Education

7th Edition!
Islamic Finance and Socio Economic Development

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Duration: 4 days (11 – 14 November, 2024)
Sessions: 9 in-class sessions, and 4 round tables

We are preparing everything to celebrate the 7th edition of our Executive Program! If you are interested in participating, please complete this form and we will send all the information to you as soon as possible.

Overview & Program background:

Islamic finance is increasingly recognized as a vital alternative and complement to the global financial system, offering ethical and socially responsible financial solutions. The SCIEF Islamic Finance Executive Program, now in its seventh year, has expanded its scope to include entrepreneurship and impact financing, reflecting the evolving landscape of ethical finance. High-ranking executives from diverse nationalities, including the USA, Spain, France, Japan, Russia, Nigeria, Germany, Ghana, Sweden, and others, have contributed to the program’s rich global perspective.

This four-day intensive training program will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the latest trends in Islamic finance, entrepreneurship, and impact investing. Through lectures, roundtables, and case studies, participants will explore how Islamic finance instruments are developed, the critical role of technology in enhancing financial reach, and the involvement of multilateral organizations, financial institutions, and investors in the ethical finance ecosystem. Additionally, the program will delve into how entrepreneurship and impact financing can contribute to sustainable development and the achievement of the SDGs.

Objectives:

• Recognize the role of Islamic finance and its potential in achieving financial goals through ethical and humane transactions.
• Navigate the ethical financial ecosystem, understanding the relationships between various actors.
• Investigate the potential for designing new products or participating in new projects through Islamic finance.
• Explore the synergies between Islamic finance, entrepreneurship, and impact investing, and their intersection with ESG and ethical finance.

Participants profile. Who can benefit?

This program is designed for professionals in the financial sector, multilateral organizations, government institutions, and other industries who are eager to learn about the latest developments and trends in Islamic finance, entrepreneurship, and impact investing. This includes bankers, investment managers, policymakers, regulators, entrepreneurs, impact investors, academics, and fintech professionals.

• Financial Sector Professionals
• Multilateral Organizations
• Government Institutions
• Entrepreneurs and Start-ups
• Impact Investors
• Academics and Researchers
• Technology and Fintech Professionals