Iraq Economic Forum 26

Iraq Economic Forum 26, themed Connecting Iraq's Opportunities with Global Capital, brings Iraqi government decision-makers, business leaders, investors, international financial institutions, diplomatic missions and global companies together in Baghdad. This year's forum puts particular weight on matching major Iraqi projects with international finance and on US–Iraq business engagement.

Key areas of discussion

The programme moves from financing mechanisms to concrete opportunities and partnerships.

• Sovereign guarantees, loans and international financing
• Major investment opportunities in Iraq
• International investment and banking cooperation
• Foreign direct investment
• Building international business partnerships

Priority sectors

Energy (oil, gas, electricity and renewables); infrastructure and construction; banking and project finance; technology and the digital economy, including telecoms and fintech; healthcare; and franchising and consumer markets.

Who participates

Participation is limited to company owners, CEOs and managing directors, investors, Iraqi and international banks, government officials, US and international business organizations, and representatives of more than 25 embassies and trade missions. Every attendance request is vetted by the organizing committee, and approved participants receive an official invitation by email.