Iraq Transportation & Communications Technology Summit
9-10 October 2008, UAE

In partnership with the Government of The Republic of Iraq, we are proud to announce the official Iraq Transportation & Communications Technology Summit.

Following the hugely successful summit in Dubai for the Ministry of Industry & Minerals, it is clear that greater stability and increasing GDP in Iraq has now attracted more international operators than ever before, to work with the Iraqi Government on its major infrastructure projects.

The spotlight has now turned on the transport and communications sector with incredible business opportunities available in the airports, railways, ports, logistics, fixed & mobile communications networks and public sector IT systems. What better example than a $2.2bn commitment to procure new airplanes? The summit will also focus on the importance of developing the infrastructure necessary for building a modern and comprehensive state transport system.

"We decided to sponsor the Iraq Development Program “Investing in Iraq” organised in Dubai in order to get a better understanding of the potential for future investments as Iraq starts to rebuild. The event proved to be a very good venue to meet high level Iraq government officials and other businesses to explore opportunities in Iraq."
ArcelorMittal

"The IDP 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

"A first-rate well managed conference run by people that understand the importance of providing special opportunities for participants to meet privately with key actors and have a unique ability to structure the program to maximise such opportunities. Still more impressive was the ability to attract and deliver key decision makers at a very difficult time."
US-Iraq Business Alliance

"This Summit is unique in both mission and purpose. It isn't the usual conference rhetoric...it is a unique opportunity to understand requirements, and to exchange ideas between the Government of Iraq and the Industry Leaders that hold stake in the success of the Nation.” It allows all delegates to understand and to be understood, as well as offer the foundation for lasting and trusted friendships and partnerships."
Raytheon

The Iraq Development Program is now in its fifth year of organising meetings-based summits that have gathered over 7,000 international delegates and over 550 Iraqi Government officials

The Official Delegation

The Iraqi Government delegation will comprise over 40 officials led by Ministers and their key deputies, director generals and ministerial advisors.

Iraq Ministry of Transport – Minister and official delegation including:

The Official Government delegation will be completed by 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 from the world’s best in breed companies and organisations.

US Government Support

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:

Unique Format

IDP has now organised several high-level summits in partnership with the Iraqi Government. The format is aimed at ensuring participating companies have the opportunity to enter into bilateral and contractual discussions with the ministries. Half of the summit time is devoted to speeches and presentations and the other half devoted to one-to-one meetings.

Registration and participation as a sponsor is only available through the Iraq Development Program.

"Thanks for all you did to make this summit happen."
Agility