Where Muslim professionals shape what’s next.
Muslims are already building incredible things. But we are not building enough together. A space where faith and ambition are not separate, where relationships are built with purpose, and collaboration feels natural, filled with sincerity.
UMMAHCON brings that space to life.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Part of Toronto Tech Week
Last time, in frames.
Moments from our previous gatherings of Muslim professionals, founders, investors, and operators.
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Chris AR Blauvelt
Founder
Launchgood
Ibrahim Khan
Co-Founder
IFG & Cur8 Capital
Saad Malik
Founder
Zoya
Mohamad Sawwaf
Founder
Manzil
Yasmeen Khan
Founder
The Intentional Currency
Tabassum Pasha
Co-Founder
Waive
Mohamed Moussa
Co-Founder & CTO
Tarteel AI
Shaykh Navaid Aziz
Director of Community Development
Yaqeen Institute
Zaeem Shaukat Mirza
Founder and Investment Partner
UMMAH1
Nida Ansari
CEO, Karmic · Advisor
Kinship
Imran Muthuvappa
Investment Partner
Alif
Yusuf Omar
Founder
Seen TV & Seen Palestine
Shahed Amanullah
Founder
Zabihah
Robleh Jama
Founder
Tomorrow
Rowda Mohamud
Director
BDC
Yasin Ehsan
Venture Scout
a16z Speedrun
Rishard Rameez
Founder
Zown
Omar Khan
Co-Founder & CEO
Ruh
Humza Ahmed
Founder
Automax AI
Saqib Qureshi
CEO
Building Capital
Raheel Irfan
Entrepreneur & Value Creation Advisor
Yavar Zaeem Mirza
Core Team, UMMAH1 · Founder
UMMAHCON
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Toronto Region Board of Trade
One day. Nine spaces.
- Date
- May 30, 2026
- Venue
- The Quay · Toronto
- Doors
- 10:00 AM
- 10:00 – 10:20RegistrationRegistration
Doors Open
UMMAHCON Crew
- 10:20 – 10:30Meeting Rooms FoyerTransition
Check-in + Baraka Networking
UMMAHCON Crew, Ummatis (Everyone)
- 10:30 – 13:00Gala FoyerExperience
ISNA × UMMAH1: Islamic History VR Experience
Ummatis (Everyone)
- 10:30 – 13:00Gala FoyerExperience
Lufemerra × UMMAH1: Prophetic Fragrances Experience
Ummatis (Everyone)
- 10:30 – 11:30MarkhamWorkshop / Talk
From Idea to Investor
Saqib Qureshi — CEO, Building Capital; Raheel Irfan — Entrepreneur & Value Creation Advisor, Independent; Rowda Mohamud — Director, BDC — Curated by OPEN Toronto. Powered by OMCC
- 10:30 – 11:30VaughnExpo
UMMAH Expo - Startup and Business Showcase
Powered by BarakaHunt
- 10:30 – 12:30BurlingtonMentor Office Hours
Kinship: Mentor Office Hours
Nida Ansari — CEO, Karmic & Advisor, Kinship; Shahed Amanullah — Founder, Zabihah & MD, Elian Capital
- 10:30 – 11:30KitchenerExpo
UMMAH Expo - Startup and Business Showcase
Powered by BarakaHunt
- 10:30 – 11:00OakvilleFireside Chat
Building in Elite Ecosystems (SF, YC, a16z, & Identity)
Yasin Ehsan — Venture Scout, a16z Speedrun
- 11:00 – 11:30OakvilleFireside Chat
Startups as a Career for Muslims
Humza Ahmed — Founder, Automax AI
- 11:30 – 12:00OakvilleTalk
How to Get Your First 1,000 Users
Imran Muthuvappa — Investment Partner, Alif
- 11:30 – 12:30MarkhamPanel + Networking
Building the Healthcare Ecosystem
Dr. Meraj Khan; Dr. Emad Khatib; Dr. Rishad Usmani; Dr. Suleiman Furmli — Curated by Ayah Ahdab, Shaina Sumaiya (Ibtikar Toronto). Powered by OMCC
- 12:30 – 13:30Gala FoyerBreak
Baraka Break: Lunch
Attendee Brothers
- 12:30 – 13:30Trade FoyerBreak
Baraka Break: Lunch
Attendee Sisters
- 12:30 – 13:30Meeting Rooms FoyerBreak
Baraka Break: Lunch
Attendee Brothers
- 13:15 – 13:45KitchenerPrayer
