LEAD Summit 2026

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JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria · Houston, TX
AMCOB Presents 3 Day Conference | Houston, TX | September 18–20, 2026
Event starts Friday 5:00 PM – Concludes at Sunday 5:00 PM

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.

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LEAD Summit attendees and speakers networking at the conference

Building Businesses That Matter

September 18–20, 2026
Event starts Friday 5:00 PM – Concludes at Sunday 5:00 PM
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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Built For Everyone in the Room

What's In It For You

  • Learn direct from founders who've built and scaled real companies
  • Join strategic sessions on leadership, growth, and operations
  • Explore capital and funding conversations with investors and advisors
  • Get matched with the right people through ICP-based networking
  • Take assessments that reveal your ideal work style and pace
  • Get AMCOB Learning resources to sharpen your sales game
  • Build a trusted peer circle for long-term growth and accountability
  • Showcase your products directly to 300 qualified decision-makers
  • Generate qualified leads across three full days on the expo floor
  • Gain brand visibility with dedicated banner and signage space
  • Meet founders, executives, and investors actively ready to buy
  • Build lasting business relationships in a focused, curated room
  • Extend your reach into future LEAD Summit cities nationwide
  • Position your brand in front of 300 high-caliber business leaders
  • Gain premium visibility through branding across the entire summit
  • Align your company with a trusted, mission-driven community
  • Access warm introductions to founders, executives, and investors
  • Advertise in event materials with dedicated ad placements
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.

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Ticket Only

$699 $999 Per person
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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 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.

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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 has been designed around your growth (not someone else's agenda)

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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.

Omair Tariq
Keynote Speaker

Omair Tariq

Founder & CEO of Cart.com

Built a $1B Company in 3 Years

Aneesa Muthana
Keynote Speaker

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.

Umair Khan
Keynote Speaker

Umair Khan

Founding Partner, Mentors Fund; Founder & Chairman, Folio3; Visiting Professor, UC Berkeley; Co-Owner, Zareen’s Restaurants

Umair Khan is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and educator with experience spanning technology, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and hospitality.

Faruk Bhagani
Faruk Bhagani

Co-Founder @ Menasa

Faruk Bhagani, Menasa Co-Founder, empowers tech growth through ethics, empathy & AI strategy.

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.

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.

Sajjad Chowdhry
Sajjad Chowdhry

Principal, Trivium Global / C-level Executive

Sajjad Chowdhry - executive, entrepreneur, and advisor, combines experience with a deep concern for ethical commerce and institutional development.

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

Certified EOS Implementer® | Leadership Coach

Helping entrepreneurs and leadership teams gain clarity, strengthen accountability, and execute with discipline.

Mariam Sobh
Mariam Sobh

Emcee

Communication Strategist, Host and Public Relations Coordinator, Chicago PD

Communications strategist specializing in executive, crisis, and internal communications, with extensive leadership experience at the Chicago Police Department.

Mouneeb Shahid
Mouneeb Shahid

CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Digital Marketing Expert

Mouneeb Shahid, CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Digital Marketing Expert, empowering businesses to thrive.

Faruk Bhagani
Faruk Bhagani

Co-Founder @ Menasa

Faruk Bhagani, Menasa Co-Founder, empowers tech growth through ethics, empathy & AI strategy.

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.

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.

Sajjad Chowdhry
Sajjad Chowdhry

Principal, Trivium Global / C-level Executive

Sajjad Chowdhry - executive, entrepreneur, and advisor, combines experience with a deep concern for ethical commerce and institutional development.

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

Certified EOS Implementer® | Leadership Coach

Helping entrepreneurs and leadership teams gain clarity, strengthen accountability, and execute with discipline.

Mariam Sobh
Mariam Sobh

Emcee

Communication Strategist, Host and Public Relations Coordinator, Chicago PD

Communications strategist specializing in executive, crisis, and internal communications, with extensive leadership experience at the Chicago Police Department.

Mouneeb Shahid
Mouneeb Shahid

CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Digital Marketing Expert

Mouneeb Shahid, CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Digital Marketing Expert, empowering businesses to thrive.

