Ummah Tech 2025
Sat Nov 8, 08:00 - Sat Nov 8, 17:30
Old Mutual Conference and Exhibition Centre
ABOUT
Ummah Tech 2025: Building Madinah - Uniting Faith & Tech for Community Impact
The Ummah Tech conference is where technologists, founders, creatives, and innovators come together to redefine the future of technology through faith, purpose, and impact. This year, we’re building on the momentum of 2024 to create an even more inspiring space for collaboration, learning, and innovation.
At Ummah Tech, our mission is clear:
To empower and grow technology by the Ummah, for the benefit of humanity.
WHY ATTEND?
Connect with a Powerful Network
Step into a vibrant ecosystem of like-minded and like-hearted professionals. Build relationships that could spark your next collaboration, startup, or initiative. Be inspired to create technology that is rooted in Islamic values and benefits the Ummah and society at large.
Learn from Experts and Visionaries
Gain insights from global leaders, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who are using technology to solve real challenges and drive change.
Get Inspired to Lead and Innovate
Whether you’re a seasoned founder or a student stepping into the world of tech, you’ll walk away with fresh perspectives, practical takeaways, and renewed energy to build impactful solutions.
Build Solutions Aligned with Your Values
Ummah Tech is rooted in Islamic principles of sincerity, collaboration, and integrity. This is your opportunity to create technology that not only innovates—but uplifts and reflects our values.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Founders, Entrepreneurs & Startup Builders
- Software Developers & Engineers
- UX/UI Designers & Creative Technologists
- Data Scientists, AI & Machine Learning Experts
- Students & Graduates entering the tech space
- Humanitarians, Digital activists & Changemakers looking to leverage tech for good
If you’re ready to be inspired, to grow, and to create solutions that make a difference—Ummah Tech 2025 is for you.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS LIST
Ayesha Bayat
Co-CEO DigiYouth Africa and Mesh-Ed Solutions
Ziaad Suleman
CEO: Cassava Technologies
Yusuf Omar
Co-founder: Seen TV
Sheikh Sulaimaan Ravat
Host: Radio Islam
Executive Commitee member: Jamiatul Ulama, SA
Reza Suleman
Lead: Digital & Innovation practice Africa International Advisors
Huzaifa Khan
Chief Growth Officer: Resolute Education
Curator: Global Shapers, Tshwane hub
Irshaad Sedick
Founder: Isnad Academy
Mushfiqoh Samodien
Business Director: Aspire Solutions
Imtiyaaz Riley
CEO: Loop
Academic Dean: Regent Business School
Dr Shahiem Patel
Academic Dean: Regent Business School
Abdul Kader Baba
Chief Technology Information Officer & World 200 CIO South Africa Ambassador
Bilal Hassam
Founder: The Muslim Agency
Naadiya Moosajee
CIO & Co Founder: WomHub
Wasim Moosa
CTO: Open Cities Lab
Dr Rashied Toefy
Deputy Director-General: Department of Economic Development & Tourism (WC)
PARTNERS
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
GALLERY
OUR VISION
Ummah Tech is a non profit company that seeks to grow an ecosystem of Muslim technologists in South Africa - Guided by the Quranic verse:
“Help one another in goodness and piety.” (Surat Al-Ma’idah 5:2)
We believe that when Muslim technologists unite, we can not only solve challenges facing our communities, but also pioneer solutions that benefit humanity.
This November, Cape Town will be buzzing with tech energy.