The goal of this roundtable series was to create a forum for understanding and enhancing the field of Islamic economics and finance by fostering an open dialogue among industry leaders and academia, while providing an opportunity for students to get more involved in the Islamic finance industry. The roundtable acts as a catalyst for a dedicated communication channel between Islamic financial institutions and academics, to discuss perennial and new issues and products in the industry. The discussions help all stakeholders to understand the ground realities, and give participants the opportunity to work together to reduce barriers in accessing Islamic finance and to support an ethical and robust economy that meets the needs of all segments of society. In the context of this specific roundtable, the goal was to assess technological changes in finance and how they are disrupting financial intermediation.
