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About ISEF

Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival

Accelerating Sustainable Regional Sharia Economic and Financial Growth through Synergy and Digital Transformation

background & Journey

Originating as an alternative instrument for the equitable distribution of prosperity, the sharia economy and finance has transformed into one of the drivers of Indonesia’s economic growth. As the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia is known globally as a ‘sleeping giant’ holding vast potential and opportunity to become a major player in the world economy, particularly in the sharia economic and financial sector.

Recognizing that potential Bank Indonesia as the central bank has worked to make a tangible contribution to the development of the sharia economy and finance in Indonesia, among others through hosting the Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF) since 2014.

Since 2014 Consistency of Implementation

Bank Indonesia Bank Central Initiator

Episentrum Global Sharia Economy & Finance

Vision

Mainstreaming the sharia economy and finance in national and global policy.

Mission

ISEF’s mission is to integrate and turn ideas into measurable initiatives that bring a positive impact on national and international economic progress, through the development of the sharia economy and finance in line with sharia principles and Indonesia’s local values.

NOVELTIES OF ISEF 2026

TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT

Encouraging active and inclusive participation of all stakeholders to foster the transformative impact of ISEF.
Synergy and strategic collaboration with TEI 2026.

DIGITAL IMMERSIVE

Delivering ISEF as an integration of national knowledge and events by leveraging digital technologies in a more immersive manner.

MULTI GENERATIONAL EVENT

Expanding participation across all age generations without limitations of religious background, culture, or nationality.

Sharia Economic Forum

International Sharia Forum

Thought Resolution to discuss and formulate current issues around economic & financial inclusion, green finance, the halal industry and digitalization trends and their benefits, including the latest issues in sharia economy development.

Domestic Sharia Forum

A series of seminar forums held to strengthen understanding of and engagement with the sharia economy and finance, and to promote a halal lifestyle.

Sharia Fair

Halal Product and Modest Fashion Exhibition

For products ready to Go-Global, plus showcasing of halal products by sharia businesses in the sectors of:

Halal food and beverages
Muslim fashion
Sharia financial institutions (commercial & social)
Education
Muslim-Friendly Tourism
Children’s Festival

Talkshow/Study Session/
Grand Sermon

Designed to give inspiration and deep insight into applying sharia principles in the modern economy. Leading speakers drawn from ulama, economic practitioners, and academics will discuss key issues relevant to the development of the sharia economy at the national and global level.

Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MOTIONFEST)

A Modest Fashion event rooted in traditional textiles, bringing local culture together with modern design and supported by the involvement of domestic and international modest fashion designers.

Indonesia International Halal Chef Competition (IN2HCC)

An international halal chef competition aimed at developing halal food products from upstream to downstream.

Business Matching

To connect the demand and supply sides, including building the capacity of sharia businesses to enter domestic and export markets, and to facilitate sharia financing.

Competition

For businesses in the halal food, Muslim fashion, and agriculture sectors, including the national sharia economics competition for students.

ISEF FAMILY RUN

A non-competitive community sports event aimed at conveying the values of the sharia economy, particularly around a halal and green lifestyle.

National Sharia Economy Strategic Initiative

ISEF MAIN THEME