AAOIFI Conference

Partnership Finance and Investment: Promoting Sustainable Development and Global partnership

First International Conference AAOIFI — SBER — Republic of Tatarstan

Date 15-16 May 2025
Place Kazan
Kazan Expo IEC

About the Conference

The AAOIFI International Conference “Partnership Finance and Investment: Promoting Sustainable Development and Global Partnership” is powered by the International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum”. The Conference is designed to be a platform for sharing best practices and developing strategies in the field of partnership finance that promote sustainable development and strengthen international co-operations.

Building on AAOIFI’s credibility as a leading authority for setting global standards in Islamic finance, accounting, and auditing, the Conference is intended to encourage the formation of a financial system that meets the dictates of the times and the needs of the global community. The Conference, previously held in Bahrain, will be held in Kazan in 2025 for the first time, signalling Russia’s growing role in the development of Islamic finance.

About the Conference

The Mission of the Conference is to promote sustainable development and strengthen global partnership through discussions of current issues in the field of partnership finance and investment; expansion of international co-operation; as well as exchange of skills and experience between experts and market participants.

Speakers and Guests of Honour

Rustam Minnikhanov Rais (Head) of the Republic of Tatarstan
His Excellency Shaikh Ebrahim Bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa Chairman of AAOIFI Board of Trustees
Justice Shaikh Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani Chairman of AAOIFI Shari’ah Board and renowned Islamic scholar
Behnam Gurban-Zadeh Head of Sberbank’s Centre for Partnership Finance and Special Projects
Anatoly Aksakov Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation

Programmes

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Time

09:00 — 10:30

Guests gathering. Registration

Time

10:30 – 12:15

Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session: Using the Potential of Partnership Finance in the Economic Development of the Russian Federation

Time

12:15 - 13:00

Coffee break

Time

13:00 – 14:30

Panel session: Standardization of partnership financial activities

Time

14:30 – 15:00

Coffee break

Time

15:00 — 17:00

Panel session: Prerequisites for the creation of a global Islamic ecosystem

Join Us at KazanForum 2025

Industry professionals, investors, regulators, and financial institutions are invited to attend this milestone Event. The Conference presents a crucial chance to learn from leading experts, network with high profile industries, and explore strategic business opportunities in partnership finance.