With over 200 delegates, 28 speakers and 13 sponsors, Iraq Telecoms 2009 was an outstanding success. The strategic conference provided an excellent platform for the local Iraqi mobile operators, network service providers, the WLL operators and satellite operators to hear frist-hand from the leading industry figures and legislators about the present situation of the Iraqi Telecoms Industry.

The senior management of the Iraqi Media Communications Commission represented by Dr Burhan Al Shawi the Chief Executive Officer, the Iraqi Ministry of Communications, the KRG Ministry of Communications and  the Iraqi Parliament represented by H.E. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi, came together to discuss the current and future issues afecting the industry.  

The conference this year, gathered all the Iraqi telecommunications stakeholders, who actively participated and contributed to lively and open debates.

Amongst the critical topics discussed at this year's event were the main achievements of the CMC in developing regulatory rules and procedures according to international standards.

Key areas of discussion included: 

  • How can Iraq attract more foreign investment into the telecommunications sector?
  • Telecoms in Iraq & the national oil & gas industry: Vertical market profitability with social responsibility
  • New opportunities to enter the Iraqi mobile market
  • Present and future satellite market trends and the satellite industry and how satellite helps expand Iraq’s communications capabilities?
  • Evaluating the scope of wireless networks in Iraq

For information on Iraq Telecoms 2010,  please contact Nawar Abdulhadi,                                        on +44 207 978 0093, email nabdulhadi@thecwcgroup.com

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 Testimonials

“The most successful Iraqi forum for brainstorming and solution finding , facilitated great discussion of all the major issues .”
Asaad Al Najjar, President and Chief Strategy Officer, VOEX International

 

"This conference was the perfect opportunity for telecoms stakeholders to network and participate in meaningful dialogue regarding the issues affecting the future of Telecom services in Iraq 2009 !"
John Burke, Sr IT Advisor to Iraq Ministry of Interior, Multi National Forces - Iraq

 

“This is one of the central networking and educational conferences for an economic sector, that is fundamental to Iraq’s future. it’s essential that the Iraqi Telecommunications industry has an avenue to interact with and learn from the Government of Iraq and the Ministry of Communications .”
Jeff Kroese, Colonel USAF, Multi National Forces - Iraq

 

We would like to thank all the speakers, sponsors and delegates who contributed to the great success of this year's event.  We look  forward to seeing  you all next year at  Iraq Telecoms 2010.

 Nawar Abdulhadi

   

 Conference Producer, CWC Group