FEBI News| Surakarta, Indonesia – The 4th International Conference on Islamic Economics Studies (ICIES) 2024 concluded with a grand closing ceremony held at the historic De Colomadu Heritage. The conference, which commenced on July 23, 2024, was themed “Innovations in Islamic Economics: Navigating Global Economic Challenges” and gathered esteemed scholars, practitioners, and students from around the world.
In his closing remarks, Prof. Dr. M. Rahmawan Arifin, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Islam UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, extended his heartfelt congratulations to all speakers, panelists, presenters, participants, and the organizing committee for their outstanding contributions and efforts in making the conference a resounding success. He highlighted the importance of the theme, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to address global economic challenges through the lens of Islamic economics.
The conference was supported by INHART IIUM Malaysia, AFEBIS, IAEI, MES, and HEBITREN, with co-hosts including UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, UIN Raden Fatah Palembang, UIN Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Universitas Al-Amien Prenduan, UIN Salatiga, UIN Prof. Dr. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto, and UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang.
A highlight of the closing ceremony was the announcement of awards to eight exceptional presenters who demonstrated excellence in various categories:
- Best Paper: Agung Suwandaru, Western Sidney Australia
- Best Presenter: Siti Nur Azizah, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta
- Best Research Impact: Syaifuddin, IAIN Ternate
- Best Innovation Paper: Ahmad Pambudi Utomo, UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta
- Best Data Visualization: Muhammad Wildan Fawai’d, IAIN Kediri
- Best Research Methodology: Muhammad Khozin Akhyar, Politeknik Negeri Samarinda
- Best Collaboration: Ari Widiati, IAIN Pontianak
- Best Creative Paper: Heri Junadi, UIN Raden Fatah Palembang
- Best Contribution Paper: Ubaidillah, UIN Prof. Dr. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto
The awards celebrated the presenters’ significant contributions to the field of Islamic economics and their innovative research methodologies, impactful studies, and creative solutions. As the curtains drew to a close at De Colomadu Heritage, the spirit of collaboration and innovation ignited by ICIES 2024 is expected to continue inspiring future research and developments in Islamic economics.