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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The 5th International Conference on Islamic Economics, Business, Philanthropy, and PhD Colloquium (ICIEBP) 2026
Halal Value Chain (HVC) Transformation and Islamic Finance Innovation: Accelerating Inclusive and Resilient Economic Growth
25 – 26 September 2026 | Surabaya, Indonesia
The 5th International Conference on Islamic Economics, Business, Philanthropy, and PhD Colloquium (ICIEBP) 2026 is organized by the Department of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga, in collaboration with Bank Indonesia. This year's conference is held as a satellite event of the Festival Ekonomi Syariah (FESyar) Bank Indonesia 2026, reinforcing its role as a strategic platform for advancing the Islamic economic and financial ecosystem in Indonesia and beyond.
Carrying the theme “Halal Value Chain (HVC) Transformation and Islamic Finance Innovation: Accelerating Inclusive and Resilient Economic Growth,” ICIEBP 2026 responds to the growing need for a stronger, more integrated halal ecosystem and a more innovative Islamic financial sector amid rapid digital transformation and global economic uncertainty. The conference brings together academics, researchers, practitioners, regulators, and students to exchange ideas, present cutting-edge research, and formulate collaborative strategies for strengthening the halal value chain and accelerating Islamic finance innovation.
ICIEBP 2026 also hosts the PhD Colloquium, providing a dedicated forum for doctoral candidates to present their research progress and receive constructive feedback from senior scholars and international experts in the field of Islamic economics and finance.
Conference Sub-Themes
ICIEBP 2026 invites paper submissions and scholarly discussion around the following sub-themes:
● Strengthening the Halal Value Chain (HVC) and the Islamic Real Sector
● Innovations in Islamic Financing and Commercial Finance
● Islamic Philanthropy (ZISWAF) for Empowerment and Social Inclusion
● Digital Transformation and Islamic Financial Technology
● Islamic Economic Literacy, Inclusion, and Policy Synergy
Why Attend ICIEBP 2026?
01. Distinguished Keynote and Conference Speakers
Gain insight from prominent policymakers and scholars, including the Head of the Representative Office of Bank Indonesia for East Java Province, the Rector of Universitas Airlangga, and internationally renowned academics from Universiti Brunei Darussalam, International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Macau University of Science and Technology, Marmara University, and Universitas Airlangga.
02. International Scientific Platform
Present your latest research findings, engage in meaningful academic discussion, and contribute to the advancement of Islamic economics, business, and philanthropy scholarship at a regional and global level.
03. Wide-Ranging Publication Opportunities
Selected papers will have the opportunity to be published, subject to editorial review and acceptance, in reputable Scopus- and Sinta-indexed journals as well as ISBN-registered proceedings (see the full list below).
04. PhD Colloquium
A dedicated forum for doctoral candidates to present ongoing research and receive constructive feedback from senior scholars and international experts in Islamic economics and finance.
05. Global Networking
Connect with academics, researchers, practitioners, regulators, and students from Indonesia and abroad, and build lasting collaborative networks in the field of Islamic economics and finance.
06. Best Paper Award
Outstanding papers presented at the conference are eligible for the Best Paper Award, recognizing excellence and originality in research on Islamic economics, business, and philanthropy.
Potential Publication
Scopus Indexed Journals:
– Falah: Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah (Scopus Q2)
– International Journal of Banking and Finance (Scopus Q3)
– Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam (JEBIS, Scopus, Sinta 1)
Sinta Indexed Journals:
– Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis Airlangga (JEBA, Sinta 2)
– Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah Teori dan Terapan (JESTT, Sinta 3)
– Airlangga International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance (AIJIEF, Sinta 4)
– Airlangga Journal of Innovation Management (AJIM, Sinta 3)
– Review of Islamic Economics and Finance (RIEF, Sinta 3)
– ISBN Proceedings
Important Dates
● Registration & Submission Open — July 6, 2026
● Deadline for Submission of Final Papers (Extended) — August 20, 2026
● Acceptance Notification of Accepted Papers — September 1, 2026
● Early Bird Payment Deadline — September 5, 2026
● International Conference & Parallel Sessions — September 25–26, 2026
Conference Co-Hosts
● Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia
● Islamic Economics and Finance Study Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
● Islamic Economics and Finance Study Program, Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin
Join Us
ICIEBP 2026 warmly invites academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to take part in this collaborative journey toward strengthening the halal value chain and accelerating Islamic finance innovation for inclusive and resilient economic growth.
Together, let us contribute to building a more resilient, inclusive, and innovation-driven Islamic economic ecosystem.
Organizer
Host: Department of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga
Supported by: Bank Indonesia
Surabaya, Indonesia | Contact: Eko +62 856-4545-4959 | Annisa +62 857-9070-0112