Jakarta, Indonesia – The submission period for the Call for Papers and Call for International Book Chapters of the 10th International Conference on Zakat (ICONZ 10) has officially closed, marking an important milestone in the preparation of this international academic forum. The 10th ICONZ has received a total of 277 paper and book chapter submissions, representing 18 countries.

This achievement reflects the growing international interest in advancing research, knowledge, and collaboration in the fields of zakat and Islamic philanthropy. BAZNAS RI extends its sincere appreciation to all authors, researchers, academics, and contributors who have participated by submitting their scholarly work and supporting the development of zakat-related studies.

The 10th ICONZ is jointly organized by the National Board of Zakat of the Republic of Indonesia (BAZNAS RI), IPB University, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. The conference is scheduled to take place on 2–3 December 2026 at the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM), IPB Dramaga Campus, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.

Under the theme “From Local Impact to Global Solidarity: The Future of Zakat and Philanthropy in Strengthening Socio-Economic Resilience,” the 10th ICONZ aims to explore how zakat and philanthropy can expand their contributions beyond local and national achievements toward broader international cooperation. While zakat management has demonstrated significant progress in supporting economic empowerment, education, and social welfare at the community level, increasingly complex global challenges require stronger collaboration among countries and institutions.

Through this theme, ICONZ 10 seeks to strengthen the role of zakat and philanthropy in addressing various global issues, including transnational poverty, inequality, humanitarian crises, conflicts, and the impacts of climate change. The conference also provides an international platform for exchanging research findings, sharing best practices, identifying strategic challenges, and developing policy recommendations to strengthen the contribution of zakat and philanthropy to sustainable socio-economic resilience.

The academic contributions received through the two submission channels reflect these objectives. The Call for Papers invites researchers to present scientific studies across various topics, including zakat governance, global poverty reduction, humanitarian responses, economic empowerment, social protection, and evidence-based impact measurement. Meanwhile, the Call for International Book Chapters, under the theme “Zakat and Well-being,” provides an opportunity to explore the broader role of zakat in promoting economic resilience, social inclusion, human development, and spiritual well-being.

As part of its academic objectives, selected papers will also have publication opportunities through several academic journals and the International Proceedings of ICONZ, subject to the applicable selection and editorial processes. This initiative is expected to strengthen the international academic literature on zakat while encouraging the wider dissemination of research and knowledge in Islamic philanthropy.

The two-day conference will feature several activities, including the International Conference, Paper and Book Chapter Presentation, and Book Launching. With a target of 500 participants, ICONZ 10 is expected to bring together zakat management practitioners, academics, researchers, government representatives, philanthropic organizations, and other stakeholders from Indonesia and abroad.

Following the successful completion of the submission period, the next stage will focus on the review and selection process. Further announcements regarding the evaluation process and acceptance results will be communicated through the official ICONZ channels.

The achievement of 277 submissions from 18 countries marks a significant step toward strengthening international academic engagement and cooperation in zakat and philanthropy. BAZNAS RI looks forward to welcoming authors, researchers, practitioners, and other participants to the 10th ICONZ, fostering meaningful discussions and collaborative initiatives toward a stronger and more inclusive global zakat and philanthropy ecosystem.

Directorate of Research, Studies, and Development - Aurum Muhammad Baihaqi Hamdani