Baku:The Studying of Economic Resources Public Union (SER) is set to host the 3rd Islamic Finance Forum, IMF’26, in Baku on October 22.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the forum’s objectives include discussing global and regional trends, addressing current challenges, and exploring prospects in Islamic finance. It also aims to enhance cooperation among government bodies, financial institutions, academia, and the private sector, while promoting new initiatives to support the development of Azerbaijan’s Islamic finance ecosystem.
The forum will feature panel discussions and presentations on various topics, such as Islamic banking, capital markets and sukuk, takaful, microfinance, halal investments, financial technology (FinTech), digital transformation, green and sustainable finance, legal and regulatory frameworks, education, research, and human capital development.
Attendees will include representatives from local and international government institutions, banks, investment and insurance companies, financial institutions, businesses, academia, research organizations, and universities. Participants will have the opportunity to explore international practices, discuss real-world market cases, identify new opportunities for cooperation, and build professional networks.
The event will comprise an official opening ceremony, a plenary session, panel discussions, expert presentations, and networking opportunities. Its goal is to facilitate new partnerships, strengthen dialogue between the public and private sectors, and promote the exchange of local and international experiences in Islamic finance.