24–25 October 2026, The Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS) participated as a conference partner in the IQRA’ 2026 Global Conference, held under the theme "Guiding the Digital Age: A Qur'anic Compass for Human-Centered Innovation and Sustainable Development." Through a dedicated expert panel and a high-level strategic intervention, the IOFS highlighted the role of ethical artificial intelligence in advancing sustainable food security across OIC Member States.
On 24 October, the IOFS convened the panel "AI and Food Security: A Qur'anic Compass for Sustainable Innovation," moderated by Mr. Abdula Manafi, Chief Multilateral Relations Officer of the IOFS, and bringing together experts from international organisations, academia and the technology sector. Discussions explored how AI can strengthen agricultural productivity, climate resilience, water management and animal health while remaining guided by ethical principles, scientific evidence and human-centered development.
Speaking on behalf of the IOFS, Dr. Memduh Ünal emphasized that artificial intelligence should complement human expertise and institutional capacity, while supporting more resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.
On 25 October, Dr. Yousuf Khan, Advisor to the Director General of the IOFS, addressed the High-Level Strategic Roundtable, highlighting the need to bridge the agricultural digital divide, promote responsible AI, and strengthen cooperation among OIC institutions. The intervention also outlined opportunities for collaboration in AI-enabled agricultural value chains, early warning systems, precision irrigation and technology transfer.
The participation of the IOFS in IQRA’ 2026 Global Conference reflected its commitment to connecting scientific and technological innovation with the practical food-security needs of OIC Member States.