September 18–20, 2026 · JW Marriott, Houston, Texas

LEAD Summit 2026 Agenda

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Please note: The agenda is subject to last-minute changes.
  1. 5:00 PM
    Registration & Networking Reception
  2. 6:15 PM
    Welcome & Opening Remarks
    Speaker: AMCOB Leadership
  3. 6:45 PM
    Opening Keynote
    Speaker: Omair Tariq (cart.com)
  4. 7:45 PM
    Maghreb Prayers, Dinner, & Community Conversations
  5. 10:00 PM
    End of Evening
  1. 7:30 AM
    Breakfast
  2. 8:30 AM
    Morning Welcome & Day Overview
  3. 8:45 AM
    Find Your Greater Why 90 min
    Qur'anic Lessons for a Purpose-Driven Life
    Speaker: Imam Adnan Adrian Wood-Smith
  4. 10:15 AM
    Strategic Foresight in Seerah 75 min
    Lessons in Long-Term Planning and Execution
    Speaker: Assad Koshul
  5. 11:30 AM
    Build It Right. Protect What You've Built. Know When to Sell. 30 min
    A Founder's Legal Playbook for the AI Era
    Speaker: Syeda Nazifa Nawroj
  6. 12:00 PM
    Lunch & Duhr Prayer Break
  7. 1:30 PM
    EOS Vision Building 90 min
    Vision, people, data, issues, process, and accountability
    Speaker: Malik Khan
  8. 3:00 PM
    Mining the Miracle Machine 45 min
    A Blueprint for Merging Human and Artificial Intelligence
    Speaker: Dr. Mohammad Shehata
  9. 3:45 PM
    Break
  10. 4:00 PM
    Growth With a Compass 45 min
    A Working Session with a PE Investor
    Speaker: Kamal Solaiman
  11. 4:45 PM
    Featured AMCOB Members: Presentations
  12. 5:45 PM
    Free Time / Asr Prayers / Refresh
  13. 6:30 PM
    Saturday Dinner & Networking
    Open mic for attendee stories — 2 min each, volunteer basis
  14. 8:30 PM
    Keynote – Breaking Boundaries with Your Identity Intact 45 min
    Speaker: Aneesa Muthana
  15. 9:15 PM
    Networking
  16. 10:00 PM
    End of Evening
  1. 7:30 AM
    Breakfast
  2. 8:30 AM
    Morning Reflection & Day Overview
  3. 8:45 AM
    The Trust Economy 30 min
    Doing Business with Integrity in a Skeptical Marketplace
    Speaker: Sajjad Chowdhry
  4. 9:15 AM
    Panel: Sales & Marketing 60 min
    Speaker: Ayesha Qureshi, Moubeen Shahid & Faruk Bhagani
  5. 10:15 AM
    Break
  6. 10:30 AM
    Leading in the Age of AI: The Leadership Shift from Strategy to Execution 45 min
    Moving from Strategy to Execution in AI
    Speaker: Nejat Abdurrahman
  7. 11:15 AM
    Vulnerability: The Road to Courage 45 min
    Understand vulnerability as essential to courageous leadership
    Speaker: Tasnim Benhalim
  8. 12:00 PM
    Housekeeping
  9. 12:15 PM
    Lunch / Prayer
  10. 2:00 PM
    Closing Keynote: Success to Significance 45 min
    Speaker: Umair Khan
  11. 2:45 PM
    Closing Remarks, Commitments & Send-Off
    Speaker: AMCOB Leadership
  12. 3:15 PM
    Networking Session
  13. 4:00 PM
    End of Summit
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

$1,800

What's included

  • Full day Summit access
  • Total 2 passes (1 Booth Pass + 1 Staff Pass)
  • Banner and Branding Space
  • Brand Visibility
  • Lead Generation
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Community

Our Partners

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OPEN Global logo
Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce logo
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Muslim Professionals Association logo
Pakistan Chamber of Commerce USA logo
OPEN Global logo
Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce logo
IBA logo
Muslim Professionals Association logo
Pakistan Chamber of Commerce USA logo
OPEN Global logo
Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce logo
IBA logo
Muslim Professionals Association logo

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

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

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

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