London 2025.
Back, bigger and better than ever.
Here's what you missed
Starts 11:00
Lightning TalkFrom Apple to Al Falaah: Redefining Success Through Faith
What does it mean to succeed — truly — without losing yourself? In this powerful and personal session, Mohamed El Sheakh, former Apple executive and now a faith-led personal development advocate, shares his journey from leading in global tech to building a framework for meaningful, purpose-driven success.
Mohamed El Sheakh
Starts 15:45
Lightning TalkFrom Corporate Suits to Startup Sweatpants
Is a corporate career the best way to prepare for life as a startup founder? From mastering structured problem-solving to navigating office politics and learning the art of stakeholder management, this talk presents the lessons gained from Goldman Sachs that have been invaluable in scaling an AI venture.
Mariam Ahmed
Starts 16:45
PitchThe Pitch
Four finalists will battle it out for a £30,000 investment at Muslim Tech Fest London 2025. This fast-paced pitch competition offers early-stage startups the chance to present their ideas to top investors and tech leaders.
Starts 11:30
WorkshopPrompt to Product: MVPs with No-code + AI with Nester
Got an idea but not sure how to build it? In this hands-on workshop, Javaid Karim—seasoned CTO, fintech innovator, and Co-Founder at Nester—will show you how to turn your concept into a working MVP fast, using no-code platforms and AI tools like ChatGPT, Notion, and Glide.
Javaid Karim
Starts 10:30
RoundtableMuslim Women Connect and Tech Sisters Roundtables
Come chat about balancing work and life, negotiating salaries, career paths, finding mentors, and beating imposter syndrome as Muslim woman in tech.
Starts 11:00
Lightning TalkFrom Apple to Al Falaah: Redefining Success Through Faith
What does it mean to succeed — truly — without losing yourself? In this powerful and personal session, Mohamed El Sheakh, former Apple executive and now a faith-led personal development advocate, shares his journey from leading in global tech to building a framework for meaningful, purpose-driven success.
Mohamed El Sheakh
Starts 15:45
Lightning TalkFrom Corporate Suits to Startup Sweatpants
Is a corporate career the best way to prepare for life as a startup founder? From mastering structured problem-solving to navigating office politics and learning the art of stakeholder management, this talk presents the lessons gained from Goldman Sachs that have been invaluable in scaling an AI venture.
Mariam Ahmed
Starts 16:45
PitchThe Pitch
Four finalists will battle it out for a £30,000 investment at Muslim Tech Fest London 2025. This fast-paced pitch competition offers early-stage startups the chance to present their ideas to top investors and tech leaders.
Starts 11:30
WorkshopPrompt to Product: MVPs with No-code + AI with Nester
Got an idea but not sure how to build it? In this hands-on workshop, Javaid Karim—seasoned CTO, fintech innovator, and Co-Founder at Nester—will show you how to turn your concept into a working MVP fast, using no-code platforms and AI tools like ChatGPT, Notion, and Glide.
Javaid Karim
Starts 10:30
RoundtableMuslim Women Connect and Tech Sisters Roundtables
Come chat about balancing work and life, negotiating salaries, career paths, finding mentors, and beating imposter syndrome as Muslim woman in tech.
Who was there
World-class Speakers
We gathered some of the biggest and most exciting names in the Muslim tech scene.
Apply to speakMohamed El Sheakh
Ex-Apple Head of App Store
Peter Gould
Author of The Heart Of Design
Mariam Ahmed
YC-backed founder
Arfah Farooq
Founder of Muslim Tech Fest
Zahid Mahmood
Founder of Muslim Tech Fest
Who represented
And many more...
Inspiring and enlightening
(and that's just our reviews). See what attendees from previous Muslim Tech Fest events had to say
I’m blown away by the energy in the expo hall outside, I went to see many companies, some of which I invested in.
Iqbal Khan
CEO of Fajr Capital
"Muslim Tech Fest was a whirlwind of connection and innovation. -
From an electrifying Afterparty pitch to a sold-out crowd, it showcased the power of collaboration in the tech community. Grateful to our team and organizers for making it unforgettable!"
Kaynat Choudhury
Head of Marketing at Pfida
"Incredible experience at the Muslim Tech Fest in San Francisco!
It was a pleasure to connect with such a vibrant community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts from around the world in the tech space."
Mustafa Ursavas
Founder of TAKVA
"This year, Muslim Tech Fest events have shifted the narrative -
and inspired a new generation of founders, changemakers & dreamers. At both events I felt deeply inspired and profoundly hopeful for the journey ahead, inshaAllah."
Peter Gould
Heart-centered Design & Entrepreneurship
"One of the highlights of the UK trip, was attending Muslim Tech Fest -
It was great to connect with other technologists in the UK, and to see some of the exciting projects, companies and organisations being built by Muslims in the UK."
Ismail D.
Managing Director at Zyelabs
"Muslims at Amazons 1st external event proud sponsors of Muslim Tech Fest 2024. -
Wow what an event it was over 1000 attendees so many brilliant minds in 1 place with the same goal to grow. Learn and help each other."
Fam Kha'lique
Senior Technical Program Manager - Amazon
"It blended faith, identity, and innovation seamlessly. -
The panels and workshops were purpose-driven, the networking felt genuine, and it was empowering to connect with others who share similar values and challenges."
Turdugul Okonbaeva
Frontend Developer