Draft Agenda · Inaugural Edition

Draft Programme

Two days of sessions plus a gala dinner, structured around Europe–Islamic-world capital flows, ESG issuance and market structure. February 2027, Paris. This draft will evolve as speakers and sponsors are confirmed.

08.30
09.15
Registration

Arrival, registration & morning refreshments

Badge collection and networking in the sponsor exhibition area.

09.15
09.30
Opening

Welcome & official opening

Opening remarks from the organisers and host institution.

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy & Finance / Banque de France (invited)
09.30
10.00
Ministerial Keynote

France, Europe & the future of Islamic finance

A keynote setting out the policy and market opportunity for Paris as a European hub.

Senior government / central bank representative — invited
10.00
11.00
Session One · Panel

Europe–Gulf capital flows: connecting the markets

How European banks and Gulf issuers are building the corridor for cross-border Sharia-compliant capital.

  • The role of BNP Paribas, Société Générale & Crédit Agricole in global sukuk
  • What GCC and Asian investors want from European issuers
  • Paris vs. London, Luxembourg & Frankfurt as the European hub
11.00
11.30
Break

Networking break — sponsor exhibition

11.30
12.30
Session Two · Panel

Green & ESG sukuk: aligning with Europe's sustainable-finance agenda

Where Islamic finance and the EU sustainability framework meet — and where they diverge.

  • Sovereign and corporate green sukuk case studies
  • EU taxonomy, SFDR and Sharia screening side by side
  • Financing the energy transition across Europe, MENA and Africa
12.30
13.15
Fireside

The issuer's view: bringing a debut sukuk to market

A candid conversation with a treasurer or CFO on structuring, investor diversification and pricing.

13.15
14.30
Lunch

Networking luncheon

Seated lunch with sponsor-hosted tables.

14.30
15.30
Session Three · Panel

After AAOIFI Standard 62: what it means for European arrangers

Scholars and structurers on asset-backing, tradability and cross-border documentation.

15.30
16.15
Session Four · Panel

Takaful, asset management & retail: the broader ecosystem

Beyond sukuk — Sharia-compliant funds, takaful and the European retail opportunity.

16.15
16.45
Break

Afternoon networking break

16.45
17.30
Session Five · Debate

Can Paris become Europe's Islamic finance capital?

A lively closing debate with audience voting.

17.30
17.40
Close

Chairperson's closing remarks — Day One

19.30
22.30
✦ Gala Dinner

Summit Gala Dinner — 150 guests

A landmark black-tie evening at a prestigious Paris venue, with keynote address, awards and premium networking. Headline gala sponsorship available.

09.00
09.30
Registration

Morning refreshments & networking

09.30
09.40
Opening

Chairperson's recap & Day Two scene-setter

09.40
10.10
Keynote

The global sukuk market in 2027 and beyond

A data-led outlook from a leading rating agency or multilateral issuer.

10.10
11.10
Session Six · Panel

Tokenisation & digital sukuk: from pilot to practice

Blockchain settlement, fractional ownership and the European regulatory pathways.

11.10
11.40
Break

Networking break — sponsor exhibition

11.40
12.40
Session Seven · Panel

New issuer frontiers: Africa, Central Asia & francophone markets

Where France's networks give Paris a unique gateway role for debut issuers.

12.40
13.25
Workshop

Masterclass: structuring & rating a sukuk

An interactive technical session. Limited capacity.

13.25
14.30
Lunch

Networking luncheon

14.30
15.30
Session Eight · Panel

Risk, defaults & investor protection

Lessons from recent restructurings for issuers, investors and arrangers.

15.30
16.15
Closing Plenary

The 2030 outlook: a roadmap for European Islamic finance

A forward-looking panel setting the agenda for the years ahead.

16.15
16.30
Close

Chairperson's closing remarks & summit close

Draft agenda — subject to change. Session titles and timings will be finalised with confirmed speakers and sponsors.

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