ICIEDI
The International Conference on
Islamic Economy and Digital Innovation
WHEN
May 2026
WHERE
Al-Azhar University,
Cairo, Egypt
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission deadline
30th March 2026
Acceptance notification
20th April 2026
Camera ready paper (final revised version)
30th April 2026
Conference dates
May 2026
The International Conference on Islamic Economy and Digital Innovation (ICIEDI) brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the recent developments in Islamic economy within the context of rapid technological advancements and disruptive innovations. The conference aims to stimulate dialogue, share research, and promote innovation in Islamic financial systems, halal industries, and digital transformation strategies aligned with Islamic principles.
About the Conference Theme
Recent discussions about sustainable development have shifted their focus from solving environmental challenges in an economic way to more grassroots changes in social-political processes and relations. Against this backdrop, we consider transformative sustainable development (TSD) as a comprehensive approach to growth and progress beyond the traditional approaches. TSD aims to fundamentally alter societal systems, policies, and practices to achieve long-term sustainability. It goes beyond accumulative changes, aiming for deep, systemic shifts that address social, economic, and environmental challenges simultaneously, which aligns with the principles of Islam.
For this conference, we adopt the definition of TSD as a deep systematic change using innovative approaches which intend to address the root cause of global issues rather than just the symptoms of these issues. The key components we seek to promote are deep systematic change, holistic shift, long-term perspective, innovation-driven solutions, and equity.
Islam is a faith that openly embraces all forms of technological progress, recognizing the transformative potential of innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) and other disruptive technologies. It encourages the pursuit of knowledge and scientific advancement as a means to benefit humanity and promote economic and societal well-being. However, within its framework, it emphasizes that technological development must be employed responsibly and ethically.
As AI technology rapidly advances, there is a vital need to ensure that its application aligns with ethics, equity, inclusiveness, fairness, transparency, and social responsibility. By emphasizing ethics and responsible use in AI development and utilization, this theme aims to facilitate innovative digital solutions that support economic growth, social prosperity, financial inclusion, and sustainable development in communities around the world. This conference emphasizes and examines the need for balancing technological progress with ethics to build a resilient and ethically responsible economic system.
Significance of ICIEDI
The International Conference on Islamic Economy and Digital Innovation (ICIEDI) with the theme “Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Transformative Sustainable Development” holds immense significance in today’s dynamic digital era. As AI and disruptive innovations become central to global economic development, it is imperative to ensure these advancements align with ethics, sustainable development and responsible use. This conference provides a discussion forum for researchers, academics, scholars, jurists, industry professionals, policymakers, and technology specialists to come together and explore the integration of AI within ethical frameworks, promoting responsible innovation that upholds societal values including justice, fairness, and social responsibility.
This conference aims to promote dialogue on how AI can be used to advance sustainable economic growth, financial inclusion, and societal well-being worldwide. Moreover, ICIEDI addresses the dire need for developing ethical guidelines, regulatory frameworks, and best practices for AI usage that are compatible with Islamic values. This conference is a significant step toward shaping a future where progress benefits humanity while maintaining moral integrity. It plays a critical role in advancing knowledge, encouraging collaboration, and promoting responsible adoption of digital technologies that are aligned with ethics as well as transformative sustainable development goals.
Our Audience
ICIEDI targets a diverse group of attendees and participants including professionals, scholars, and stakeholders committed to advancing society and economy in the age of digital innovation. These include researchers, academics, jurisprudence scholars focused on finance, business, ethics, and technological integration. The conference also targets IT professionals, financial professionals, bankers, government officials, policymakers, and members of regulatory bodies. Aspiring scholars, students and emerging professionals are also welcome to attend and participate.
Tracks
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a blueprint for the conference. Each track plays a significant role in advancing the SDGs by using AI and digital innovation to create inclusive, sustainable, and equitable societies.
