About 2023

About

Prospects and Opportunities

Ethics in Finance

Globally, financial turbulence is increasing on a day-by-day basis. This is due mainly to flawed practices exercised by business firms, corporations and even states. The turbulence is systemic in nature because of value free foundations of global financial businesses. The declining ethical and social considerations only exacerbates the foundational instability of the financial world. Illustrative of this are accounts of corporate misconduct and financial scandals. Thus, there is a the need to focus more on disclosure levels, corporate governance, and ethical business practices value-based leadership, corporate responsibility, sustainability, and consultative decision-making – all traits celebrated by Islam.

Objectives

The purpose of the North American Conference on Islamic Finance (NACIF) is to foster the sharing of global knowledge. It is an international forum for Islamic finance scholars and practitioners to discuss and collaborate on the various innovative practices that are being used in the Islamic finance industry. Ultimately, the goal of NACIF is to facilitate sustainable finance practices that benefit society at all levels.

Who should attend?

Subject Matter Experts in the Financial Industry
Bankers, CPAs, Investment Brokers
Academics
University and College Chancellors, Dean and Department Chairs
Program planners
IT Leaders
Public Sector Individuals whose focus is finance
Students with an interest in Islamic Finance

Any Questions?

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Welcome

Dr. Shakir Ullah's & Dr. Muhammad Kabir Hassan's
Welcome Message
Message from the Conference Chair and Co-Chair

As the Chair and Co-Chair of the conference, we welcome you to the First North American Conference on Islamic Finance (NACIF) on behalf of NACIF’s Organizing and Academic Committees and the Board of Trustees of Guidance College, Texas. The conference theme, Prospects and Opportunities, has been carefully chosen to emphasize the tremendous opportunities for Islamic financial products in the untapped North American market. The United States is home to over five million Muslims, who desperately need reliable Shariah-compliant financial products. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) that can cater to the financial needs of this growing Muslim population.

Guidance College has served the country's Muslim community by imparting quality religious and Islamic finance education to the community over the past ten years. The College has made notable contributions in teaching, research, and community activism, resulting in substantial social and economic uplift of the community. NACIF is just one more courageous step the College took to provide a platform for scholars, academics, and practitioners to share their knowledge and experience so that the latent opportunities for Islamic financial products and services in the North American market are discussed. Our future vision is to create even greater value in all corners of the Islamic finance community of North America.

This conference will allow us to share our thoughts and exchange ideas on charting our journey forward to reach new heights in promoting Islamic finance education and outreach in the region. The conference will also serve as a networking venue to connect the North American Islamic finance scholars and practitioners community with the rest of the world to gain broader impacts and pave the way for a more developed Islamic finance industry in the region. The hope is also to use this opportunity to celebrate the College’s past accomplishments, renew friendships, extend networks, and jointly explore current and future research directions. We hope you will have a productive and fun‐filled time at this unique conference. We want to thank the sponsoring organizations for their generous financial support. Lastly, we would like to thank all the conference participants for their contributions which are the foundation of this conference.

We are looking forward to meeting you at the conference in October.

Sincerely,
Dr. Shakir Ullah and Dr. Kabir Hassan

Dr. Shakir Ullah:
Conference Chair Associate Professor of Finance at Fayetteville State University North Carolina, United States.

Dr. Muhammad Kabir Hassan:
Conference Co-Chair Professor of Economics University of New Orleans Louisiana, United States.

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for contacting NACIF. Your questions are very much appreciated.

To assist in answering commonly asked questions please see the list of the most frequent queries. If you do not see an answer to your question, please email [email protected].

The NACIF team will continue to update this page with new questions that are received regarding the 2023 NACIF conference.

What are the dates of the conference?

NACIF's 2023 Annual Conference will take place Friday, October 20 through Saturday, October 21.

Important dates for submissions

Abstracts Submission Deadline: August 15, 2023
Notification of Acceptance/Rejection Deadline: August 20, 2023
Final Paper Submission & Early Bird Registration Deadline: August 31, 2023

Who do I contact if I have questions?

For all conference questions and inquiries please [email protected].

How can I book a reservation at the host hotel?

Registered conference attendees can reserve rooms at the hotel where a block of conference rooms has been reserved. When making reservations, please inform the Sheraton North Houston, that you will be attending the conference. You will receive a discount. If there are any issues, please contact NACIF immediately at [email protected].

how to receive a link for a discounted room

To receive the link to reserve a room at the discounted price email Randa Abdallah at [email protected] or [email protected]

There will be a shuttle bus provided by the hotel that will provide pickups and drop off to and from the airport. Once you arrive in baggage call 281-442-5100 to request a shuttle. Make sure to provide the terminal letter and door number when calling.

Committee

NACIF 2023 Committee

The First Annual North American Conference on Islamic Finance (NACIF) welcomes attendees to Houston, Texas, to discuss the untapped opportunities for Shari'a-compliant financial products in the US, where there is a growing Muslim population in need of reliable options. Guidance College, the host of the conference, has a history of providing quality education and promoting community activism in the Islamic finance field. The conference aims to share knowledge, network, and work towards a more developed Islamic finance industry in North America.