IDMAC 2026: THE 18th INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (IDMAC 2026)

CALL FOR PAPERS

The 18th International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC 2026) cordially invites researchers, academics, industry practitioners, policymakers, and postgraduate students to participate in this upcoming conference.

Conference Theme:

Islamic Service Management

Date: 18 – 19 August 2026

Venue: Raia Inn Hotel, Penang, MALAYSIA

Organised by: Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

Co-organisers:

Department of Waqf, Zakat & Hajj (JAWHAR), Research Institute of Islamic Product and Malay Civilization (INSPIRE), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA),

Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), Institut Agama Islam Negeri Langsa, INDONESIA

Sponsor:

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad

Conference Objective:

This conference aims to provide a scholarly platform to discuss current issues, challenges, and innovations in Islamic service management, including aspects of digital transformation, governance, socio-economic development, Islamic finance, and sustainability.

Submission Guidelines:

Researchers are invited to submit abstracts aligned with the conference theme and sub-themes. Proposed topics must relate to Islamic Service Management within the broader domain of Islamic Development Management. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to:

Key Areas:

Islamic-Based Development; Management of Islamic Development Institutions; Islamic Political Economy; Management of Islamic Asset Development; Islamic Research Methodology; Waqf, Zakat, and Hajj

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026

Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026

Publication Opportunity: Selected papers will have the opportunity to be considered for publication in selected academic journals, subject to the decision of the Editorial Committee.

Contact Information:

For further information, inquiries, and submissions, please contact:

Email: idmac.isdev@gmail.com

Website: www.idmac.my