Dhuhr Prayer (Brothers) — 2 Congregations
Attendee Brothers
- 13:15 – 13:45OakvillePrayer
Dhuhr Prayer (Sisters)
Attendee Sisters
- 13:45 – 14:00Gala RoomTransition
Dhuhr Prayer → Gala Room
Ummatis (Everyone)
- 14:00 – 14:05Gala RoomOpening Talk
Welcome to UMMAHCON
Yavar Zaeem Mirza (Founder, UMMAHCON)
- 14:05 – 14:10Gala RoomQuran Recitation
Quran Recitation
Hafidh Yasar Zaeem Mirza
- 14:10 – 14:30Gala RoomMain Stage Keynote
Building for Dunya without Losing the Akhira
Shaykh Navaid Aziz — Director of Community Development, Yaqeen Institute
- 14:30 – 14:50Gala RoomMain Stage Keynote
Building Platforms that Serve the Ummah
Chris AR Blauvelt — Founder, LaunchGood
- 14:50 – 15:30Gala RoomMain Stage Panel
Building Global Products with Barakah
Omar Khan — Co-Founder & CEO, Ruh; Rishard Rameez — Founder, Zown; Robleh Jama — Founder, Tomorrow; Tabassum Pasha — Co-Founder, Waive - Moderated by Ramy Sadek
- 15:30 – 15:45Gala RoomMain Stage Talk
Building Islamic Technology for the Next Generation
Mohamed Moussa — Co-Founder & CTO, Tarteel AI - Moderated by Hamza Iqbal
- 15:45 – 16:05Gala RoomBreak
Baraka Break: Coffee and Networking
Ummatis (Everyone)
- 16:05 – 16:25Gala RoomMain Stage Keynote
Building to Last with Purpose
Zaeem Shaukat Mirza — Founder and Investment Partner, UMMAH1
- 16:25 – 16:55Gala RoomMain Stage Panel
Building Financial Infrastructure of the Ummah
Mohamad Sawwaf — Founder, Manzil; Saad Malik — Founder, Zoya; Yasmeen Khan — Founder, The Intentional Currency; Moderated by Eid Al-masri
- 16:55 – 17:25Gala RoomMain Stage Panel
The Future of Muslim Venture Capital and Private Equity
Ibrahim Khan — Co-Founder, IFG & Cur8 Capital; Shahed Amanullah — Founder, Zabihah; Zaeem Shaukat Mirza — Founder and Investment Partner, UMMAH1
- 17:25 – 17:45Gala RoomMain Stage Keynote
The Power of Owning the Media Narrative
Yusuf Omar — Founder, Seen TV & Seen Palestine
- 17:45 – 17:55Gala RoomMain Stage Talk
The UMMAHCON Impact
Yavar Zaeem Mirza (Founder, UMMAHCON)
- 17:55 – 18:00Gala RoomClosing
Closing Dua
Shaykh Navaid Aziz — Director of Community Development, Yaqeen Institute
- 18:00 – 20:00Meeting Rooms FoyerNetworking
Baraka Connect: Networking
Ummatis (Everyone)
- 18:00 – 20:00Meeting Rooms FoyerStartup & Business Expo
UMMAH Expo - Powered by BarakaHunt
Ummatis (Everyone)
- 18:00 – 20:00Gala FoyerUMMAHX Track
Muslims in Media, Marketing & Content
Drop-in networking
- 18:00 – 20:00Gala FoyerUMMAHX Track
Muslims in Art & Design
Drop-in networking
- 18:00 – 20:00Meeting Rooms FoyerUMMAHX Track
Muslims in Retail & E-commerce
Drop-in networking
- 18:00 – 20:00OakvilleUMMAHX Track
Muslims in Finance & FinTech
Drop-in networking
- 18:00 – 20:00MarkhamUMMAHX Track
Muslims in Healthcare & HealthTech
Drop-in networking
- 18:00 – 20:00KitchenerUMMAHX Track
Muslims in Legal & LegalTech
Drop-in networking
- 18:00 – 20:00KitchenerUMMAHX Track
Muslims in Education & EdTech
Drop-in networking
- 18:00 – 20:00VaughnUMMAHX Track
Muslims in Construction, Real Estate & PropTech
Drop-in networking
- 18:00 – 20:00VaughnUMMAHX Track
Muslims in Sports & Fitness
Drop-in networking
- 18:00 – 20:00OakvilleUMMAHX Track
Muslims in Tech & AI
Drop-in networking
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See you soon, insha Allah.
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Where it happens.
The Quay
100 Queens Quay E, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5E 1V3
Saturday, May 30, 2026