2024 Islamic Finance Conference at Harvard University

This year, the conference proudly marks its 27th anniversary, continuing its tradition of uniting Harvard faculty, students, industry professionals, Islamic scholars, global government leaders, and community members. The theme, “Values in Value Creation: Revisiting The Rules of Global Business,” focuses on the importance of mutual responsibility, commitment, and collaboration among diverse perspectives to foster value-driven dialogue and action.

Harvard University has a long-standing legacy of bringing together academics, finance professionals, scholars, and community leaders at the forefront of their fields. The conference provides a platform for dynamic discussions, exploring the opportunities and challenges in today's financial world while celebrating Islamic thought and achievements.

Conference themes include:

• The Commodity of Convenience: Haste and Consumerism in the Modern World (Interfaith Panel)
• Islamic vs. Market logic: Navigating Differences from Ummah to Nation-States in Shaping Socio-Political Economies
• Circular Economies: Production, Consumption, and Regeneration
• Islamic Finance and the Digital Economy: Decentralized Finance (Crypto) and AI
• Economies of Scale: Investigating the Impact and Potential of Islamic Finance across North America
• Islamic Wealth Management: The Strategic Deployment of Intergenerational Wealth
• Leadership Perspectives

In addition to these discussions, participants will have access to an Islamic Finance 101 session, networking lunch and dinners, and a pitch competition.

Join us on October 25-26th to engage in discussions on integrating Islamic ethics with sustainable practices in today's socio-economic landscape through shared dialogue and interactive events.

Host or Publisher Harvard University Muslim Alumni (HUMA)