The Australasian and Southeast Asian Muslim Youth Summit
ASEAMYS 2026
Summit Program
Day 01
Friday, February 6, 2026
Friday, February 6, 2026
TIME
DAY 1 SESSION
08.30-09.00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING TEA
09.00-09.35
OPENING OF THE ASEANMYS SUMMIT
- Briefing by the Master of Ceremonies
- Qur’an recitation and translation
- Welcoming remarks by President of Islamic Council of Queensland (ICQ), Abdul Aziz Khan
- Welcoming address by President of AFIC & Vice-President of RISEAP, Dr Rateb Jneid
09.35—10.25
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
Founder, Cordoba Foundation, Dr Anas Altikriti
Strength of Belief, Narrative and Identity: How Muslim Youth Can Think Strategically in a Polarised World (online)
Founder/CEO, Ummatics; Editor-in-Chief, Yaqeen Institute, Prof Dr Ovameer Anjum The Ummah in Motion: Growing Together Without Losing Our Roots
Founder/CEO, Ummatics; Editor-in-Chief, Yaqeen Institute, Prof Dr Ovameer Anjum The Ummah in Motion: Growing Together Without Losing Our Roots
10.25-10.55
MORNING TEA & NETWORKING
10.55-12.10
PLENARY TALKS
Reclaiming Purpose, Ethics & Vision Through Maqasid Thinking
Founder, Maqasid Institute Global, Prof Dr Jasser Auda (online)
Developing the Inner Leader: Spiritual depth, discipline, and service in Muslim Youth Former Dean, ISTAC-IIUM, Prof. Dr Abdelaziz Berghout (online)
Instilling Thought Leadership in Muslim Youth: Towards unity and empowerment Professor of Islam in Southeast Asia, ISTAC-IIUM, Dr Khairudin Aljunied
Developing the Inner Leader: Spiritual depth, discipline, and service in Muslim Youth Former Dean, ISTAC-IIUM, Prof. Dr Abdelaziz Berghout (online)
Instilling Thought Leadership in Muslim Youth: Towards unity and empowerment Professor of Islam in Southeast Asia, ISTAC-IIUM, Dr Khairudin Aljunied
12.10-01.00
LUNCH & NETWORKING
01.00-01.45
JUMAAH KHUTBAH & SALAH
01.45-03.35
BREAKOUT SESSIONS (3 ROOMS)
OVERSEAS REPORTS BY COUNTRY DELEGATES (SUBJECT TO VISA APPROVALS)
- Cambodia – Bro. Sos Set, Mubarak Foundation.
- Fiji – Bro. Shaad Kaashif Akbar, Fiji Muslim Youth Movement; Bro. Rizwan Dean.
- Indonesia – Sis. Adinda Arifiah, Lecturer, Universitas Nasional.
- Malaysia – Bro. Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin, President, ABIM.
- New Zealand – Bro. Alson Musaib Khan, Imam, Aotearoa Muslim Youth Centre.
- Papua New Guinea – Sis. Hamidah Simon, Lae Islamic Society of PNG.
- Philippines – Bro. Adzhar Jadda Madjid, Country Director, WAMY Philippines.
- Singapore – TBC.
- Thailand – Sis. Nurfatimah Chengoh, Thai Muslim Student Association.
- Australian State & Territory Reports – NSW (TBC), Northern Territory, Queensland (2), South Australia, Tasmania (TBC), Victoria, Western Australia.
03.35-04.00
AFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING
04.00-05.15
PLENARY TALKS
Researcher & author, Macquarie University, Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah (online)
Speaking When It Costs: Truth, Identity and Courage in an Age of Silencing
Imam, Al-Ameen College; Chaplain, Curtin University, Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim Between Belief and Daily Challenges: Navigating doubt, desire and discipline as a Young Muslim
Founder & CEO, Mind Body Healing Hub, Princess R Lakshman Resilient Hearts and Minds: Islamic-centred tools for Emotional Strength in Turbulent Times
Imam, Al-Ameen College; Chaplain, Curtin University, Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim Between Belief and Daily Challenges: Navigating doubt, desire and discipline as a Young Muslim
Founder & CEO, Mind Body Healing Hub, Princess R Lakshman Resilient Hearts and Minds: Islamic-centred tools for Emotional Strength in Turbulent Times
05.15-05.20
MASTER OF CEREMONIES – REVIEW & DIRECTIONS
Note: The Summit Dinner will be held at the BTP Convention Centre at 07.15 pm - 9.45 pm.
Separate tickets are available at www.aseamys.org for purchase to attend this event.
Day 02
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
TIME
DAY 2 SESSION
08.30-09.00
ARRIVAL TEA
09.00-10.15
PLENARY TALKS
Queensland Minister of Multiculturalism, The Hon. Fiona Simpson MP
OR Australia’s Voice Party: Senator Fatima Payman (TBC)
Muslim Women Welfare and Advocacy WA, Manal Jneid Emotional Strength: Youth Wellbeing and Islamic Identity amid Personal Challenges
Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN), Rita Jabri-Markwell From Awareness to Action: Muslim Youth Advocacy in an Age of Distorted Narratives
Muslim Votes Matter, Fadlullah Wilmot Lessons from a Lifetime of Student Activism in Australia and Humanitarian Service Globally
Muslim Women Welfare and Advocacy WA, Manal Jneid Emotional Strength: Youth Wellbeing and Islamic Identity amid Personal Challenges
Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN), Rita Jabri-Markwell From Awareness to Action: Muslim Youth Advocacy in an Age of Distorted Narratives
Muslim Votes Matter, Fadlullah Wilmot Lessons from a Lifetime of Student Activism in Australia and Humanitarian Service Globally
10.15-10.45
MORNING TEA & NETWORKING
10.45-11.05
PLENARY TALK
Dr Zohair Abdul Rahman
Strong without Harshness: Emotional Resilience, Compassion, and the Muslim Self
11.05-12.33
BREAKOUT SESSIONS (3 ROOMS)
- Workshop 1: Islamic Civilization, Global Context, and Islamophobia
- Workshop 2: Muslim Identity, Peer/Social Pressures, Youth Issues
- Workshop 3: Islamic Leadership, Spirituality & Career Management
12.35-01.35
LUNCH & NETWORKING
01.35-02.00
ZUHUR SALAH
02.00-03.30
BREAKOUT SESSIONS (3 ROOMS)
- Workshop 4: Mental Health & Islamic Wellbeing
- Workshop 5: Actions & Advocacy
- Workshop 6: Summit Sustainability
03.30-04.15
SYNTHESIS PANEL : REGIONAL MUSLIM YOUTH OUTLOOK 2028
04.15-04.30
CLOSING REMARKS & FORWARD PERSPECTIVE
04.30-04.50
CLOSING CEREMONY
Certificates, Vote of thanks, Final du’a
04.50-05.30
FAREWELL TEA & NETWORKING