PLENARY 01
Mesopotamia: A New Hub for Regional Prosperity
Positioning Iraq and the wider Mesopotamian region as a central economic hub linking East and West.
Connecting Mesopotamia:
Corridors of Prosperity
Baghdad Summit 2026
In Partnership with the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce (FICC)
Baghdad · 16–18 November 2026
Why MEF
Connecting Economies.
Building Prosperity.
The Mesopotamia Economic Forum is a permanent regional platform advancing economic cooperation, investment, connectivity and strategic dialogue across Mesopotamia and the wider region.
Established in Baghdad and working in partnership with the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, MEF provides a permanent framework for constructive economic engagement, anchored by an annual flagship summit in the heart of the region.
Why MEF · Why Iraq · Why Now
A renewed hub for regional economic cooperation and sustainable growth.
MEF brings policymakers, business leaders and international institutions together to unlock new corridors of prosperity and strengthen long-term economic connectivity across Mesopotamia.
3
Days
Strategic direction, connectivity and opportunity, then investment and action.
10+
Sessions
Five plenaries and six focused side sessions, complemented by business engagement and cultural programming.
500+
Participants
Planned participation from government, the private sector, investors, financial institutions and regional stakeholders.
Programme architecture
Five Plenaries. Six Focused Side Sessions.
PLENARY 02
Corridors of Connectivity
Trade, transport, logistics and strategic regional corridors.
PLENARY 03
Energy & Resources
Oil, gas, electricity interconnection and resource-based cooperation.
PLENARY 04
Investment & Finance
Investment climate, banking, international financial institutions and private-sector finance.
PLENARY 05
Private Sector, Innovation & Partnerships
Public-private partnerships, innovation and long-term economic collaboration.
SIDE PROGRAMME
Six Focused Conversations
Provincial investment, infrastructure, industrial zones, digital finance and water resources.
Baghdad Summit 2026 · Arts & Culture Programme
Celebrating the Living Heritage of Mesopotamia
Literature, painting, music and ceramics place contemporary artistic expression alongside the Forum’s economic dialogue.
01
Bahira Abdulatif Yasin
Literature & Reflection
02
Fuad Hamdi
Exhibition of thirty works and virtual exhibition
03
Sumeriat
Iraq’s all-women ensemble led by Maestro Alaa Majeed
04
Aws Al-Awsi
Ceramics and the Forum’s commemorative gift
Speakers
Voices of the Forum
Explore confirmed speakers. Additional names are published after participation is formally confirmed.
Registration
Participation by invitation and approval.
Participation is complimentary and subject to invitation or approval. Applicants and invited delegates can continue through the dedicated MEF registration and accreditation system.