When and where is HITEX 2026?

HITEX 2026 runs from 6 to 9 October 2026 at the Erbil International Fairground in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

How do I register to visit?

Visitors register online for a free pass through the Get Your Pass page on the HITEX website.

Can my company exhibit?

Yes. Companies in telecom, AI, IT solutions, fintech, robotics and other technology sectors can exhibit, with sponsorship packages, space-only booths and standard equipped booths from 12 to 84 SQM.

When do conference sessions take place?

After the opening ceremony on 6 October, conference sessions run in the afternoons from 14:00 on 7, 8 and 9 October.

Technology · Exhibition

HITEX 2026

Name: HITEX 2026
Start: 2026-10-06T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-09T18:15:00+00:00
Location: Erbil International Fairground

Iraq's largest technology exhibition and conference, linking global tech firms with Iraqi businesses, investors and government.

6–9 October 2026 · Tue – Fri
Erbil International Fairground · Erbil, Iraq
Registration open · on hitex.tech

About this event

The Hawler International Technology Exhibition (HITEX) is Iraq's largest annual technology exhibition and conference, held in Erbil in the Kurdistan Region. Launched in 2019 and now in its 7th edition, it gives local and international tech companies a stage to show products and services to Iraqi businesses, investors, government bodies and startups, alongside a four-day conference programme.

What's covered

The exhibition is organised around the sectors driving digital transformation in Iraq and the wider region, with telecom operators, payment providers, IT integrators and startups on the show floor.

Global connectivity: telecoms, 5G infrastructure and digital ecosystem enablers
AI and robotics
Cybersecurity and enterprise security
Digital health and telemedicine
Fintech, digital payments and blockchain
Future mobility and electric vehicles

Conference programme

Opening day is reserved for the official ceremony. The following three afternoons each have a theme, with panels, fireside chats, dialogues and presentations running from 14:00: Economy on 7 October, Technology on 8 October and Content on 9 October. Topics include foreign direct investment and AI, regulation of Iraq's digital economy, cashless payments, KRDPass digital identity, government AI partnerships, and social media's effect on real estate.

Who attends

HITEX is aimed at business leaders, government representatives, investors, startups and technology professionals. Exhibitors range from Iraqi telecoms and payment firms to regional IT integrators, and a startup programme showcases young companies from Iraq and Kurdistan to investors. Visitor registration is free online.

Key figures

For the 2026 edition the organizer expects more than 50,000 visitors, 150+ exhibiting companies from over 20 countries, 30+ startups and 40+ expert speakers across 30+ panel discussions, fireside chats, seminars and workshops.