FOCUS Expo 2026

FOCUS Expo 2026 is where your next move begins. Designed for professionals in the Muslim community, FOCUS Expo is a first-of-its-kind premium experience sitting at the intersection of faith, mental wellness, and entrepreneurship. On Saturday, April 4th at the Plano Event Center, we're bringing together some of the most compelling minds in our community for a full day of honest conversations on mental health, career, and what it means to lead with faith. VIP Tickets include Tote Bag, Access to Afterparty, and other perks Support Droplets of Mercy here Featured Guests at FOCUS Expo 2026We are bringing together an incredible mix of scholars, founders, creators, and comedians from across the country for a full day of conversation, learning, and community.Creators, Comedians & Cultural Voices Farzaam Aleem, Comedian and Creator - @lifewfarzy Faiz Riyaz, Dallas Athlete and Creator @faiz.yy Ahmed Al Kadri, Comedian Adham Aljahmi, Head of Marketing at Euka AI, Actor and Comedian Faiyaz Bin Zia, Senior Content SpecialistScholars & Community Leaders Imam Suhaib Webb Shaikh Mikaeel Smith Imam Omar Hussain, PhD, LPCMental Health & Personal Growth Dr. Shahla Ali, Interventional Psychiatrist Gernae Alexander, Business Strategist and Coach Madiha Ashraf, PhD Candidate in Counselor Education Ahmad Abdallah, CMO of NominalEntrepreneurs & Industry Leaders Fadwa Hilili, Founder of Fadwa Masala Zohaib Rattu, Co Founder of Refunnel and Muslim Professionals Riaz Surti, CEO of Hearthy Foods Maryam Ishtiaq, Founder of It’s Actually Muhammad Joyo, CEO of Elaichi Co Zainab Joyo, CMO of Elaichi Co Sharaz Khan, Founder of Altara Wealth Management Ashequl Hoque, Co Founder of Miraj Collective Mouyyad Abdulhadi, Founder of Pax & Beneficia Yasmeen Tadia, Founder of Make Your Life SweeterCommunity Voices Omar Malik, Director of Community Engagement Lunch, Mocktails, and Entertainment included. Come ready to think bigger, connect deeper, and leave with clarity on what comes next. Coming from out of town and need a hotel? 🏨 Room Block (Budget Pick) WoodSpring Suites Plano Central Legacy — ~$65/night Call 469-253-4003 · Room block: "FOCUS EXPO" Other options (more upscale with gyms etc) Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West ⭐ 4.6 · 📞 469-925-1800 Gorgeous Marriott in Legacy West, walkable to everything. Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park ⭐ 4.6 · 📞 469-353-5000 Consistently excellent staff, gym, 5-mile shuttle service. Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center ⭐ 4.5 · 📞 972-473-6444 Full-service, clean and spacious. Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa ⭐ 4.4 · 📞 972-668-8000 Resort-style with full spa & golf. Great for a relaxing stay. Places to try nearby: 🥩 Halal BBQ Yearby's BBQ & Waterice ⭐ 4.9 — Plano · 📞 469-894-7034 One of the highest-rated halal BBQ spots in all of DFW. Insane brisket and dino ribs, zabiha halal. Fri–Sun only, sells out — go early! Kafi BBQ ⭐ 4.5 — Irving · 📞 469-844-7669 Slow-smoked halal BBQ, incredible ribs, Gouda mac & cheese. Fri–Sun only. 🌶️ South Asian / Pakistani Grand Tandoori ⭐ 4.6 — Plano · 📞 214-440-2154 Pakistani desi staples — great biryani, nihari, malai boti. Closed Mondays. 🥙 Shawarma & Mediterranean 🌟 Royale Shawarma ⭐ 4.3 — Richardson · 📞 214-792-9647 Zohaib's favorite shawarma spot! Syrian-style, massive portions, incredible chicken with garlic sauce. Closed Tuesdays, opens at 4:30pm. Madina Halal Grill ⭐ 4.7 — Richardson · 📞 214-774-9120 A DFW institution — legendary gyros and shawarma, huge portions, open until 2:45am every night. 🍜 Central Asian Uyghur Noodles Rokhat Grill ⭐ 4.7 — Plano · 📞 469-298-2091 Uzbek/Central Asian, amazing lamb kebabs, open until 1am nightly. Babahan Uyghur Cafe ⭐ 4.9 — Plano Handcrafted fresh noodles (laghman), lamb skewers, samsa, plov. One of the best Uyghur spots in all of DFW. Closed Mondays. DH Noodles & Grill ⭐ 4.4 — Plano · 📞 469-367-4478 Halal hand-pulled Lanzhou-style noodles, Big Plate Chicken, spicy braised lamb. Fresh noodles made to order, generous portions, open daily. 🍕 Pizza 🌟 SauceBros Pizza ⭐ 4.7 — Plano · 📞 972-769-9100 Zohaib's pick! Halal pizza with South Asian-inspired flavors, homegrown from NY. Closest thing to real NY pizza in Dallas. Closed Mondays. ☕ Coffee Arwa Yemeni Coffee ⭐ 4.7 — Richardson · 📞 214-782-9749 In-house roasted Yemeni beans, spiced lattes, honeycomb bread. Open until 1am on weekends. DAR Coffee ⭐ 4.7 — Plano · 📞 214-556-6677 Pistachio lattes, Mediterranean bites, beautiful vibe. Open 7am–midnight (2am on weekends). INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? Reach out to us at ruba@muslimprofessionals.us MEDIA PASSES: Media passes are granted to individuals who intend to actively cover FOCUS Expo 2026. Approved media attendees are expected to share coverage before, during, and after the event through their platform (social media, newsletter, blog, podcast, etc.), including tagging the event and related accounts where appropriate. By accepting a media pass, you agree that your coverage may be reshared by the FOCUS Expo and #muslimprofessionals team. Reach out to us at ruba@muslimprofessionals.us