About
Faith & Future Summit 2026
Beyond Borders: Knowledge, Society, Planet, and the Self
Beyond Borders is an intellectual exploration of how faith-informed scholarship must engage a rapidly transforming world.
Organised by the School of Islamic Scholars & Leaders (SISL), Al-Kawthar University, the Faith & Future Summit examines the evolving relationship between knowledge and wisdom, individual identity and society, human development and planetary responsibility, and the ethical self in an age of global change.
Bringing together scholars and researchers from diverse academic backgrounds, the summit seeks to move beyond disciplinary, cultural, and conceptual boundaries to address the moral, social, and intellectual questions shaping our shared future.
The summit offers a rigorous academic space where faith, ethics, and contemporary realities are critically examined through research, dialogue, and scholarly exchange.
Faith & Future Summit 2026 Tracks & Themes
The Faith & Future Summit 2026 is organized around six interconnected thematic tracks. Each track represents a critical dimension of the moral, intellectual, and social challenges shaping our shared future. These tracks are explored as overlapping and mutually reinforcing, rather than isolated areas of inquiry.
The Faith & Future Summit 2026 is structured around six interconnected thematic tracks:
- Future Economies — The Equity Border
- Future of Learning
— The Knowledge Border- Digital Life
— The Borderless World- Environmental Responsibility
— The Planetary Border- Community & Leadership
— The Social Border- Ethics of the Soul
— The Internal Border
PURPOSE AND VISION
The Faith & Future Summit is envisioned as a space where knowledge meets wisdom and innovation is guided by ethics. Rather than treating faith and modernity as opposing forces, the summit encourages rigorous scholarship that integrates Islamic thought with future-oriented inquiry.
The summit aims to:
- Encourage interdisciplinary research grounded in ethical clarity
- Foster dialogue between classical Islamic scholarship and contemporary global challenges
- Support thoughtful engagement with technology, education, economy, society, and the environment
- Contribute to the development of morally responsible and intellectually rigorous futures
AN ACADEMIC PLATFORM FOR GLOBAL DIALOGUE
The summit brings together:
- Senior and early-career scholars
- Researchers and postgraduate students
- Academics, educators, and policy thinkers
Participants engage through peer-reviewed research, panel discussions, and thematic sessions that examine emerging realities from an Islamic civilizational perspective while remaining open to broader academic conversations.
The Call for Papers is open to all researchers, with submissions accepted in English and Urdu, reflecting the summit’s commitment to accessibility and scholarly inclusivity.
About the School of Islamic Scholars & Leaders (SISL)
The School of Islamic Scholars & Leaders (SISL) is a flagship academic institution of Al-Kawthar University, dedicated to developing scholars who are deeply rooted in Islamic intellectual traditions and fully engaged with contemporary global challenges. SISL emphasises: • Rigorous academic scholarship • Ethical leadership and public responsibility • Interdisciplinary research • Engagement with modern intellectual, social, and technological realities Through academic programs, research initiatives, and scholarly platforms such as the Faith & Future Summit, SISL aims to contribute to the renewal of Islamic thought and its meaningful application in modern societies.
Venue & Travel Information
The Faith & Future Summit will be held at a premier academic and professional venue, offering an environment conducive to focused scholarly engagement and intellectual exchange.
Event Details
- Date: 11th February 2026
- Venue: Pool Marquee, Karachi Marriott Hotel
- City: Karachi, Pakistan
Organising Institution
The Faith & Future Summit is solely organised by:
School of Islamic Scholars & Leaders (SISL)
Al-Kawthar University
At this stage, the summit is not supported by external sponsors or institutional partners. Any future collaborations or academic partnerships will be officially announced through this platform.