- Track 1: AI for Transformative Sustainable Development
- Track 2: AI, Community-Led Digital Innovation and FinTech Ecosystems
- Track 3: Ethical AI and Responsible Technology Development and Use
- Track 4: Digital Literacy and Capacity Building for Future Societies
PAPER SUBMISSIONS
Original & Anonymized Papers
The ICIEDI 2026 conference will consider high-quality papers subjected to double-blind peer reviews by at least three (3) independent reviewers. The conference welcomes submissions with clear significance, originality, and contributions to literature.
The ethical requirements for authors mandate that submitted work should not have been published elsewhere and should not be intended to be published elsewhere during the review period. Furthermore, authors are not allowed to change the affiliation (institution) they had used during the submission process even if in reality their affiliation (institution) has been changed while preparing the camera-ready paper and the copyright unless they provide us with written permission from their previous affiliation.
Authors should submit original and anonymized papers in English, following author guidelines, not submitted elsewhere, below 15% of similarity, as a single Word or LaTex document.
The paper reviewing process is double-blind, therefore before submitting the paper, authors are requested to remove the names from the title page. This includes noticeable references to the authors in the text (if any). Authors are recommended not to shorten references and to put DOIs. This will allow for more accurate citation and attribution.
Submissions will be through the submission link and email. The program committee chairs retain the right to eliminate any papers in violation of these requirements and to exclude the authors of such papers from future. You can submit your paper via email to the following address: .
Word Count
Submitted papers should be at most 5000 words & 12 pages including references.
Review Process
All submissions deemed suitable for peer review will be reviewed by at least three (3) independent reviewers based on a 70% acceptance rate. Reviewers will be allotted a maximum period of 10 days to complete the review process.
The revised articles will be reviewed by the initial reviewers.
All the papers with minor and major revisions will be entered into a second (final) round of review after addressing the reviewers’ comments.
Authors will have 7 days to submit their revised manuscripts along with a Point-By-Point Response Letter to all reviewers’ comments. Corrections done must be marked in another text color.
Authors of accepted papers are expected to consider review recommendations while producing their camera-ready versions.
Conference Presentations
Upon acceptance, at least one author must register to present at the conference. Non-adherence to this policy will result in the paper being dropped from the Conference and Conference Proceedings or Publications.
Camera-ready Paper Requirements
The Camera-Ready papers with final acceptance need to be prepared as per the publisher’s guidelines and submitted by 30th March 2026.
Authors of selected papers presented at the conference will be invited to submit extended versions of their manuscripts for publication in selected international journals.
Authors are not allowed to change their contact details and affiliations after submitting the camera-ready paper along with the copyrights.
Authors are not allowed to change the sequence of their names on the camera-ready papers, and they have to abide by the sequence provided in the copyright forms.
Any inquiries about the publication process by the co-authors should only be made by the corresponding author whose name and details are stated in the copyright form.
REGISTRATION FEES
Presenter Type
Conference Fees
Physical ($)
Virtual ($)
Scholars (Academics) – Attending only (with certificate)
250.00
200.00
Scholars (Academics) – Attending, presenting and publishing
350.00
350.00
Students – Attending only (with certificate)
200.00
150.00
Students – Attending, presenting and publishing
250.00
250.00
Industry – Attending only (with certificate)
400.00
300.00
Industry – Attending, presenting and publishing
500.00
500.00
Publication Opportunities
All English accepted manuscripts will be published in the Conference Proceedings and will be submitted to be indexed by Scopus.
Special Issues
- Studies in Computational Intelligence, Q3, English Special Edited Volume
Logo: https://link.springer.com/series/7092 - Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Q2, English Special Edited Volume
Logo: https://link.springer.com/series/13304
Regular Issues
- Humanities, An-Najah University Journal, Q3, English and Arabic
Logo: https://journals.najah.edu/journal/anujr-b/p/about/about-this-journal/ - Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, Q1, English
Logo: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jfra - International Journal of Electronic Banking, ABCD (C), English
Logo: https://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijebank - MENA Journal of Cross-Cultural Management, English
Logo: https://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=mjccm - Heliyon Finance, English
Logo: https://www.cell.com/heliyon/finance - International Journal of Emerging Markets, English
Logo: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ijoem

Contact US
Email: info@iciedi.com
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