London 2025. Back, bigger and
better than ever.

Kicking off Muslim Tech Fest 2025 with the Quran and a framework to identify the most meaningful and purposeful work of your life. It will help you connect the dots between your day-to-day efforts now and your standing before God on the Last Day.

Moreover it will help you understand how your work can synergise with the efforts of your fellow believers in pursuing a noble vision together, thus serving our Lord with excellence and truly honouring prophetic legacy.

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.

Introducing the Al Falaah Formula, Mohamed blends over 20 years of leadership at Apple, Microsoft, and Nokia with spiritual insight and lived experience. The result? A practical, values-first model for thriving in both Deen and Dunia — without burning out.

If you’ve ever questioned whether hustle culture aligns with your higher purpose, this talk will help you reset your definition of success and inspire you to build a life rooted in faith, balance, and lasting impact.

Why should Muslims have to compromise on digital banking? Join Kestrl for a high-energy, hands-on workshop where you’ll help design the UK’s first fully digital Islamic bank—complete with savings and investment features from day one.

You’ll explore the financial challenges Muslims face today, learn the basics of Islamic finance and product design, and team up to brainstorm real solutions. Compete for a prize, vote on the strongest ideas, and play a direct role in shaping the future of faith-driven finance.

Ideal for: Aspiring founders, product thinkers, finance enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about building a better banking experience for Muslims.
All participants will be invited to a pre-MTF Kestrl retreat to connect, form teams, and exchange ideas.

Limited seats available, first-come, first-serve!

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.

You’ll learn what makes an MVP truly viable, how to avoid common early-stage mistakes, and how to build lean, test early, and move quickly—without needing a dev team. Expect real-world lessons, a live demo, and the confidence to start building like a founder.

Ideal for: Aspiring founders, product people, and anyone curious about using no-code and AI to bring their ideas to life.

Bring your laptop if you want to follow along live!

Managing money isn’t just about earning more—it’s about making it work for you, your future, and your values.
Join Ibrahim Khan—Forbes 30 Under 30 alum and co-founder of IFG and Cur8 Capital—for a practical, step-by-step workshop where you’ll build your own actionable financial plan.

Through a series of guided exercises, you’ll set clear goals, create a budget that works, and craft an ethical investment strategy—all without needing to read 15 finance books. Walk away with a personalised roadmap, greater confidence, and a plan to build wealth for yourself and greater ummatic impact, insha’Allah.

Ideal for: Muslim tech professionals, aspiring investors, and anyone serious about managing their money in a Sharia-compliant, values-driven way.

Limited seats available—first-come, first-serve!

Join Shaf Choudry for a thought-provoking discussion on how Muslims can use AI to create content with sincerity, excellence, and ethical care. Explore the balance between AI’s speed and the responsibility ihsan demands, and discuss how we can lead in shaping AI-driven content with intention and integrity.
Limited seats, selected participants only.

An intimate discussion following the keynote to explore how Muslim technologists can align their professional work with ethical values, community impact, and spiritual purpose in the age of rapid digital innovation and AI.

Join an interactive discussion on how founders can attract top talent, align hires with their mission, and use AI tools ethically in the hiring process. Walk away with practical strategies for scaling your team with integrity and impact.
Facilitated by Danish A. Khaliq, Founder of Human Agency. Limited seats, selected participants only.

Join an interactive discussion on securing mission-aligned funding for Tech for Good and Social Impact ventures. Explore the impact investment landscape, how to position your startup for success, and how Muslim founders can balance growth, ethics, and long-term impact. Limited seats, selected participants only.

Tech mobilises fast. But where does it take us next?

​Join geopolitical analyst Sami Hamdi for a provocative roundtable that explores a crucial question:
After Gaza—what is the future of tech and social mobilisation?

​In this roundtable discussion, we’ll reflect on how tech helped catalyse Muslim political agency across continents—and what comes next. Can we sustain this momentum? Should we build activist-centric tech? And how far can technology go in reshaping our political horizons?

The Best Muslim Tech Companies exclusively showcasing at MTF including Launchgood, Kestrl, Nusuk

Success in tech isn’t just about technical skills—and hard work alone doesn’t always guarantee progress.
Led by career coach Grace Witter, this practical workshop is designed to empower Muslim professionals to take charge of their career journey with confidence and clarity.

Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, facing rejection, or navigating complex workplace dynamics, you’ll gain the tools to advocate for yourself, build resilience, and stay true to your values. Expect a mix of real-world advice, guided reflection, honest discussion, and an action plan you can take away to accelerate your next steps.

Ideal for: Early to mid-career Muslim tech professionals feeling stuck, overlooked, or ready to move forward with purpose

Join an intimate conversation with Rabi Malik on what it really takes to get into Y Combinator, build high-growth startups, and shift mindsets around failure, resilience, and ambition. Limited seats, selected participants only.

An interactive discussion on how Muslim professionals can advance to senior leadership while staying true to their faith and identity. Explore real-world strategies for overcoming workplace biases, leveraging mentorship, and building inclusive corporate cultures. Facilitated by Muslims at Ocado. Limited seats, selected participants only.

Join Yusuf Khawaja (Co-Founder, Redwood Founders) for a dynamic discussion on empowering Muslim student entrepreneurs, breaking down barriers to startup success, and building intergenerational collaboration for a stronger, more innovative future. Limited seats, selected participants only.

​Join Leyan Zahdeh and Haneen Bader of Gaza Sky Geeks for a roundtable that explores a remarkable question:

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How can we build tech ecosystems that transcend borders, politics, and power imbalances?

