As moderator of the conference's first panel, Prof. Murniati led discussions with distinguished speakers, including Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist for Asia at the World Bank; Rafi-uddin Shikoh, CEO of DinarStandard; Khaled Elsayed, CEO of Guidance Residential; and Arief Subekti, Executive Vice President and Head of Sharia Business at PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (PT SMI). The session explored key issues shaping the future of Islamic finance, ranging from human capital development and financial inclusion to digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable infrastructure financing, underscoring the importance of collaboration between academia, international institutions, and industry.

Prof. Murniati's participation in IFESDC 2026 reflects Tazkia University's continued contribution to advancing Islamic economics and finance on the global stage. Her role in facilitating dialogue among internationally recognized experts highlights the University's commitment to fostering thought leadership, promoting impactful research, and strengthening international collaboration in support of sustainable development through Islamic finance.