The World Halal Summit and 8th World Halal Conference 2015

(Kuala Lumpur, 1-2 April 2015)

Abstract

An inspirational event, the annual World Halal Summit held on 1-2 April, 2015, helped cement Malaysia’s reputation as a leading referral centre on Halal knowledge and technology. It comprised the International Halal Showcase exhibition, 8th World Halal Conference (WHC), and five concurrent conferences - The 6th JAKIM Halal Certification Bodies Convention, Certifiers Forum, Scholars Forum, Academics Forum and the Business Forum. WHS 2015 was a platform to provide opportunities for industry stakeholders to collaborate, network, discuss and propose viable ideas for expansion, and to overcome challenges. The halal ecosystem involves capital investment, manufacturing, distribution, training, and supervision.