Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The SIFF 2026 Islamic Finance Forum will take place in Samarkand on 27–28 October 2026. The event is organised by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan in cooperation with Malaysia’s INCEIF University and Al Muamalat Consulting LLC.
The forum will bring together representatives of international financial organisations, central banks, regulatory authorities, Islamic finance institutions, academia and the private sector.
Expected participants include representatives of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Representatives of the central banks of Malaysia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are also expected to attend.
SIFF 2026 will focus on the development of Islamic finance in Central Asia, the exchange of international experience and practical solutions to strengthen cooperation in the sector.
Participants will discuss the current state and prospects of Islamic finance in the region, as well as measures to accelerate its development.
The programme will cover corporate governance, risk management and internal controls in line with Islamic finance standards.
Dedicated sessions will address Islamic capital markets and liquidity management instruments. Participants will also examine human capital development, specialist training and educational programmes in Islamic finance.
Another key area will be strengthening public confidence in Islamic finance. Discussions are expected to cover ways to improve financial literacy and protect consumer rights.
The organisers expect the forum to serve as a platform for expanding dialogue and practical cooperation among regulatory authorities, international financial institutions, banks, investors, experts, academics and other stakeholders.
