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Where Muslim Commerce, Capital & Conscience — Unite for Growth

October 3-4, 2025 | Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, Richardson, TX 75082, United States

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The Future of Muslim Commerce is Collaborative. Join Us to Shape the Future.

Thrive 2025 is North America's premier platform and Muslim business summit where value-aligned enterprises, growth-stage businesses, startups, investors, and nonprofit leaders converge to forge partnerships, amplify influence, and unlock global opportunities. It's more than a summit: it's a marketplace, a connector, and a launchpad for business-led impact.

At Thrive, seasoned leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and bold changemakers take the stage to share their journeys, showcase their innovations, and offer actionable advice for growth and transformation. They are joined by global brands all looking to engage with the Muslim business ecosystem, spark meaningful collaborations, and scale purpose-driven impact.

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Thrive is where commerce becomes community, where ambition meets alignment, and where a new era of Muslim economic empowerment begins, spanning industries like financial services, wellness, consumer goods, retail, charitable giving, fashion, media and entertainment.

Thrive Partners & Sponsors

The Thrive Vision "If a brand, business, institution, venture, or idea matters to Muslims and the world, Thrive is where it connects to scale, collaborates to grow, and converges to lead."

Thrive 2025 — Programme

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Friday, 3 October
  • 8:00 AM9:30 AM

    Registration & Breakfast

  • 9:30 AM9:40 AM

    Welcome to Thrive 2025: Where Muslim Commerce, Capital & Conscience Unite for Growth

    Kick off with who’s in the room, why now, and the deals this summit is built to unlock.

  • 9:40 AM9:50 AM

    Thriving: Setting the Stage — Unleashing a Values-Driven Economy

    Frame our five tracks, how Thrive is building the infrastructure and ecosystem for Muslim enterprise, and how principle powers performance.

  • 9:50 AM10:10 AM

    The North American Muslim Market Study 2025: Data that Unlocks Capital

    Get the first scoop on our landmark study, with actionable intelligence, key trends and industry insights.

  • 10:10 AM10:30 AM

    The Market Study: What the Data Demands

    Success leaves clues. Explore how the data signals where to “go now” and how to move first.

  • 10:30 AM10:45 AM

    The Balancing Act: Deen & Dunya

    From provision to prosperity: turning purpose into policy across every business domain.

    Impact / NGO
  • 10:45 AM11:30 AM

    The Values Advantage: How Mission Builds Movements

    Real brands show how honest purpose becomes retention, referrals, and retail doors.

  • 11:30 AM12:00 PM

    Transition Break

  • 12:00 PM1:00 PM

    Faith-Aligned Capital: Products People Actually Use

    Turning insights into impact: equipping business leaders with the tools, products, and trends shaping faith-driven finance in today’s economy.

    Finance / Capital
  • 12:00 PM1:00 PM

    The Rizq Framework: Build Your Principles Playbook

    Dive deep in the spiritual dimensions of building business that leaves a legacy in this life and beyond.

    Impact / NGO
  • 12:00 PM1:00 PM

    Inside the Numbers: Deep Dive into North American Muslim Market

    Get the inside insight on our landmark Muslim Market study and how to use the data to give you the competitive edge.

  • 1:00 PM2:00 PM

    Lunch

  • 2:00 PM2:30 PM

    Jummah Khutbah: Wealth as a Trust: Building Communities, Not Just Companies

    Treat capital as amanah: circulate wealth, uplift the vulnerable, and give with excellence — so success heals more than it hails.

  • 2:30 PM2:45 PM

    Transition Break

  • 2:45 PM3:45 PM

    Narrative is Infrastructure: Media that Moves Markets

    Turn narrative into distribution, hear from creators ahead of the curve and how to measure what matters.

    Media / Culture
  • 2:45 PM3:45 PM

    Halal Brands 3.0 — Designing with Intention

    Build products people keep — materials, care, and community that turn buyers into believers.

    Lifestyle / Retail
  • 2:45 PM3:45 PM

    Word of Mouth: Marketing Masterclass

    A play-by-play for year-round buzz — influencers, hooks, and habits that drive repeat.

  • 3:45 PM4:00 PM

    Transition Break

  • 4:00 PM4:20 PM

    The Challenger Road Less Travelled: Barakah on the Saffron Road

    The habits, hard calls, and quiet rules that build trust — and returns — over time.

