Developing Digital Capabilities
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
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Panel06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Developing Digital Capabilities
VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP HallPart of
digital skillsICT jobslocalizationAI educationtrainingdigital capacitytechnology communitiesintellectual property
Eng. Mustafa SanadMinister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq
Prof. Dr. Haider Abd DhahdDeputy Minister for Scientific Research — MOHESR – Republic of Iraq
Dr. Huda Sajjad MahmoudDeputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs — Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs – Republic of Iraq
Dr. Ali Nasser AlkhwaildiPresident of the Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology — Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology (IAICT)
Prof. Dr. Salah Al-ShammariChairman of the Board of Trustees — Al-Mamoun University
Dr. Maged GhoneimaFounder & General Partner, M-Empire Angels — M-Empire Angels
Atheer Hamed Al-QaisiPresident of the Iraqi Programmers Syndicate — Iraqi Programmers Syndicate
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This high-level panel focuses on developing the human capabilities required to support the growth of Iraq’s telecommunications and information technology sector. The discussion addresses employment in the ICT sector, localization of technology professions, adoption of artificial intelligence curricula in Iraqi schools, participation in the digital economy, and training programmes designed to strengthen digital skills. The session also explores support for non-profit technology communities, local and international success stories, and the role of intellectual property in building a sustainable innovation ecosystem.