Event Schedule

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.

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  Mr. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi

  Prime Minister of Iraq — Office of the Prime Minister

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  Eng. Mustafa Sanad

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

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  Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal

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

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  Eng.Thulfiqar Hoshi Al-Maqsoosi

  President of the Iraqi Engineers Union — Iraqi Engineers Union

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.

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  Eng. Mustafa Sanad

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

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  Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal

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

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  Dr. Blasim Salim

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

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  Eng. Ali Yaseen Dawood

  Director General of the Informatics and Telecommunications Public Company — Informatics and Telecommunications Public Company – Ministry of Communications, Republic of Iraq

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.

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  Dr. Blasim Salim

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

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  Eng. Bassam Salem Al-Zaidi

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

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  Mr. Adel Akab Hussein

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

• 
  Mohamed Aboulnaga “Nagaty” · Moderator

  Executive Chairman, Exits MENA — Exits MENA

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.

• 
  Dr. Ammar Mohammed Nouri Hadi

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

Developing Digital Capabilities

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

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  Eng. Mustafa Sanad

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

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  Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahd

  Deputy Minister for Scientific Research — MOHESR – Republic of Iraq

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  Dr. Huda Sajjad Mahmoud

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

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  Dr. Ali Nasser Alkhwaildi

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

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  Prof. Dr. Salah Al-Shammari

  Chairman of the Board of Trustees — Al-Mamoun University

• 
  Dr. Maged Ghoneima

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

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

  Telecommunications & ICT Expert — MOC-Iraq

Digital Transformation Strategy in Government Institutions Towards an Integrated and Smart Government

A high-level panel on Iraq’s national digital transformation strategy, institutional integration, data governance, digital infrastructure, and the development of smarter public services.

Specialized Conference for National Statistics Day

A specialized conference focused on census integration, digital data governance, geographic information systems, artificial intelligence, and automation in support of national statistics.

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  Mr. Qusay Abdul Fattah

  Director General of Technical Affairs – Ministry of Planning — Ministry of Planning – Republic of Iraq

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  Mr. Abbas Abdul Kadhim

  Director General of Information Technology – Ministry of Planning — Ministry of Planning – Republic of Iraq

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  Mr. Ali Aryan Saleh

  Director General of the Census Executive Administration — Statistics and Geographic Information Systems Authority – Ministry of Planning, Republic of Iraq

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  Mr. Fouad Faleh Hassan

  Director General of Geographic Information Systems — Statistics and Geographic Information Systems Authority – Ministry of Planning, Republic of Iraq

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  Ms. Nidaa Hussein Al-Abdullah

  Director of the Media and Publishing Center — Statistics and Geographic Information Systems Authority – Ministry of Planning, Republic of Iraq

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  Dr. Diaa Awad Kadhim

  President of the Statistics and Geographic Information Systems Authority — Statistics and Geographic Information Systems Authority – Ministry of Planning, Republic of Iraq

Digital Transformation in the Healthcare Sector — HealthTech

A specialized conference on digital health, health insurance, electronic health records, AI-enabled healthcare, and the modernization of Iraq’s healthcare infrastructure.

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  Dr. Abdul Hussein Aziz Al-Moussawi

  Minister of Health — Ministry of Health – Republic of Iraq

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  Mr. Ali Ahmed Obaid

  Director General of the Health Insurance Fund — Health Insurance Authority – Ministry of Health, Republic of Iraq

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  Dr. Jameela Al-Raabi

  WHO Representative in Iraq — World Health Organization (WHO) – Iraq

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  Dr. Wisam Saleh Al-Obaidi

  Director of Ibn Al-Bitar Specialized Center for Cardiac Surgery — Ibn Al-Bitar Specialized Center for Cardiac Surgery – Iraqi Ministry of Health

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  Zaid Al-Husseini

  Managing Director — TAKADOM AL-IRAQ (T-Tech)

The Future of School Education — Technology and Innovation in Developing the Educational System

A specialized conference on digital transformation in education, digital curricula, smart learning environments, AI, entrepreneurship, and building future-ready student capabilities.

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  Abdul Karim Abtan Al-Jubouri

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

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  Zuleikha Bakkar

  Chairwoman of the Parliamentary Education Committee — Council of Representatives of Iraq

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  Dr. Ibtihal Al-Zaidi

  Advisor to the Prime Minister for Education Affairs — Office of the Prime Minister – Republic of Iraq

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  Muhammad Gawish

  Co-Founder & CEO of iSchool — iSchool

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  Mr. Nizar Mohammed Saeed

  Moderator — ITEX IRAQ 2026

Digital Transformation in the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

A specialized conference on digital transformation in labour and social services, including social security, disability support, vocational training, and digital service delivery.

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  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

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  Dr. Karim Hashim Kreidi

  Director General of Information Technology – Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs — Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs – Republic of Iraq

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  Dr. Alaa Saleh Al-Saadi

  Member of the Iraqi Council of Representatives — Iraqi Council of Representatives – Republic of Iraq

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  Dr. Imed Zitouni

  Senior Director of Engineering at Meta — Meta

FinTech as a Pillar of National Economic Transformation

A high-level panel examining the role of financial technology in supporting national economic transformation, financial infrastructure, digital trust, and investment growth in Iraq.

Cybersecurity Forum & Global PropTech Summit

A high-level programme focused on cybersecurity, digital trust, critical infrastructure protection, and the future of smart cities and PropTech in Iraq.