World Halal Conference to include discussions on e-commerce, globalisation

Source: HDC.

Halal and e-commerce will be a key topic discussed at this year’s World Halal Conference, held by Malaysia's Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) on March 30 and 31 2016 with the theme Halal at the Forefront of Economic and Social Change.

The two-day conference will focus on various aspects of the halal industry, including the challenges facing the global halal economy, the rise of halal e-commerce and new business opportunities, and the need to develop talent. More than 800 Halal stakeholders and foreign delegates are expected to participate in the conference.

Other discussions include an Ambassadors Panel on Strategic Foresight on Economic & Social Aspects, and Globalization of Islamic Economy: The Halal Perspectives. Panellists for the discussions will comprise several heads of governments and corporate leaders, including from the UAE, Turkey, Japan, China, Korea, Qatar, Thailand, the UK and Indonesia.

Source: HDC. Dato' Seri Jamil Bidin.

“For many Muslims, halal goes beyond food and trade; it is a way of life. With Malaysia being recognised as the leader in the global halal arena, it is important for us to push forward and align our efforts simultaneously with key players of the industry, in meeting the consumer needs of Muslims worldwide,” said HDC’s Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Seri Jamil Bidin. "This conference seeks to converge and inspire ideas from all around the world in addressing the current issues and challenges as well as incorporating halal perspectives into socio-economic developments."

This year’s World Halal Week has the theme Beyond the Economy, reflecting Malaysia's continuing efforts to identify the untapped potential of the halal industry beyond trade and commercial values. 

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Read the Suroor Asia blog posts on highlights for the World Halal Conference and on MIHAS 2016

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