The inaugural Albaraka Summit in Istanbul kicked off with over 1,500 participants from 75 countries at the Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar International Convention & Exhibition Center. Captains of industry, scholars, and movers and shakers in the world of finance convened to share their insights on Islamic finance and what lies ahead for the current global financial system. Speaking at the event, President of the Republic of Türkiye H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of participation finance and criticized the international systems’ failure regarding Israel’s actions in Gaza. The two-day Islamic finance event will feature keynote speeches, panels, workshops, and networking sessions from diverse voices, offering attendees valuable insights and opportunities to connect with experts and explore the latest industry developments.