​In this roundtable, we’ll hear how Gaza Sky Geeks equips Palestinian youth with cutting-edge tech skills, mentorship, and access to global networks—creating a new model for empowerment through technology. From coding bootcamps in a conflict zone to international job placements, this is a story of resilience, community, and connection.

When AI fumbles Islamic terms and diverse accents in auto-captions and speech recognition, it doesn’t just create awkward mistranslations – it builds digital walls around Muslim voices. Through real-world examples, Ahmed reveals how these seemingly small technical oversights cascade into serious barriers, challenging AI’s promise of greater accessibility for all.

The bias in AI systems is not new, but it’s often forgotten when being implemented.

Through a deep-dive on Automated By Design and This Machine Is Black, this talk will explore the intensive research to produce creative pieces uncovered the intricate details of bias in AI systems. The talk will overview the creative process of assembling research and suggest tips on how research can be used in different ways.

Too many brilliant ideas stay stuck in the notes app, trapped by the myth that you need big money, a big team, or a perfect product to start. In this hands-on workshop, Adil Abbuthalha: founder of Boycat, the Muslim-led platform that reached 2 million users in under a year—shares how building in public can help you launch faster, grow authentically, and create real-world impact from day one.

You’ll learn how to share progress and setbacks to build trust, craft an authentic mission story, use free tools to prototype and promote, and involve your community early, without needing a full product or a big budget.

Ideal for: Founders, creatives, technologists, and community builders who want to launch projects with transparency, momentum, and values at the core.

Limited seats available, first-come, first-serve!

How might we align our spiritual aspirations and entrepreneurial path? How can we design for remembrance in the age of design for distraction? Join Peter Gould for a memorable session sharing insights and anecdotes from his twenty year journey leading design projects as a Muslim founder. Discover how timeless spiritual wisdoms enable the heart-centered, design-led future.

Machines are not taught about fairness so the biases in their algorithms exacerbate social injustices and inequality. Sidrah discusses practical frameworks and toolkits for developing The Justice Algorithm drawing on experience from creating content for the BBC and leading ethical design at AND Digital.

How do Muslim creators build influence while staying true to their values? This panel explores what authentic representation really means in today’s digital landscape—and why it’s key to growing community, impact, and income. From content strategy to monetisation, learn how Muslim creators are reshaping the algorithm and why their insights matter for brands, tech founders, and beyond.

Join us for a thought-provoking panel that brings together voices from big tech, startups, and ethical AI to explore the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Hear how AI is transforming industries, the creative ways startups are solving real-world problems, and how faith and ethics can help shape a more responsible future for AI. This session will unpack the opportunities and challenges AI presents, from innovation to impact, through the lens of those building it and those thinking deeply about its implications.

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. For those looking for insights on resourcefulness, leaving a 9-to-5 or making the most of your current position, the story of corporate suits to startup sweatpants offers anecdotes and actionable feedback on how to thrive in the chaotic and fast-paced world of startups.

This talk explores how a lack of cultural awareness in tech teams can hinder monetization efforts in emerging markets, with a focus on Spotify’s experiences in South Asia and South America. By examining real-world examples, we’ll uncover how cultural blind spots can lead to missed opportunities and discuss strategies for turning free user bases into profitable markets through culturally-informed product design and engagement.

Islam’s emphasis on business, resilience and humanitarian values has guided ZNotes’ journey to reaching over 6 million students in 190 countries.

This talk will illustrate how social entrepreneurship is not only a tool for addressing challenges like educational inequity but also a way to put Muslim religious values into action.

This powerful panel shines a spotlight on trailblazing Muslim talent building products, platforms, and movements that serve and uplift our communities. From tech founders to creatives, discover how these innovators are harnessing their skills and identities to create solutions rooted in purpose, culture, and faith. Join us as we celebrate Muslim excellence in action — unapologetically bold, impact-driven, and for the ummah.

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.

Join an interactive session with union experts and advocates to explore workplace rights, self-advocacy, and strategies for championing faith-based inclusion and global causes. Limited seats, selected participants only.

Join Amira Chalbi Neffati (Lead UX Researcher) for an interactive session where you’ll use a creative card game to explore how to design fair, ethical, and user-centred AI solutions. No coding required—just ideas, discussion, and a fun way to rethink how we build AI that truly serves people. Limited seats, selected participants only.

Join Shaf Choudry for a fishbowl-style discussion on how Islamic principles of privacy, ownership, and dignity intersect with today’s data-driven world. Explore how we can protect our rights, navigate digital spaces ethically, and challenge big tech’s approach to AI and data collection. Limited seats, selected participants only.

Curious about the many career paths in tech beyond software development? Join an interactive discussion to explore roles like product management, data science, UX, cybersecurity, and more. Discover how to align your strengths with in-demand opportunities and map out your next steps in the tech industry. Limited seats, selected participants only.

​What does it really take to expand your business into Saudi Arabia — and why are Muslim founders looking East instead of West?

​In this strategic roundtable, the Co-Founder of Navigate Saudi shares practical guidance for Muslim entrepreneurs considering Saudi Arabia as a launchpad for regional or global expansion. From navigating company formation and Premium Residency to identifying high-growth sectors aligned with Vision 2030, this is a rare opportunity to explore what it really takes to enter and thrive in one of the most exciting markets for Muslim-led innovation.

​Whether you’re dreaming of building in Madinah or scaling from London to Riyadh, this session simplifies the complex — and reveals the doors that are wide open if you know how to walk through them.