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Iraq Defence, Security & Communications Summit
16 - 17 February 2008, UAE |
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In partnership with the Government of The Republic of Iraq, we are proud to announce the first official Iraq Defence, Security & Communications Summit.
The Iraq Development Program (IDP) organised the official Iraq Security Summit in September 2006. It was deemed an outstanding success by the Iraqi Government and all attending participants who came away from the meetings-based event with genuine contract opportunities. Testimonials included:
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“The Summit allowed us to personally meet various Government and Military Officials in one venue which would have taken countless hours had we not attended. We have been pleased with the responses so far and we are looking forward to the next Summit.”
Streit Manufacturing
"The ISTC Summit represented a unique opportunity, one very rarely presented at such a high level. Well done to the IDP for executing this. We look forward to working with you in the future."
Zain in Iraq
"It allows all delegates to understand and to be understood, as well as offer the foundation for lasting and trusted friendships and partnerships."
Raytheon
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The Official Government delegation will be completed by the National Security Council and senior advisors to Prime Minister HE Nouri Al-Maliki and KRG President HE Masoud Barzani. This will give a total of over 40 ministers and officials all attending with the prime purpose of sitting down face-to-face with top executives form the world’s best in breed companies and organisations.
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US Government Support
The US Government has an enormous ongoing budget for defence and security procurement in Iraq. The Iraq Development Program works very closely with US officials to ensure they have strong representation and will form part of the private roundtable meeting sessions. Lead officials will be representing:
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US Department of Defence |
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US Department of Commerce |
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Multinational Security Transition Command – Iraq (MNSTC-I) |
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US Embassy Baghdad |
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Joint Contracting Command - Iraq (JCC-I) |
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Unique Format
IDP has now organised 14 high-level summits in partnership with the Iraqi Government. The most recent of these successes, the Iraq Oil, Gas, Petrochemical & Electricity Summit was founded on a format whereby half of the summit time is devoted to speeches and presentations, and the other half devoted to one-to-one meetings.
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Each Minister will speak during the opening ceremony on 16th February, giving an overview of their strategy and requirements. |
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Deputies & Director Generals will provide specific technical information and contract opportunities |
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The afternoons of both the 16th & 17th February will see private roundtables set up for each minister and their officials plus the various authorities representing the US Government. Prior to the summit, confirmed sponsors and delegates will be given a choice of preferred pre-scheduled meetings. |
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Limited sponsorship opportunities and tabletop presentations will be available. |
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Registration and participation as a sponsor is only available through the Iraq Development Program.
"The ISTC Summit proved to be a valuable event that put us in contact with potential clients and government officials it would have take far greater effort to meet."
Unity Resources Group
"A great conference. We got a lot out of it and made some new friends along the way."
Janusian
"Thanks for all you did to make this summit happen."
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Registering for the summit
To register for the IDSC Summit, please select from the list of options below, or request a call back from the IDP team, who'll be happy to help work out the best option for you. |
| HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMIT |
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| Register online |
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Registration PDF |
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Request a call back |
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IDSC Official Hotel |
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Grand Hyatt Dubai
Deluxe - Category 5 |
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Dubai's luxury city conference hotel, Grand Hyatt Dubai, towers majestically by the edge of Dubai's historic creek. Set within 37 acres of landscaped gardens, our Dubai hotel is an outstanding combination of resort facilities, luxury hotel guest rooms and suites, residential apartments and one of the most advanced conference centres in the United Arab Emirates and Middle East. More >>> |
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| How do I obtain a visa for the UAE? |
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Please email info@developmentprogram.org with the names of the individuals travelling to the summit, their nationalities and your company name. |
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Contact the reservations department of the hotel you are staying at in the UAE and ask for the person responsible for Government visas. |
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The hotel will require their documentation to be completed and returned with the Iraq Development Program letter of support, along with other documentation requested by the hotel including a copy of your passport and credit card. |
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The hotel will take a "guarantee payment" of 6,000 AED per person as surety that the individual leaves the country. This will not be charged unless the individual fails to leave the country. |
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The cost of a visa is 400 AED or for urgent requests 500 AED. |
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We strongly recommend immediate application to the hotel that you are staying at, giving a minimum of two weeks prior to travel. |
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| Please email info@developmentprogram.org |
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