Fifth Edition
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Makkah Time
Makkah Time
Session 1: Opening Ceremony and Introduction
Welcome address by the organizers along with brief introduction to the theme and objectives of the conference. - Dr. Alina Abdulrahim, USIM, Malaysia.
Keynote Speech 1 – Annamaria Aisha Tiozzo, Founder & President, World Halal Development, Halal Roma.
Keynote Speech 2 – H.E. Mr. Ihsan Ovut, Secretary General of SMIIC.
Keynote Speech 3 – Dr. Mohammed Habibullah, Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, IIUM.
Panel Discussion on: Importance of knowing Islamic business ethics to earn a Halal living and the role of business as a means of worship (Ibadah) in Islam.
Moderator: Dr. NorSaidatul Akmar Mazelan
Panelists:
• Annamaria Aisha Tiozzo
• Dr. Alina Abdulrahim
• Professor Dr Faridah Hj Hassan
• Dr. Mohammed Habibullah
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Makkah Time
Makkah Time
Session 2: Islamic Ethics and Business Practices
Ethical guidelines provided in the Quran and Hadith related to commerce for fair and transparent transactions.
Presenter: Umar Munshi, Founder of Ethis, Global Sadaqah and Hassan Angels.
Importance of Islamic business ethics in the Halal Industry.
Presenter: Dr Zalina Zakaria Director, University of Malaya Halal research Centre, Department of Syariah and Law.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship.
Presenter: Dr. NorSaidatul Akmar Mazelan, Secretary General of SustNET
Panel Discussion on: Common mistakes made in business partnerships and how to avoid and solve disputes using arbitration.
Moderator: Assoc Prof Dr Syahirah Abdul Syukor. Faculty of Law and Syariah. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Panelists:
• Umar Munshi
• Dr Zalina Zakaria
• Dr Nor Saidatul Akmar
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Makkah Time
Makkah Time
Session 3: Halal Certification and Standards
Presentation on: Insights into the role of Halal certification bodies in maintaining ethical standards.
Presenter: PhD Damir Alihodzic, Director, Agency for Halal Quality Certification, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Presentation on: Tayyib and Animal Welfare in Islam: Modern livestock farming practices and welfare assurance considerations for the Halal Industry
Presenter: Gemma Ali BSc, MSc, Founder of Halal Animal Welfare Association, UK.
Presentation on: Hyperion technology for the Halal Food Packaging
Presenter: Dr Shayfira Huda, Asistant researcher Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Panel Discussion on: Challenges and need for Tayyib and ethical standards in Halal certification.
Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Ali Alsheikh Wace
Panelists:
• Gemma Ali
• Damir Alihodzic
• Dr Shayfira Huda
• Prof Dato Dr. GP Doraisamy
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Makkah Time
Makkah Time
Session 4: Ethical Marketing & Brand Development for Halal Businesses
Presentation on: The need to integrate Islamic business ethics, Halal certification and Islamic marketing for Halal brand development.
Presenter: Annamaria Aisha Tiozzo, founder and President World Halal Development, Halal Roma.
Presentation on: What is Ethical and Unethical in marketing and brand development?
Presenter: Adlin Dato' Masood, Faculty of Economy and Muamalat. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Presentation on: Unlocking the potential of Ai technology in the halal industry.
Presenter: Daniel Ng, Presenter: Daniel Ng, EVP of Graphen AI, Managing Partner of Omni-Integra, Editor-at-Large at CXposè and advisor to organizations like Singapore Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI), MAD Academy, Senior Professional Member of ESG Business Institute and SustNet Business Network.
Halal industry and digitalisation
Presenter: Mohd. Jabal Abdul Rahim, Serunai Halal Centre of Excellence
Panel Discussion on: How to recognise unethical practices and emotional manipulation in the Halal economy.
Moderator: Dr Umi Hamidaton Mohd Sofian Lee, Faculty of Economy and Muamalat. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Panelists:
• Annamaria Aisha Tiozzo
• Adlin Dato' Masood
• Mohd. Jabal Abdul Rahim
• Daniel Ng
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Makkah Time
Makkah Time
Session 5: Types of Ethical and Unethical Business Partnerships and Agreements
Presentation on: Sustainability in Islamic Fashion: Key Practices for Muslim Communities
Presenter: Datin Dr. Ts. Norsaadah Zakaria
Presentation on: Implementation of Halal Fashion and Beauty Globalisation: A case of dUCk Group
Presenter: Amjad Aghwan, Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali
Presentation on: Ethical Sustainable Growth - PwD Smart Farm Ability & Halal Industry.
Presenter: Dr Billy Tang
Presentation on: Halal Supply Chain Sustainability And Operations Framework
Presenter: Professor Dr Faridah Hj Hassan
Panel Discussion on: Discussion on the significance of ethical considerations to develop sustainable Halal economy.
Moderator: Dr. NorSaidatul Akmar Mazelan
Panelists:
• Datin Dr. Ts. Norsaadah Zakaria
• Professor Dr Faridah Hj Hassan
• Dr Billy Tang
• Amjad Aghwan
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Makkah Time
Makkah Time
Session 6: Rights of Employees, Consumers and the Environment
Presentation on: The importance of Halal food certification and compliance and how it builds trust and pillars for our future generations to come
Presenter: Habib Ghanem, Director of US Halal Chamber of Commerce
Presentation on: Consumer ethics to support Muslim Friendly Tourism
Presenter: Datin Jaiyah Shabudin, Tourism Consultant. Malaysia.
Presentation on: Solution to solve ethical issues in the Halal F&B and Hospitality Industry.
Presenter: Dr Syahika Huda Binti Paiman
Panel Discussion on: Strategies for consumers to develop awareness and how to make brands to implement ethical standards in their business activities.
Moderator: Amal Khalil
Panelists:
• Habib Ghanem
• Datin Jaiyah Shabudin
• Dr Syahika Huda Binti Paiman
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Makkah Time
Makkah Time
Session 7: Closing Ceremony and Future Outlook
Presentation on: Reflection on the Importance of ethics for the future of Halal economy
Presenter: Rozi Osman
Presentation on: Key takeaways from the 5th International Halal Conference
Presenter: Dr. Alina Abdul Rahim