SIDE SESSION 01
Discussion with Anbar Governor
Participation subject to final confirmation.
Investment, Reconstruction & Development
Fireside discussion focused on provincial investment priorities, reconstruction and development.
Baghdad Summit 2026 · Official Programme
Three Days. One Regional Vision.
16–18 November 2026 · Convened by the Mesopotamia Economic Forum
All programme times are Baghdad local time (UTC+3).
Day 1 · Monday · 16 November 2026
Opening the Forum
Vision · Regional Prosperity · Strategic Direction
| 08:00–09:00 | Registration & Welcome CoffeeBadge collection · Information desk · Networking |
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| 09:00–09:15 | Seating & Protocol |
| 09:15–09:30 | VIP ArrivalOfficial reception |
| 09:30–11:00 | Official Opening CeremonyNational Anthem · Welcome Remarks · Keynote Speeches · Official Launch · Gardens of Babylon Ballroom B&C |
| 11:00–11:15 | Coffee Break |
| 11:15–12:45 | Plenary 1 · Mesopotamia: A New Hub for Regional ProsperityPositioning Iraq and the wider Mesopotamian region as a central economic hub linking East and West. |
| 12:45–14:15 | Lunch & Networking |
| 14:15–14:30 | Transition to Parallel Sessions |
| 14:30–16:00 | Three Parallel Side SessionsSessions 1–3 below |
| 19:30–22:00 | Gala DinnerDinner + Music · Arts & Culture Programme · Gardens of Babylon Ballroom B&C |
SIDE SESSION 02
Rebuilding Infrastructure: Roads, Rail & Ports
Priority infrastructure projects that strengthen regional connectivity.
SIDE SESSION 03
Special Economic Zones & Industrial Development
How special economic zones can attract investment and create jobs.
Day 2 · Tuesday · 17 November 2026
Building Opportunity
Connectivity · Energy · Trade · Business
| 08:30–09:30 | Welcome CoffeeInformal networking |
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| 09:30–11:00 | Plenary 2 · Corridors of Connectivity: Trade, Transport & LogisticsStrategic corridors, infrastructure and regional trade routes — Iraq, Türkiye, Syria and beyond. |
| 11:00–11:15 | Coffee Break |
| 11:15–12:45 | Plenary 3 · Energy & Resources: Powering Regional GrowthOil, gas, electricity interconnection and resource-based cooperation. |
| 12:45–14:30 | Lunch & Networking |
| 14:30–16:00 | Three Parallel Side SessionsSessions 4–6 below |
| 16:00–18:00 | B2B MatchmakingPre-arranged business meetings and breakout engagement. |
| 19:30–22:30 | VIP DinnerExclusive evening engagement · Gardens of Babylon Ballroom B&C |
SIDE SESSION 04
Discussion with Nineveh Governor
Participation subject to final confirmation.
Investment, Reconstruction & Development
Fireside discussion focused on provincial investment priorities, reconstruction and development.
SIDE SESSION 05
Digital Transformation & Financial Inclusion
The role of digital solutions, fintech and banking in supporting economic growth.
SIDE SESSION 06
Rivers, Water Resources & Water Treatment
Managing the Tigris and Euphrates, water resources and modern water-treatment solutions.
Day 3 · Wednesday · 18 November 2026
From Dialogue to Action
Investment · Finance · Innovation · Partnerships
| 08:30–09:30 | Welcome Coffee |
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| 09:30–11:00 | Plenary 4 · Investment & Finance: Unlocking OpportunitiesInvestment climate, banking, international financial institutions and private-sector finance. |
| 11:00–11:15 | Coffee Break |
| 11:15–12:45 | Plenary 5 · Building the Future: Private Sector, Innovation & PartnershipsRole of the private sector, public-private partnerships, innovation and long-term economic collaboration. |
| 12:45–14:30 | Lunch & Networking |
| 14:30–16:30 | MEF Outcomes & CommitmentsClosing Session & Announcements · Memoranda of understanding (MoUs) · Pledges · Initiatives |
| 16:30–17:30 | Farewell Reception & Networking |
Programme note: timings, speakers and protocol order remain subject to final confirmation.