LEAD Summit 2026
AMCOB Presents 3 Day Conference | Houston, TX | September 18–20, 2026

Muslim Business Summit for Founders, CEOs & Senior Executives

The AMCOB LEAD Summit 2026 is a three-day conference. It’s going to be a high-impact Muslim business summit with one purpose: to help Muslim business leaders grow stronger businesses.

Building Businesses That Matter

September 18–20, 2026
JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria · Houston, TX

This is the Muslim entrepreneur summit you've been waiting for. With only 300 seats available, it fills fast.

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Registration

300 seats.
That's the room.

The LEAD Summit 2026 is limited to 300 attendees and that's intentional.

We are creating a room where meaningful conversations happen, relationships form naturally, and every session feels personal, focused, and worth your time.

Regular Discount

Ticket Only

$699 $999 Per person
Limited window

Regular pricing closes Sep 1.

Lock in your seat before the price goes up.

Full summit access for all 3 days. Price increases as the event approaches — lock in the early bird rate now.

  • All sessions, keynotes & workshops
  • Expo floor access
  • Networking events
  • Hotel accommodation options available at checkout
  • Limited seats available
Refunds

As participation in LEAD Summit is intentionally limited to 300 attendees, cancellations are managed with care:

Cancellations made on or before June 15 are fully refundable.

Cancellations between June 16 and August 15 are eligible for a 50% refund.

After August 16, participation is non-refundable.

Who This Is For

Why the LEAD Summit Houston 2026 Is Different

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You won’t just collect business cards, you’ll close deals.

Every session, every dinner, every conversation is designed to deliver one thing: OUTCOMES.

This is the Muslim business conference 2026 that's been designed around your growth (not someone else's agenda)

What Actually Happens

What Happens at the AMCOB LEAD Summit?

The LEAD Summit Houston 2026 is packed across three days with high-value programming that goes far beyond the typical seminar experience.

Keynotes from Proven Business Leaders

You’ll hear directly from entrepreneurs and executives who have built companies, raised capital, led teams, and outgrown their competitors. You’ll get the data that actually works, backed with the evidence from decades of experience. No motivational speeches.

Strategic Seminar Sessions

Participate in focused discussions on leadership, growth, operations, marketing, talent, and scaling. You’ll learn how to dominate your business industry. Walk away with ideas you can apply the following week.

Capital Conversation

Join a dedicated discussion on funding and finance for Muslim-owned businesses. Explore equity, debt, venture capital, and growth financing with investors, founders, and advisors who understand the challenges firsthand.

Facilitated Networking Dinners

These dinners are intentionally structured to create meaningful conversations between attendees. You'll spend time with people you might otherwise never meet.

Business Expo

Here, you will connect with service providers, technology partners, recruiters, investors, and business owners on the expo floor. Whether you're buying, selling, hiring, or partnering, this is where introductions happen.

Peer Cohorts

These small-group discussions will create opportunities for accountability, collaboration, and long-term business relationships. Many attendees will leave with a trusted circle of peers they can continue growing with.

THE PEOPLE IN THE ROOM

Every speaker runs a workshop.

No one shows up, talks for an hour, and leaves. Every speaker works the room with you. That's the standard. If you're on the LEAD Summit stage, you're doing the work alongside everyone else.

Nejat H Abdurahman
Nejat H Abdurahman

Founder - N-BAC | Author of The Art of Managing Up

Nejat H Abdurahman Leadership advisor, Executive coach, and author of The Art of Managing Up.

Kamal Solaiman
Kamal Solaiman

General Partner & CEO @ Sinbad Capital

Kamal Solaiman General Partner & CEO at Sinbad Capital, and Private Equity leader.

Aneesa Muthana
Aneesa Muthana

CEO and Co-Owner at Pioneer Service Inc. and M&M Quality Grinding

Manufacturing CEO Aneesa Muthana: 30+ years experience, driving innovation & inclusivity.

Dr. Mohammad Shehata
Dr. Mohammad Shehata

Ph.D. Neuroscience Professional and CEO at FiLiCiTi

Dr. Mohammad Shehata, a neuroscience PhD & CEO at FiLiCiTi, drives innovation.

Sally Baraka, Esq.
Sally Baraka, Esq.

Partner @ Solversa Legal Solutions

Sally Baraka, Redefines legal strategy as growth catalyst, leading $6.5B+ deals for top-tier PE firms globally.

Sajjad Chowdhry
Sajjad Chowdhry

Chief Operating Officer at Guardian Care

Sajjad Chowdhry, Strategic finance & venture building leader driving growth and scaling.

Syeda Nazifa Nawroj
Syeda Nazifa Nawroj

Principal Attorney, Empowering Legal Solutions PC

Syeda Nazifa Nawroj, Principal Attorney, Empowering Legal Solutions PC. M&A expert, empowering founders

Adnan Adrian Wood-Smith
Adnan Adrian Wood-Smith

Educator, Coach, and Founder at Deeper Muslim

Adnan Adrian Wood-Smith, Award-winning educator, coach, and founder of Deeper Muslim, inspiring leadership.

Tasnim Benhalim
Tasnim Benhalim

Founder & Chief Learning Officer at DiversityWealth

Tasnim Benhalim, Founder & Chief Learning Officer at DiversityWealth, a dynamic speaker on diversity & inclusion.

Assad Koshul
Assad Koshul

Founder and CEO at Game Changer Mindsets

Assad Koshul, CPA & CEO of Game Changer Mindsets, empowers leaders with sports-based strategies.

