ECONS FESTIVAL 2024: What to Look Forward to!

By, Shaireza Jaafar

GOMBAK, 21 October 2024: The long-awaited annual event, “ECONS Festival 2024” is finally back with a fresh theme, this time, tied around the ‘Golden Eras of Islam’ at the Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences (KENMS) of IIUM Gombak.

‘ECONS Festival 2024: The Golden Age of Islam’ organised by the Secretariat of Economics and Management Sciences (EMSS) is a week festival (20 to 26 October 2024), filled with exciting events aims at educating the public on the profound contributions made during the Islamic Golden Eras.

The festival also acts as a bridge between the public and students of IIUM from other kulliyyahs with the KENMS departments through active participation that contributes both entertainment and educational values, helping to enhance students’ skills and knowledge in real economic activities.

What are the programmes?

1. Morning with TZA (Tengku Zafrul Aziz)

On 20th October 2024 (6 am until 11 am) at the SHAS Mosque, Lecture Theatre 1. This program allows IIUM students to engage directly with the Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, encourages economic discussion on the nation’s development, and fosters an open dialogue culture. 

2. ECONS FEST Food Bazaar & CarBooth Sale

From 21 to 26 October 2024 (10 am until 6 pm) at the KENMS Parking Space. With the motto “Campus Cuisine: Celebrate this Together” the festival offers not only delicacies to purchase but also promotes local businesses and draws students to come and support it.

3. Gamebooth: Rawdat al-Ilm

From 22 October 2024 (1 pm until 5.30 pm) to 23 October 2024 (10 am until 5.30 pm) at the KENMS Compound and Business Compound. With the motto “Embarking on a journey full of edutainment”, Rawdat al-Ilm aims to provide students with educational content by integrating fun and creative elements. The games include the History of Islam throughout the World, Islamic Finance in Malaysia, and Islamic Economics.

4. Mini Career Expo

From 23rd to 24th October 2024 (9 am until 5 pm) at the Dar al-Hikmah Library. The Mini Career Expo will take place. It is a networking event, that provides students with doors to meet with job seekers and discuss job opportunities.

5. Escape Room

From 23 to 24 October 2024 (4 pm until 9 pm) and 25 October 2024 (9 am until 9 pm) at the area beside EMSS HQ and AIKOL bridge. The classic escape room returns with an educational spin, incorporating the history of Islam in the Golden Age, contributing to students’ problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. 

6. Musleh Melody

On 23 October 2024 (8 pm until 10.30 pm) at the Experimental Hall, Rectory Building IIUM. With the slogan “Unity Voices, Revising Legacy”, Musleh Melody is a nasheed performance that aims to spotlight and act as a stage to showcase the talents of IIUM students.

7. Content Creating Workshop

On 25 October 2024 (8 am until 12 pm) at the Lecture Theatre 1, KENMS. Featuring special guests Nik Izzuddin Omary and Amin and Abid Othman, this workshop will inspire students to think critically and creatively about becoming content creators through speakers’ shared experiences.

8. The Unity Gala

On 25th October 2024 (8 pm until 11 pm) at the Experimental Hall. Under the motto “One World, Many Voices, United in Purpose” the Unity Gala is the highlight of the festival which celebrates the IIUM community by promoting inclusivity and unity, featuring a special performance by Caliph Buskers. 

The ECONS Festival 2024 is a collaboration between IIUM Alumni, Hidayah Centre Foundation, IIUM Student Union (IIUMSU), IIUMTV, IIUMToday, IIUMFM and sponsored by Wardah, TZA, and Vida***