Dr. Blasim Salim
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq
Speakers
Dr. Blasim Salim is the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission (CMC), the independent regulatory authority overseeing the communications, media, and information technology sectors in Iraq. In his role, he leads the Board of Commissioners in addressing regulatory, institutional, and policy matters related to the development of Iraq’s communications and media ecosystem. His work includes advancing regulatory frameworks, supporting digital transformation, strengthening institutional governance, and engaging with government bodies, industry stakeholders, and international partners on the development of Iraq’s telecommunications and digital sectors. He has also represented Iraq in regional engagements related to media and digital policy.
Sessions by this speaker
Panel11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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 HallPart of
telecommunicationsIraq telecom market4G5Gdata centersinternet trafficsubsea cablestransit
Eng. Mustafa SanadMinister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq
Baligh Mithqal Abu KalalChief Executive Officer of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq
- Dr. Blasim Salim
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq
Ahmed RakwiCEO IRAQ IXP — IRAQ IXP PROJECT
Dr. Rafid Al-KhafajiVice President & Board Member — Huawei
Panel02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
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 HallPart of
local contenttechnology marketinvestmentregional headquartersemerging technologiescloud computingtechnology cities
- 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-ZaidiAdvisor to the Minister of Communications — MOC - Republic of Iraq
Mr. Adel Akab HusseinPresident of the Iraqi Federation of Industries — Iraqi Federation of Industries
