Third edition of Muslim Tech Fest held in London

Muslim Tech Fest 2025, a two-day event for Muslim-led startups, fintechs, and venture initiatives, opened in London over the weekend. Now in its third year, the festival aims to reimagine how faith and technology can coexist in a fast-changing industry. It drew over 1,500 entrepreneurs, developers, and investors from 27 countries. The event spotlighted Muslim excellence in technology and promoted ethical, values-driven innovation.

"Faith and innovation aren't opposites; they've always gone hand in hand," said Muslim Tech co-founder Zahid Mahmood. "We need to go back to first principles as Muslims and see how we build enterprise, technology, and innovation in a way that serves Allah."

Held with Anadolu as a global media partner, the festival featured on-stage keynotes, startup showcases, community dinners, and themed workshops, including a dedicated kids' track led by Robocode UK. Many of the UK's leading Islamic fintech firms, including Kestrl, Cur8 Capital, Islamic Finance Guru, Pfida, StrideUp and Nester, were among the exhibitors.

New initiatives, such as the Madinah Angels investment network for Muslim-led startups and Ihsan Venture Studio, were also launched on the sidelines. Community-based organisations, including Muslamic Makers, Redwood Founders, Deen Developers, and Hulm Club, were also present.

"The event is not about diversity optics—it's about real access," the organisers said, emphasising their goal of building technology that works for everyone, including underrepresented groups and people in conflict zones.

The event included Palestinian tech founders and representatives from Gaza Sky Geeks, who joined discussions despite significant logistical challenges. Mahmood noted, "Technology alone is not going to save the world. But if this event can inspire someone to make a change, support a cause, or spread a message, then it's been a success."