18 Jun, 2025
Sarajevo, International University of Sarajevo Campus
The International University of Sarajevo (Faculty of Business and Administration), University of Dundee School of Business, INCEIF University, and Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (İSEFAM/IRCIEF), International Islamic University Malaysia, Selangor Islamic University in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) as the Strategic Partner, proudly present the Values for Impact: Ethical Finance, Innovation and Sustainable Growth Conference in Sarajevo.
This event will explore how ethical values inspire innovative approaches to finance, economic development, and sustainability. With a special focus on interfaith dialogue, solidarity, and justice, the conference aims to address pressing global challenges such as inequality, environmental responsibility, and inclusive development.
Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) is the Strategic Partner of the 2025 Values for Impact Conference. As the knowledge arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), IsDBI is dedicated to advancing research and innovation in Islamic finance, sustainable development, and ethical economic models. This strategic collaboration will enhance the conference’s impact, fostering dialogue on values-driven financial systems and their role in global economic transformation.
With the support of IsDBI, this conference will serve as a premier platform for scholars, policymakers, and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge insights in ethical finance, technological innovation, and sustainability.
• Extended abstract (min 1000 words) + biography submission deadline: April 30, 2025
Please send your abstracts to [email protected]
• Notification of acceptance: 15 days after submission
• Conference dates: June 18–19, 2025
This conference will explore how shared values from diverse traditions can inform new approaches to moral political economy, ethical finance, and sustainability. Key themes include:
1. Entrepreneurship and Ethical Innovation
2. Ethics-Driven Marketing and Branding
3. Technology and Digital Ethics in Finance
4. Cross-Cultural Leadership and Management
5. Reconstructing Moral Political Economy
6. Solidarity and Justice in Ethical Traditions
7. Public Policy for Shared Prosperity
8. Sustainable Development and Environmental Ethics
9. Interfaith Cooperation for Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity
10. Civil Society and Religious Ethics
11. Transforming Markets Through Religious Ethics
12. Financial Structures and Models in Islamic Finance
13. Current Practices of Religious Ethics Within Different Industries
14. Imagining an Inclusive Balkans Through Religious Ethics
15. Other Topics in Islamic Finance, including but not limited to:
o Climate risk
o Social finance
o Circular economy
o Risk management in Islamic finance
o Regulatory frameworks
o Shariah governance
Accepted papers will have the opportunity to be published in indexed journals or included in an edited book. Publication options include:
• International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development (IJIFSD) (Scopus) – special issue
• Heritage and Sustainable Development (Scopus)
• Journal of Economics, Law and Society (JELS)
• Edited book with a reputable publisher
For inquiries and submissions: [email protected]
Website: www.valuesforimpact.com
More information:
Admir Mešković, PhD – [email protected] | +387 61 907 111
Šejma Aydin, PhD – [email protected] | +387 61 740 952
Alija Avdukić, PhD – [email protected]
Format: In-person
Participation: Free of charge
Sponsorship: Limited sponsorship opportunities are available for authors to attend the conference.
