Network with Iraqi Officials at the IADS

5th Iraq Aviation and Defense Summit Speakers:
General Anwer Hamed Ahmed
Air Force Commander, Ministry of Defense
MG Faisal Ghdban
Chief of Staff of Iraqi Air Force, Ministry of Defense
Staff MG Ali Hadi
M5 Strategy & Plans Director, Iraqi Joint Head Quarters
General Ahmed Hashem
Commander of Baghdad Operations Center Command
BG Shihab Ali
Commanding General, Surveillances & Air Bases
BG Shwan Mudher Ali
Director of Air Logistics, Ministry of Defense
Saad Yousif
Political Advisor, National Security Council
Hamza Shareef
Director General (International Policy) National Security Council

Dr. Adnan Blebil
Director General, Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority

Stafford Clary
Director General- Erbil International Airport


" This summit is an excellent forum for exchange of ideas and experiences on this important subject. A secure Iraq will increase regional stability and, henceforth, provide a better quality of life for it and yield more economic opportunities. "

General Babakir Baderkhan Al Zibari
Chief of Staff
Iraqi Joint Forces
Ministry of Defense

Since the Iraqi Government gained full responsibility for providing security to Iraqis a year ago, Iraq’s security ministries have been making headways in instilling rule of law across all of Iraq.

Officers of Iraq’s security ministries are strengthening security and stability in their land, enhancing their capabilities to deter all threats against Iraq’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

New-Fields Exhibitions is giving you an excellent opportunity to aid in the rebuilding efforts of Iraq by hosting the 5th Iraq Aviation & Defense Summit (IADS) on July 22-23, 2010 in Washington, D.C.

On its fifth year, the IADS is the world's largest and most respected event focused on Iraq’s aviation, security, and defense challenges and opportunities.

IADS is the only event where you will hear from those who are responsible for shaping the future of Iraq’s aviation and defense. IADS has featured senior ranking Iraqi military officers, policy-makers and government decision-makers.



  • The Security Development of Iraq.
  • Building the Iraqi Security Forces.
  • Developing Iraqi Air Force and their On-Going Efforts to National Security.
  • The Current Situation on Iraq Security, Reconstruction and National Stability.
  • Air Traffic & Transportation Progress in Iraq.
  • Building/Reconstructing Iraqi Stability and Security.
  • Iraqi Aviation Surveillance Capabilities.
  • Issues on Iraqi Airport Infrastructure, Air Force Operations & Aviation Control.

Why You Should Attend

  • Network with senior Iraqi military officers, policy-makers and government     decision-makers
  • Gain first-hand knowledge from Iraqi security and defense leaders
  • Learn how to assist the Iraqi government to overcome its security and     defense challenges
  • Understand the current Iraqi military challenges
  • Develop a business plan for the Iraqi military market
  • Hear from those who are responsible for shaping the future of aviation,     security and military requirements in Iraq
  • Discuss critical issues related to the aviation and defense of Iraq

Who Will You Meet

  • United States Forces – Iraq officers
  • Iraq’s security ministers
  • Iraqi Training and Advisory Mission officers
  • Iraqi Security Assistance Mission officers
  • Senior corporate executives and key figures from the global defense,     security and aviation sectors
  • Prime contractors for Iraqi projects
  • Iraqi airport officials and key figures in the aviation sector
  • Foreign crisis management specialists who can contribute in formulating     an action plan consensus in rebuilding Iraq’s security and aviation sectors

What Will Be Discussed

  • The Security Development of Iraq
  • Building the Iraqi Security Forces
  • Developing Iraqi Air Force and Efforts to National Security
  • The Current Situation on Iraq Security, Reconstruction and National     Stability
  • Air Traffic and Transportation Progress in Iraq
  • Building/Reconstructing Iraqi Stability and Security
  • Iraqi Aviation Surveillance Capabilities
  • Issues on Iraqi Airport Infrastructure, Air Force Operations & Aviation     Control


Geographical Breakout of Participants*



Participants by Job Functions


  • Lockheed Martin Corp.
  • Northrop Grumman Corp.
  • General Dynamics Corp.
  • Raytheon Co.
  • BAE Systems
  • L-3 Communications Holdings
  • SAIC
  • ITT Corp.
  • Cessna Aircraft Company
  • Blackwater Worldwide
  • Oshkosh Truck Corp
  • URS Corp.
  • Navistar International Corp.
  • Alliant Techsystems Inc.
  • DRS Technologies Inc.
  • Force Protection Inc.
  • Mantech International Corp.
  • Aecom Technology Corp.
  • Bell Helicopter
  • Thales ATM

Organizer Profile

Founded in 1994, New-Fields is a leading information provider and conference/tradeshow organizer on defense, homeland security to governments, defense and law enforcement agencies, industries and academia around the world.

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* Based from New-Fields' registration department data on its 2007 & 2008 conferences; the Iraq Aviation Summit was held in 2007 in London, the Iraq Security & Defense Summit held in March and October of 2008. New-Fields combined the two events in one summit this April 2010, the 5th Iraq Aviation and Defense Summit.

July 22-23, 2010 Washington, D.C.

Schedule One-to-One meetings with Iraqi officials who will provide you with insight and analysis of the current challenges facing Iraq aviation, security and defense.

There are limited 15-minute time slots available for these discussions. To reserve a time slot, please email meetings@new-fields.com.

General Babakir Zibari
Iraqi Armed Forces Commander & Chief of Staff
Iraqi Joint Forces
Ministry of Defense, Republic of Iraq
LTG Anwer Hamed Ahmed
Iraqi Air Force Commander
Ministry of Defense

LTG Frank Helmick
Commanding General
Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq
One-on-One meeting in session
Saad Yousif, Political Adviser National
Security Council

One-on-One meeting in session
BG Shwan Ali, Director of Air Logistics
Ministry of Defense
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