UK National Summit 2026: Imams and Community Leaders
UK National Summit 2026: Imams and Community Leaders
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Welcome to the ticket page for the UK National Summit 2026: Imams and Community Leaders.
**** HURRY! Tickets will close on Wednesday 22nd at Midnight. ****
This full day event is exclusively for Imams and Masjid centred Community Leaders from across the UK discussing the challenges and practical solutions facing our communities.
Date: Sunday 26th April 2026.
Location: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. 61-65 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DA.
| Itinerary | |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Welcome and Introduction |
| 10:15 - 11:30 | Session 1: The Masaajid of The Future - Challenges and Solutions Chair - Mr Iqbal Nasim (Educator & strategic adviser, Ex-CEO of National Zakat Foundation) |
| 11:30 - 11:35 | Sponsor Message: Convert Muslim Foundation |
| 11:35 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:10 | Mid-Morning Break
Keynote Speech: "Prime Time" - A Weekly Opportunity |
| 12:10 - 13:10 | Session 2: Forging Our Youth - The Mantle of Responsibility Chair - Mr Ayub Seedat (CEO, Here For Youth) |
| 13:10 - 14:25 | Zuhr - Lunch - Exhibition - Networking |
14:25 - 15:25 | Session 3: Not So Charitable? Navigating Legal Structures & Governance Chair - Mr Jahangir Mohammed (Director, Ayaan Institute) |
| 15:25 - 15:55 | Mid-Afternoon Break |
| 15:55 - 16:00 | Sponsor Message |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Session 4: Beyond the Bucket - Towards Financial Sustainability Chair - Mr Umer Suleman (Trustee, National Waqf. Chief Risk Officer, Wahed) |
| 17:00 - 17:15
17:15 - 17:30 | Closing Remarks - "Excellence" Qur'aan, Salawaat and Dua |
Please note the presenters and program details are subject to change.
Ticket Pricing
The event is free for up to 4 members of each masjid / community centre. This ought to include the Imam(s) and committee/trust members responsible for the masjid/community centre. This event is NOT open to the general public and is, except for Imams, exclusively** for those involved in leadership positions of UK based masjids and community centres.
Please be aware that this is a ticket exclusive event. Only the adult ticket holder will be allowed to join the event. It would be appreciated if on booking each individual is listed rather than booking multiple tickets under a single person's name.
Expected Total Number of Delegates is 300 people.
Food Allergies
If you have any food allergies then please ensure you fill in the relevant questions on booking your tickets. Alternatively you can email us at info@apex-forum.com.
Sponsorship & Exhibition spaces
Sponsorship and Exhibition spaces are available.
If you would like a space for commercial or promotional purposes please email info@apex-forum.com
Special Exhibition
We are happy to welcome an exhibition at the Summit, from "Exhibition Islam", sponsored by Wahed
Prayer Facilities
This will be available throughout the day.
Public Transport
The closest tube stations are Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) and Holborn on the Central line, both within easy walking distance. London Euston, Kings Cross, and St Pancras International stations are under a 30-minute walk or a short taxi ride away. All of London's remaining mainline stations are easily reached by the underground network.
Car parking
The nearest car park is on the corner of Drury Lane and Parker Street and is only a two minute walk away.
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms have recommended Bloomsbury Square Car Park, which is only a 7 minute walk from the venue. Please see the following link: bit.ly/BloomsburySquareCarPark
In addition, to this you can find suitable on the day parking using the following link: yourparkingspace.co.uk/london/grand-connaught-rooms
* To be confirmed
** Any tickets booked by people who do not satisfy this precondition will have their tickets voided.
Location
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, WC2B 5DA