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
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This year's guests include:
Adham Aljahmi — Head of Marketing at Euka AI, actor, comedian, and MC of FOCUS Expo 2026
Ahmad Abdullah — Co-Founder of Nominal, driving brand storytelling and community-led growth for a culture-rooted jewelry brand
Ahmed Al-Kadri — Yemeni-American comedian based in LA whose material is mined from his upbringing, relatable situations, and straight up goofiness
Dr. Shahla Ali — Double board-certified interventional psychiatrist with 18+ years of clinical experience
Fadwa Hilili — Founder and CEO of Fadwa Masala, the first all-natural masala line that is salt-free, sugar-free, and chili-free
Faiyaz Bin Zia — Senior Content Specialist at Southwest Airlines and short-form content creator specializing in social media storytelling
Imam Mikaeel Ahmed Smith — Faculty member at Qalam Seminary, teaching Tafsir, Seerah, Aqeedah, and Hadith and author of With the Heart in Mind
Imam Omar Hussain, PhD, LPC — PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, Graduate of Al-Azhar University
Imam Suhaib Webb — American imam and former imam of the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, named one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World
Madiha Ashraf — PhD candidate in Counselor Education, specializing in marital and family counseling
Maryam Ishtiaq — Founder of It's Actually, a premium halal bone broth brand built on clean ingredients, heritage, and product innovation
Muhammad Joyo — CEO of Elaichi Co, weaving cultural connections through the culinary arts and bold flavors
Omar Malik — Director of Community Engagement, multidisciplinary professional with backgrounds in technology, business administration, and Islamic chaplaincy
Riaz Surti — CEO of Hearthy Foods, building a healthier food industry rooted in inclusion
Zainab Joyo — CMO of Elaichi Co
Zohaib Rattu — Co-Founder of Refunnel and #muslimprofessionals
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 — ~$165/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).
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