Halal Industry Event

World Halal Summit 2025

Dates
Dates to be confirmed
Venue
Istanbul Expo Center (IFM)
Location
Istanbul, Turkiye

The 2025 edition has wrapped up.

Next edition: World Halal Summit, November 25, 2026 in Istanbul.

About This Event

The 11th World Halal Summit, held 26-28 November 2025 in Istanbul under the auspices of the Turkish presidency in partnership with the OIC.

Featured Speakers & Hosts

Zafer Soylu →

Chairman of the Board of Directors of HAK (Halal Accreditation Agency)

Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK), Turkiye

Halal Accreditation Implementation in Turkiye and International Developments

Abdulaziz Fahad Alrushodi →

CEO

Saudi Halal Center, Saudi Arabia

Shaping the Future of Halal: From Coordination to Integration

Mohammad Rahim Shahzad →

Assistant Researcher

SESRIC, Turkiye

Simulating Institutional Governance of Halal Accreditation in OIC Countries: An Agent-Based Modelling Approach

Bader Ayed Al Qarni →

Director of Health Specialties Programs, Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy

Jeddah First Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia

A Comparative Assessment of Halal Compliance in Over-The-Counter Medications Across Four Countries with Reference to Saudi Arabia

Awal Fuseini →

Senior Halal Manager

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, UK

Adopting Innovative Ways of Certifying and Regulating Halal Meat in Muslim-Minority Countries for Export to Muslim-Majority Countries

Mohd Rizal →

Group Executive Chairman

Euro Jasmine Holding Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Strengthening The Halal Industry Via Innovation & Excellence

Aldin Dugonjic →

Chief Development Officer

The Bridge, Croatia

Halal in the Digital Era: Ethical and Regulatory Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence

Mian N. Riaz →

Professor of Food Diversity

Texas A&M University, USA

Halal Logistics in E-Commerce and Last-Mile Delivery

Irwandi Jaswir →

Professor

International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), Malaysia

Future Technologies in Halal Science: Innovations in Materials, Authentication, and Traceability

Naeem Shahid →

Director General

International Islamic Institute of Halal, Cultural, Social and Spiritual Sciences (IHCS), Pakistan

Integrating ESG Principles to Accelerate Innovation and Excellence in the Halal Industry: A Strategic Pathway to Sustainable Development

Harlina Suzana Jaafar →

Honorary Associate Professor, Department of Technology and Supply Chain Management, Faculty of Business and Management

Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Integrating ESG Principles into the Halal Industry: A Path Towards Sustainable and Ethical Development

Aliyu Umar Waziri →

Administrative Assistant

Islamic University in Uganda, Uganda

Shari'ah Compliant and Sustainable Financial Inclusion Through Islamic Finance Institutions

Mustafa Hamurcu →

Industrial Engineer, Faculty of Islamic Science

Kirikkale University, Turkiye

Multi Criteria Decision Making Approaches in Halal-Related Research Based on Sustainability: A Literature Review

Kartika Listriana →

Director General of Marine Spatial Planning

Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia, Indonesia

Evaluate Indonesia's Halal Industrial Estates Criteria in Supporting the Halal Industry Ecosystem in Indonesia

Syed Muhammad Abubakar →

Resident Shariah Board Member

Dubai Islamic Bank, Pakistan

Use of Spatial Analytics for Islamic Sustainable Finance; Enhancing Trust, Transparency and Efficiency

Fatma G. Unay →

Researcher, Economics

Istanbul University, Turkiye

Innovative AI in Halal Textile and Fashion Industry: MNCs Strategy for Excellence

Habibulloh →

Senior Planner, Directorate General of Industrial Resilience, Region and International Industrial Access

Ministry of Industry Republic of Indonesia, Indonesia

Transformation Towards Efficiency of Halal Supply Chain in Indonesia

Fatma Betul Tellioglu Gul →

System Supervisor, Halal Product Application and Research Center

Lokman Hekim University, Turkiye

Innovative Traceability for the Halal Industry: Alignment with OIC/SMIIC Standards

