2nd Global Islamic Fintech Summit

Asia | Financial Services

Third Party Event

01 Oct 2019 - 03 Oct 2019

When and Where?

  • 01 – 03 October 2019
  • Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Why the organiser thinks you might be interested:

  • Fostering deep insights into the latest development happening in the expanding Islamic digital economy.
  • The conference aims to become the exclusive expanding Islamic digital economy reference in the Muslim World and beyond.
  • Facilitate business exchange and ecosystem collaboration.
  • Highlighting new Islamic economy initiatives, latest developments on Halal food tech, EdTech, tourism, and their growth and opportunities.
  • Fostering dialogue and collaboration, the event’s activities are tailored to offer you values in networks and partnership in the ecosystem.

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