Halal Expo Canada 2026 
​​Conference Program Schedule

REGISTER TO ATTEND

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“Empowering the Global Halal Economy: Innovation, Integrity & Growth”

REGISTRATION 9:30 am - 10:00 am   
RIBBON CUTTING 10:00 am 
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DAY 1 – MARKET INSIGHTS & INDUSTRY FOUNDATIONS

Opening Keynote

The Future of the Global Halal Economy

• Market size, growth projections, and Canada’s role
• Emerging sectors: food, pharma, cosmetics, logistics

Session 1: Halal & Healthy Lifestyle

Title: Beyond Halal: The Rise of Ethical & Healthy Consumption

• Halal as a lifestyle choice (tayyib concept)
• Clean label, organic, and sustainable halal products
• Consumer trends among Gen Z & Millennials
• Functional foods and wellness-driven halal innovation

Session 2: Halal Certification & Global Standards

Title: Navigating Halal Certification in a Complex Global Market

• Differences between global certification bodies
• Compliance challenges for exporters
• Digital traceability and blockchain in halal
• Harmonization of standards across regions

Panel Discussion
Title: Building Trust: Transparency & Integrity in Halal Certification

• Regulators, certifiers, and industry leaders debate standardization.

DAY 2 – BUSINESS, FINANCE & EXPANSION
Session 3: Halal Trade & Economy
Title: Unlocking Global Trade Opportunities in the Halal Sector

• Key export markets (GCC, Southeast Asia, Africa)
• Trade barriers and how to overcome them.
• Role of trade agreements and government support
• Logistics, supply chains, and halal integrity

Session 4: Islamic Investment & Finance

Title: Financing the Halal Economy: From Start-ups to Scale-ups

• Overview of Islamic finance principles (Shariah-compliant models)
• Venture capital and private equity in halal sectors
• Sukuk, crowdfunding, and ethical investing
• Case studies of successful halal-funded businesses

Fireside Chat

Title: Investor Perspectives: Where is Halal Capital Flowing?

• Investors discuss high-growth sectors and funding criteria.

MARKETING, INNOVATION & FUTURE TRENDS

Session 5: Halal Marketing & Branding

Title: Winning the Muslim Consumer: Modern Halal Marketing Strategies

• Digital marketing, influencers, and community engagement
• Branding beyond “halal” – lifestyle positioning
• Cultural intelligence in global campaigns
• Leveraging social media and e-commerce platforms

Workshop

Title: Practical Halal Marketing Tools & Growth Hacks

• Building a halal brand from scratch
• Content strategy for niche audiences
•  Performance marketing & ROI tracking
• AI tools for targeting and personalization.

Session 6: Innovation in the Halal Ecosystem

Title: Tech-Driven Halal: The Next Frontier

• Halal in AI, blockchain, and fintech
• E-commerce platforms for halal products
• Smart supply chains and traceability solutions

Closing Panel

Title: The Next Decade of Halal: Opportunities & Challenges

• Industry leaders share predictions and strategic insights.
• Policy, innovation, and global collaboration​

HALAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS - 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
Honouring Outstanding Achievements in Halal Excellence

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