Mahir Jameel →

Lecturer, Islamic Studies Department

Govt. MAO College, Lahore, Pakistan

Enhancing Consumer Confidence through AI-based Halal Traceability Systems

Abdulatef Ahmed Nesr →

Life Science Department, Graduate School of Basic Sciences

Libyan Academy for Graduate Studies, Libya

A Case Study of Halal Logo, Nutritional Content Table and Gross Weight of Some Food Products in the Libyan Market: Traceability Approach at POS

Mohammed Ali Alsheikh →

Specialist

SMIIC, Turkiye

Towards Halal Alternatives: A Strategic Framework for Replacing Non-Halal Ingredients and Processes in the Pharmaceutical Sector

Najwa Mohamad →

Head of Quality, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology & Industry, Faculty of Pharmacy

University of Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Alternative Options for Halal Critical Ingredients in Halal Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics

Suraiya Abdul Rahman →

Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy

University College MAIWP International (UCMI), Malaysia

Halal or Not? Unveiling the Status of Cosmetic Products in Malaysian Community Pharmacies

Ben Salah Soussi Ahlem →

Researcher, Faculty of Sciences Sfax

University of Sfax, Tunisia

Scientific Evaluation in the Halal Domain: The Role of Istihala in Innovation and the Assessment of Medicinal Plants

Ruba Al-Thawabeia →

Chairperson, SMIIC TC2 on Halal Cosmetics

SMIIC, Jordan

Circular Economy: A Sustainable Approach for Halal Cosmetics Production

Sayed Arif Ali Shah Alhusaini →

General Manager

Halal Certification, Testing and Research Services (HCTRS), Pakistan

Fermented Products and Ethyl Alcohol - Scientific Realities, Shari'ah Rulings, and A Qualitative-Quantitative Framework for Halal Industry Compliance

Anum Ishaq →

Assistant Professor, School of Food and Agricultural Sciences (SFAS)

University of Management and Technology, Pakistan

Harnessing Halal-Certified Bacteriophage to Improve the Safety and Quality of Red Meat: A Novel Approach to Strengthen Halal Food Industry

M Ashraf Ali Farooqui →

CEO

International Halal Inspection and Certification (IHIC), Pakistan

Human Milk from Cloned Cows; (Islamic Injunction in the Light of Fiqh E Hanafi)

Imran Pasha →

Director General

National Institute of Food Science & Technology (NIFSAT), Pakistan

Composite Flours: A Functional Base for Ready-To-Use Halal Meat Analogues

Yousuf A.R. Khan →

CEO

SANHA Halal Associates Pakistan, Pakistan

Beyond Ingredients: Unveiling Critical Processing Areas in Halal Auditing

Amel Mohammed Abdallaha →

Technical Advisor

SMIIC, Turkiye

Strengthening the Halal Ecosystem Through Digital Technologies: A Comparative Study of Malaysia, UAE, and Indonesia

Asad Sajjad →

CEO

Halal Development Council (HDC), Pakistan

Women Powering the Global Rise of Halal Fashion

Khadiyatoulah Fall →

Honorary Professor of the Intercultural Research Chair (CERII)

University of Quebec in Chicoutimi, Senegal

Halal as a Space of Encounter and Global Accommodation

Abbyas Shlyaposhnikov →

Chairman, Halal Standard Committee of the Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan

Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

The Experience of the Halal Standards Committee in Russia in Implementing Halal Standards

Sumeyye Aktas →

Halal Product Development Program, Institute of Health Sciences

Lokman Hekim University, Turkiye

The Effects of Halal-Vegan Integration in the Sustainable Food Industry on Consumer Preferences and Market Dynamics

Emre Kizil →

Biogenetics and Food Laboratory

Turkish Standards Institute, Turkiye

Microbiological Cleanliness in Halal Foods: A Bridge Between Food Safety and Religious Compliance

