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.

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.

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.

Developing Digital Capabilities

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