Annual Islamic Studies Conference: What does it mean to live well in the 21st century in accordance with Islamic ideas and ideals?

Date: 1 May 2027
Location: The Islamic College, London, UK
Format: In person
Abstract submission deadline: 20 November 2026
Contact: conference@islamic-college.ac.uk

The Islamic College in London is organizing its annual Islamic Studies Conference on 1 May 2027, bringing together scholars and researchers to examine contemporary challenges through the framework of Islamic ideas and ideals. The 2027 conference will focus on the question: “What does it mean to live well in the 21st century in accordance with Islamic ideas and ideals?”
The conference invites academic contributions exploring how Islamic thought can engage with both longstanding and emerging challenges of the 21st century. Suggested areas include:
• artificial intelligence
• environmental issues
• social media
• religion and science
• capitalism and economic structures
• socioeconomic inequality
• biotechnology
• geopolitical instability
• globalization
• global health
• education
• changing social norms
• faith and secularism
• sectarianism and ideological conflict
• Islamic futurisms
• new trends in Islamic thought.
The conference will be held in person at The Islamic College in London, UK. Researchers and scholars interested in contributing are invited to submit an abstract by 20 November 2026. The organizers encourage submissions that critically explore contemporary issues and consider how Islamic intellectual traditions and perspectives can contribute to addressing the challenges of modern life.