Sule Aslantas →

Biogenetics and Food Laboratory

Turkish Standards Institute, Turkiye

Scientific Verification in the Halal Supply Chain: Contributions of the TSE Food Laboratory

Keziban Yalap →

Biogenetics and Food Laboratory

Turkish Standards Institute, Turkiye

Strengthening Global Trust in Halal Certification: The Role of Dual Accreditation and Advanced Testing Practices at TSE

Kemal Sejranic →

Head of department for certification and analysis

Agency for Halal Quality Certification, Bosnia and Herzegovina

ATP Bioluminescence as a tool for hygiene verification in Halal production

Hafiz Ubaid ur Rahman →

Associate Professor, School of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Management and Technology, Pakistan

Driving Excellence in Halal Verification: Utilization of Spectroscopy and Chemometrics for Discrimination of Halal and Non-Halal Slaughtered Chicken Meat

Jawaid Akram →

Department of Botany (ISHU), Faculty of Science

University of Karachi, Pakistan

A Multiplex PCR Assay for Halal Verification of Botanical Ingredients to Prevent Najis Contamination and Fraud

Usman Mir Khan →

Ph.D. Food Technology, National Institute of Food Science and Technology

University of Agriculture, Pakistan

Strengthening Halal Authenticity in the Meat Industry Through Advanced Ingredient Detection

Rohaizad Bin Hassan →

General Manager, Food Safety & Defense

Yildiz Holding, Turkiye

Halal Integrity Control in Manufacturing Sector

H. Rumeysa Kucukoner →

Associate Professor, Faculty of Theology

Dicle University, Turkiye

Evolving Halal Practices Among Muslim Communities in the DMV Region: A Campus-Centered Ethnographic Analysis

Hamza Ates →

Professor

Istanbul Medeniyet University, Turkiye

Halal Lifestyle and Social Cohesion: How public institutions can foster inclusivity through halal-sensitive policies

Sedat Yuksel →

Associate Professor, Tourism Faculty

Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkiye

Clarifying Islamic Tourism Terminology: A Conceptual and Taxonomical Study

Satomi Ohgata →

Professor of International Studies, Faculty of Contemporary Business

Kyushu International University, Japan

Rethinking Halal Certification: Balancing Religious Requirements, Sustainability, and Cultural Context in Muslim-Minority Countries

Fatih Kanca →

President

Diyanet Center of America, USA

Halal Food Preferences in the West Through Qur'anic and Jurisprudential Interpretations

Karim Benvenuto →

President

Italy Muslim Friendly, Italy

Towards a Halal Tourism Ecosystem in Italy: Public-Private Governance, Standards, and Territorial Impact

Sacide Tuba Barkcin →

Professional Communicator

Turkiye

The Revival of Islamic Aesthetics: Exploring "Halal Arts" as a Contemporary Universal Language

Soumaya T. Hamdi →

Director

Halal Travel Guide, UK

From Caravanserais to Community Tours: Reviving Islamic Heritage as a Strategy for Destination Branding

Ikuto Hongu →

CEO

Halal Navi Co., Ltd, Japan

Halal Navi: Harnessing Tech and Influence to Make Japan Muslim-Friendly

Waleed Jahangir →

Executive Director

British Trade Association / Salam Booking / Muslim Travel Show, UK

Connecting The Global Muslim Travel Market and Unlocking Its Potential

Frequently Asked Questions

What is World Halal Summit 2025?
The 11th World Halal Summit, held 26-28 November 2025 in Istanbul under the auspices of the Turkish presidency in partnership with the OIC.
When is World Halal Summit 2025?
The dates for World Halal Summit 2025 have not been announced yet. Dates TBA.
Where is World Halal Summit 2025 held?
World Halal Summit 2025 is held at Istanbul Expo Center (IFM), Istanbul, Turkiye.

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