Developing World Class Human Capital in Islamic Finance

It is a known fact that Islamic Finance is a colossal industry worth more than 2 trillion dollars in assets. But the human capital meant to support it is still in its nascent stages, with a huge number of employment coming largely from its conventional banking counterpart. Why should Islamic Finance build its own unique human capital base? And how do we expedite its development?

Venue: Plenary Theatre Level 3

Education

Venue: Hall 4 & 5 Level G

Bringing Free Quality Education to Villages

Education is the right of every human being yet millions of people are deprived of it due to conflict and poverty. As a result, the income and literacy gap between the urban and rural areas becomes increasingly wider. What are the steps to bring free education to villages?

Venue: Plenary Theatre Level 3

Should Academia Include Technical Training for Industry Placements?

It is often said that academia is more concerned with theory and philosophy rather than practical skills that are relevant to the marketplace. Should technical and vocational training be part of academia?

Venue: Plenary Hall Level 1