The 2^nd International Conference on Islamic Finance and Sustainability (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:

Abstract Format

Abstracts should be no longer than 500 words. The title of the paper must be in bold and should be followed by the names of all authors. The name of the presenting author should be underlined and must include contact details, including an email address.

The abstract should briefly introduce the research topic, identify the research problem and/or objectives, indicate the methodological approach planned or used to address the research problem, and summarise the main or expected findings and policy implications.

Authors intending to present their papers at the conference must submit an abstract through the designated ConfBay online submission system.

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 through the ConfBay online submission system.

Empirical Papers

Empirical papers should include the following sections:

1. Title
2. Author(s)
3. Abstract
4. Research Background
5. Literature Review
6. Research Methods
7. Results and Discussion
8. Conclusion
9. References

Conceptual Papers

Conceptual papers should include the following sections:

1. Title
2. Author(s)
3. Abstract
4. Research Background
5. Literature Review
6. Discussions
7. Conclusion
8. References

General Full Paper Requirements

• Papers should be no longer than 8,000 words and should not exceed 12 pages.
• Papers should be submitted as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file.
• Please download the Full Paper Template from ConfBay and follow the formatting and submission instructions provided. Full papers must be submitted through the ConfBay online submission system on or before the stipulated deadline.
• Please ensure that the paper follows the APA referencing style and is thoroughly proofread before submission.

Before submitting, please also ensure that:

1. The submitted paper has not been previously published and is not under review elsewhere.
2. You warrant that the paper does not infringe any existing copyright and agree to indemnify the ICIFS organising team against any legal breach of such warranty.

Submitted papers will undergo a standard peer-review process for publication.

Best Paper Awards

Three papers will be selected for the Best Paper Awards. All submitted papers will be reviewed based on merit, novelty, and practical application.

Papers registered after 31 January 2027 will not be considered for the awards.

Award Categories

1. 1st Prize – BND 1,500
2. 2nd Prize – BND 1,000
3. 3rd Prize – BND 750

Post-Conference Publication

The abstracts of all accepted and presented papers at the conference will be published in the 2nd International Conference on Islamic Finance and Sustainability 2027 e-Proceedings with ISBN.

Selected papers will be considered for publication, subject to double-blind review and the requirements of the respective journals, in the following international refereed journals (tentative):

1. Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, published by Emerald.
2. FIIB Business Review, published by Sage Journals.
3. Review of Management Literature, published by Emerald.
4. Journal of Business and Economic Analysis, published by UBDSBE.

Selected papers may also be commissioned for publication as part of an edited book.

Registration & Submission

Registration and submission must be completed electronically through the ConfBay online submission system.

• First-time users should click on the Registration menu to create a ConfBay account. Existing ConfBay users may proceed directly to login.
• A valid email address must be provided during registration. All conference notifications will be sent to the registered email address.
• Authors intending to make a submission should register as a Presenter.
• After logging in, click on the Online Submission menu and follow the instructions provided to submit your abstract and/or full paper.