The Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), represented by the IsDB Institute (IsDBI), are set to host the 20th edition of their annual Islamic banking and finance conference in Bahrain.
With support from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), the two-day event will be held on November 2-3, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza.
The conference theme is ‘Islamic Finance in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Present Potentials and Future Prospects.’
The 20th AAOIFI-IsDB conference will tackle how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Islamic financial institutions, focusing on its impact on business operations, Sharia compliance, and technology utilisation.
A key part of the discussion will centre on the critical and ethical concerns – particularly those related to fairness, transparency, and accountability – that arise from AI-driven finance.
Experts will assess how the industry can adopt new technologies to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth while remaining fully aligned with the objectives of Maqasid Al Sharia.
The agenda will also emphasise the importance of practical understanding and basic knowledge of Islamic finance for both individuals and professionals.
Additionally, the conference aims to enhance awareness of the value proposition of Islamic finance among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
The discussion will highlight how Islamic capital markets can provide cost-effective and accessible alternatives for MSMEs through various Sharia-compliant products and services, thereby strengthening their growth and activity.
Delegates will also address the main business and regulatory challenges that currently hinder the wider deployment and utilisation of these Islamic financing techniques.
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