Announcement

2nd International Conference on Islamic Finance & Sustainability (ICIFS) 2027

Venue
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
6 - 7 April 2027

Organized by
Universiti Brunei Darussalam

The 2nd International Conference on Islamic Finance and Sustainability (2nd ICIFS 2027) provides an international platform for advancing high-quality research, evidence-based policy dialogue, and innovative solutions under the theme “Islamic Finance and Sustainability in a Fragmented World: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact.” The conference seeks to foster critical discussions on how Islamic finance can contribute to building resilient financial systems, promoting sustainable development, strengthening financial inclusion, supporting the halal economy, harnessing responsible digital innovation, and generating tangible impacts for communities and economies worldwide. By bringing together scholars, practitioners, regulators, industry leaders, and emerging researchers, the conference aims to bridge theory and practice while shaping the future trajectory of Islamic finance in an increasingly fragmented yet interconnected world.

Conference Streams
Papers in all areas of Islamic finance, accounting, and economics dealing with sustainable development issues are welcome. Specific topics include, but are not limited to:
1.    Sustainable Islamic Finance and the SDGs. 
       This stream explores how Islamic finance contributes to sustainable development through Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah, 
       ESG, responsible investment, climate action, circular economy, green and sustainability-linked sukuk, impact 
       investing, and financing mechanisms that support inclusive and resilient development.
2.    Islamic Banking, Capital Markets and Financial Stability. 
       This stream focuses on the resilience, efficiency, competitiveness, and stability of Islamic financial 
       institutions and markets in an increasingly uncertain global economy.
3.    Islamic Social Finance and Inclusive Development. 
       This stream examines how Islamic social finance instruments (e.g., takaful, zakat, awqaf, infaq, and shodaqoh) 
       promote poverty alleviation, financial inclusion, social justice, community resilience, and equitable economic development.
4.    Digital Transformation, FinTech and Artificial Intelligence. 
       This stream investigates how emerging technologies are reshaping Islamic finance while ensuring compliance with 
       Sharīʿah principles and ethical innovation.
5.    Halal Economy and Sustainable Value Chains. 
       This stream explores the expanding halal ecosystem and its integration with Islamic finance in supporting 
       sustainable production, trade, logistics, tourism, healthcare, education, and global value chains.
6.    Governance, Ethics and Regulation. 
       This stream addresses governance, ethics, Sharīʿah compliance, regulatory developments, accountability, 
       transparency, and institutional trust in Islamic finance.
7.    Behaviour, Society and Consumer Well-being. 
       This stream investigates behavioural dimensions of Islamic finance, financial literacy, consumer behaviour, 
       psychology, marketing, and societal well-being.
8.    Islamic Economics, Public Policy and Global Development. 
       This stream focuses on macroeconomic policy, development economics, international finance, public policy, and 
       economic resilience from Islamic perspectives.
9.    Emerging Research Frontiers. 
       This stream welcomes innovative, interdisciplinary, and forward-looking research that addresses new challenges 
       and opportunities in Islamic finance. Possible topics: Quantum finance, Digital assets, Tokenisation, Climate 
       risk modelling, Big data analytics, Machine learning, Islamic finance and space economy, Future financial systems, 
       and Responsible innovation.
10.   Islamic Economics, Peace Finance and Post-Conflict Reconstruction
       This stream examines how Islamic economics and finance can respond to conflict, displacement, sanctions, and 
       economic disruption through humanitarian financing, peacebuilding, livelihood restoration, institutional resilience, 
       and sustainable post-conflict reconstruction, while advancing justice, inclusion, and Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah in fragile 
       societies globally.

Abstract Format
The abstract should be no longer than 500 words. The title of the paper must be bold and should include name(s) of all authors. The name of presenting author should be underlined and must include contact details including an e-mail. The abstract should briefly introduce the topic of research, identify research problem and/or the objectives, indicate the methodological approach planned/used for tackling the research problem; summarise the main or expected findings and policy implications. 

Authors intending to present their paper at the conference must submit an abstract through the designated conference submission platform.

Please note: Submission of a full paper is mandatory for participation and presentation at the conference.

Full Paper Format
Authors of accepted papers are required to submit full papers to the conference secretariat. Empirical papers should include: (1) title, (2) author, (3) abstract, (4) research background, (5) literature review, (6) research methods, (7) result and discussion, (8) conclusion and (9) references. Conceptual papers should include: (1) title, (2) author, (3) abstract, (4) research background, (5) literature review, (6) discussion, (7) conclusion and (8) references.

Papers should be no longer than 8000 words or not more than 12 pages.

Papers should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.docx). 

Please download (from the ICBEF website) the Full Paper Template for proceedings and follow the steps outlined when submitting your paper to the conference secretariat via email to icbef.sbe@ubd.edu.bn on or before the deadline. 

Please ensure the paper follows the APA referencing style and is thoroughly proofread before submission.  Also, before submitting, please ensure that: 
(1)    The submitted paper has not been previously published or is not under review elsewhere; 
(2)    You warrant that the paper is not an infringement of any existing copyright and will indemnify the ICBEF organising team against any legal breach of such warranty. 

Submitted papers will go through a standard peer review process for publication.

REGISTRATION & 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" menu 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.