Prosperity through Collective Action
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.
MIF 2026 is a three-day global forum for leaders across the globe in politics, charity and business. This is where we move from observation to action, collectively shaping the future.
Our speakers
A collective of influential voices from across the globe, representing the intersection of faith, leadership, and charity impact.
Introducing notable special guest:
Rt. Hon. Humza Yousaf MSP
First Minister of Scotland returns to Muslim Impact Forum 2026
Previous speakers and
attendees include:
MIF brings together diverse actors and influential Muslim leaders from across
charity, politics, and business.
H.E. Mrs. Emine Erdoğan
Rt. Hon. Humza Yousaf MSP
Ebrahim Rasool
Naz Shah MP
Naledi Pandor
H.E. Burhanettin Duran
Shabir Randeree CBE
Yusuf Omar
Sheikh Tawfique Chowdhury
Perihan Abou El Ela
Building on this year’s success
At the 2025 Forum, 150+ organisations from 30+ countries came together and left with new connections, collaborations, and recognition that carried their initiatives forward. MIF 2026 looks to build on that momentum.
Book nowHow you’ll benefit
Recognition & Awards
Recognising leaders and charities with the Muslim Impact Awards and Excellence and Innovation Prize Fund.
Global Reach
Amplify your work across MIF’s international network, connecting with leaders who move initiatives forward.
Strategic Partnerships
Build partnerships that go beyond dialogue, driving initiatives and solutions that create lasting impact.
Access Exclusive Insights
Access insights and high-level expertise available only within the Forum.
Our annual in-person forum
Join us in Istanbul, for the annual in-person forum, dedicated to forging transformation through excellence and community.
Location
Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
Dates
26th – 28th April 2026
Themes
Prosperity through collective action
Upcoming 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.
Muslim leaders – in politics, philanthropy, enterprise, and media – are increasingly present in the rooms where decisions are made. The task is not simply to arrive at the centre, but to use that position with integrity, vision, and courage. The Forum becomes the space where presence is turned into agency, where voice becomes influence, and where leadership translates into action.
Key focus areas:
At this forum we’ll explore how we can lead with faith, and to act with purpose across business, charity, and politics. We’ll delve into following key topics:
Together in Action: Driving Shared Impact
Leading with Integrity: Setting New Standards
Faith and Philanthropy: A Call to Action Against Rising Inequalities
Narratives and Representation: Shaping our stories
Who can you expect to meet at MIF 2026?
The 2025 Forum brought together a diverse range of attendees from politics, charity and business. MIF 2026 aims to convene leaders of the same calibre:
MIF 2025 CONVENED A DIVERSE MIX OF:
30+
zakat funds, waqf institutions & philanthropists
35+
ethical businesses & venture platforms
25+
frontline NGOs
20+
scholars, universities & research institutes
10+
think tanks, policy centers, or research-driven orgs
MIF ATTRACTED A GLOBALLY DIVERSE MIX SPANNING 4 CONTINENTS.
40%
Europe-based orgs
45%
MENA/South Asia/Africa-based orgs
15%
North America-based orgs
“The forum provided a powerful platform for connection, collaboration, and the exchange of bold ideas for a better future.
…It was a unique opportunity for Greenpeace MENA to engage on critical themes such as ethical funding, climate justice, and the growing role of Islamic philanthropy.”
Perihan Abou El Ela
Book now to join us in Istanbul
Türkiye Ticket
Exclusive for Türkiye-based organizations:
- Access to entire 3 day forum
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Launch VIP Dinner with special guests worth €250
- Gala Banquet Dinner
- MIF Digital Membership
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