Programme Day 2 - 22 July 2026

CONFERENCE AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE | "Technology, Sustainability and Future Outlook"

TIME PROGRAMME
8:00 AM Registration of Delegates
9:00 AM

Morning Keynote: Halal Branding in the Social Media Era
Exploring How Digital Platforms And Storytelling Are Reshaping Halal Consumer Engagement.

Speaker:
Fazal Bahardeen, Founder & CEO, CrescentRating and HalalTrip (Singapore)
9:40 AM

Panel Discussion 2: The Halal Industry of Borneo: Marketing to the World
Highlighting How Bornean Brands Can Expand Into Global Markets.

Speakers:

  1. Dr. Nor Surilawana Sulaiman, Head of Undergraduate Programme & At Tamayyuz Programme Coordinator, Sinaut Campus, University Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam (Brunei)
  2. Doaa Elakkad, Head of Market Research, Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) (Egypt)
  3. Datuk Haji Abdul Kadir M.E Sikkandar, Chief Executive Officer, BTC Group (Sabah)
  4. Rahmat Shah, Mustafa Pte Ltd (Singapore)
  5. Professor Dr. Firdaus Abdullah, Rector, UiTM Sarawak (Sarawak)

Moderator:
Kamarul Bahrin Haron, Senior Associate, Malaysia Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) (Malaysia)
10:40 AM Tea Break
11:10 AM Panel Discussion 3: Halal Meat Ecosystem: Integrating Halal Integrity, Animal Welfare and Sustainable Technologies
Discussing The Consideration of Animal Welfare Prior to Slaughtering for a Halal and Positive Outcome, and New Technologies or Methods That Improve Slaughtering, Hygiene and Welfare.

Speakers:
  1. Professor Dr. Ibrahim Hussein Ahmed Abdelrahim, Executive Manager Label-Tech Company (Food Division) (Saudi Arabia)
  2. YBhg. Datu Dr Adrian Susin Ambud, Director - Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, Member of The Halal Committee of The Sarawak Islamic Council (Sarawak)
  3. Datin Paduka Hajah Hakimah Binti Mohd. Yusoff, Adjunct Professor, Selangor Islamic University (UIS)

Moderator: Haji Wahab Sallehuddin Ling, Executive Officer, Islamic Affairs Department of Sarawak (JAIS) (Sarawak)
12:10 AM Halal Business Success Stories
Learn From Halalpreneurs Who Have Weathered The Storm And Overcome Challenge. Emulate Business Practices That Can Change The Growth Trajectory Of Your Business.

Speakers:
  1. Ms Dewi Suratty, Halal Market Strategist | Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Dawan Horizon Pte Ltd (Singapore)
  2. Professor Dr. Parveen Kaur, Academician/Founder of Dr Parveenss Global (Sarawak)
12:40 PM Lunch
12:49 PM Prayer Time: Dhuhr
1:30 PM

Halal Success Stories: The Halal Industry Today
A Global Snapshot of Market Trends and Emerging Opportunities.

Speakers:

  1.  Zeeshan Zia Raja, Educationist | Chairperson American Lycetuff School System | Founder Incredible Women CEO Pakistan (Pakistan)
  2. Professor Dr. Sajid Mehmood Shahzad, Vice Chancellor | Minhaj University Lahore (Pakistan)
2:00 PM

Workshop 1: Venture Capital for The Halal Startup
Facilitator: Umar Munshi, Managing Partner, Hasan VC Venture Education Pte Ltd (Singapore)
2:45 PM Plenary 2: Halal Tourism
A Look at The Growth of an Emerging Market in The Form of Halal Tourism and How Countries in Borneo can Benefit From It.

Speaker:
H. Sujiwo, SE, M.Sos, Bupati Kabupaten Kubu Raya, Kalimantan Barat (Indonesia)
3:15 PM Panel Discussion 4: The Future of The Halal Industry: Preparing For 2030
Bringing Together Corporate Leaders and Industry Experts to Discuss Emerging Trends, Technological Disruption, and the Next Phase of The Halal Industry Development.

Speakers:
  1. Jessica Huang, Deputy Secretary-General, China Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Center (China)
  2. Zafardjon Khotamov, Senior Halal Development Specialist, Centre of Exellence - KL, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (Malaysia)
  3. Hanisofian Alias, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) (Malaysia)
  4. YBhg. Dato Sri Haji Mohd Naroden Bin Haji Majais, Advisor (SME), Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment Sarawak (MINTRED) (Sarawak)

Moderator: Mona Abdul Manap, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Place Borneo (Professional Congress Organiser for BIHAS 2026)
 

Closing Ceremony of BIHAS Conference 2026
4:05 PM Closing Address by The Deputy Organising Chairman

YB Datuk Dr. Haji Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Junaidi
Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department
(Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Commission and Islamic Affairs)
4:30 PM End of BIHAS 2026 Conference Day 2
7:00 PM BIHAS 2026 Closing Gala Dinner & Awards Night