The annual World Halal Summit will be held this year from 25-27 NOVEMBER 2026 , organized by Discover Events in collaboration with SMIIC (Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries) and Lokman Hekim University. It is the largest international event in Istanbul, bringing together international professionals, bureaucrats, academics, and Islamic jurisprudence experts from around the world to share the latest developments in the halal sector. The summit aims to raise awareness in various areas of the halal economy, support development in the sector, and foster collaboration.
The summit hosts conferences addressing topics related to the halal economy in numerous sectors, including finance, tourism, food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, textiles, and modest fashion. Halal industry leaders and other stakeholders exchange ideas on the sector’s key challenges and opportunities through interactive panel sessions and scientific presentations.
Seminar programs are also held annually on key topics. The World Halal Summit offers attendees a unique experience with inspiring opening remarks and a comprehensive program of events. This event aims to contribute to the development of the halal sector by bringing together academics, researchers, corporate stakeholders, and businesspeople. The World Halal Summit is a platform that contributes to the development of new strategies in the halal market and is one of the largest organizations where halal experts can exchange ideas and share valuable experiences.
Minister of Trade of The Republic of Türkiye
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth
and Environment of The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus(TRNC)
Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment of The
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Minister of Economy and Energy of The Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus (TRNC)
Minister of Commerce of Afghanistan
President of Religious Affairs of The Republic of Türkiye
Assistant Secretary General for Economic
Affairs,Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Food and Drug
Authority (SFDA)
Saso Governor, SMIIC Chairman of BOD
Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT)
Chairman of The Board of Trustees, Lokman Hekim University
Vice President of The World Halal Summit Council
Director General, Statistical, Economic and Social Research
and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC)
Programme Director, Islamic Organization for Food Security
(IOFS)
Halal Development Director Singapore
Undersecretary, Ministry of Commerce, Industry
and Investment Promotion of The Sultanate of Oman
Vice President, Investment and Finance Office of The
Presidency of The Republic of Türkiye
Chairman of the Board, Small and Medium Business
Development Agency of Azerbaijan (KOBIA)
Faculty Member, Lokman Hekim University
Rector, Lokman Hekim University
Secretary General, Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic
Countries (SMIIC)
