Call for Papers: SIBF 2026 to Explore Innovation and Systemic Impact in Islamic Finance

SIBF 2026 Call for Papers

The University of Bahrain is inviting researchers and practitioners to submit papers for the 6th International Conference on Sustainable Islamic Business and Finance (SIBF 2026), scheduled to take place on 8–9 December 2026 in Bahrain.

The submission deadline is 10 October 2026. The conference will be held in person at the University of Bahrain.

Conference Theme

SIBF 2026 will be held under the theme:

“Innovating Islamic Finance for Systemic Impact: Advancing Markets, Products, and Socioeconomic Transformation.”

The conference will bring together research and professional perspectives across areas including Islamic finance, sustainability, financial innovation, FinTech, governance, financial stability and social finance.

Paper Submission

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit their work for consideration at the conference. The full-paper submission deadline is 10 October 2026.

Selected high-quality papers may also be considered for publication in associated journals, according to the conference announcement. These include a Q1 special issue in FinTech, the International Journal of Economics and Business Research (IJEBR), the Journal of Islamic Financial Studies (JIFS) and the Arabian Gulf Journal for Administrative Sciences (AGJAS).

Event Details

Event: 6th International Conference on Sustainable Islamic Business and Finance (SIBF 2026)
Theme: Innovating Islamic Finance for Systemic Impact: Advancing Markets, Products, and Socioeconomic Transformation
Date: 8–9 December 2026
Venue: University of Bahrain
Format: In person
Paper Submission Deadline: 10 October 2026

How to Submit

Paper submissions are being handled through the EDAS conference submission system.

Submission: EDAS – SIBF 2026 Submission Portal

Source

Source: University of Bahrain / SIBF 2026 announcement
Published: September 2026
Original Source: LinkedIn announcement by Sara AlFaihani, University of Bahrain

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