Ayesha Qureshi
Ayesha Qureshi

Founder at Q Line Media

Ayesha Qureshi, Q Line Media Founder, empowers businesses with cost-effective, results-driven marketing.

Malik Khan
Malik Khan

Speaker Intrductions 100% C13 Certified EOS Implementer® | Coaching Leadership Teams to Achieve Vision Through Alignment & Accountability Certified EOS Implementer® | Coaching Leadership Teams to Achieve Vision Through Alignment & Accountability

Malik Khan Jr., EOS Implementer & leadership coach, transforms teams from reactive to intentional in 30+ years.

Nejat H Abdurahman
Nejat H Abdurahman

Founder - N-BAC | Author of The Art of Managing Up

Nejat H Abdurahman Leadership advisor, Executive coach, and author of The Art of Managing Up.

Kamal Solaiman
Kamal Solaiman

General Partner & CEO @ Sinbad Capital

Kamal Solaiman General Partner & CEO at Sinbad Capital, and Private Equity leader.

Aneesa Muthana
Aneesa Muthana

CEO and Co-Owner at Pioneer Service Inc. and M&M Quality Grinding

Manufacturing CEO Aneesa Muthana: 30+ years experience, driving innovation & inclusivity.

Dr. Mohammad Shehata
Dr. Mohammad Shehata

Ph.D. Neuroscience Professional and CEO at FiLiCiTi

Dr. Mohammad Shehata, a neuroscience PhD & CEO at FiLiCiTi, drives innovation.

Sally Baraka, Esq.
Sally Baraka, Esq.

Partner @ Solversa Legal Solutions

Sally Baraka, Redefines legal strategy as growth catalyst, leading $6.5B+ deals for top-tier PE firms globally.

Sajjad Chowdhry
Sajjad Chowdhry

Chief Operating Officer at Guardian Care

Sajjad Chowdhry, Strategic finance & venture building leader driving growth and scaling.

Syeda Nazifa Nawroj
Syeda Nazifa Nawroj

Principal Attorney, Empowering Legal Solutions PC

Syeda Nazifa Nawroj, Principal Attorney, Empowering Legal Solutions PC. M&A expert, empowering founders

Adnan Adrian Wood-Smith
Adnan Adrian Wood-Smith

Educator, Coach, and Founder at Deeper Muslim

Adnan Adrian Wood-Smith, Award-winning educator, coach, and founder of Deeper Muslim, inspiring leadership.

Tasnim Benhalim
Tasnim Benhalim

Founder & Chief Learning Officer at DiversityWealth

Tasnim Benhalim, Founder & Chief Learning Officer at DiversityWealth, a dynamic speaker on diversity & inclusion.

Assad Koshul
Assad Koshul

Founder and CEO at Game Changer Mindsets

Assad Koshul, CPA & CEO of Game Changer Mindsets, empowers leaders with sports-based strategies.

Ayesha Qureshi
Ayesha Qureshi

Founder at Q Line Media

Ayesha Qureshi, Q Line Media Founder, empowers businesses with cost-effective, results-driven marketing.

Malik Khan
Malik Khan

Speaker Intrductions 100% C13 Certified EOS Implementer® | Coaching Leadership Teams to Achieve Vision Through Alignment & Accountability Certified EOS Implementer® | Coaching Leadership Teams to Achieve Vision Through Alignment & Accountability

Malik Khan Jr., EOS Implementer & leadership coach, transforms teams from reactive to intentional in 30+ years.

LEAD Expo

A Marketplace for Business Deals & Learning

The LEAD Summit Houston Expo is built into the fabric of the summit.
Over three days, the expo floor puts you face-to-face with businesses, service providers, and decision-makers who are there for one reason: to do business.
This is one of the most targeted business networking events in Houston.

Limited spots. Reserve early.

Standard Booth

$1,250 / 6ft × 4ft
13 spots left

What's included

  • Full day Summit access
  • 1 Staff Pass
  • Banner and Branding Space
  • Brand Visibility
  • Lead Generation

LEAD Summit is AMCOB's flagship annual event, a premium Muslim business conference and seminar experience for founders, CEOs, and executives. The AMCOB LEAD Summit 2026 takes place September 18–20 in Houston, TX, bringing together 300 of the most motivated Muslim business leaders in the country.

The AMCOB summit is designed for Muslim founders, CEOs, and senior executives who are ready to scale, connect, and build with intention. If you're serious about your business, this is your room.

No. The LEAD Summit is open to all qualified professionals. That said, AMCOB members receive exclusive discounts.

No. Only registered summit attendees and credentialed press can access the expo floor. This keeps the environment focused and the conversations valuable.

Absolutely. The AMCOB LEAD Summit welcomes Muslim women founders and executives and is intentionally designed to support diverse voices within the Muslim business community. Networking events for women entrepreneurs are embedded throughout the program.

Email info@amcob.org with a short note about your work and what you would bring to the room. Speaker slots for 2026 are largely filled, but we are always open to the right voice. Partnership and sponsorship details are available on request.

As participation in LEAD Summit is intentionally limited to 300 attendees, cancellations are managed with care:

  • Cancellations made on or before June 15 are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations between June 16 and August 15 are eligible for a 50% refund.
  • After August 16, participation is non-refundable.
The Clock Is Running

Your Seat Won't Wait.

Three days. 300 leaders. One city. One mission.

This is the Muslim business summit that belongs on your calendar.

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