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30th June to 2nd July 2026
We are delighted to welcome you to the Fourteenth International Takaful Summit, returning to London in July 2026 after an extended pause following the global pandemic. Since 2007, the Summit has served as a leading global platform for shaping the evolution, challenges, and opportunities of the Takaful and Retakaful industry. This year, it returns to the heart of the London Market with a renewed mission: to redefine ethical risk‑sharing in a world transformed by digital innovation, climate pressures, and shifting financial architectures.
Over two high‑impact days, global leaders, regulators, and innovators will explore the rise of Lloyd’s Takaful syndicates, the role of AI and digitalisation, and the structural forces driving Takaful adoption across key regions. The programme also highlights the future of inclusive protection from Microtakaful and micro‑pensions to Social Waqf and climate‑resilient financial models while addressing the central question: If Takaful offers the same protection as conventional insurance, why does it matter?
ITS 2026 reaffirms our commitment to shaping a Takaful industry that is scalable, socially transformative, and ready for the next era.
Join us at our upcoming conference, where you can expand your
knowledge, network with industry leaders, and gain valuable insights that
can elevate your professional journey.
30th June 2026
By Invitation only
A deep dive into the need for Lloyd’s Takaful Syndicates and their potential to unlock global Takaful growth… examining how Generative AI, tokenization, smart contracts, and IoT are reshaping trust, transparency, and operational efficiency across Takaful value chains.
09:00 – 10:00
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Only invited delegates to attend the Masterclass
Speaker: Ajmal Bhatty
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MASTERCLASS ENDS AT 4:00 PM
1st – 2nd July 2026
1. The London Market & Lloyd’s: Catalysing Global Takaful Growth
Explore how London’s insurance ecosystem – its syndication model, regulatory sophistication, and innovation culture – can enable the next wave of Takaful expansion and cross-border collaboration.
2. Global Takaful Landscape: Lessons from Key Markets.
Takaful development across Europe (UK, Türkiye), South East Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia), Maghreb, South Africa, Pakistan), and the Middle East:
What has worked, what has stalled, and what the global industry must learn to accelerate sustainable growth.
3. Branding and Marketing: Repositioning Takaful for a new generation.
If Takaful provides the same protection as insurance, why does it matter – and why does it still fall short in public understanding? This session reframes the Takaful value proposition, exploring brand identity, narrative strategy, and the emotional and ethical drivers that differentiate Takaful and Retakaful in a crowded market.
4. InsurTech, Digital Transformation and AI
How Takaful operators can lead in automation, hyper-personalized customer journeys, and cyber-resilient operations. A forward-looking discussion on AI’s impact on underwriting, claims, fraud detection, and customer trust.
5. Islamic Finance in Pakistan: A system in Transition.
A strategic update on Pakistan’s journey toward a fully Islamic financial system by 2030 and the implications for Takaful, pensions, capital markets, and financial inclusion.
6. Microtakaful, Microfinance, UN SDGs and Climate Resilience
A practical exploration of equitable risk pooling for low-income communities. This session highlights scalable Microtakaful models aligned with global financial inclusion goals, climate adaptation needs, and SDG impact metrics ensuring millions currently excluded can access meaningful protection.
7. Asset Management for Takaful Funds – The Litmus Test of Takaful Authenticity
A critical examination of how Takaful funds must evolve beyond exclusion-based screening to Tayyib stewardship deploying capital into ventures that uplift society, strengthen the real economy, and regenerate the planet.
8. Micro-Pensions and Social Waqf: Restoring Dignity in Life and Beyond
How Social Waqf and micro-pension models can provide compassionate, needs-based, lifelong income support ensuring families maintain dignity during life’s most vulnerable moments, including the loss of a breadwinner.
9. Leveraging Global Financial Centres for Takaful Expansion.
A strategic review of how global hubs are shaping the future of Takaful, with insights from:
What global centres can do to accelerate Takaful penetration especially in CIS countries.
10. Digital Transformation & Microtakaful Innovation
A focused session on digital-first, low-cost, scalable Microtakaful models that can reach underserved populations while maintaining operational sustainability and measurable SDG impact.
11. InsurTech & Ethical Risk Management
Positioning Takaful brands at the forefront of cybersecurity, automation, and ethical risk governance setting new standards for responsible insurance in a digital age… Read More
A deep dive into the need for Lloyd’s Takaful Syndicates and their potential to unlock global Takaful growth… examining how Generative AI, tokenization, smart contracts, and IoT are reshaping trust, transparency, and operational efficiency across Takaful value chains.
