In April 2026, leaders across media, politics, charity and business convened at MIF.
Participants
Organisations
Countries
3 days of panels, roundtables, workshops and closed sessions.
Partners of MIF
Thank you to all of the partners and institutions who helped make MIF 2026 possible.
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
Featured Moments
The defining moment of each day in Istanbul, reflecting the calibre of leadership, discussion and wider ambition that shaped MIF 2026.
MIF 2026 Highlights: Three Days of Dialogue
Day 1 Highlights
Day 2 Highlights
Day 3 Highlights
The Key Conversations
Raising the Standard of Muslim Institutions
Muslim institutions are growing in scale and ambition, but scale without credibility is fragile. This opening keynote asks the question that matters most: are we building institutions that are genuinely good enough for the people they are meant to serve?
Mahmuda Khan
Global CEO, Human Concern International
Keynote
Raising the Standard of Muslim Institutions
Muslim institutions are growing in scale and ambition, but scale without credibility is fragile. This opening keynote asks the question that matters most: are we building institutions that are genuinely good enough for the people they are meant to serve?
Speakers
Mahmuda Khan
Global CEO, Human Concern International
When Power Tests Your Conscience
Leadership is easy to discuss and far harder to practise when the costs are real. This session examines what it means to hold power faithfully, and what leadership requires when conviction carries a personal or political price.
Rt. Hon. Humza Yousaf MSP
Former First Minister of Scotland
Keynote
When Power Tests Your Conscience
Leadership is easy to discuss and far harder to practise when the costs are real. This session examines what it means to hold power faithfully, and what leadership requires when conviction carries a personal or political price.
Speakers
Rt. Hon. Humza Yousaf MSP
Former First Minister of Scotland
Collective Capital
Muslim philanthropic capital is significant, but too often it is deployed through disconnected channels. This session asks what it would take for funders, platforms, and institutions to move in the same direction and convert shared intent into structural impact.
Ismael Dalnehine
Founder and CEO, EverGive
Talha Yesilhark
Founder and Board Member, Collective Continuum
Dr Sohail Hanif
CEO, National Zakat Foundation UK
Breakout Panel
Collective Capital
Muslim philanthropic capital is significant, but too often it is deployed through disconnected channels. This session asks what it would take for funders, platforms, and institutions to move in the same direction and convert shared intent into structural impact.
Speakers
Ismael Dalnehine
Founder and CEO, EverGive
Maternal Health Collaboration
Maternal mortality in Muslim-majority communities remains one of the most preventable humanitarian failures of our time. Using maternal health as a live case study, this session explores what genuine cross-sector Muslim-led collaboration can achieve when organisations act in coordination rather than in parallel.
M. Firaaz Azeez
Executive Director, Humaniti
Isra Chaker
CEO, Every Pregnancy
Hanan Ashegh
Executive Director and Founder, Goodwill Caravan
Rania Dagesh-Kamara
Assistant Executive Director, World Food Programme
Planery Panel
Maternal Health Collaboration
Maternal mortality in Muslim-majority communities remains one of the most preventable humanitarian failures of our time. Using maternal health as a live case study, this session explores what genuine cross-sector Muslim-led collaboration can achieve when organisations act in coordination rather than in parallel.
Speakers
M. Firaaz Azeez
Executive Director, Humaniti
State of the Ummah
Shared direction requires shared understanding. This session offers an honest picture of the Muslim world in 2026, its strengths, its fault lines, and the cost of continuing without greater alignment.
Azim Kidwai
CEO, Mercy Mission UK
Keynote
State of the Ummah
Shared direction requires shared understanding. This session offers an honest picture of the Muslim world in 2026, its strengths, its fault lines, and the cost of continuing without greater alignment.
Speakers
Azim Kidwai
CEO, Mercy Mission UK
MIF in the News
Coverage from across the three days of MIF 2026, reflecting the discussions, leadership and key themes explored throughout the Forum.
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Muslim Impact Forum: New group launches with high-profile backing
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Muslim Impact Forum launches with call to challenge far-right
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Istanbul hosts Global Donors Forum to discuss challenges
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IOM, Global Donors Forum Partner to Raise USD 10 Million in Zakat Funds to Help End Modern Slavery
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Global Donors Forum: Rebuilding amid global power shifts, to take place in Istanbul, Türkiye
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Emine Erdogan receives ‘Best Global Female Leader’ award at Global Donors Forum
Leadership in Action
A look at the discussions, exchanges and collaboration that shaped the atmosphere across MIF 2026.
Leaders that shaped the conversation
Mahmuda Khan
Global CEO, Human Concern International
Humanitarian leader overseeing Human Concern International’s global work across relief, development, and strategic partnerships.
Rt. Hon. Humza Yousaf MSP
Former First Minister of Scotland
Senior political figure in Scotland with experience across government, public policy, and national leadership.
Shabir Randeree CBE
Chairman, The King’s Trust International
Entrepreneur and philanthropist with a background in finance, real estate, venture capital, and cross-sector leadership.
Influential voices
MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Have any questions about MIF 2026? Reach out to the team via:
MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Have any questions about MIF 2026? Reach out to the team via:
MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Have any questions about MIF 2026? Reach out to the team via:
MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Have any questions about MIF 2026? Reach out to the team via:
MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
Connect and Share
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
Connect and Share
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
Connect and Share
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Have any questions about MIF 2026? Reach out to the team via:
MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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MIF 2026
Overview
MIF 2026: A Forum Built to Address Shared Challenges Through Collective Action
Across three days in Istanbul, the Forum created space for shared understanding, strategic proximity and collective action.
This was not simply a gathering of attendees. It was a space where institutions, decision-makers and leaders exchanged insight, challenged assumptions and thought more collectively about the future of Muslim-led impact.
The numbers
250+
Participants
150+
Organisations
35+
Countries
180+
Senior leaders and decision-makers
30+
Sessions, roundtables and strategic discussions
Forum theme:
Prosperity through collective action
For decades, Muslim philanthropy, leadership and institutions have operated at the margins of global decision-making, too often responding to crises rather than shaping agendas.
While Muslim leaders in politics, philanthropy, enterprise and media are becoming increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made, the task isn’t just to show up. It’s to use these positions with integrity, vision and courage.
MIF 2026 became a space where presence was turned into agency, where voice became influence, and where leadership translated into shared responsibility.
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Building on this year’s success
MIF 2026 brought together more than 250 participants, 150+ organisations and leaders from 35+ countries.
Attendees included CEOs, ministers, scholars, humanitarian leaders and institutional decision-makers, creating a space for shared reflections, coordinated thinking and strategic dialogue across sectors.
The work now continues beyond Istanbul through future gatherings, platform content, regional assemblies and ongoing collaboration.
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