KEYNOTE PLENARY SESSIONS
The high-profile platform where international leaders tackle the big picture issues, the Keynote Plenary Sessions are highly valued by delegates and play a significant role in generating new strategic insights into industry trends.

FACILITATED INTERACTIVE DEBATE
By utilising the investigative talents of the cream of professional interviewers as our session Moderators, such as BBC HARDtalk’s Tim Sebastian & Hisham Ayass of CNBC Arabia, we really probe the issues from all angles and ensure that it’s not just another “talk shop”.  Interactive debate between panelists and delegates is expertly facilitated by the Moderator often resulting in groundbreaking new insights.

CLOSED-DOOR ROUNDTABLES
The open debates of the main public sessions of WIBC are complemented with by-invitation-only VIP closed-door roundtables that create a more confidential and relaxed environment where sensitive issues can be addressed in privacy. The Roundtable format, facilitated by leading global strategy consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, produces a highly interactive experience enabling CEOs to talk candidly about strategic challenges.

PRE-CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE BRIEFINGS
Pragmatic workshop sessions with an implementation focus that are led by experienced instructors and facilitators who are able to place a range of complex issues in a practical framework, enabling a deeper understanding and providing practical take-home insights.

THE COMPETITIVENESS REPORT
A groundbreaking original research project, conducted annually by McKinsey & Company, that provides new analysis of the key drivers of competitive performance excellence in Islamic financial institutions, the Competitiveness Report has rapidly established itself as an indispensable reference point for senior executives striving to raise the bar of strategic leadership and financial performance in the global industry.

EXHIBITION
The exhibition runs alongside the conference and provides a showcase for latest developments in the industry, new financial services product launches and innovative solutions, with an emphasis on improving efficiency and performance. understanding and providing practical take-home insights.

INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY AWARDS
The WIBC Awards are the internationally renowned pinnacle of professional achievement, recognising excellence in the global Islamic finance industry. The prestigious Islamic Banker of the Year Award voting process is audited by leading business advisory firm Ernst & Young to ensure integrity, while the award presentation is made at a high-profile ceremony and gala reception during the conference.

SIDELINES
In addition to the substantial information exchange and knowledge transfer that takes place at the WIBC sessions, there is also significant value to be gained from activities and discussions that take place on the sidelines of the main conference. From international press briefings to informal networking, the WIBC Sidelines is a creative environment conducive to getting the most from your participation.

CONNECT
With the WIBC Conference attracting over 1,200 delegates from more than 45 countries, establishing the specific contact that you need can be a challenge. Our unique Connect system creates an enabling infrastructure that allows you to make contact and schedule meetings with industry peers ahead of the conference – ensuring that you efficiently connect with and extend those business relationships that really matter to you.