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Cape Town Islamic Expo 2026
Event Overview
Cape Town Islamic Expo
Live Events
The Cape Town Islamic Expo brought the community together through a dynamic programme of live events, interactive experiences, panel discussions, product demonstrations, networking sessions, and family-friendly activities. These engaging attractions created a vibrant atmosphere throughout the expo, encouraging meaningful connections between businesses, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and visitors while providing valuable opportunities for learning, discovery, and collaboration.
KEYNOTE SPEECH
Mohammed Ameen Hassen
We extend our sincere gratitude to Mohammed Ameen Hassen for his invaluable presence at the Cape Town Islamic Expo.
Watch his keynote speech, “Innovating from Tradition: What the next decade means for businesses and the economy” delivered powerful insights into how faith-driven principles can shape future growth, innovation and economic development.
His words resonated deeply with the audience that offered clarity, inspiration and a forward-thinking perspective that left a lasting impact on all who attended.
Founder and Head of Shari’ah Banking at Standard Bank
"On behalf of SAFIA, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to you and your wonderful team for hosting the Cape Town Islamic Expo on the 4th and 5th of April at the CTICC. It was truly an inspiring and uplifting event and a remarkable achievement for a first effort"
– Hassan Asmal
Chairman
SAFIA – The South African Foundation for Islamic Art
"We would like to extend our sincere thanks for the opportunity to participate in the Cape Town Islamic Expo 2026. The event was well organised and provided excellent exposure for Qurtuba Resort & Events"
- Muhammad Jogee, Qurtuba
"We’re proud to have sponsored the Cape Town Islamic Expo. The expo was highly productive, providing valuable exposure, strong brand presence, and the opportunity to create a meaningful brand experienceWe commend the organizers for delivering a successful event"
- Mohammed Ameen Hassen, CEO
"Being a sponsor of the Cape Town Islamic Expo was truly an amazing experience and exceeded our expectations. The event provided incredible value, offering fantastic opportunities to connect and network"
"We’re proud to have sponsored the Cape Town Islamic Expo. The expo was highly productive, providing valuable exposure, strong brand presence, and the opportunity to create a meaningful brand experienceWe commend the organizers for delivering a successful event"
- Ahmed Musa, Owner, Mopani Safari
"The Islamic Expo was a vibrant and well executed event, bringing together a dynamic mix of people, ideas and innovation. It created a welcoming environment for meaningful engagement, networking and discovery. It truly showcased the energy and potential of both the industry and the Islamic business community"
"The Islamic Expo was a vibrant and well executed event, bringing together a dynamic mix of people, ideas and innovation. It created a welcoming environment for meaningful engagement, networking and discovery. It truly showcased the energy and potential of both the industry and the Islamic business community"
- Lex Fordyce, Capetonian GM
"The CTIE with Sivas South Africa was a really uplifting experience. The energy & sense of community was amazing. We connected with a number of people and businesses and some of those conversations have already opened doors for getting our products into new spaces".
- Mohammed Ameen Hassen, CEO
- Noori B, Sivas
"The Voice of the Cape was proud to serve as a key media partner at the inaugural Cape Town Islamic Expo, held on 4–5 April at the CTICC. The event was highly successful and engaging, bringing together key stakeholders, including corporates, small businesses, and members of the community.
We look forward to participating in next year’s expo"
- Ayesha Sidar, VOC - Head of Sales
"The Voice of the Cape was proud to serve as a key media partner at the inaugural Cape Town Islamic Expo, held on 4–5 April at the CTICC. The event was highly successful and engaging, bringing together key stakeholders, including corporates, small businesses, and members of the community. We look forward to participating in next year’s expo"
"Being a sponsor of the Cape Town Islamic Expo was truly an amazing experience and exceeded our expectations. The event provided incredible value, offering fantastic opportunities to connect and network"
- Ayesha Sidar, VOC - Head of Sales
"The CTIE with Sivas South Africa was a really uplifting experience. The energy & sense of community was amazing. We connected with a number of people and businesses and some of those conversations have already opened doors for getting our products into new spaces".
- Ahmed Musa, Owner, Mopani Safari
- Noori B, Sivas
Lex Fordyce, Capetonian GM
Post Event Report 2026
We brought together international brands, local Muslim entrepreneurs, and families under one roof at the CTICC to celebrate faith, culture, and innovation.
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