    Finance / Capital
  • 4:20 PM5:00 PM

    AI at the Crossroads: From Inspiration to Impact and Start up to Scale

    What to automate now, what to leave “human”, and how to ship in days.

    AI / Tech
  • 5:00 PM5:40 PM

    Culture as Capital: Moving Hearts & Minds

    Hear from our panel of experts on how values and story open hearts and markets.

    Media / Culture
  • 5:40 PM6:00 PM

    Conscience at Scale: Stewardship in the Age of AI

    Hear from a world renown scholar how truth, fairness, and mercy aren’t slogans — they’re strategies that win.

    Impact / NGO
  • 6:00 PM7:07 PM

    Networking Break

  • 7:07 PM7:15 PM

    Maghrib Prayer

  • 7:15 PM8:45 PM

    Dinner

  • 9:15 PM10:15 PM

    Building a Movement: From Audience to Action

    How to mobilise supporters fast — with a message, a moment, and a map.

  • 9:15 PM10:15 PM

    When Business Goes Bad: Crisis, Taqwa, and the Turnaround

    Lessons from the worst day — how to own it, fix it, and rebuild trust stronger than before.

  • 9:15 PM10:15 PM

    Qur’anic Emotional Intelligence for Founders

    Lead with faith, build with integrity, and ship results without losing your soul.

Explore Thrive Frontier Tracks

At the edge of innovation and influence, our Frontier Tracks spotlight the boldest opportunities shaping the Muslim world’s economic and cultural rise. This is where serious builders, visionary investors, and ambitious brands converge to gain exclusive insights, forge high-value partnerships, and future-proof their impact.

Discover how Islamic finance, ethical investing, and FinTech innovation are shaping the future of the global Muslim economy. This track brings together industry leaders, disruptors, and investors to explore new financial products, funding trends, and digital transformation in banking.

Backed by deep consumer insights, this track helps you understand how Muslim consumers are thinking about wealth, access, and financial empowerment.

Explore the intersection of ethical innovation and cutting-edge technology. From generative AI to blockchain and quantum computing, this track is where Muslim tech professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs gather to forecast the future—and build it.

Exclusive research dives into Muslim attitudes toward tech adoption, privacy, and automation, helping you connect with future-focused users and partners.

Tap into the booming $400B+ global modest lifestyle economy. Whether you’re in fashion, halal food, clean beauty, conscious travel, or wellness—this track reveals what drives Muslim consumer behavior and decisions today.

With powerful data on purchasing behaviors and emerging trends, this track helps brands create products and experiences that truly resonate.

Step into the world of storytelling, content, and influence. This track highlights the power of Muslim voices across film, digital media, sports, and pop culture.

With original research on representation, viewership, and creative influence, you’ll gain the insights needed to build compelling narratives—and audiences.

Reimagine giving, purpose, and social enterprise. This track centers on how Muslim philanthropists, donors, and mission-driven businesses are solving global challenges through values-led innovation.

Drawing on fresh data around donor psychology and cause engagement, this track equips changemakers with the tools to maximize their impact.

What to Expect at Thrive

Consumer insights that drive growth

Gain unparalleled access to in-depth research and actionable intelligence on Muslim consumer audiences from DinarStandard to inform product development, business strategy, brand positioning, and marketing campaigns.

Real-world scaling strategies


Learn from case studies of mainstream brands and Muslim-led ventures that have scaled rapidly across North America and expanded globally with actionable insights to grow your own venture.

Automation, AI & operational excellence


Discover how top organizations are using AI, automation, and smart systems to lower costs, increase efficiency, and build world-class customer and donor experiences.

Elevate Your Ethos: Make Your Brand Mission Driven

Many Muslim-led ventures are mission-driven by nature. Learn how to turn that into a powerful positioning advantage to expand your reach and impact.

Commerce as a pillar of Influence

Come be part of something bigger. Join the movement and become a pillar of what’s next. Together, we’ll lay the foundation for a new era of Muslim economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, and global influence.

Thrive Showcase: Pitch. Connect. Win.


Step into the spotlight for a chance at $10,000. Pitch your startup or nonprofit to investors, mentors, and partners who can bring your vision to life. Whether launching or scaling, it’s your moment to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

From AMCC to Thrive: Building on Success

Thrive 2025 proudly builds upon more than a decade of the American Muslim Consumer Conference (AMCC)'s pioneering work.

