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The Sixth Telecommunications Forum

29 September 2027 · VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP Hall, Baghdad International Fair

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The Sixth Telecommunications Forum is the flagship programme of Day One at ITEX IRAQ 2027 , focused on strengthening Iraq’s telecommunications market and positioning the country for the next phase of digital infrastructure development. Under the theme “From Local Integration to International Leadership,” the forum brings together senior government officials, regulators, telecom operators, infrastructure providers, technology companies, and international experts to address market efficiency, 4G and 5G expansion, national internet traffic, data centre capacity, subsea cables, international transit, local technology content, digital capabilities, and the development of Iraq’s broader communications ecosystem. The forum combines the official opening programme with four main sessions covering telecommunications market efficiency, local content and technology markets, the Iraqi Hardware Summit, and digital capacity development.

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All times are Baghdad time (GMT+3)

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Ceremony09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Official Opening Ceremony of ITEX IRAQ 2026 and Its Forums

Official Opening Ceremony of ITEX IRAQ 2026 and Its Forums

The official opening ceremony of ITEX IRAQ 2026, bringing together senior government officials, institutional leaders, strategic partners, and industry representatives to launch the exhibition and its main forum programme.

VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP Hall
ITEX IRAQ 2026opening ceremonyofficial openinggovernmenttelecommunicationsdigital transformationexhibitionforums
  • Mr. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi
    Mr. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi

    Prime Minister of Iraq — Office of the Prime Minister

  • Eng. Mustafa Sanad
    Eng. Mustafa Sanad

    Minister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq

  • Dr. Mustafa Nizar Juma Al-Ani
    Dr. Mustafa Nizar Juma Al-Ani

    Minister of Trade — Ministry of Trade – Republic of Iraq

  • Abdul Karim Abtan Al-Jubouri
    Abdul Karim Abtan Al-Jubouri

    Minister of Education, Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Education – Republic of Iraq

  • Dr. Abdul Hussein Aziz Al-Moussawi
    Dr. Abdul Hussein Aziz Al-Moussawi

    Minister of Health — Ministry of Health – Republic of Iraq

  • Dr. Khalid Shwani
    Dr. Khalid Shwani

    Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Justice & Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs – Republic of Iraq

  • Mohammed Nouri Ahmed Al-Karbouli
    Mohammed Nouri Ahmed Al-Karbouli

    Minister of Industry and Minerals — Ministry of Industry and Minerals – Republic of Iraq

  • Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal
    Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal

    Chief Executive Officer of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq

  • Mohammed Samir
    Mohammed Samir

    Chief Commercial Officer — Zain Iraq

Panel11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Enhancing the Efficiency of Iraq’s Telecommunications Market

Enhancing the Efficiency of Iraq’s Telecommunications Market

This high-level panel brings together government leaders, regulators, telecommunications operators, infrastructure providers, and industry experts to examine the current state and future development of Iraq’s telecommunications market. The discussion will address the size and efficiency of the telecommunications sector, nationwide 4G coverage, the development of 5G services, data centre capacity, internet traffic through the national exchange, and Iraq’s growing role in subsea cable and international transit connectivity. The session aims to identify practical opportunities to strengthen infrastructure, improve service quality, increase network capacity, enhance market competitiveness, and position Iraq as a more connected regional digital hub.

VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP Hall
telecommunicationsIraq telecom market4G5Gdata centersinternet trafficsubsea cablestransit
  • Eng. Mustafa Sanad
    Eng. Mustafa Sanad

    Minister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq

  • Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal
    Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal

    Chief Executive Officer of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq

  • Dr. Blasim Salim
    Dr. Blasim Salim

    Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq

  • Ahmed Rakwi
    Ahmed Rakwi

    CEO IRAQ IXP — IRAQ IXP PROJECT

  • Dr. Eng. Yasser Amer Abdul Jabbar Al-Jawhar
    Dr. Eng. Yasser Amer Abdul Jabbar Al-Jawhar · Moderator

    Telecommunications & ICT Expert — MOC-Iraq

  • Dr. Rafid Al-Khafaji
    Dr. Rafid Al-Khafaji

    Vice President & Board Member — Huawei

Panel02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Strengthening Local Content and the Technology Market

Strengthening Local Content and the Technology Market

A high-level panel on strengthening Iraq’s local technology ecosystem, attracting investment, supporting regional headquarters, and accelerating emerging technologies and cloud adoption.

VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP Hall
local contenttechnology marketinvestmentregional headquartersemerging technologiescloud computingtechnology cities
  • Dr. Blasim Salim
    Dr. Blasim Salim

    Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq

  • Eng. Bassam Salem Al-Zaidi
    Eng. Bassam Salem Al-Zaidi

    Advisor to the Minister of Communications — MOC - Republic of Iraq

  • Mr. Adel Akab Hussein
    Mr. Adel Akab Hussein

    President of the Iraqi Federation of Industries — Iraqi Federation of Industries

  • Mohamed Aboulnaga “Nagaty”
    Mohamed Aboulnaga “Nagaty” · Moderator

    Executive Chairman, Exits MENA — Exits MENA

Panel03:30 PM – 06:00 PM
The Importance of Digital Indicators for International Organizations in the Telecommunications Sector

The Importance of Digital Indicators for International Organizations in the Telecommunications Sector

A panel discussion exploring the importance of digital indicators and international standards in developing Iraq’s telecommunications sector, improving its global rankings, and strengthening investment in digital infrastructure.

VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP Hall
telecommunicationsdigital indicatorsinternational standardsITUdigital infrastructuretelecom regulationinvestmentIraq
  • Dr. Ammar Hadi
    Dr. Ammar Hadi

    Director General of the Planning — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq

  • Karim Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelghani
    Karim Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelghani

    Senior Advisor, Arab Regional Office — Acting Regional Director, ITU Arab Regional Office

  • Ahmed Salim Hanoun
    Ahmed Salim Hanoun

    Director of the International Organizations and Regional Affairs Division — هيأة الاعلام والاتصالات

  • Dr. Ali Abbas Al-Sabbagh
    Dr. Ali Abbas Al-Sabbagh · Moderator

    ITPC

Panel06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Developing Digital Capabilities

Developing Digital Capabilities

A high-level panel on building Iraq’s digital workforce, expanding ICT skills, supporting AI education, and strengthening national digital capabilities.

VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP Hall
digital skillsICT jobslocalizationAI educationtrainingdigital capacitytechnology communitiesintellectual property
  • Eng. Mustafa Sanad
    Eng. Mustafa Sanad

    Minister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq

  • Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahd
    Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahd

    Deputy Minister for Scientific Research — MOHESR – Republic of Iraq

  • Dr. Huda Sajjad Mahmoud
    Dr. Huda Sajjad Mahmoud

    Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs — Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs – Republic of Iraq

  • Dr. Ali Nasser Alkhwaildi
    Dr. Ali Nasser Alkhwaildi

    President of the Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology — Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology (IAICT)

  • Prof. Dr. Salah Al-Shammari
    Prof. Dr. Salah Al-Shammari

    Chairman of the Board of Trustees — Al-Mamoun University

  • Dr. Maged Ghoneima
    Dr. Maged Ghoneima

    Founder & General Partner, M-Empire Angels — M-Empire Angels

  • Dr. Muntadhar Qasim Abdulhassan
    Dr. Muntadhar Qasim Abdulhassan · Moderator

    Lecturer — University of Al-Qadisiyah

  • Atheer Hamed Al-Qaisi
    Atheer Hamed Al-Qaisi

    President of the Iraqi Programmers Syndicate — Iraqi Programmers Syndicate