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Halal Industry Event
European Halal Congress
- Dates
- June 9, 2026 – June 10, 2026
- Venue
- Hotel Hills Sarajevo
- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Sectors
- Food Beverages, Pharmaceuticals +3
- Edition
- 4th
The 2026 edition has wrapped up.
European Halal Congress is a recurring halal industry event. The next edition is expected around June 2027 — get notified the moment dates are confirmed.
Programme Highlights
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding & Congress Awards
Opening ceremony
Meeting of Initiative for Revival AHC-Europe
Day 1 parallel section
Sarajevo Halal EXPO group visit
Post-Congress
Call for Abstracts (academic paper track)
More info →Featured Speakers & Hosts
Booth Packages
Secure your exhibition space. Compare booth options, pricing, and inclusions below.
Exhibition Stand (9 sqm)
Shell Scheme3m x 3m
$850
≈ €782
$94/sqm
- Partition walls
- Fascia board with company name
- 2 spotlights
- 1 power socket
- 1 table
- 2 chairs
- Congress programme listing
Past Editions — By the Numbers
Results from previous editions — the proof of what exhibitors and visitors can expect. Figures are organiser-reported.
2025 Edition
16–17 June 2025Hotel Hills Sarajevo
3rd European Halal Congress. Plenary sessions on SMIIC/OIC global halal quality infrastructure, halal cosmetics, halal forensic science, halal in medicine & pharmaceuticals, halal tourism & gastronomy. Speakers from BiH, Türkiye, Malaysia, Thailand, USA, Croatia, UAE, Switzerland, Belgium, UK, Pakistan.
Endorsements & Partners
Halal Certification Partners (4)
- Agencija za certificiranje Halal kvalitete BiH
- OIC/SMIIC
- JAKIM
- Halal Control LTD
Where it's held
Hotel Hills Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Get directions →Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
About the Organiser
Organising Entity
Agencija za certificiranje Halal kvalitete Bosna i Hercegovina (Halal Quality Certification Agency, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
HQ: BA
Visit official website →Local Operating Partner
Agency for Halal Quality Certification (Agencija za certificiranje halal kvalitete)
Industry Memberships
- • OIC/SMIIC network
- • AHC-Europe initiative (revival meeting hosted at Congress)
Leadership Team
Damir Alihodžić
President, Organizing Committee
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Midhat Jašić
Editor of proceedings and journals; Congress contact person
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Professor; editor of the Journal of Halal Quality and Certification.
Get in Touch
Direct contacts at the organising team.
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