ICAS 2026 is designed to bring together a diverse and strategically interconnected group of participants, each contributing distinct perspectives to the broader conversation on progressive Muslim women’s leadership and sustainable civilization.
Academics, researchers, and students (domestic and international)
This group forms the intellectual backbone of the conference. Academics and researchers contribute theoretical frameworks, empirical findings, and critical analyses that deepen understanding of ‘Aisyiyah, gender justice, Islamic thought, and sustainability. Graduate and undergraduate students represent the next generation of scholars and leaders; their participation ensures intellectual regeneration and future research continuity. The inclusion of both domestic and international participants strengthens comparative dialogue, allowing ideas to travel across contexts and enriching discussions with diverse methodological and cultural perspectives.
Leaders and cadres of ‘Aisyiyah and Muhammadiyah at all levels
These participants connect scholarship to lived organizational experience. As decision-makers, activists, educators, and grassroots mobilizers, they bring practical insight into how ideas are translated into programs and policies. Their presence ensures that discussions are not merely academic but grounded in institutional realities. They also play a strategic role in aligning conference outcomes with future agendas, including movement consolidation, leadership development, and preparation for major organizational milestones. This group embodies the continuity between intellectual reflection and transformative action.
Civil society activists, NGOs, and representatives of international organizations
This cluster of participants expands the conference beyond religious and academic circles into the broader ecosystem of social change. Activists and NGOs contribute field-based knowledge about advocacy, community empowerment, environmental justice, and human rights initiatives. Representatives of international organizations offer policy frameworks, funding perspectives, and global governance insights. Their engagement fosters cross-sector collaboration and allows participants to explore how faith-based women’s movements can work in partnership with broader social justice and sustainability initiatives at regional and global levels.
Policymakers, government officials, and practitioners
This group ensures that ideas discussed during the conference can influence institutional and policy environments. Policymakers and officials provide insight into regulatory frameworks, national development priorities, and public service systems. Practitioners—such as educators, health professionals, and community development workers—bring operational expertise. Their participation strengthens the link between research findings and real-world implementation, encouraging evidence-based policy design and sustainable program development rooted in both ethical values and practical feasibility.
The general public with an interest in women’s and Islamic studies
By welcoming broader audiences, ICAS 2026 affirms that knowledge production should not be restricted to specialists. Engaged citizens, community members, and independent learners contribute moral energy, social commitment, and diverse lived experiences. Their participation supports a more inclusive intellectual culture and helps disseminate conference insights into wider society. This openness reflects the spirit of solidarity central to the conference theme: building shared understanding across boundaries of profession, institution, and background.
Together, these participant groups create a multi-layered forum in which scholarship, activism, governance, and community engagement intersect—ensuring that ICAS 2026 functions not only as an academic event but as a collaborative platform for civilizational renewal.