Registration: 09:00 – 10:00
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MASTERCLASS ENDS AT 4:00 PM
Prof. Iqbal Asaria CBE
Legacy of the International Takaful Summit – Redefining Ethical Risk Sharing
Moderator: Andrew Selous C&C Re
Panek discussion
Moderator: Ismail Mahbob, Chairman, STMB
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Panel : Nor Azman Zainal, Ahmad Noor Azhari, Nur Fatihah Mustafa
Gala Awards Ceremony
Lloyd’s of London – by Invitation only
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Moderator: Michael J. McCord
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Panel: Michael McCord · Dr Fauzilah Salleh · Dr Salman
Moderator: Mehmood Arshad, Executive Director Pak Qatar
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Panel: Mufti Faraz · Saif Khan· Shaykh Haytham Tamin
Moderator: Shabbir Razvi, International Finance Solutions
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Panel: Mohamed Bahdon, Dr Sami, Sohail Ali, Sedick Issacs
Moderator: Mohamed Akoob
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Panel: Mahesh Mistry· Dr M. Kroessin · Rabih El Fadel
Moderator: Prof. Iqbal Asaria, CBE
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Panel: Rabih El Fadel, Morrad Irsane, Yurivanno Gani
Moderator: Shabbir Razvi, International Finance Solutions
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Panel: Prof. Iqbal Asaria CBE, John Gilbert, Ajmal Bhatty
Moderator: Mohamed Akoob
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Panel: Jamil Sherif, Zia Khan, Ajmal Bhatty
Moderator: Ajmal Bhatty, Founder World Of Takaful
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Panel Sefian Kasem, Tolibjon Turunov, Saad Malik, Umer Sulieman
Moderator: Andrew Selous
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Panel: Erwin Noekman · Dr Sami · Mehmood Arshad
SUMMIT CLOSING REMARKS: 17.25
Summit concludes
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Gala Awards Ceremony
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Day Two
Proceedings
Managing Director, Microinsurance Centre at Milliman, USA
Professor, University Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
Learning and Development/ Takaful Support, Bryte Insurance Company, South Africa
Co-founder & CEO, Phyla Earth | Founder, ZEF (Zero Energy First) Concepts Ltd, United Kingdom
Shariah Scholar | Founder & Director Shariah Solutions Ltd, United Kingdom
CEO, IFCAB and Shariah AG, Islamic finance adviser, trainer, and Shariah auditor, United Kingdom
Head of Shariah Compliance – A l Rayan Bank, United Kingdom
FIA, Managing Director & Partner Milliman Middle East
Senior Director, Head of Analytics AM Best, United Kingdom
Founder and Director of Amanah Advisors, United Kingdom
CII Goodwill Ambassador for Indonesia (Takaful), Indonesia
Cybersecurity & AI Transformation Leader · Islamic Finance Advisor · Co-founder & CEO, Cykube, United Kingdom
Group CEO, Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad, Malaysia
Group CEO, Tamini Insurance, France
Partner, Oxbow Partners, United Kingdom
UK Country Advisor, Turkish Presidency, Investment and Finance office, United Kingdom
Shariah Scholar & Product Development Manager, Jenoa Ltd, London, United Kingdom
President Director, PT Asuransi Takaful Keluarga, Jakarta, Indonesia
Manager - Oversight Framework and Market Supervision, Lloyd's of London, United Kingdom
Chairman of Fineopolis Capital, 1st Islamic Investment Bank in French Speaking Africa, and Chairman of Shariah 360, United Kingdom
Global Head ETF & Indexing Investment Specialists, HSBC Asset Management, United Kingdom
Founder & CEO- iWealthX, Malaysia
Deputy Chairman, OJSC State Insurance Organization of Kyrgyz Republic
MD & CEO, Kaf Life Insurance, Egypt
Director, Kirly Ltd, United Kingdom
Director, Argenta Private Capital Ltd, United Kingdom
Finance and Operations Director, HELIOS UNDERWRITING PLC, United Kingdom
Chief Risk Officer, Global Head Of Compliance, Wahed Group, United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer, Zurich Takaful Malaysia
Founder & Chairman US Board, SHINE Humanity
Legacy of the International Takaful Summit – Redefining Ethical Risk Sharing
Founder, World Of Takaful
Principal, International Finance Solutions Associates United Kingdom
Executive Director, Pak Qatar
Deputy Chairman APEX Insurance, Uzbekistan
Director Islamic Microfinance Islamic Relief
Founder Takadao - “Nobank for Takaful”, Saudi Arabia
Director, MMG Advisory Services Ltd, United Kingdom
CEO Simply Commercial, United Kingdom
Member Muslim Council of Britain, United Kingdom
Baillie Gifford, United Kingdom
Baillie Gifford, United Kingdom
Chairman, Syarikat Takaful Malaysia
CEO, Salam Takaful, Pakistan
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Etc. Venues is located in historic area in the City of London, close to the Tower of London, a famous castle and fortress that has stood for over 900 years. The area is home to several iconic landmarks, including Tower Bridge, the Monument to the Great Fire of London, and the Tower of London itself. It is a popular destination both because of its proximity the historic Lloyd’s of London and a tourist destination, with many shops, restaurants (many of them serving halal food), and museums catering to visitors from around the world.
Underground: District or Circle Lines to Tower Hill Station: 0.22 km walk
Underground: Circle, Metropolitan to Aldgate: 0.36 km walk
Underground: Circle, District to Monument: 0.51 km walk
Underground: District, Metropolitan, City to Aldgate East: 0.61 km walk
Underground: Central, DLR, Northern, Waterloo, City to Bank: 0.71 km walk
DLR: Tower Gateway Station is approximately 7 minutes’ walk: 0.35km
Train: 8 Fenchurch Place is situated right next door to Fenchurch Street station.
Bus: 8 Fenchurch Place is served by many bus routes including the 35, 47, 48 and 149.
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