2010s: AMCC Founded
Catalyzed ventures like LaunchGood & Muzz, shaping the Muslim consumer landscape.

Early 2020s: Evolving Vision
Recognizing the need for a global platform with broader, integrated impact.

2025: Thrive Launches
A new era of global Muslim enterprise, powered by Muslimi, with enhanced infrastructure and international reach.

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The Thrive Experience

Speakers

Like TedTalks with Muslim values in mind, these renowned speakers will take the stage, tell their story, and share inspiration you won’t find at your average business conference.

Panels

Some sessions will feature a group of speakers focused on a dedicated topic that relates to Muslim values in business and how they reflect the consumer market opportunity in 2025.

Breakout sessions

Guests can join round tables with fellow guests and even speakers to delve deeper into discussions, share ideas, and foster that magical collaboration this conference is made for.

Networking

Mingle with hundreds of the most inspiring figures, leaders, and influencers in the Muslim business world and leave the event with more than a few life-changing connections.

Fuel for Big Ideas

A world-class event deserves equally impressive food. Enjoy a curated selection of delicious, high-quality meals and refreshments designed to keep you fueled and focused throughout this dynamic, high-energy conference.

Skills Workshops

Dive deep into critical skills needed to level up your business through Thrive's curated masterclass workshops across Tech / AI, Digital Marketing and more.

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Schedule Details SESSION SCHEDULE

2:00 PM Jummah Salah

Jummah Salah

Salah

2:30 PM Thrive Halal Food Festival

Thrive Halal Food Festival

Food

Indulge in a diverse selection of halal food from vendors around the world. A portion of the sales will be donated to Thrive causes, making this festival not only a culinary delight but also a charitable endeavor, sponsored by a renowned charity.

3:00 PM Spicy Food Challenge

Spicy Food Challenge

Food

5:00 PM Opening Address

Opening Address

Opening Address

5:30PM Talk by Yasmin Mogahed
Yasmin-Mogahed

Holding onto Coal: A Quranic Guide to Resiliency

Yasmin Mogahed

In today's world, Muslims face increasing challenges such as Islamophobia and conflicts in regions like Palestine and Sudan. This lecture will explore how to remain steadfast and resilient amidst these adversities. We will delve into the Quran for timeless examples and guidance on navigating our lives as modern Muslims, drawing on its wisdom to foster strength, unity, and perseverance in the face of contemporary struggles.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Thrive's Got Talent

Thrive's Got Talent

Thrive

Witness a thrilling talent competition featuring Muslim poets, singers, and rappers. Contestants will compete for a cash prize, performing in front of veteran artists and industry experts, with backing tracks provided by Vocal Tunez. This event highlights rising stars and provides them with a platform to shine.

2:00 PM Dhur Salah

Dhur Salah

Salah

2:30 PM - 2:55 PM Talk by Br. Dirie
Br-Dirie

Igniting the Flame: Inspiring a Love for Islam in Our Youth

Dirie Ahmed

How can we inspire our youth to cherish and embrace their Islamic identity? This session explores innovative and engaging ways to instill a deep love for Islam in young people. From leveraging modern technology and media to involving them in community activities, this discussion will offer practical tips and success stories on making Islam appealing and relevant to the younger generation.

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM Talk by Sh. Abdullah Misra
Abdullah-Misra

Strength in Unity: Overcoming Divisions Among Muslims

Abdullah Misra

In a world where Muslims often face divisions, how can we unite and strengthen our communities? This session explores the historical and contemporary challenges that have contributed to divisions among Muslims, including the manipulative tactics of colonizers. We’ll discuss practical ways to foster unity, build solidarity, and emphasize our shared faith and values. Join us to learn how we can bridge differences and stand together, even when forces seem to drive us apart.

3:30 PM - 3:55 PM Talk by Ust. Yasmin Mogahed
Yasmin-Mogahed

The Thrive Life: Balancing Tradition and Progress

Yasmin Mogahed

In an era of rapid change, Muslims often grapple with maintaining traditional values while embracing modernity. This lecture explores how to uphold Islamic principles in contemporary settings, from workplace dynamics to digital engagement. Discover strategies for harmonizing faith and modern life without compromising on core values, creating a balanced and fulfilling Muslim lifestyle.

Thrive Summit

October 3-4, 2025 | Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, Richardson, TX 75082, United States