30 September – 3 October 2026 · Baghdad International Fairgrounds

Iraq's International Technology Exhibition and Conference

From Baghdad, We Shape the Digital Future

Four days bringing together decision-makers, government institutions, global technology companies, investors, and innovators to showcase emerging technologies, build partnerships, and unlock new opportunities in Iraq.

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Under the Patronage of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq · UFI Approved Event

Upcoming

2026

Sept 2026 – Oct 2026

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In numbers

ITEX IRAQ 2026 in Numbers

A growing international platform connecting technology, government, business, and investment

+500

Exhibitors

+25

Countries & regions

+100K

Visitors

+5000

Exhibition area

Why Attend ITEX IRAQ 2026?

Discover opportunities, innovation, and the people shaping Iraq’s digital future

Discover the Latest Technologies

Explore cutting-edge solutions in telecommunications, FinTech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud, data centers, digital transformation, hardware, and emerging technologies

Meet Decision-Makers and Industry Leaders

Connect directly with government leaders, regulators, technology executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and key decision-makers from Iraq and international markets

Learn from Experts

Attend forums, conferences, panel discussions, and specialized sessions featuring leading local and international speakers across the technology and digital economy sectors

Access a Complete Technology Ecosystem

Meet government institutions, global technology companies, telecom operators, banks, FinTech firms, startups, universities, investors, and solution providers — all in one event

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forums programme

Official conferences and forums of this edition.

The Fifth Telecommunications Forum

30 Sept 2026 · VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP Hall, Baghdad International Fair

ITEX IRAQ 2026 opens with the Fifth Telecommunications Forum, bringing together government leaders, regulators, telecom operators, infrastructure companies, technology providers, and international experts to discuss the future of Iraq’s communications sector.

5 sessions

The Fifth Digital Transformation Forum

1 Oct 2026 · VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP Hall, Baghdad International Fair

A high-level forum focused on accelerating digital transformation across Iraq’s government institutions, healthcare, education, statistics, and public services.

5 sessions

The Fifth FinTech Forum

2 Oct 2026 · VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP Hall, Baghdad International Fair

A high-level forum exploring the future of financial technology, digital payments, banking innovation, and digital insurance in Iraq.

1 session

Cybersecurity Forum & Global PropTech Summit

3 Oct 2026 · VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP Hall, Baghdad International Fair

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

Conferences

Speakers

Industry leaders and innovators sharing their insights.

Featured

Mr. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi

Prime Minister of Iraq — Office of the Prime Minister

Featured

Eng. Mustafa Sanad

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

Featured

Dr. Abdul Hussein Aziz Al-Moussawi

Minister of Health — Ministry of Health – Republic of Iraq

Featured

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

Featured

Abdul Karim Abtan Al-Jubouri

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

Featured

Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal

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

Featured

Dr. Blasim Salim

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

Featured

Eng.Thulfiqar Hoshi Al-Maqsoosi

President of the Iraqi Engineers Union — Iraqi Engineers Union

Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahd

Deputy Minister for Scientific Research — MOHESR – Republic of Iraq

Brig. Gen. Dr. Hassan Hadi Latheeth

Cybersecurity Expert & Regional Cybercrime Leader — Cybersecurity & Digital Security

Eng. Ali Yaseen Dawood

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

Eng. Bassam Salem Al-Zaidi

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

Mohamed Aboulnaga “Nagaty”

Executive Chairman, Exits MENA — Exits MENA

Muhammad Gawish

Co-Founder & CEO of iSchool — iSchool

Dr. Imed Zitouni

Senior Director of Engineering at Meta — Meta

Dr. Maged Ghoneima

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

Dr. Ammar Mohammed Nouri Hadi

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

Dr. Ibtihal Al-Zaidi

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

Mr. Adel Akab Hussein

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

Zuleikha Bakkar

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

Dr. Huda Sajjad Mahmoud

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

Dr. Ali Nasser Alkhwaildi

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

Dr. Jameela Al-Raabi

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

Prof. Dr. Salah Al-Shammari

Chairman of the Board of Trustees — Al-Mamoun University

Mr. Ali Ahmed Obaid

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

Dr. Alaa Saleh Al-Saadi

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

Dr. Eng. Yasser Amer Abdul Jabbar Al-Jawhar

Telecommunications & ICT Expert — MOC-Iraq

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

Zaid Al-Husseini

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

Speakers

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News & Updates

Latest announcements and stories from the exhibition.

Executive Head of Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission Supports ITEX IRAQ 2026, Reinforcing the Development of Iraq’s Telecommunications and Technology Sector

ITEX IRAQ 2026, held under the patronage of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, receives the support and patronage of the Executive Head of Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission, reflecting the Commission’s continued role in supporting the development of telecommunications, technology, and digital transformation in Iraq. Mr. Baligh Abu Kalal has also been a long-standing supporter of ITEX, attending and engaging with previous editions even before assuming his current position.

Minister of Communications Reaffirms Support for ITEX IRAQ 2026 and Directs the Formation of a High-Level Follow-Up Committee

The ITEX IRAQ 2026 team met with Iraq’s Minister of Communications, Eng. Mustafa Sanad, to discuss preparations for the fifth edition, including the formation of a high-level committee to follow up on the exhibition and support invitations to leading international companies.

Under the Patronage of Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, ITEX IRAQ 2026 Strengthens Baghdad’s Position as a Regional Platform for Technology, Investment and Digital Transformation

ITEX IRAQ 2026 will be held under the patronage of Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, reflecting the strategic importance of technology, telecommunications and digital transformation to Iraq’s economic and investment agenda.

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