3rd Africa Islamic Finance Forum 2018 | Global Event Partners | 27 March 2018 | Federal Palace Hotel, 6-8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

Following the huge success of its first and second editions in 2015 and 2016 which attracted over 420 delegates, hosted by the Ministry of Finance Nigeria in collaboration with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, the private sector arm of Idb Group.

The 3rd Africa Islamic Finance Forum will be attended by experts and senior decision makers from Nigeria, Somalia, Ivory Coast, Sudan, Kenya and beyond. Islamic finance is a vital instrument for financial inclusion and capital diversification with the capacity to unlock liquidity in the region and attract wealth from the Gulf. Some of the key drivers for Islamic finance in the continent include increasing the productive base of the continent along with the infrastructure needs and strong population growth which is creating significant demand for finance.

Among sectors identified as areas for high Islamic finance growth in Africa are SMEs, microfinancing and the Sukuk market, especially in light of the massive infrastructure needs of the region (of up to US$97 billion). Yet, there are challenges that remain including

• The current regulatory framework which is not yet conducive enough to ensure cost efficiency
• How to effect the timely execution of Shariah compliant financial transactions
• Lengthy documentation which lacks standardization

2018 Sponsors and Partners

INNOVATION PARTNERS:
• Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
• Islamic Development Bank

PLATINUM:
• Sterling Bank

GOLD:
• Jaiz Bank
• Brains & Hammers

SILVER:
• Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company

BRONZE:
• SunTrust Bank Nigeria
• Tamweel Africa Holding

ISLAMIC FINANCE TECHNOLOGY PARTNER:
• Path Solutions2018 Sponsors

INNOVATION PARTNERS:
• Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
• Islamic Development Bank

PLATINUM:
• Sterling Bank

GOLD:
• Jaiz Bank
• Brains & Hammers

SILVER:
• Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company

BRONZE:
• SunTrust Bank Nigeria
• Tamweel Africa Holding

ISLAMIC FINANCE TECHNOLOGY PARTNER:
• Path Solutions2018 Sponsors

SECURITY PARTNERS:
• Salama Fikira

LEAD MEDIA PARTNERS:
• IFN Islamic Finance News

OFFICIAL RESEARCH PARTNERS:
• Oxford Business Group

SILVER MEDIA PARTNERS:
• African Energy

MEDIA PARTNERS:
• ACQ5
• AfricaBusiness.com
• ABC African Business Central
• Africa Outlook
• Capital Markets in Africa
• Cash and Trade
• FTSE Global Markets
• ReConnect Africa
• The International Interest
• The Oil and Gas Year