, Indonesia 63471

Email: aicif2025@unida.gontor.ac.id

REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION

Registration and submission of full paper must be done electronically through the ConfBay online submission system.

• For First time user, click on the "Registration" mnu to create ConfBay Account, and proceed for conference registration by logging in the system. For existing ConfBay user, proceed Login.
• You must enter a valid email address. All notification will be sent via registered email.
• If you wish to make a submission, please register as "Presenter".
• Click on the "Online Submission" menu to submit your full paper/manuscript, and follow the procedure.

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