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2024 Keynote Speakers
October 18-19, 2024
October 18-19, 2024
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SH. JOE BRADFORD
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Presentation: Profit and Piety: Reconciling Islamic Economics in a Conventional System
When: Friday, October 18 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM In this keynote, join Joe Bradford, a seasoned expert in Islamic finance, for an insightful discussion on "Profit and Piety: Reconciling Islamic Economics in a Conventional System." Leveraging his extensive experience, Joe will explore strategies for integrating Islamic economic principles into conventional financial frameworks, emphasizing methods to achieve ethical profitability.
ABOUT: With over 15 years of experience, Joe Bradford has held significant roles in the financial sector, including as Vice President and Senior Shariah Consultant at AlRajhi Bank, the largest Islamic bank in the Middle East. Currently, he provides expertise in Islamic law, business, and finance, particularly for the North American market. Joe holds master’s degrees in Islamic Judiciary Process and Islamic Capital Markets and is a Certified Shariah Adviser and Auditor. He specializes in estate planning, investment advisory, Shariah compliance, and Zakat consultancy. For more details, visit Sh. Joe Bradford's Bio. |
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BLAKE GOUD
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Presentation: Expanding inclusion with Islamic finance & technology
When: Friday, October 18 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM Join Blake Goud, CEO of the RFI Foundation, for an engaging keynote on "Expanding Inclusion with Islamic Finance & Technology." With over 15 years of experience in Islamic finance, Blake will discuss innovative strategies to enhance financial inclusion through the integration of technology and Shariah-compliant finance.
ABOUT: Blake Goud has been the CEO of the RFI Foundation, C.I.C. since its establishment in 2015. The foundation aims to promote sustainable values in OIC markets and Islamic finance through research, training, and implementation programs. Blake has led various projects, including reports on financed emissions risks, ESG and Shari’ah investment performance, and the creation of a Global Virtual Innovation Hub for FinTechs. Previously, he led the Thomson Reuters Islamic Finance Gateway. Blake holds a B.A. in Economics from Reed College. For more details, visit Blake Goud's full profile. |
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Dr. Kabir Hassan
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Presentation: Islamic Finance in the US economy: Current landscape and the way forward
When: Saturday, October 19 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Join Dr. Kabir Hassan, a renowned Professor of Finance at the University of New Orleans, for an enlightening keynote on "Islamic Finance in the US Economy: Current Landscape and the Way Forward." With his extensive background in Islamic finance and development finance, Dr. Hassan will delve into the current state of Islamic finance in the U.S., highlighting key trends and future opportunities.
ABOUT: Dr. Mohammad Kabir Hassan is a financial economist and Professor of Finance at the University of New Orleans. He holds three endowed Chairs and has extensive experience in development finance, Islamic finance, corporate finance, and monetary economics. He has received several awards and is a respected academic leader in the field. For more details, visit Dr. Kabir Hassan's full profile. |